CHICAGO:Boeing reported that its second-quarter revenue dropped 35 per cent year-on-year to $15.8 billion, reflecting the previously announced 737 MAX charge, which reduced revenue by $5.6 billion and earnings by $8.74 per share. Boeing is working very closely with the FAA on the process they have laid out to certify the 737 MAX software update and safely return the MAX to service. Disciplined development and testing is underway and we will submit the final software package to the FAA once we have satisfied all of their certification requirements. Regulatory authorities will determine the process for certifying the MAX software and…
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KAULALUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has unveiled the new Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign logo, a year after the previous one sparked ridicule across the nation. The new logo will be the focal branding asset for the country’s mission to reach 30 million international tourist arrivals and RM100 billion in tourism spending. It was created by a 23-year-old graphic designer from Malacca after a nationwide competition received hundreds of submissions. It features well known Malaysian flora and fauna the hornbill and hibiscus as well as the colours of the Malaysian flag. The previous logo launched last year to widespread…
ISLAMABAD: PakistanCivil AviationAuthority (PCAA) a day after making plastic wrapping, an extra layer of protection over the baggage, of all check-in luggage mandatory at all airports of the country, retracted its decision following social media backlash. The watchdog had ordered all air travellers to have their checked baggage shrink-wrapped, drawing scorn and criticism from frequent flyers and environmentalists. Mr. Shahrukh Nusrat, Director General of CAA, had said that wrapping baggage was now “mandatory”, and it was being done for “safety” purposes. Passengers would have to pay 50 rupees (about US$0.31) per bag for the wrapping, Nusrat said in a statement.…
RIYADH: The final development designs for Al Jouf International Airport in Saudi Arabia have been approved by Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) President Abdulhadi Al Mansouri after its thorough review. Work is due to begin on the project in September and will be completed within the next two years, said the statement from GACA. The airport project will boast a terminal that can handle one million passengers per year and 14 aircraft parking bays. It will have a total build-up area of 47,000 sq m (landside), while the airside building area is estimated at 22,483 sq m, it…
MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has welcomed a new batch of Bahraini pilots, who have recently begun operating flights after completing all the necessary vigorous ground and base training courses. The new batch of pilots join the national carrier from a number of neighbouring regional airlines. Gulf Air’s deputy chief executive officer Captain Waleed Al Alawi congratulated the airline’s new pilots for passing the selection process, and noted: “With more than 70 per cent of our pilots being Bahrainis, this is a major milestone for us to be a leader amongst carriers from our neighbouring countries by…
LONDON: British Airways said on Thursday it would resume flights to Cairo following a week’s suspension, having reviewed its security measures.BA flights to and from the Egyptian capital will start again on Friday, it said in a statement. The national carrier suspended flights on Saturday as a precautionary measure. “Following a thorough assessment of the security arrangements, we are pleased that our service to and from Cairo will resume from Friday,” BA said. “The safety and security of our customers and crew is always our priority, and we would never operate an aircraft unless it was safe to do so.”…
Travel technology provider Amadeus has launched a new API that gives TMCs access to increased content and functionality through New Distribution Capabilities (NDCNew Distribution Capability – a new system of technology standards to allow the distribution of airfares and ancillaries through third parties which is being developed by airline association IATA with…). The company reports that early adopters of the new Amadeus Travel API include Aerticket, American Express Global Business Travel, BCD Travel, House of Travel and TUI. The enhanced version of Amadeus’ flagship Web Services solution is NDC-enabled and gives agencies and TMCs access to new content and fares…
DUBAI: The spectacular structure of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi has captivated the hearts of international visitors, who ranked it as the third greatest landmark in the world. The top ten list was announced as part of TripAdvisor’s ‘Travellers Choice Awards’. This year’s awards recognised 759 landmarks across 68 countries and eight regions across the globe. Cambodia’s AngorWat and Spain’s Plaza de Espana took in first and second place, respectively. Angkor Wat Temple at sunset, Siem reap, Cambodia Plaza de Espana in Seville, Spain According to TripAdvisor, a global travel and booking online platform, the Sheikh Zayed…
ISLAMABAD: To promote Pakistan as a four season preferred tourism destination for the French and the European tourists, awell-equipped, dedicated and custom designed Tourism Facilitation Section has been established at the Embassy of Pakistan in Paris. The section was inaugurated by Jean-Bernard Sempastous, President, France-Pakistan Friendship Group in the French National Assembly and H.E. Moinul Haque Ambassador of Pakistan to France. The inauguration ceremony held in Paris on Thursday, 25th July was attended by the French government officials, French tours operators, travel writers and media persons. While speaking on the occasion, the Ambassador said setting up of the tourism facilitation…
KARACHI: His Excellency Thatree Chauvachata, Thai Consul General in Karachi is seen here in the picture with Mr. Rehan Faiz Pirzada, Cluster General Manager Karachi Marriott during the ribbon cutting ceremony of Thai Nights at Nadia Restaurant.Mr. Arif Suleman, President Pak-Thai Friendship Association & Business Forum was also present on the occasion.