KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is set to install a night landing system at the Gwadar airport. A CAA spokesperson in a statement said that Aviation Secretary Shahrukh Nusrat — who also holds the charge of the Authority’s Director General had also issued directives to make Saidu Shareef, Muzaffarabad, Chitral and Rawalakot airports ready for flight operations. Mr Nusrat said that the outreach of air services was being broadened in Pakistan under the new aviation policy that was prepared in line with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan. The spokesperson said that the key objective of the National…
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LONDON: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been dragged out of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London where he has spent the last seven years. That’s after Ecuador’s president Moreno withdrew asylum. That’s only a day after WikiLeaks Editor-in-Chief Kristinn Hrafnsson claimed that an extensive spying operation was conducted against Assange in the Ecuadorian Embassy. During an explosive media conference Hrafnsson alleged that the operation was designed to get Assange extradited. Assange’s relationship with Ecuadorian officials appeared increasingly strained since the current president came to power in the Latin American country in 2017. His internet connection was cut off in March of…
KARACHI: The most talented actor from the Pakistani drama industry, Ali Rehman Khan following his rise to fame and success, has recently joined hands with WWF Pakistan as their Goodwill Ambassador. In a meeting with the WWF Pakistan, it was announced that Ali Rehman Khan will be teaming up with them, raising awareness for the growth and preservation of our ever-deteriorating natural environment. WWF Pakistan is a non-profit organization that aims to protect the natural resources, encouraging people to protect and conserve their surroundings, including the natural flora and fauna. Khan, known for his impeccable acting skills, has reportedly commented:…
LONDON: Heathrow has launched a fast speed Wi-Fi service at the airport. In partnership with Boingo, passengers at all Heathrow terminals are now able to enjoy the new Wi-Fi experience with up to 100 MBPS (megabytes per second) speeds. In this Webinar NEXTT (New Experience Travel Technologies) provide insights into the industry strategy for on-ground transformation and discuss the benefits of a coordinated, strategic approach. Wi-Fi in the airport has become integral to the passenger experience, making the terminal a place to visit, and a place passengers want to stay. Whether it’s booking last minute travel insurance, pre-ordering groceries for…
PARIS: Frenchman Guillaume Faury takes over as CEO of European aerospace giant Airbus on Wednesday, looking to benefit from the current troubles of rival Boeing and limit potential disruption from Brexit and Donald Trump’s trade threats. The 51-year-old will replace Tom Enders, who is stepping down after five years leading the France-based group whose 129,000 employees manufacture airliners, helicopters and satellites. The German’s retirement package – worth 37 million euros, including pension and stocks has sparked controversy in France and a pledge from the government that it will legislate to limit huge corporate payoffs. Faury, a married father of three,…
MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has enhanced its baggage allowance for golf players to include one golf bag over and above their baggage allowance. The new policy has been introduced in response to an increasing demand from golfers who fly to attend various golf events within the global Gulf Air network. Gulf Air’s chief executive officer Krešimir Kučko said: “Gulf Air is happy to further enhance its baggage policy to make it easier for our passengers who travel with their golf equipment. With our expanding network and appealing frequencies, many golfers prefer to fly with us to…
SEOUL: Korean Air Chairman and Chief Executive Yang Ho Cho has died at the age of 70. A statement from the carrier confirmed he passed away on 7th April in a Los Angeles hospital. No details of the cause of death were given. His death comes less than two weeks after a shareholder vote to remove him from the board of Korean Air over a series of scandals surrounding the ruling family. Considered by many to be an air transport pioneer, he was also head of the Hanjin Group. He was a founder of the SkyTeam international airline alliance and…
ISLAMABAD: Dr. Shehla Javed Akram Founder president and Ms. Tabassum Anwar SVP Women chamber Lahore attended an international seminar on Enabling Employment. The seminar was organised by National Logistics Cell (NLC) in collaboration with Ministry Overseas Pakistanis and Human Development at Aiwan-e-Sadr. Picture shows Mr. Arif Alvi, Honourable President of Pakistan along with the participants and the panelists of the seminar.
ISTANBUL: National flag carrier Turkish Airlines bid an emotional farewell to the Atatürk Airport with the launch of its last passenger flight – the Singapore-bound TK54 – from the transfer hub and home of its growth for the last 86 years. The Turkish Airlines flight, which concluded the successful adventure of the global carrier on Atatürk Airport, was met with great interest of the passengers. TK54 Istanbul – Singapore flight, operated with TC-JJY tail coded aircraft with 319 passengers and 18 cabin crew, has already become a memorable milestone in the history of Turkish Airlines. Sharing his views about the…
Extra-long leg room, three windows for capturing that perfect sunrise pic and a stylish in-flight beauty kit by Cerruti. Gulf Air’s Dreamliner, really is ‘the dream’. No matter how you slice it, a long haul flight can be a tedious journey, even for us well-seasoned travellers. But, thanks to Gulf Air and its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the flying experience just got better. The aircraft is designed for a calmer cabin experience and is equipped with a quieter air conditioner and advanced technology that isolates noises from vibrations, meaning you really can ‘sit back and relax’ at 36,000 feet. Flying…