LONDON: London’s iconic red double-decker buses are carrying brand Pakistan on the roads of Central London, the hub of world tourists. This ultimate branding campaign is running under the theme of “Emerging Pakistan” and will continue for four weeks. Tens of thousands of people will get to see the London buses daily. During four weeks, millions will see these buses depicting the diversity and beauty of Pakistan. The initiative is a part of celebrations planned by the Pakistan High Commission London for the 70th Independence Anniversary of Pakistan this year. Fully wrapped double-decker buses are showcasing the pristine beauty of…
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Mr. Scott Fancher, Senior Vice President of program management, integration and development programs, has announced his desire to retire in September 2017, after a 40-year of very successful Boeing career that spans executive leadership roles across the company’s signature commercial, defense and space programs. “Few leaders have stepped into the crucible of leading edge development programs in aerospace like Scott Fancher,” said Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing chairman, President and CEO. “His depth and breadth of leadership experience across the entire company exemplifies the ‘One Boeing’ culture that distinguishes us as a leader in aerospace, and his record of achievement in program…
WASHINGTON: As the Supreme Court of United States of America has partially restored President Trump’s Executive Order of ‘Travel Ban,’ Trump sets new criteria for visa applicants from the six Muslim nations. These applicants must now have a “close” family or business tie to the US. New applicants from Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, Iran, and Yemen will have to prove they have a relationship with a spouse, parent, child, adult daughter, adult son, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, or sibling that is already in the US. This requirement will also apply to would-be refugees from nations awaiting approval for admission to the US.…
PARIS: Airbus announced $39.7 billion worth of new business during the 2017 Paris Air Show, providing strong evidence that the commercial aircraft market remains healthy. The company won commitments for a total of 326 aircraft, including firm orders for 144 aircraft worth $18.5 billion and MoUs for 182 aircraft worth $21.2 billion. A320 Family aircraft sales and commitments were robust, with business accounting for 306 aircraft worth $33.8 billion. This total comprises 132 firm orders worth $14.7 billion, and MoUs for 174 aircraft worth 19.1 billion. In the Widebody segment, Airbus won business for 20 aircraft worth $5.9 billion, comprising…
MANAMA: Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air on June 22 celebrated the launch of its direct thrice-a-week service to the Georgian capital Tbilisi. A celebratory event took place at Bahrain International Airport with The Georgian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman George Janjgava joining the officials of Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs, Bahrain International Airport and Gulf Air. Commenting on the launch, Gulf Air CEO Maher Salman Al Musallam said: “I am delighted Gulf Air is directly connecting Bahrain and Georgia and witnessing such high demand as we commence operations is a positive indication of what is to come.” “I look forward…
PARIS: Qatar Airways was announced the World’s Best Airline at the Skytrax 2017 World Airline Awards. Voted Best Airline by travellers across the world in the annual passenger survey, the Doha-based carrier has won the prestigious Airline of the Year title for a fourth time. Qatar Airways enjoyed further success by winning major awards for the World’s Best Business Class, the World’s Best First Class Lounge and as the Best Airline in the Middle East. Singapore Airlines, a perennial favourite in the awards was ranked No. 2 in the world, also receiving awards as the Best Airline in Asia, the…
KARACHI: Keeping high the Islamic Ramadan tradition, flydubai hosted a grand Ifter- Dinner last week at Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi. The event was an impressive affair, befitting the market popularity of the Host Airline. Mr. Vijaykumaran Avili, Regional Manager-Pakistan flydubai and his team Mr. Khurram Ahmed Salar, Mr. Irfan Waheed and Mr. Salman Ghazali greeted the eminent guests upon their arrival. The city leading travel agents, Ummrah & Hajj operators and media seniors responded to the invitation, particularly the travel trade industry and made the Iftar-Dinner very well attended event of the Holy Month, Ramadan.
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) was proud to have received three prestigious awards at the Skytrax 2017 World Airline Awards Ceremony as the World’s Best Economy Class, World’s Best Airline Lounge Spa, and Best Economy Class Onboard Catering. THAI received these three awards at an award ceremony that was held at the Musee de l’Air de l’Espace, Paris Air Show, Paris-Le Bourget Airport. Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo, THAI Acting President, said that “It is with pride that I announce THAI’s latest achievements, winning the top place in three categories at the Skytrax 2017 World Airline Awards Ceremony: World’s Best…
PARIS: Boeing officially launched the 737 Max 10, the newest model of the single-aisle 737 MAX family, at the Paris Airshow on Monday, 19 May. [huge_it_slider id=”57″] The 737 Max 10, which had already caught the attention of aviation companies prior to the launch, has already confirmed more than 240 orders and commitments from more than 10 customers, said a report. According to Boeing, the 737 MAX 10 will be the airlines’ most profitable single-aisle airplane, offering the lowest seat costs ever. The new model, which will compete against the Airbus A321neo, can seat around 230 passengers in a single-class…
DUBAI: Expatriate families in Asia remain the biggest beneficiaries of money sent home by foreigners working around the world, with India, China, Philippines and Pakistan emerging in the top five biggest recipients of remittances in 2016. [huge_it_slider id=”56″] Foreign workers from Asian countries constitute a huge part of the expat population in the UAE, considered one of the major sources of global remittances. They are among the 200 million expats that support some 800 million family members around the world. A new report out this month from the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) showed that India took…