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…
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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…
RAWALPINDI: The Managing Director Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Ch. Abdul Ghafoor Khan informed Nepalese Ambassador H.E. Sewa Lamsal Adhikari that Pakistan is a land of opportunities where 14 high mountains among 5 in Pakistan and largest glaciers 73 kilometers out polar region besides lakes, valleys, deserts and other tourist attractions. Nepal also has 8 over 8000 meters peaks. There are too many common tourist attractions Pakistan and Nepal share, which include mountains, culture and local cuisine. Now it is the time to project good image of the region including both Pakistan and Nepal as peaceful countries. Buddhist remains in…
FRANKFURT: In these days of being constantly available thanks to modern technology, many people long for a place to take refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and turn inward. And now Frankfurt Airport has added a Quiet Room where travelers can do exactly that. Harry Gatterer, a trend researcher and futurologist who leads the Zukunftsinstitut (“Future Institute”) in Frankfurt and Vienna, explains why havens like this are so important in today’s fast-paced world: “In the 21st century, we are constantly bombarded by masses of information and bathed in the glow of screens with hardly a break. The…
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi’s cruise tourism continues to grow exponentially, recording a 40 per cent increase in vessel calls and 48 per cent increase in passengers to Zayed Port and Sir Bani Yas during the 2016/2017 cruise season, said a report. The 2016/2017 cruise season saw more than 345,662 tourists visit the emirate, up from 232,605 in 2015/2016. Likewise, vessel numbers increased from 115 in 2015/2016 to 161 in 2016/2017, said a report. Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of the emirate’s commercial and community as well as Khalifa Industrial Zone, announced the close of its best-ever…