TEHRAN: The third aircraft, Iran has purchased from European aviation giant Airbushas landed in the Iranian capital of Tehran. The long-haul A330-200 touched down atTehran’s Mehrabad International Airport on Saturday, March 25, a day after it wasofficially delivered to Iran in the French city of Toulouse. Mr. Farhad Parvaresh, Managing Director of Iran’s national flag carrier Iran Air,attended the ceremony to receive the aircraft having configuration of 32 business classand 206 economy class seats. The aircraft is suitable for long-distance flights. It joins another A330 and a smaller A321 delivered to Iran in March and January thisyear by Airbus. Its…
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KARACHI: The Government of Pakistan has issued its very first license for a ferry cruise service to Stateowned Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) to start domestic and international sea travel services in Pakistan. In this regard, Federal Minister for Ports and Shipping Senator Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo has handed over the very first license of ferry cruise service to Mr. Arif Elahi, Chairman PNSC. The Director General Ports and Shipping, Asad Rafi Chaandna was also present on the occasion. This license will make the PNSC capable of facilitating passengers across Pakistan in both domestic and international journeys through ferry ships.…
BEIJING: Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Pakistan‘s independence and 66th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations, The Exhibition of masterpieces by World Renowned Artist and Social Worker Jimmy is being held at The Prestigious Zhengyangmen Administration Museum, Beijing. The historic Museum is about 600 years old. This Exhibition is organized with the collaboration of Pakistan Embassy Beijing and The World Peace Foundation China. Mr. Sha Zu Kang, Chairman China Pakistan Friendship Association was the chief guest at the impressive inaugural ceremony held on 22nd March. The Exhibition will remain open to public from 22nd March till 28th March. H.E. Masood Khalid…
KARACHI: British Home Secretary Amber Rudd and Adviser to the PM on Aviation Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan visited the New Islamabad International Airport on Tuesday, 21st March accompanied by Secretary Aviation Mr. Irfan Elahi. Reaching at new Islamabad Airport, the British Home Secretary was received by Air Marshal Asim Suleiman Director General CAA, where she was briefed on the work progress of NIIAP. She appreciated the steps taken by PCAA to ensure security at the airport by inducting latest & most modern technology. New Islamabad Airport is the first Greenfield airport with state of the art facilities including passenger and…
WASHINGTON: US authorities will no longer allow travelers from eight Muslim Majority counties of Africa and Middle East to bring computers and laptops into airplane cabins anymore. The new rules were laid out in an l email marked “confidential” sent to airlines today by the US Transportation Safety Administration. It is learnt that cell phones will still be allowed, but anything larger, including laptops, tablets, and cameras must be put in checked baggage. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said extremists were seeking “innovative methods” to bring down jets. Bombs could be hidden in laptops, tablets, cameras, DVD players and…
NEWYORK: Apparently tiring of inaction on the Open Skies Agreement war between the Big Three U.S. airlines and their Middle East Gulf counterparts, the Partnership for Open & Fair Skies wrote a letter to President Donald Trump, using public forums to get the word out. Instead of sending it directly to The White House as it has in the past, the lobby group took out ads in the New York Times and New York Post, along with a six-figure cable television buy, to get the message across and appeal to the public at the same time. The American Airlines, Delta…
MUSCAT: Oman Air has announced that a new Boeing B737-800 aircraft has joined its fleet. This new aircraft will be used on short and medium haul routes and has a capacity of 162 seats, with 12 Business class seats; each seat is equipped with an LCD screen, back-mounted 10.6 inches. Oman Air has operated B737s for many years and the aircraft provide the backbone of the airline’s long and medium haul fleet, with 32 currently in operation. The new aircraft will be deployed soon on its arrival for commercial flights. Mr. Abdul Aziz Al Raisi, Executive Vice President Products and…
ISLAMABAD: The Hashoo Group marked the International Women’s Day by organizing a ceremony to acknowledge the commitment of women. This impressive event was held at the elegant Kohinoor Hall of the Islamabad Marriott Hotel. The chief guest on the occasion was Ms. Marvi Memon, Chairperson, Benazir Income Support Programme. During her speech, she lauded the efforts of the Hashoo Group for attaching immense importance to this special day. Ms. Marvi also commended the contribution of women towards the society and the country. She said “Women succeed because of their will power, persistence and consistency. It is our collective responsibility to…
MACAO: The leading international tourism platform designed to promote the global tourism industry, Global Tourism Economy Forum, with a special focus on China, is scheduled to host its 6th edition from October 16 to 17 in Macao. As the 2017 is the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, GTEF 2017 will engage prominent leaders in the public and private sectors in the discussion on Regional Collaboration and how tourism stakeholders break down barriers find common ground and grow stronger together. The first stop of GTEF 2017’s international roadshow was ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show. Entering its…
KARACHI: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reached Karachi Marriott Hotel on Tuesday, March 14, and attended an event to celebrate the Holi festival organized at the Hotel. He is seen here in the picture being warmly greeted, upon his arrival by Mr. Hartmut Noack, Regional General Manager, Karachi Marriott Hotel.