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Sri Lanka to unveil 49 new tourism zones

Dhaka, May 9 -- Sri Lanka will be designating 49 additional official tourism zones. The new areas will be published in a gazette in a month as part of the ongoing efforts of the country to boost touri... Read More


Civil Aviation Academy receives ICAO silver certification

Dhaka, May 9 -- The Civil Aviation Academy (CAA) of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has been upgraded from bronze to silver by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). ... Read More


Emirates Inks Strategic Tourism Agreements with Hong Kong, Seychelles and Sri Lanka

Dubai, May 9 -- Underscoring Emirates' commitment to boost tourism inflows across its network, the airline has reaffirmed its strategic cooperation with Tourism Seychelles and the Sri Lanka Tourism Pr... Read More


Experts highlight vital role of innovation at ATM 2024

Dubai, May 9 -- As passenger numbers in the Middle East are predicted to reach 429 million this year, representing a 5.4pc increase on 2019 figures, a panel of aviation experts convened at Arabian Tra... Read More


Airbus deliveries rose 13pc in April

Paris, May 9 -- Airbus opens new tab delivered 61 aircraft in April, up 13pc from the same month of 2023, bringing deliveries so far this year to 203, the European planemaker said on Tuesday (7 May). ... Read More


Emirates wins nine awards for excellence

Dubai, May 9 -- Emirates took home top honours at the Business Travel Middle East Awards (BTME), World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024, and International Loyalty Awards 2024, a testament to its ongoing inves... Read More


Amadeus air bookings increase 2.8pc YoY

Dhaka, May 9 -- Air bookings through Amadeus' global distribution system in the first quarter of 2024 increased 2.8 per cent year on year, said the company. Amadeus President and CEO Luis Maroto call... Read More


Flydubai carries five million passengers so far in 2024

Dhaka, May 9 -- Flydubai carried almost five million passengers between January 1 and April 28, 2024, marking a 13 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2023. Since the beginning of 2024, ... Read More


FAA opens another investigation into Boeing, now on B787

Dhaka, May 9 -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on May 6 that it is opening a new inquiry into Boeing, this time related to the company's inspections of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and wh... Read More


Dhaka Regency holds special contest to celebrate Mother's Day

Dhaka, May 9 -- In honour of Mother's Day, Dhaka Regency announces an exciting online contest titled "Win and Treat Your Mother at Dhaka Regency". Guests can celebrate the special occasion by treating... Read More