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The Empyrean Hotel granted three-star license

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism has granted a three-star category license to The Empyrean Hotel, operated by the Bangladesh Air Force Welfare Trust, according to an officia... Read More


Dubai Intl. Airport watches record 324K travelers on January 3

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- Dubai International Airport recorded its highest 324,000 passengers in a day on January 3, followed by a little lower 322,000 on the next day, January 4. During the January travel bo... Read More


Air India and airBaltic sign codeshare deal

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Air India has announced a new codeshare partnership with airBaltic, enhancing accessibility to the Baltic region for its passengers. This builds on the interline agreement establishe... Read More


Turkish Airlines to establish world's largest cargo terminal with over $2.3B investment

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Turkiye's flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, announced on January 2 that it will build the world's largest cargo terminal and in-flight catering facility with an investment of 100 billio... Read More


Nearly 80% of Emirates SkyCargo's shipments were booked digitally in 2025

Dubai, Jan. 5 -- Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo transporatation arm of Emirates has closed 2025 with strong momentum and a clear roadmap for 2026, following major investments across fleet, network expan... Read More


Cold wave freezes Saudi Arabia; temperatures drop near zero

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- An intensifying cold wave, along with active winds, is likely to continue decreasing temperatures across multiple regions of Saudi Arabia, as per a forecast from the country's Nationa... Read More


CALC Places Order for 30 More Airbus A320neo Aircraft

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) and Airbus said that the Hong Kong-listed firm had placed an order for 30 A320neo family aircraft. The firm order, the fifth that CALC ha... Read More


Cathay Cargo Eyes Major Expansion in India

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Cathay Cargo plans to increase its investments in India, recognizing the country's rise as a global manufacturing hub, said Rajesh Menon, Regional Head of Cargo for South Asia, Middle... Read More


Jeddah Airport handles record 53+ million passengers in 2025

Dhaka, Jan. 4 -- King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah has accommodated more than 53.4 million passengers in 2025, the highest number for any Saudi Arabian airport in a year. Apart from pass... Read More


Maldivian Airlines to host music fest "Dhaka, We Heard You" marking resumption of flights

Dhaka, Jan. 4 -- Maldivian Airlines has announced a special music festival titled "Dhaka, We Heard You" to mark the resumption of direct Dhaka-Male flights from 12 March 2026. The music festival will... Read More