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Boeing outpaces Airbus in jet orders as deliveries reach seven-year peak

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Boeing beat rival Airbus for new jet orders and recorded a seven-year high in jet deliveries in 2025, as the company shows signs of a gradual turnaround following years of safety cri... Read More


Pakistan, UAE agree to sign 'pre-immigration clearance' agreement

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Pakistan agreed to sign a formal agreement on "pre-immigration clearance" for Pakistani travelers visiting the Arabian country on Tuesday, January ... Read More


Southwest Airlines to end open seating with new assigned seating policy from January 27

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Southwest Airlines is replacing its long-standing open seating with the new assigned seating policy from January 27. The change is expected to bring more order to boarding and reduce... Read More


UAE announces AED 5 million fund for social media creators

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The United Arab Emirates has announced an AED 5 million fund to support social media creators who produce family- and social-focused content. The announcement came during the 1 Billi... Read More


Abu Dhabi, Dubai ranked safest cities for solo travel in 2026

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Abu Dhabi and Dubai have been ranked the safest cities for solo travel in the world, according to a recently published global study from Travelbag, a UK-based long-haul travel specia... Read More


Dutch traveler dies following collapse on Cathay flight to Hong Kong

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- A 53-year-old Dutch man died after collapsing on a Cathay Pacific flight from Amsterdam to Hong Kong on Sunday, January 11. Cathay Pacific said the passenger suddenly lost conscious... Read More


Small plane crash lands in Odisha's Rourkela; injures six occupants

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- At least six people suffered minor injuries when a small aircraft of a private airline in which they were flying made a crash landing near Rourkela on Saturday, January 10, Odisha's ... Read More


Pakistan to install modern scanners at major airports

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) will install state-of-the-art scanning machines at major airports in Pakistan. The move is aimed at strengthening aviation security and i... Read More


Dubai to host three-day-long "World of Coffee Dubai 2026" from January 18

Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- Dubai will host World of Coffee Dubai 2026, a global coffee expo, at Dubai World Trade Center from January 18 to 20. DXB LIVE, in partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association, i... Read More


Starbucks closes 400 outlets in US; plans USD 1 billion restructuring plan

Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- American coffee shop chain Starbucks has closed around 400 outlets across the United States. The move came as the initial phase of the company's USD 1 billion restructuring plan. By... Read More