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Emirates reduces unexpected severe turbulence with new initiatives

Dubai, Oct. 29 -- As turbulence becomes an increasingly serious challenge for airlines due to its rising frequency and severity, Emirates has taken a proactive, data-driven approach to address the occ... Read More


AI Express plans fleet expansion by 2026

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- India's Tata-owned low-cost carrier Air India Express said on Tuesday (Oct 28) it plans to add 20-24 aircraft to its fleet by calendar year 2026, as competition intensifies in the bu... Read More


India signs aircraft pact with sanctioned Russian firm

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- India's state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) said on Tuesday (Oct 28) it had signed an agreement with Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to jointly manufacture civil p... Read More


Lufthansa Allegris touches down in Japan

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- Lufthansa has launched its new premium onboard experience, Lufthansa Allegris, on its long-haul route from Munich, Germany, to Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The inaugural flight arrived o... Read More


BHTP names safest destinations for US travellers in 2026

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- The Netherlands has claimed the top spot in Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection's (BHTP) 2026 ranking of the safest destinations, jumping from 14th place last year, with Europe domi... Read More


Japan plans to raise visa and departure tax fees from 2026

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Japan plans to raise visa fees, departure taxes and hotel levies from 2026 as the government seeks to curb overtourism and boost revenue amid record visitor numbers. Between January... Read More


Changi sees continued demand growth

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Singapore's Changi Airport handled 17.3 million passenger movements in the third quarter of 2025, up 3.1pc year-on-year, as travel demand across Asia remained strong, the airport ope... Read More


Dedicated freighter fleet to grow 45pc by 2044, says Airbus

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Airbus has projected a 45pc rise in the global fleet of dedicated freighters over the next 20 years, despite recent delivery delays and supply chain challenges, according to its 2025... Read More


Bhutan airlines enters SabreMosaic platform

Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- Bhutan Airlines has signed a distribution agreement with Sabre, marking the carrier's debut on the SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace. The deal will allow the airline to distribute its ... Read More


SriLankan Airlines reports improved core performance despite headline loss in 2024/25

Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- SriLankan Airlines has clarified the reasons behind its reported loss for the 2024/25 financial year, noting that the decline was largely due to reduced foreign exchange gains rather... Read More