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Tourism booms in India, China despite geopolitical tensions

Dhaka, April 4 -- The global travel and hospitality sector is poised for steady growth in 2025, driven by emerging markets such as India, China, and Southeast Asia, despite ongoing geopolitical uncert... Read More


Boeing CEO admits 'serious missteps'

Dhaka, April 3 -- Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg faced tough questions from lawmakers Tuesday, admitting to "serious missteps in recent years" and pledging to improve safety practices following a series of ... Read More


SpiceJet, AI Express approved for Kathmandu flights

Dhaka, April 3 -- Two Indian airlines are set to launch regular flights to Nepal. SpiceJet is returning after a six-year hiatus, while Air India Express is making its debut. Both carriers have secured... Read More


BOC Aviation orders 120 narrow-body jets from Boeing, Airbus

Dhaka, April 3 -- Singapore-based aircraft leasing company BOC Aviation has confirmed orders for a total of 120 narrow-body aircraft from Boeing and Airbus, as announced with separate releases on Marc... Read More


Middle East airlines report higher February demand

Dhaka, April 2 -- Middle Eastern carriers saw a 3.1 per cent year-on-year increase in demand in February, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said. Capacity of the regional airlines in... Read More


ACS sends aid flights to quake-hit Myanmar

Dhaka, April 2 -- Air Charter Service (ACS) has arranged several charter flights carrying aid to Myanmar and Thailand following last week's devasting earthquake. The charter firm said it had delivere... Read More


Lao Airlines receives first Comac C909 regional jet

Dhaka, April 2 -- Lao Airlines has received its first C909 regional jet aircraft from the Chinese state-owned aerospace manufacturer Comac. This is the first of two C909 aircraft the airline expects t... Read More


Egypt, IFC ink deal to boost private role in airports

Dhaka, April 1 -- Egypt's airport sector is set for increased private sector participation following a new agreement with the International Finance Corp. The deal aims to modernize infrastructure, boo... Read More


Dammam-Damascus flights to benefit 2.5m Syrians in Saudi

Dhaka, April 1 -- More than 2.5 million Syrian residents in Saudi Arabia will benefit from direct flights between Dammam and Damascus, facilitating family reunions and improving transport links betwee... Read More


Chennai-bound flight makes safe landing after tyre burst

Dhaka, March 30 -- A Chennai-bound flight from Jaipur suffered a tyre burst before its scheduled landing on Sunday (March 30) morning. Authorities promptly coordinated an emergency landing, according ... Read More