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Cuba bars international airlines from refueling amid deepening fuel crisis

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Cuba has informed international airlines they can no longer refuel at the country's airports due to an acute shortage of aviation fuel, a move expected to disrupt flight operations o... Read More


Turkey posts record USD 65.23 billion tourism revenue, welcomes 63 million visitors in 2025

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Turkey's tourism industry logged a record USD 65.23 billion in revenue last year, driven by more than 63.9 million visitors, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute ... Read More


Riyadh Airport to begin phased terminal transition from February 16

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh will begin a phased terminal transition process from February 16 to February 25 as part of what airport officials describe as the largest o... Read More


US Envoy highlights American food franchises' role in Bangladesh economy

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen highlighted the contribution of American food franchises to Bangladesh's economy, sharing a light-hearted moment from a recent v... Read More


Singapore to serve as first airport test bed for CFM's advanced open fan aircraft engines

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Singapore will become the world's first airport testing ground for CFM International's advanced open fan aircraft engines, marking a major step toward next-generation, more sustainabl... Read More


Airlines urged to disclose carbon impact of flights for UK customers

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Airlines and travel booking firms have been urged to provide UK customers with clear information about the environmental impact of their flights, as the United Kingdom Civil Aviation ... Read More


Saudi Arabia 'not far' from approving drone cargo deliveries: transport minister

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Saudi Transport Minister Saleh Al-Jasser told Al-Eqtisadiah that the Kingdom is working to open new logistics centers at airports and ports, invest in infrastructure, and attract majo... Read More


Mattala Airport posts record 140,000 passenger traffic in 2025

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) recorded its highest-ever passenger movements in 2025, handling a total of 140,614 passengers, said the Airport and Aviation Services Co... Read More


Lufthansa Technik plans USD 400m aviation facility expansion in Clark

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Lufthansa Technik plans to invest at least USD 400 million to expand its aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations at Clark Freeport in the Philippines, according to... Read More


United mocks American with "AAdvantage United" billboard campaign in Chicago

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- United Airlines has launched a new billboard campaign around Chicago, taking a playful jab at rival American Airlines as competition intensifies at O'Hare International Airport. One ... Read More