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Former FedEx VP launches cargo airline

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- After spending 34 years at FedEx, rising from a truck washer to Senior Vice President, Hamdi Osman has launched SolitAir, a UAE-based cargo airline. SolitAir operates Boeing 737-800... Read More


Delta flight turns back to Atlanta

Atlanta, Feb. 25 -- A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Columbia, South Carolina, returned to Atlanta shortly after takeoff on Monday (Feb 24) due to reports of a smoky haze in the cockpit, federal off... Read More


flydubai posts Dh2.5b profit in 2024

Dubai, Feb. 25 -- flydubai, on Monday (Feb 24), posted the 'strongest-ever financial performance' in its 15-year history by reporting a pre-tax profit of Dh2.5 billion ($674 million) for the financial... Read More


Accor unveils new wellness design

, Feb. 24 -- Accor announced the release of a new white paper that will shape the future of the hospitality industry, ushering in a new era of spa and wellness design. Making Waves: Rethinking Spa an... Read More


Bomb hoax: NY-Delhi flight diverted to Rome

Rome, Feb. 24 -- An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome on Sunday (Feb 23) due to a "possible security issue," the airline said in a statement. Flight 292, which ... Read More


Airbus profit rises in 2024

Paris, Feb. 23 -- "European aircraft maker Airbus reported on Thursday (Feb 20) that its net profit rose in 2024, driven by increased plane deliveries and a goal to accelerate this growth further. Ne... Read More


Saudi air traffic hits new record in 2024

Riyadh, Feb. 23 -- Saudi Arabia's airports processed a record 128 million passengers in 2024, marking a 15 per cent increase from the previous year and a 25 per cent surge compared to pre-pandemic lev... Read More


Hotel Sarina Dhaka offers special packages during Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- This Ramadan, Hotel Sarina Dhaka invites guests to experience a unique culinary journey with exclusive Iftar and Suhoor offerings at its renowned Signature restaurant, Summerfields, ... Read More


Singapore Airlines and Air India eye closer ties

Singapore, Feb. 22 -- Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Air India are exploring opportunities to deepen their strategic partnership across various commercial activities. In its latest quarterly report rel... Read More


Sir Bani Yas airport revamped

Abu Dhabi, Feb. 22 -- Abu Dhabi Airports, which manages the Emirate's five commercial airports, has completed a major rehabilitation project at Sir Bani Yas Airport (XSB). Located 250 kilometres sout... Read More