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Airbus opens 5,000-seat technology center in Bengaluru to expand India operations

Dhaka, March 8 -- Aircraft manufacturer Airbus on Friday, March 6, inaugurated a new technology facility in Bengaluru, marking a major expansion of its engineering and digital capabilities in India. ... Read More


Turkish targets 100 million passengers in 2026 amid fleet expansion

Dhaka, March 8 -- Turkish Airlines expects to carry 100 million passengers in 2026, up from 92.6 million of the previous year, as the carrier continues expanding its fleet and network. According to C... Read More


Pakistan Airports Authority rejects reports of surge in overflight traffic, revenue

Dhaka, March 7 -- The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has denied media reports claiming a significant rise in overflight traffic and daily revenue linked to recent tensions in the Middle East. Seve... Read More


United CEO says airfares could rise as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

Dhaka, March 7 -- Air travelers could soon face higher airline ticket prices as rising global oil costs linked to the Iran war drive up jet fuel prices, according to industry executives and analysts. ... Read More


Kolkata Airport plans dedicated zone for helicopters, chartered flights amid surge in VVIP election travel

Dhaka, March 7 -- Authorities at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata are planning a dedicated operational zone for helicopters and chartered flights to manage a sharp rise in n... Read More


Emirates operating reduced schedule as regional airspace gradually reopens

Dhaka, March 7 -- Emirates has started operating a reduced flight schedule as regional airspaces are reopening gradually, while the airline is working to restore its full global network, read an offic... Read More


Middle East tensions could slash tourist arrivals to Thailand, weigh on GDP

Dhaka, March 7 -- Escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran could significantly affect Thailand's economy, with tourism, energy costs, exports, and overseas workers among the s... Read More


Emirates operating flights partially amid Middle East conflict

Dhaka, March 5 -- Emirates has confirmed that it is currently operating a reduced flight schedule until further notice. The move follows the partial re-opening of Middle East's airspace for the safe c... Read More


Singapore begins phase one of Greater Sentosa master plan with major infrastructure upgrades

Dhaka, March 5 -- Singapore has launched the first phase of its long-term Greater Sentosa Master Plan, beginning with major infrastructure upgrades aimed at transforming Sentosa and Pulau Brani into a... Read More


Gulf hub shutdown pushes Asia-Europe airfares above USD 2,700 amid capacity crunch

Dhaka, March 5 -- Airfares between Asia and Europe have surged sharply after the shutdown of major Gulf aviation hubs, triggering a sudden capacity shortage across one of the world's busiest long-haul... Read More