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Emirates SkyCargo to operate weekly freighter service to Dhaka, expand capacity in India

Dubai, Feb. 26 -- Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of Emirates, is strengthening its South Asia operations with expanded capacity in Bangladesh and India to meet rising regional demand. From April 20... Read More


Thailand to raise international departure charge to THB 1,120 from June 20

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Airports of Thailand (AOT) will increase the international departure passenger service charge (PSC) to THB 1,120, equivalent to USD 36, effective June 20, 2026, across all six of its... Read More


Air Canada introduces 20 new routes for summer 2026, boosting capacity by 15%

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Air Canada announced its largest summer network expansion in recent years on February 20, adding 20 new routes and increasing overall capacity by 15% compared to summer 2025. Bookin... Read More


Two freezing ambulances launched to transport expatriates' bodies from airport to home

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury on Tuesday, February 24, inaugurated two freezing ambulances to ensure the dignified transportation of de... Read More


ALPA says ALERT Act falls short on cockpit traffic technology mandate

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) is pushing back on the US House's newly introduced Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026, saying the bill does n... Read More


Emirates holds Travel Rehearsal programme for children with autism at Indonesia's Denpasar airport

Dubai, Feb. 25 -- Emirates, the world's first Autism Certified Airline, has launched its "Travel Rehearsal" programme in Denpasar, reinforcing its commitment to accessible and inclusive travel. First... Read More


Etihad Rail reveals new UAE passenger train experience

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Etihad Rail has revealed new details on what passengers can expect when services start operating later this year. The passenger experience has been shaped around how people actually ... Read More


Saudi Arabia bans poultry, egg imports from Bangladesh, 39 other countries

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Saudi Arabia's Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has banned the import of poultry and table eggs from 40 countries, including Bangladesh, aimed at protecting public health and ensuring ... Read More


Embraer, Adani sign MoU to set up E175 assembly line in India

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a final assembly line (FAL) for the E175 regional jet in India. The agreement was ... Read More


Iraq says Baghdad Airport closure due to 'technical problem'

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Iraq's transport ministry said on Wednesday, February 25, a temporary shutdown of Baghdad International Airport was caused by an "emergency technical problem," denying reports of any... Read More