Iranian aviation authorities confirm purchase of 4 Airbus A340s
This article was published on: January4,2023 3:15 AM
Iranian aviation authorities have finally confirmed the purchase of four Airbus A340s after landing in Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran from Johannesburg International Airport. Local media quoted Hassan Khoshkho, spokesman for the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran (CAO), as saying that the Airbus A340 “made in France” arrived in the country “in recent days”. ItRead More
India re-introduces Covid-19 testing for international passengers
This article was published on: January4,2023 3:13 AM
IATA has said India’s decision to re-introduce coronavirus testing for international passengers is “disappointing and a step backwards.” The India government took the decision to reintroduce the testing after a spurt in coronavirus cases in different parts of the world. Testing will namely be for passengers arriving from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore andRead More
Emirates to promote tourism to the Caribbean archipelago
This article was published on: January4,2023 3:11 AM
Emirates has sealed an agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas to promote tourism to the Caribbean archipelago. The airline and The Bahamas’ Ministry of Tourism will embark on joint initiatives to boost visitor traffic into the islands from key markets across Emirates’ network. The MoU was signed by HH Sheikh AhmedRead More
New restrictions introduced to travel from China
This article was published on: January4,2023 3:05 AM
A number of destinations have introduced pre-departure tests on travellers departing China. This currently includes: India, Italy, Qatar – effective immediately. Australia, Canada, France – effective 5 January. UK & USA – restrictions apply on direct flights from China only and do not currently impact connecting flights.
Oman Air Holidays, Jordan Tourism Board to undertake joint promotional activities in Oman and Jordan
This article was published on: January4,2023 3:03 AM
Oman Air Holidays has entered a strategic partnership with the Jordan Tourism Board to undertake joint promotional activities in Oman and Jordan. The partnership will include a series of co-branded tactical campaigns that aim to position Oman Air Holidays as a preferred provider of international travel packages and encourage those in Oman to visit JordanRead More
Multiple Defence Forces to receive Frequentis secure communication technology in the Middle East
This article was published on: December24,2022 2:43 AM
Multiple Defence Forces, including Air Force, Joint Operations, Navy Operations, Air Defence, and National Guard, will receive Frequentis secure communication technology and will create the largest military communications system in the region. The scope of the project includes over 130 controller working positions deployed on over 10 sites; interfaces for radios with radio remote control,Read More
Jet Aviation celebrates 20 years of supporting RAAF’s fleet of King Air 350s
This article was published on: December24,2022 2:42 AM
Jet Aviation has hosted a ceremony in Canberra to celebrate 20 years of supporting the RAAF’s fleet of King Air 350s. The company now supports a fleet of 11, operated by Number 32 Squadron. Craig Purry, vice president of Jet Aviation Defence APAC, said its King Air Program was an “exemplar” in showing howRead More
Northrop Grumman unveils B-21 Raider to the world for the first time
This article was published on: December24,2022 2:40 AM
Northrop Grumman on recently unveiled the B-21 Raider to the world for the first time – but gave away little new information on its advances. The dramatic ceremony at Palmdale, California, which you can watch here, represented the first time the ‘sixth-generation’ aircraft had been seen outside artists’ impressions and the first unveiling of aRead More
