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Emirates SkyCargo streamlines transport of Dangerous Goods Emirates SkyCargo streamlines transport of Dangerous Goods

Dubai : Emirates SkyCargo, freight division of Emirates airline, and the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) have signed an MoU to streamline processes for the transportation of Dangerous Goods (DGs). 
Under the terms of the agreement, the two ...

16 March, 2021
Meghna Group introduces two new oceangoing vessels Meghna Group introduces two new oceangoing vessels

Dhaka : The Meghna Group of Industries, one of the country's leading businesses houses, on March 10, launched two oceangoing dry bulk carriers in a bid to strengthen its capacity to carry both local and international cargo. 
MV Meghna Princes...

16 March, 2021
Monitor recognises CAAB, airlines Monitor recognises CAAB, airlines

Dhaka: The global airlines and aviation are one of the worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. With countries closing their borders and shutting down airports, airlines and aviation suffered the most.
The situation resulted in thousands of travellers...

01 March, 2021
Korean Air reports 2020 profit due to cargo despite pandemic hit Korean Air reports 2020 profit due to cargo despite pandemic hit

Seoul: Korean Air posted on February 4 a consolidated operating profit of KRW 109 billion (USD 97.55 million) in 2020, as cargo sales helped offset a slump in passenger travel on the back of coronavirus restrictions. 
While South Korea's larg...

15 February, 2021
Lufthansa sells USD 1.9bn bond to repay bailout loan Lufthansa sells USD 1.9bn bond to repay bailout loan

Berlin: German carrier Deutsche Lufthansa AG sold EUR 1.6 billion (USD 1.92 billion) of bonds on February 4 to partly repay a government bailout that kept it afloat after the pandemic severely disrupted international travel.
Lufthansa will use EUR 500...

15 February, 2021
Cathay Pacific eases mask restrictions for premium passengers Cathay Pacific eases mask restrictions for premium passengers

Hong Kong: Flag carrier of Hong Kong Cathay Pacific announced that it is easing mask restrictions for its business- and first-class passengers. In an internal memo sent on February 5, the airline detailed its plan to offer a mask exemption "when a passe...

15 February, 2021
Turkish Cargo to continue   as separate entity   Turkish Cargo to continue   as separate entity  

Istanbul: Turkish Airlines is about to enter a new phase as its two subsidiaries, a budget carrier and an air freight transporter, are set to continue operations as separate companies, announced the airline's CEO, adding, the airline has also established...

15 February, 2021
Etihad becomes first airline to vaccinate all pilots, cabin crew Etihad becomes first airline to vaccinate all pilots, cabin crew

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has become the first major airline in the world to vaccinate all of its "operating" pilots and flight attendants. As the airline described it, this helps curb the spread of COVID-19, and gives passengers peace of mind.&nbs...

15 February, 2021
Former BCB VP, Biman Director passes away Former BCB VP, Biman Director passes away

Dhaka : Former Bangla-desh Cricket Board Vice Presi-dent Raisuddin Ahmed passed away on January 20 in the capital after suffering from a prolonged illness. 
BCB and the other organisations in the cricket fraternity expressed deep bereavement at the demise of Rais...

01 February, 2021
HSIA to get second runway HSIA to get second runway

Dhaka : The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has initiated steps to improve efficiency and dependability of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA)-the gateway to Bangladesh -by building another runway, among others.
This was disclosed by Air Vice M...

01 February, 2021