EU to target Iranian officials with travel bans
France's foreign minister stated recently that the European Union was looking to impose asset freezes and travel bans on a number of Iranian officials involved in the crackdown on…
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Why Airbus and Boeing now fly with fake spare parts installed
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With sanctions against Russia for its brutal attack on Ukraine, international aviation may become a collateral casualty in this war. As it has been shown for decades in…
More countries go into lockdown due to COVID-19
After the World Health Organisation announced COVID-19 as a pandemic and cases rise to an unstoppable rate, more countries go into lockdown.
Nations gear up for repatriation from Iran, Iraq
Several nations have released travel advisories to Iran and Iraq as tension rises between the said countries and the United States.
6 countries with the most restrictive firewalls
Though most countries around the world allow VPN use, some consider VPN services undesirable or even illegal. Below are the six tourist destinations with the most internet restrictions.
Aviation round up: BA waves goodbye to an icon, Ethiopian says hello Moscow and more
It is no surprise then that such a vital industry, is awash with announcements of new destinations, new planes, codeshares and sales. This week’s aviation round up, however begins with the…
Asian air route updates from Air Canada, Shanghai Airlines and more
Air Canada adds new passage to India
Where? Toronto (Canada) to Mumbai (India)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Air Canada
Why? National carrier continues…
Iran Air fleet revamp gathers pace
Iran’s national carrier continues to modernise its fleet with the delivery of its first four ATR regional aircraft.
The new ATR72-600s come from a contract for up to 40 ATR72-600s,…
Thailand hosts Iranian tourism roadshow
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting a roadshow in Iran this week, aimed at promoting Thailand as a destination for the country’s travellers.
The first event was held in the…
Iran Air enters new long-haul era
Iran Air has taken delivery of its first new long-haul aircraft from Airbus, as part of a huge order placed last year.
The new A330-200 marks the start of a major fleet renewal and…
Asian air route updates: New flights to Bali, Okinawa, Barcelona and more
Another direct Chinese connection between Bali and China
Where? Fuzhou (China) to Denpasar (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017
Who? Xiamen Airlines
Why? Fujian province’s…
Business leaders plan revamp of Iran’s hospitality industry
In the run-up to the first Iran Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (IHTIC) in Tehran, organiser, Bench Events, has praised Iran’s commitment to boost economic growth and transform the…
Asian air route updates: Thai Lion Air, S7 Airlines, and more…
Thai Lion roars into Western China
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Chengdu (China)
When? Daily, effective 1 March 2017
Who? Thai Lion Air
Why? Mainly serving rising Chinese tourist…
