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Quito gets ready to celebrate the solstice with a celebration steeped in tradition and mysticism
The Capital of the Middle of the World invites you to dive into the Inti Raymi experience through cultural events, Andean rituals and visits to historic churches to appreciate the phenomena of light.
Air India Firms Up Orders for 470 Airbus & Boeing Aircraft, Signs Agreements at Paris Air show
Air India’s firm orders include 34 A350-1000, six A350-900, 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 10 Boeing 777X widebody aircraft, as well as 140 Airbus A320neo, 70 Airbus A321neo and 190 Boeing 737MAX narrowbody aircraft.
HRH Crown Prince attends the Kingdom’s Official Reception for Riyadh’s bid to host World Expo 2030
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, attended today the Kingdom’s official reception held in Paris, to support Riyadh’s bid to host the World Expo in 2030.
World Expo 2030: three candidates will be considered for election
Three candidatures for World Expo 2030 will be considered for election in November 2023: the Republic of Korea (for Busan), Italy (for Rome) and Saudi Arabia (for Riyadh).
The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and AviaDev Establish Strategic Partnership
The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and AviaDev Limited (AviaDev) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote and develop cooperation in the African aviation sector, specifically related to route development activities and advocacy for the implementation of the Yamoussoukro Decision (YD) and the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).
Etihad says Olá to Portugal as inaugural flight lands in Lisbon
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, touched down for the first time in Lisbon on Sunday, marking the launch of regular services between Abu Dhabi and the Portuguese capital.
Air Mauritius confirms order for three A350 aircraft
Air Mauritius has confirmed an order for three A350 aircraft to expand its network in Europe and South Asia.
Emirates flags significant peak in outbound travel this June and July
Emirates recommends passengers take time to plan their travel journey this June and July, as departure numbers peak significantly just before Eid al Adha on 24 June, and again on the 1 July as many families set off on summer holidays.
Qantas finalises incremental order for nine A220s
Australia’s Qantas Group has finalised an incremental order for nine A220-300s, bringing its total backlog for the single aisle type to 29 aircraft.
Boeing, CAE to Collaborate on Pilot Training
Partnership will grow the competency-based training and assessment audience, reaching customers worldwide to support the demand for additional pilots
ASIA AND PACIFIC COUNTRIES ADVANCE SHARED VISION OF TOURISM FOR DEVELOPMENT
UNWTO's Member States came together for the 35th meeting of its joint Commission for East Asia and the Pacific and South Asia to assess the major challenges to tourism development in the region for the years ahead.
flynas orders 30 A320neo aircraft
Saudi’s low cost carrier flynas has firmed up an order with Airbus for 30 new A320neo Family aircraft.