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<title>Aviation News &amp;amp; Tourism Industry Updates &#45; : Airline Companies</title>
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<title>AirAsia places milestone order for 150 A220s</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The A220 complements AirAsia’s existing Airbus fleet and will play a key role in advancing the Group’s network and growth ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:18:54 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>British Airways to pay pilots $100,000 a year to taxi at Chicago O&amp;apos;Hare</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The taxi crew role requires pilots to already hold a valid Air Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate or equivalent ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:08:06 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>Russia&amp;apos;s Aeroflot will recommend 2025 dividend payment&#45;CEO</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/russias-aeroflot-will-recommend-2025-dividend-payment-ceo</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Aeroflot carried 55.3 million passengers last year ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:00:28 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>Air Astra to add three brand&#45;new ATR72&#45;600 aircraft between May and July</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/air-astra-to-add-three-brand-new-atr72-600-aircraft-between-may-and-july</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This fleet expansion marks a crucial step in Air Astra’s growth trajectory ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:04:02 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>aviation, Bangladesh, France, Air Astra, ATR72-600, aircraft</media:keywords>
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<title>Spirit Airlines winds up biz for jet fuel price hike</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/spirit-airlines-winds-up-biz-for-jet-fuel-price-hike</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The airlines announced early Saturday morning that it had started winding down its operations ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:47:15 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
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<title>NOVOAIR, Singer Bangladesh sign MoU to offer joint customer benefits</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/novoair-singer-bangladesh-sign-mou-to-offer-joint-customer-benefits</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Under the agreement, NOVOAIR passengers will receive special offers on a range of Singer Bangladesh products and services, while Singer customers will gain access to promotional offers from the airline ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:54:41 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>NOVOAIR, Singer, Bangladesh, passengers, customers, mutual benefits</media:keywords>
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<title>Biman’s $3.7bn Boeing deal set for signing tonight</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/bimans-37bn-boeing-deal-set-for-signing-tonight</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The formal signing ceremony will take place at 7:30pm at Hotel InterContinental Dhaka, with senior government officials, diplomats and aviation industry stakeholders expected to attend ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:46:30 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bangladesh, Boeing, Biman, Minister, state Minister</media:keywords>
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<title>Agreement to buy 14 Boeing aircraft Thursday</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/agreement-to-buy-14-boeing-aircraft-thursday</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The agreement will be signed at around 7:30pm at a hotel in the capital, with senior government officials, diplomats and aviation sector stakeholders expected to attend ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:27:26 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Boeing, aircraft, Bangladesh, Airbus, Europe, Middle East, Asia, French</media:keywords>
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<title>IATA chief warns of worst jet fuel crisis in peak summer</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/iata-chief-warns-of-worst-jet-fuel-crisis-in-peak-summer</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/iata-chief-warns-of-worst-jet-fuel-crisis-in-peak-summer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The crisis would affect Europe, followed by Africa and Latin America, with some flight cancellations likely if fuel is rationed ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:42:43 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>IATA, USA, Israel, Iran, Europe, followed by Africa, Latin America</media:keywords>
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<title>India weighs ₹5,000 crore relief plan to support airlines</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/india-weighs-5000-crore-relief-plan-to-support-airlines</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/india-weighs-5000-crore-relief-plan-to-support-airlines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The proposed plan would provide credit support to airlines under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme, with government guarantees covering up to 90 per cent of the loans ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:46:54 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>India, airlines, financial support, United States, Iran, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, tourism, economic, growth</media:keywords>
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<title>American Airlines rejects United Airline’s merger proposal</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/american-airlines-rejects-united-airlines-merger-proposal</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/american-airlines-rejects-united-airlines-merger-proposal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The rivalry between United and American has played out for years in pricing battles and disputes over gate access at major airports ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:15:17 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>American, airlines, United, USA</media:keywords>
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<title>Maldivian increases strategic partnership with Sri Lankan Airlines</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/maldivian-increases-strategic-partnership-with-sri-lankan-airlines</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/maldivian-increases-strategic-partnership-with-sri-lankan-airlines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The partnership aligns with both airlines&#039; commitment to strengthening regional cooperation ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:00:30 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Maldivian, Sri Lanka, airlines, partnership</media:keywords>
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<title>Boeing deal by April 30 to procure 14 aircraft</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/boeing-deal-by-april-30-to-procure-14-aircraft</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat made the announcement on Thursday morning ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:37:48 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Boeing, aircraft, Biman, State Minister, Civil Aviation, Tourism, M Rashiduzzaman Millat, Thursday, Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, Secretariat</media:keywords>
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<title>Adidas and Saudia unveil “Made to Fly” travel pack</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/adidas-and-saudia-unveil-made-to-fly-travel-pack</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/adidas-and-saudia-unveil-made-to-fly-travel-pack</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A first-of-its-kind collaboration bridging sportswear and aviation ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:37:40 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Adidas, Saudia, travel pack, airlines, KSA</media:keywords>
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<title>Oman Air to operate daily flights to Dhaka from May 1</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/oman-air-to-operate-daily-flights-to-dhaka-from-may-1</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/oman-air-to-operate-daily-flights-to-dhaka-from-may-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Oman Air will deploy its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the Dhaka route ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:11:12 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Oman, aviation, flight, Dhaka, Bangladesh</media:keywords>
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<title>Kuwait Airways to resume Dhaka&#45;Dammam flights</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/kuwait-airways-to-resume-dhaka-dammam-flights</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/kuwait-airways-to-resume-dhaka-dammam-flights</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Carrier Expands Dammam Hub, Bringing Back Twice-Weekly Kuwait-Bangladesh Flights ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:12:19 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
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<title>Biman’s Dhaka&#45;Sylhet&#45;Manchester flight to resume July 1</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/bimans-dhaka-sylhet-manchester-flight-to-resume-july-1</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/bimans-dhaka-sylhet-manchester-flight-to-resume-july-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Initially, two weekly flights will operate on Saturdays and Tuesdays ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:55:56 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Biman, Bangladesh, Dhaka, Sylhet, Manchester, aviation</media:keywords>
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<title>Gulf war forces Emirates to cut flights to 100+ destinations</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/gulf-conflict-forces-emirates-to-cut-flights-to-100-destinations</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/gulf-conflict-forces-emirates-to-cut-flights-to-100-destinations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The airline said passengers are advised to check the latest flight status and booking options regularly as it continues reviewing its network and updating schedules ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:02:02 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Emirates, Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia, refund, Dubai, Dubai International Airport</media:keywords>
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<title>Aviation operators seek govt incentive in industry crisis</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/aviation-operators-seek-govt-incentive-in-industry-crisis</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/aviation-operators-seek-govt-incentive-in-industry-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Aviation Operators Association of Bangladesh has warned that the sector is navigating one of its most challenging periods in recent memory ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:29:28 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AOAB, Aviation Operators Association of Bangladesh, NovoAir, Bangladesh Travel Agency Act, Civil Aviation, Tourism, Ministry, Finance, Civil Aviation Authority</media:keywords>
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<title>Riyadh Air interested to operate in Bangladesh</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/riyadh-air-interested-to-operate-in-bangladesh</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/riyadh-air-interested-to-operate-in-bangladesh</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Discussions focused on the potential establishment of a station and the launch of regular flights by Riyadh Air, a move considered likely to strengthen air connectivity between the two countries ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:52:18 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>KSA, Bangladesh, Riyadh Air, minister Afroza, civil aviation, tourism, state minister Rashiduzzaman, connectivity</media:keywords>
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<title>Air Arabia resumes flights across 17 countries, including Bangladesh</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/air-arabia-resumes-flights-across-17-countries-including-bangladesh</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The airline described the move as part of a phased return to normal operations ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:40:52 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Air Arabia, flight, aircraft, Bangladesh</media:keywords>
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<title>PIA scraps discounts, cuts and suspends flights as fuel costs soar</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/pia-scraps-discounts-cuts-and-suspends-flights-as-fuel-costs-soar</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The airline&#039;s spokesperson confirmed that concessions will now be limited exclusively to children and infants ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:09:35 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PIA, fuel, flight, Pakistan, aviation</media:keywords>
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<title>Etihad launches seasonal flights to Dhaka to boost UAE&#45;Bangladesh links</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/etihad-launches-seasonal-flights-to-dhaka-to-boost-uae-bangladesh-links</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/etihad-launches-seasonal-flights-to-dhaka-to-boost-uae-bangladesh-links</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The four-times-weekly service will run until October 24, connecting Abu Dhabi with Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, and is aimed at meeting strong demand for passenger travel ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:06:40 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Etihad Airways, Dhaka, UAE, Bangladesh</media:keywords>
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<title>Police seek crew details, CCTV footage after 18kg gold recovered from Biman flight</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/police-seek-crew-details-cctv-footage-after-18kg-gold-recovered-from-biman-flight</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/police-seek-crew-details-cctv-footage-after-18kg-gold-recovered-from-biman-flight</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The incident took place on March 28, when flight BG-348 landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at around 9:08pm and was parked at boarding bridge C-02, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:18:33 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>HSIA, gold, Dhaka, police, cctv, concealed</media:keywords>
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<title>Govt advances Boeing purchase, eyes Airbus leasing strategy</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/govt-advances-boeing-purchase-eyes-airbus-leasing-strategy</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/govt-advances-boeing-purchase-eyes-airbus-leasing-strategy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat said the interim government has, in principle, approved the acquisition of 14 Boeing aircraft, with only the formal signing of the deal remaining ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:20:02 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>State Minister, Civil Aviation, Tourism, M Rashiduzzaman Millat, Boeing, Aviation, aircraft</media:keywords>
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<title>Oman Air brings lucrative fare offers from Dhaka</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/oman-air-brings-lucrative-fare-offers-from-dhaka</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/oman-air-brings-lucrative-fare-offers-from-dhaka</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The airliner is offering one-way tickets starting from $299 to Muscat to $376 to Doha, $393 to Milan, $318 to Dammam, $411 to Munich, $409 to Paris, and $329 to Istanbul ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:50:54 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Muscat, Doha, Milan, Dammam, Munich, Paris, Istanbul, Frankfurt, Dhaka, airliner, air ticket</media:keywords>
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<title>NOVOAIR seeks to expand operations on international routes</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/novoair-seeks-to-expand-operations-on-international-routes</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ NOVOAIR would need to obtain approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) and secure bilateral traffic rights for specific routes ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:34:21 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>NOVOAIR, aircraft, Bangladesh, operation</media:keywords>
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<title>Air Algérie orders 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/air-algerie-orders-10-boeing-737-max-8-jets-in-fleet-modernisation-push</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The new order expands upon a fleet renewal programme that is already in progress ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:55:57 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Algeria, Africa, Boeing, fleet, jet</media:keywords>
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<title>China Eastern orders 101 Airbus aircraft in $15.8 billion deal</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/china-eastern-orders-101-airbus-aircraft-in-158-billion-deal</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/china-eastern-orders-101-airbus-aircraft-in-158-billion-deal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in batches between 2028 and 2032 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:21:34 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, China Eastern, Airbus, France, aircraft</media:keywords>
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<title>Mideast tensions continue to strain airline capacity, global flight networks</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/mideast-tensions-continue-to-strain-airline-capacity-global-flight-networks</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/mideast-tensions-continue-to-strain-airline-capacity-global-flight-networks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A review of current schedule data for the week of March 23, along with projections for the weeks ahead, shows that carriers are swiftly adjusting to the ongoing disruption ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:42:39 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Middle East, airliners, flights, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Air Arabia, Flight schedules</media:keywords>
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<title>Airlines slam Tk 202 jet fuel hike decision</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/airlines-slam-tk-202-jet-fuel-hike-decision</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/airlines-slam-tk-202-jet-fuel-hike-decision</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The decision, effective from Tuesday midnight, comes just days after BERC suspended a similar hike amid industry backlash and geopolitical uncertainty linked to tensions in the Middle East ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:17:27 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>airliners, hike, price, jet fuel, AOAB, BERC</media:keywords>
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<title>Jet fuel prices surge by 80% in Bangladesh</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/jet-fuel-prices-surge-by-80-in-bangladesh</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/jet-fuel-prices-surge-by-80-in-bangladesh</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The new prices were announced on Tuesday by the commission following an emergency virtual meeting ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:38:07 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Jet fuel, price, increase, BERC</media:keywords>
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<title>Airfares from UAE to South Asian countries soar during Eid&#45;ul&#45;Fitr travel rush</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/airfares-from-uae-to-south-asian-countries-soar-during-eid-ul-fitr-travel-rush</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/airfares-from-uae-to-south-asian-countries-soar-during-eid-ul-fitr-travel-rush</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Limited flights and strong Eid demand push ticket prices sharply higher ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:26:48 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Airfare, flight, Eid, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, South Asia</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>52,000 ME flights cancelled in 17 days: Cirium</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/52000-me-flights-cancelled-in-17-days-cirium</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/52000-me-flights-cancelled-in-17-days-cirium</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cirium aviation data firm confirmed the cancellations represent more than half of all flights planned in the region during this period. An estimated 6 million passengers have been affected by the disruption ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:07:16 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, New York, Iran war</media:keywords>
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<title>US&#45;Bangla Airlines becomes official airline partner of Dhaka Travel Mart 2026</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/us-bangla-airlines-becomes-official-airline-partner-of-dhaka-travel-mart-2026-238</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/us-bangla-airlines-becomes-official-airline-partner-of-dhaka-travel-mart-2026-238</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on 11 March at the airline’s corporate office in the capital between the event organiser The Bangladesh Monitor and US-Bangla Airlines ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:48:23 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dhaka Travel Mart, MoU, The Bangladesh Monitor, US-Bangla Airlines, tourism, travel, tourism, fair</media:keywords>
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<title>Maldivian restarts Malé–Dhaka flights with ceremonial welcome</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/maldivian-restarts-maledhaka-flights-with-ceremonial-welcome</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/maldivian-restarts-maledhaka-flights-with-ceremonial-welcome</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The inaugural flight from Malé landed in Dhaka at 5:20am, operated by an Airbus A320 carrying a full load of passengers ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:58:55 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Maldivian, Dhaka, Male, Airbus A320, Shiuneen Rasheed, Ahmed Ibrahim, Mohamed Safah</media:keywords>
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<title>US&#45;Bangla to resume flights to Sharjah, Abu Dhabi</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/us-bangla-to-resume-flights-to-sharjah-abu-dhabi</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/us-bangla-to-resume-flights-to-sharjah-abu-dhabi</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ with a view to repatriating Bangladeshi expatriates before Eid al-Fitr holidays amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the airline will be operating four weekly flights from Dhaka to Sharjah on Fridays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:11:35 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>US-Bangla Airlines, Eid-ul-Fitr, Dhaka, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Doha, Boeing 737‑800</media:keywords>
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<title>Excessive overtime duty fatigues Biman pilots </title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/excessive-overtime-duty-fatigues-biman-pilots</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/excessive-overtime-duty-fatigues-biman-pilots</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Industry insiders say the situation has left many pilots exhausted, increasing concerns that Bangladesh’s aviation sector could face international scrutiny ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:33:11 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>fatigue, biman, bangladesh, pilot, overtime, ANO, CAAB</media:keywords>
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<title>16% discount on mobile app bookings: Novoair</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/16-discount-on-mobile-app-bookings-novoair</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/16-discount-on-mobile-app-bookings-novoair</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Passengers can access the promotional offer by using promo code VQAPPS16 when booking tickets through Novoair mobile apps available on both Android and iPhone platforms ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dhaka, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Sylhet, Saidpur, Novoair, Bangladeshi</media:keywords>
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<title>Airlines hike fares as Middle East conflict sends oil prices soaring</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/airlines-hike-fares-as-middle-east-conflict-sends-oil-prices-soaring</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/airlines-hike-fares-as-middle-east-conflict-sends-oil-prices-soaring</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jet fuel, which traded at $85–90 per barrel before the crisis, has recently spiked to $150–200 per barrel, forcing airlines worldwide to reconsider pricing and operations ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:45:34 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Air New Zealand, jet fuel, Vietnam Airlines, Korean Air Lines, Qantas Airways, Donald Trump</media:keywords>
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<title>Flight cancellations:  Airlines incur major financial losses  </title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/flight-cancellations-airlines-incur-major-financial-losses</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/flight-cancellations-airlines-incur-major-financial-losses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The ongoing war between US-Israel and Iran has created unprecedented turbulence in Middle Eastern airspace, leaving thousands of passengers among uncertainty about reaching their destinations while domestic and international airlines are also staring at significant financial losses ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:53:34 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Biman Bangladesh Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan</media:keywords>
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<title>Emirates cancels all flights to and from Dubai until further notice   </title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/emirates-cancels-all-flights-to-and-from-dubai-until-further-notice</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/emirates-cancels-all-flights-to-and-from-dubai-until-further-notice</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The airline stressed that the safety of passengers and crew remains its highest priority ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:51:05 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dubai, Emirates, Travel agent, Gulf News</media:keywords>
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<title>405 Bangladeshis return from Dubai on US&#45;Bangla’s second special flight</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/405-bangladeshis-return-from-dubai-on-us-banglas-second-special-flight</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/405-bangladeshis-return-from-dubai-on-us-banglas-second-special-flight</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US-Bangla operated two special flights on the Dhaka–Dubai–Dhaka route to bring back Bangladeshis who had been stranded in the UAE due to regional flight disruptions ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:42:08 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Aviation, US-Bangla Airlines, HSIA, Dubai, Dhaka, Bangladeshi, Airbus A330-300</media:keywords>
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<title>Biman crew stranded in Dubai brought back by US&#45;Bangla</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/biman-crew-stranded-in-dubai-brought-back-by-us-bangla</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/biman-crew-stranded-in-dubai-brought-back-by-us-bangla</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Biman Bangladesh Airlines crew members had been stuck in the United Arab Emirates for the past five days since the war-like situation began on February 28, creating uncertainty and anxiety for their families back home ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:25:34 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Biman Bangladesh Airlines, UAE, Dubai, crew, US-Bangla Airlines, Airbus A330-300</media:keywords>
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<title>Around 30 Middle Eastern airlines’ widebody aircraft stranded at US airports</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/around-30-middle-eastern-airlines-widebody-aircraft-stranded-at-us-airports</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/around-30-middle-eastern-airlines-widebody-aircraft-stranded-at-us-airports</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Major carriers including Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR), El Al (LY) and Saudia (SV) have a combined 33 widebody jets grounded at 13 airports in North America ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:04:18 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, El Al, Saudia, 33 jets, 13 airports. North America.</media:keywords>
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<title>Biman suspends six Middle East routes</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/biman-suspends-six-middle-east-routes</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/biman-suspends-six-middle-east-routes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The suspended routes are Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai, Doha, Kuwait and Dammam, and will remain halted until further notice. The airline said services on these routes will stay suspended pending fresh directives from the relevant authorities ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:25:53 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Biman, Bangladesh, Airlines, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai, Doha, Kuwait, Dammam, Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh, Muscat, middle east</media:keywords>
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<title>US&#45;Bangla special flights to repatriate Bangladeshis stranded in Dubai</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/us-bangla-airlines-to-operate-2-special-dhakadubai-flights-to-repatriate-stranded-bangladeshis</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/us-bangla-airlines-to-operate-2-special-dhakadubai-flights-to-repatriate-stranded-bangladeshis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The first special flight will depart Dhaka for Dubai on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, at 7:20pm (BST). The return service will leave Dubai at 12:20am (local time) for Dhaka ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:18:48 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>US-Bangla Airlines, Dhaka, Dubai, UAE, Bangladeshi</media:keywords>
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<title>38 flights cancelled at HSIA today</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/38-flights-cancelled-at-hsia-today</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/38-flights-cancelled-at-hsia-today</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The cancelled flights on Tuesday included 4 by Qatar Airways, 4 by Emirates, 4 by Gulf Air (Bahrain), 4 by Flydubai, 2 by Kuwait Airways, 4 by Jazeera Airways (Kuwait), 12 by Air Arabia, and 4 by US-Bangla Airlines ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:36:38 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>flight, suspended, HSIA, Dhaka, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan</media:keywords>
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<title>Emirates suspends operations amid regional airspace closures</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/emirates-suspends-operations-amid-regional-airspace-closures</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/emirates-suspends-operations-amid-regional-airspace-closures</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Passengers affected by cancellations have been advised to contact their respective travel agencies for rebooking. Customers who booked directly with Emirates have been requested to contact the airline for further assistance ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:47:22 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Emirates, Dubai, flight operation, suspended, UAE, ticket</media:keywords>
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<title>Biman resumes Middle East flights except 3 destinations</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/biman-resumes-middle-east-flights-except-3-destinations</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/biman-resumes-middle-east-flights-except-3-destinations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ All Middle East-bound flights of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, except those to Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, will operate as per schedule and the airliner has urged passengers to arrive at airports four hours before departure ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:26:24 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dhaka, Jeddah, Medina, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Middle East, Iran</media:keywords>
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<title>Dhaka&#45;Sylhet&#45;Manchester flights to resume after Hajj: Minister</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/dhaka-sylhet-manchester-flights-to-resume-after-hajj-minister</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/dhaka-sylhet-manchester-flights-to-resume-after-hajj-minister</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ He said the Dhaka-Sylhet-Manchester flight has not been permanently suspended. It has been halted temporarily due to Hajj operations ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:53:13 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dhaka, Sylhet, Manchester, UK, Minister of Expatriates&#039; Welfare and Overseas Employment</media:keywords>
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<title>Emirates SkyCargo to Launch Weekly Freighter Service to Dhaka</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/emirates-skycargo-to-launch-weekly-freighter-service-to-dhaka</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/emirates-skycargo-to-launch-weekly-freighter-service-to-dhaka</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The new service, aimed to strengthen trade links between Bangladesh and global markets through its Dubai hub, is expected to enhance connectivity, offering Bangladeshi exporters reliable and scheduled cargo capacity ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:25:42 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Emirates SkyCargo, Dubai, Dhaka, RMG, Bangladeshi exporters</media:keywords>
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<title>Bilkis Ahmed Becomes Youngest Female Boeing 777 Captain</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/bilkis-ahmed-becomes-youngest-female-boeing-777-captain</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/bilkis-ahmed-becomes-youngest-female-boeing-777-captain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bilkis had earlier made history as the first female pilot in Bangladesh’s private aviation industry and her latest appointment further strengthens her contribution to women’s empowerment and the advancement of aviation in the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:14:31 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Boeing 777-300ER, Captain Fariel Bilkis Ahmed, Boeing 777</media:keywords>
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<title>Embraer, Adani Sign MoU to Assemble E175 in India</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/embraer-adani-sign-mou-to-assemble-e175-in-india</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/embraer-adani-sign-mou-to-assemble-e175-in-india</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The agreement was formalised on 21 February in New Delhi in the presence of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and officials from both the companies ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:11:57 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Embraer, Adani Defence &amp; Aerospace, E175 regional jet, Lula da Silva, RTA, MoU</media:keywords>
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<title>Gulf Air Honours Freight Forwarding Partners in Dhaka</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/gulf-air-honours-freight-forwarding-partners-in-dhaka</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/gulf-air-honours-freight-forwarding-partners-in-dhaka</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The event highlighted the airline’s continued commitment to strengthening ties within Bangladesh’s air cargo sector ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:58:09 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gulf air, freight forward, Dhaka, Bengal Airlift Limited, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh</media:keywords>
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<title>Seven Die in Jharkhand Air Ambulance Crash</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/seven-die-in-jharkhand-air-ambulance-crash</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/seven-die-in-jharkhand-air-ambulance-crash</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ All seven people on board an air ambulance that crashed in India’s eastern state of Jharkhand were killed, officials confirmed on Tuesday ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:23:17 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>Emirates, Etihad and Air India Cancel UAE–US Flights as Snowstorm Hits East Coast</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Major airlines including Emirates, Etihad Airways and Air India have cancelled or rescheduled multiple flights between the UAE and the United States as a powerful winter storm lashes the US East Coast ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:00:06 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Emirates, Etihad, Air India, Snowstorm, US east coast</media:keywords>
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<title>Maldivian Opens Dhaka Office, Dhaka&#45;Male Flights Resume March 12</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Resumption of the route reflects the airline’s commitment to serving the large Bangladeshi expatriate community in the Maldives ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:12:15 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>US&#45;Bangla Honours Nazmun Nahar Who Raised Bangladesh Flag in 184 Countries</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ She is the first Muslim woman in the world to complete such an extensive global journey with her national flag ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:29:01 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>US-Bangla Airlines, Nazmun Nahar, Bangladesh, Aviation</media:keywords>
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<title>Bangladesh Bars SpiceJet from Airspace Over Unpaid Navigation Charges</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ With overflight access restricted, affected flights are now taking extended paths, which could lead to higher fuel consumption and increased operating costs if the restriction continues. Overflight rights are vital for airlines to optimise flight time and fuel efficiency, particularly on short-haul eastern sectors ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:38:26 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SpiceJet, Bangladesh, India, aviation, airspace</media:keywords>
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<title>Govt relieves Biman Chairman SK Bashir</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A gazette notification issued by the Civil Aviation and Tourism Ministry said ollowing his resignation, Sheikh Bashir Uddin has been released from his responsibilities as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Biman Bangladesh Airlines. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:13:57 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, aviation, Biman Bangladesh Airlines</media:keywords>
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<title>Bangladesh’s Aviation Drive Could Reshape Future of Tourism</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ With carriers such as Biman Bangladesh Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines, Novoair and Air Astra unveiling plans for new international routes, the country is signalling that it is ready to compete more seriously in the regional travel market ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:04:07 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>tourism, aviation, Banglades, Bangladesh tourism, Bangladesh aviation</media:keywords>
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<title>Flydubai to Launch Double&#45;Daily Bangkok Flights from September 2026</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:26:36 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Aviation, Airline, UAE, Dubai, Bangkok</media:keywords>
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