While the pledge to phase out coal gained the support of 23 more countries at the U.N. climate conference in Glasgow, big users of coal, the dirtiest of fuels, shunned the move. The COP26 summit aims to find ways to… Read More ›
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Ethiopia may lose duty free exports status to the US following widespread human rights abuses
With the United States weighing options which include suspending Ethiopia’s duty-free market status, citing abuses and a growing famine in the war-torn Tigray region, thousands of Ethiopians, whose income depend on the export of shawls stitched by them are at… Read More ›
US considering options to include Israel, Cyprus, Bulgaria and Romania to VISA waiver program
In a statement the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas stated, the United States is considering adding four countries to its visa waiver program allowing them to visit the country without a visa for up to 90 days. “We have… Read More ›
Honda Aircraft Co rolls out plans for fuel efficient business jet
In a significant development, Honda Aircraft Co has rolled out plans for a new light business jet that can fly non-stop across the United States. The development comes at a time when there is skyrocketing demand for private travel. Honda… Read More ›
Thailand opens up tourism sector for vaccinated visitors from low risk countries
On Tuesday, shares of Thailand’s airlines and hotels rose in early morning trade, following an announcement by the prime minister that from November more vaccinated tourists would be allowed to visit the country. Late on Monda, Prayuth Chan-ocha said mandatory quarantine… Read More ›
Honeywell International raises outlook for business jet deliveries from 2022 to 2031
Honeywell International Inc has raised its outlook for business jet deliveries, underscoring the aviation sector’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The travel industry is gradually recovering following easing of travel restrictions. U.S. based Honeywell International has forecast up to 7,400 new… Read More ›
Singapore expands quarantine-free travel for visitors from Germany, South Korea and US
In a statement Singapore’s Trade Minister Gan Kim Yong said, the country plans on widening its quarantine-free travel program to include fully vaccinated persons from the United States and South Korea. The development sees the financial hub attempting to cautiously… Read More ›
Unless governments harmonize disjointed border rules aviation industry could slip into recession: IATA
In a significant development, following the wrapping up of the first meeting of global airlines, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said confusion over air travel restrictions is holding back the sector’s fragile recovery from the Coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic which… Read More ›
Pandora Papers leak throw light on the secret wealth stashed away by global leaders and celebrities
On Sunday, a massive leak of financial documents was published by several major news organizations shedding light on how some of the world’s leaders, including Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, Jordan’s King Abdullah and Russian President Vladimir Putin, have stashed… Read More ›
EU postpones trade talks with Australia
On Friday, in a statement Australian Minister for Trade Dan Tehan said, trade talks with the European Union have been postponed. The development comes in the wake of Canberra deciding to cancel a $40 billion submarine deal with France. Last… Read More ›