1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (490+ words) Dhaka: Bangladesh is strengthening its aviation sector to help transform the country into a trillion-dollar economy by 2034 and establish it as a regional aviation hub, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat said on September 12. “We are working to…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (216+ words) Dhaka: Malaysia’s Finance Ministry has brought in Alton Aviation Consultancy to examine AirAsia’s financial and funding requirements as the low-cost carrier faces growing liquidity pressures, reports cited people familiar with the matter. The appointment indicates that the government is assessing…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (215+ words) Dhaka: SpiceJet is set to add 20 aircraft to its fleet before India’s winter travel season as the low-cost carrier moves to expand capacity and plans to operate around 200 flights a day during the upcoming Winter Schedule. The airline has finalized…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (200+ words) Dhaka: AirAsia has entered into its first codeshare agreement, partnering with Türkiye’s Pegasus Airlines to expand travel options between Southeast Asia and Europe through Istanbul. The agreement connects AirAsia’s network across Asia with Pegasus’ European destinations via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (364+ words) Dhaka: Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat has called for the formulation of new civil aviation rules that will be investment- and passenger-friendly while ensuring aviation safety and security. He made the remarks on September 1 at a meeting held…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (206+ words) Riyadh: Collaboration between Saudi Arabia's national carrier Saudia and the Saudi Tourism Authority in 2025 resulted in the Kingdom receiving approximately 27 million tourists and visitors from 24 countries on Saudia flights. Khaled Tash, Group Chief Marketing Officer of Saudia, praised the partnership…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (255+ words) Dhaka: Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir has launched direct flights between Muscat and Sylhet, becoming the first foreign airline to operate scheduled international services to Osmani International Airport currently. The inaugural flight, carrying 133 passengers, arrived at Sylhet airport at around 8 a.m....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (134+ words) The Bangladesh Monitor Dhaka: Saudia Cargo has launched a new scheduled freighter service connecting Dhaka with Frankfurt, strengthening air cargo links between Bangladesh and Europe. The twice-weekly service, which began August 14, is aimed at improving shipment connectivity and providing faster…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago   (220+ words) Dhaka: Four passengers sustained burns after a laptop battery ignited mid-air onboard American Airlines Flight 2398, en route from Atlanta to Dallas-Fort Worth, on August 21. According to media reports, one of the injured passengers needed medical attention after landing, though the…...

3+ week, 22+ hour ago   (229+ words) Dhaka: Leading Bangladeshi private carrier US-Bangla Airlines has received the “Best Domestic Airline” award at the International Tourism Award 2026 (TITA), organized by the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB), for the second consecutive time. Civil Aviation and Tourism State Minister…...