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Riyadh Air Orders 25 Airbus A350-1000 Aircraft

1 week ago | eturbonews.com | Harry Johnson |Harry Johnson

Saudi Arabia-based Riyadh Air has confirmed an order for 25 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. This agreement, which has an option to expand order to 50 A350-1000, was finalized at the Paris Air Show, with the signing ceremony attended by H.E Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Christian Scherer, CEO of Commercial Aircraft at Airbus, and Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air. Riyadh Air will be the first air carrier in Saudi Arabia to operate Airbus A350-1000.
New Director at the Tourism Innovation Global Summit

3 weeks ago | eturbonews.com | Harry Johnson

Current premium viewers: 0 The TIS-Tourism Innovation Summit, recognized globally as a key event in tourism innovation, is scheduled to occur at FIBES Seville from October 22 to 24. It has recently announced the appointment of Brigitte Hidalgo as the new director of the Tourism Innovation Global Summit, an international congress that aims to chart a course towards a more intelligent, digital, and sustainable tourism industry.
UN Tourism Commission for Europe Meets in Baku

3 weeks ago | eturbonews.com | Harry Johnson

Current premium viewers: 0 The 71st session of the UN Tourism Commission for Europe took place as the region experienced 125 million international tourist arrivals during the first three months of the year, marking a 2% increase compared to the previous year. European destinations also reported a total of USD 7.25 billion in visitor expenditures in the first quarter of the year.
New President at JetBlue Ventures

3 weeks ago | eturbonews.com | Harry Johnson

Current premium viewers: 0 JetBlue Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments, announced today that Arielle Ring has been appointed as President. In her new role, she will assist in shaping the firm’s strategy and provide support to portfolio companies in areas such as fundraising and optimizing monetization. She will report directly to Amy Burr, the CEO of JetBlue Ventures.
US Entry Ban: Trump Blacklists 12 Countries

3 weeks ago | eturbonews.com | Harry Johnson

Current premium viewers: 0 US President Donald Trump has signed a travel ban affecting nationals from seven African nations – Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan. He referenced purported terrorism threats and elevated visa overstay rates as justification for his decision, which is set to take effect on June 9.
Pornhub and France, Spain and Greece Go to War Over User

3 weeks ago | eturbonews.com | Harry Johnson

Current premium viewers: 0 Pornhub, which is among the most frequented sites in France, has declared that it will prevent users in the country from accessing its website beginning today. The major global adult content platform has issued a warning about the possible complete halt of its operations in France due to the country’s new strict age verification laws, which it argues expose users’ private information to risks from malicious entities, hacking incidents, and data breaches.
Taiwan's STARLUX Airlines and Etihad Announce Codeshare Deal

3 weeks ago | eturbonews.com | Harry Johnson

Current premium viewers: 5 Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines has announced a strategic codeshare agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, which will enhance connectivity for passengers of both airlines across their respective networks. This agreement was formalized during the 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting in New Delhi.
US Air Carriers Want New Major FAA Safety Rule Postponed

3 weeks ago | eturbonews.com | Harry Johnson

Current premium viewers: 2 Airline group representing major US air carriers wants the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to postpone a new rule due to be implemented in August, which mandates that new passenger aircraft be equipped with a ‘secondary barrier’ to the flight deck to prevent unauthorized access to the cockpit.
New Ontario to Taipei Flight on STARLUX Airlines

3 weeks ago | eturbonews.com | Harry Johnson

Current premium viewers: 0 Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines has made its inaugural landing in Ontario, California, today, commencing its newest route connecting Taipei and Ontario. This new route marks the airline’s fourth destination in the United States, following Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. Additionally, Ontario serves as STARLUX’s second entry point in Southern California, providing travelers with a convenient and attractive alternative to LAX.
Strong 5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Turkish Mediterranean Coast

3 weeks ago | eturbonews.com | Harry Johnson

Current premium viewers: 3 According to Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, powerful earthquake struck the Marmaris region of southwestern Türkiye during the early hours of Tuesday, resulting in injuries to 69 people and the tragic death of a 14-year-old girl. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) indicated that the 5.8-magnitude earthquake originated in the Mediterranean Sea.