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France’s foreign minister stated recently that the European Union was looking to impose asset freezes and travel bans on a number of Iranian officials involved in the crackdown on protesters.

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With sanctions against Russia for its brutal attack on Ukraine, international aviation may become a collateral casualty in this war. As it has been shown for decades in Iran where airlines cannot buy spare parts, Russia is now in the p…

After the World Health Organisation announced COVID-19 as a pandemic and cases rise to an unstoppable rate, more countries go into lockdown.

Several nations have released travel advisories to Iran and Iraq as tension rises between the said countries and the United States.

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It is no surprise then that such a vital industry, is awash with announcements of new destinations, new planes, codeshares and sales. This week’s aviation round up, however begins with the end of an era…

Air Canada adds new passage to India Where? Toronto (Canada) to Mumbai (India) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? Air Canada Why? National carrier continues international expansion; it is launching 11 new overseas routes in the space of a month, including three to Asia Anything else? The Mumbai flights will be operated by […]

Iran’s national carrier continues to modernise its fleet with the delivery of its first four ATR regional aircraft. The new ATR72-600s come from a contract for up to 40 ATR72-600s, which was placed following the easing of economic sanctions against Iran. Deliveries of the first 20 aircraft are due to be completed by the end […]

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting a roadshow in Iran this week, aimed at promoting Thailand as a destination for the country’s travellers. The first event was held in the capital city Tehran on 16 April, before heading to the city of Shiraz on 18 April. Following this, the TAT will move to […]

Iran Air has taken delivery of its first new long-haul aircraft from Airbus, as part of a huge order placed last year. The new A330-200 marks the start of a major fleet renewal and expansion strategy for the Tehran-based national carrier, which expects to introduce 100 new Airbus jets into its fleet on the coming […]

Another direct Chinese connection between Bali and China Where? Fuzhou (China) to Denpasar (Indonesia) When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017 Who? Xiamen Airlines Why? Fujian province’s fast-expanding airline taps soaring demand for Chinese travel to Bali Anything else? Bali is one of a series of new Southeast Asian destinations being launched by Xiamen Airlines this […]

In the run-up to the first Iran Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (IHTIC) in Tehran, organiser, Bench Events, has praised Iran’s commitment to boost economic growth and transform the country into a destination for business and leisure tourism. “We’re very pleased to be hosting IHTIC at such an important time as the country embraces growth […]

Thai Lion roars into Western China Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Chengdu (China) When? Daily, effective 1 March 2017 Who? Thai Lion Air Why? Mainly serving rising Chinese tourist traffic to Thailand Anything else? Chengdu will become the westernmost point in Thai Lion’s network New capital connection for Xinjiang’s regional capital Where? Moscow (Russia) to Urumqi […]