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Prosecutors in London have accused Rajb Karim, a 31-year-old employee of British Airways, of having close ties to Anwar al-Awlaki, a cleric with alleged connections to al-Qaida plots targeting U.S. interests. The charges stem from Karim's association with Awlaki, who allegedly corresponded with attackers before they carried
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Rajib Karim, a 31-year-old computer expert working for British Airways in the UK, was found to have been in communication with an Islamic extremist cleric, Anwar al-Awlaki, according to a court hearing. The evidence presented suggests that Karim shared sensitive information about his employer and had been planning to carry
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Victoria Ward and Duncan Gardham reported on a devastating terrorist attack that occurred on January 24, at Moscow's Domodedovo airport. The blast targeted innocent travellers, claiming the lives of 35 people, including Kirill Budrashov, a 38-year-old former vice-president at Barclays Capital, and Gordon Campbell Cousland, a 39-year-old British
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As the Indian aviation ministry grants fresh flying rights to several domestic airlines, the country's airlines are expected to increase their share of the international traffic from India from 40% to 50% over the next two years. Indian airlines, led by Jet Airways, have been granted rights to
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The Air India board of directors made significant decisions at its recent meeting, including refinancing a $1.15 billion loan taken to purchase Airbus A320 aircraft and approving the disposal of four aging Airbus 310 passenger aircraft. The carrier also plans to renovate its fleet by acquiring 30 acres of
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Air India's Board of Directors has greenlit the purchase of 21 Airbus 320 family aircraft, backed by a loan refinancing agreement with ICICI Bank for Rs 5,500-crore, as well as other financing arrangements for Boeing 777-300ERs and spare engines. This move is part of the airline'
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Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani's 2009 promise to upgrade the airports in Gilgit and Skardu remains unfulfilled, leaving locals to wonder if it was a mere electioneering tactic. The airports, crucial for tourism and mountaineering expeditions, lack the facilities and infrastructure of international-level airports. The current situation
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The Middle East aviation industry is witnessing a series of significant developments, including plane crashes, terminal openings, airport upgrades, and new service announcements. In Iran, a Boeing 727 passenger plane crashed near the north-western city of Orumiyeh, resulting in over 70 fatalities. Meanwhile, in Jordan, the opening date of the
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Asiana Airlines, a leading South Korean carrier, has signed an order for six Airbus A380 double-decker superjumbos, marking its entry into the growing A380 fleet. The order comes amidst ongoing decisions regarding engine selection, with Asiana yet to choose between Rolls-Royce Trent and General Electric/Pratt & Whitney engines. The
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The U.S. government plays an active role in promoting Boeing's sales of commercial jets to foreign countries, often at the highest levels of government. Diplomats and state officials act as unofficial marketing agents, using political relationships and favors to secure deals worth billions of dollars. The sales
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Air India managed to fly back passengers of two of its aircraft, which were stranded in the US since December 26, amidst difficult conditions caused by snow blizzards on the US East Coast. Despite severe shortages of airport personnel and equipment covered in snow, the airline successfully mitigated the situation
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Heavy snowfall has led to flight disruptions, with New York, Newark, and Boston airports shutting down for several hours. The unusual weather has forced travelers to seek alternative routes, with many opting for US-bound flights via Dubai and Singapore. Airlines, including Continental, Air India, and Jet Airways, have been affected,
