(15 Mar 2021)Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI) has signed aMemorandum of Understanding with Elbit Systems to expandcooperation in the field of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The cooperation will address potential UASprograms for the Korean Defense Forces, as well as additionalglobal customers. The companies will cooperate to develop the nextgeneration UAS solutions for intelligence, surveillance, targetacquisition, …

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Viking announced Tuesday that it will restart limited operations in May with three special sailings along the coast of England. Available exclusively for U.K. residents, the new eight-day ocean itinerary, “England’s Scenic Shores,” will sail roundtrip from Portsmouth, with departures on May 22, May 29 and June 5, 2021. Guests on the “England’s Scenic Shores” itinerary will …

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(13 Mar 2021)The 57-room Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi ispreparing to open two new F&B outlets: Szanne, a Frenchfine-dining restaurant, and Maison Marunouchi, a French bistro. Were very excited to bring a new addition to the incrediblegastronomic scene of Tokyo, and particularly Marunouchi, saidhotelGeneral Manager, Charles Fisher. Our guests can expectextraordinary drinks and dining, …

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(13 Mar 2021)Cathay Pacific carried a total of 21,134passengers in February 2021, a decrease of 97.9% compared to thesame month last year. The month’s revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) fell 98%year-on-year, passenger load factor dropped 39.2 percentagepoints to 13.9%, while capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASKs), decreased by 92.4%. In the first two months of2021, …

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(13 Mar 2021)Qatar Airways commenced its trial of the IATA TravelPass ‘Digital Passport’ mobile app on Thursday. Passengers onthe airline’s Doha (DOH) to Istanbul route are the first group toexperience the app which is designed to ensure that travellershave all the required documents for their trip, and can benefitfrom the airline’s vision for a contactless …

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(13 Mar 2021)GKN Aerospace is leading a new UK industry consortiumcalled ASCEND (Aerospace and Automotive Supply Chain EnabledDevelopment) to develop and accelerate composite material andprocess technologies for the next generation of energy efficientaircraft and future mobility. The £40 million consortium, funded by a £20million commitment from industry and a £19.6 million commitmentfrom the UK Government …

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For travelers who missed the eclipse in Chile in December 2020, there is a rare opportunity to not only have a mulligan, but to make it even more special than the original. To note: Classic Journeys has partnered with Silversea Cruises to create a solar eclipse-themed itinerary. Over 18 days this November and December, travelers …

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Etihad Airways is unlikely to welcome the Airbus A380 back to its fleet in the wake of the Covid-19 shutdown, chief executive Tony Douglas has confirmed. In an interview with the National, the aviation chief said the largest aircraft in the world was no longer profitable to operate. “We have now taken the strategic decision …

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The Operational Real Estate Festival, a conference for property investors that link their returns to occupier revenues, is to take place as an in-person event this year. Heading to the capital, the InterContinental London – the O2, will welcome the event on Monday, June 28th. The event itself will celebrate the reopening of the hospitality …

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Marking the debut of the brand in Japan, W Osaka will redefine the local hotel scene with a spirited spin on luxury. “Osaka’s mix of culture and bold, high-energy lifestyle makes it the ideal setting for the debut of W Hotels in Japan,” said Rajeev Menon, president, Asia Pacific, Marriott International. “We are excited to …

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