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SmartLynx Airlines has received FAOC from FAA
SmartLynx Airlines, a globally acknowledged ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance), cargo and charter operator, has received the Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States of America (USA). The certification allows the airline to begin operations to, from, and within the United States. The received Certificate acknowledges that SmartLynx aircraft registered under Latvian AOC (Air Operator Certificate) is compliant with the high standards and regulations of the United States. With the certification received, SmartLynx will now be able to support airlines that operate cross-continental full charter and ACMI flights to and from this destination. Edvinas Demenius, CEO of SmartLynx Airlines says: "Air operation Certificates are part of our infrastructure. It is crucial for an airline, especially ACMI, to have access to different regions. The USA is the biggest and one of the most regulated aviation markets in the world and being able to provide our services there brings a lot of value to the airline and boosts our competitiveness. Approximately a third of our fleet operates under Latvian AOC. Therefore, this step allows us to expand our operations and gives more flexibility."
MITEC collaborates with PFAA to empower the next generation
(Group picture of PFAA networking event with Royal Commonwealth Society at MITEC) Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) joining hands with the Perdana Fellow Alumni Association (PFAA) as a strategic partner to harness the youth’s potential and encourage active citizens in promoting change-makers whose leadership will catalyse the achievements of SDGs in the country. To tap into the potential of young individuals in Malaysia, Mala Dorasamy the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MITEC said “The association aligns with the direction for the centre to accomplish Youth 4 Global Goals (Youth4GG) to promote and support the change-makers of their leadership abilities that will act as a catalyst in driving the accomplishment of SDGs or also referred as the Global Goals and Agenda 2030”. The PFAA is known to be a prestigious program established by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in 2013 to provide young Malaysians a first-hand experience in matters of national governance. The selected youth were amongst thousands of applicants who applied and “The cream of the crop” was placed under the purview of the Minister of various Ministries to assist in the highest form of governance. Upon completion of the fellowship, they become a member of the Perdana Fellows Alumni Association (PFAA), which continues the culture of fostering a close network between youth leaders and government, corporate, and NGO leaders. The President of PFAA, Syed Mohamed Arif said “We are deeply honored to receive the support of MITEC, a prominent economic catalyst and renowned Gateway of Southeast Asia. Our vision is to elevate the association's profile within ASEAN and beyond, thus forging a partnership with MITEC will undoubtedly expedite our ambitious mission”. With the aim of unearthing many talents from this association, MITEC, and the International Youth Centre (IYC) carry similar aspirations in building an empowered youth to contribute to the nation with their ideas, expertise, and manpower for the betterment of the next generation in the country. YBhg Dr. Hi Mohamed Maliki, Director of the International Youth Centre said “We believe MITEC’s initiative to support and partner with PFAA is based on shared responsibility to make society a better place and a good way to expand as well as include more holistic approaches in corporate social responsibility”. This is not the first time, MITEC initiated an approach to touch on youth empowerment. Some of the well-known programs that MITEC has partnered with include the eUsahawan Young Heroes by MDEC, the Business Events (BE) forum, Elite Program for talent development, Michelin Guide Debut with Sunway & Taylors University to contribute to the development of youth in Malaysia as well as giving interns platforms in engineering, finance, business development, marketing, culinary and hospitality industry at the largest venue in Malaysia as part the of the graduate program. Mala Dorasamy, CEO of MITEC also said “With partnerships, we have successfully introduced fresh and innovative approaches to attain the SDGs in a more accessible manner. In this context, the collaboration will effectively harness the potential of young people, empowering them to contribute significantly to our shared SDGs.”
FAA computer glitch grounds all domestic flights in USA
Federal Aviation Administration stressed that planes already in the sky were not at risk as a result of the NOTAM outage FAA computer glitch grounds all domestic flights in USA
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa by The Emerald Collection now open
The Emerald Collection announces the opening of its second Maldivian 5-star luxury property in Raa Atoll: Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa Immersed in lush greenery and surrounded by a 100-hectare private lagoon with natural coral reef, the new Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa is located on an intimate 7-hectare island, just 20 minutes by boat from the group’s first property, Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa. Both resorts are members of The Leading Hotels of the World, and offer The Emerald Collection’s high-quality, signature Deluxe All-Inclusive service formula, as well as the opportunity for guests to island-hop in the Maldives, experiencing two luxury properties under the same brand. Emerald Faarufushi encompasses 80 contemporary and independent villas, 5 restaurants offering international cuisine, 2 bars, the Emerald Spa with 8 treatment rooms in evocative treehouses, and a Sports Centre equipped with professional Technogym machines and equipment. The resort is also home to tennis and padel courts and ensures a programme of fun yet educational activities for children and teens at the Dolphin Kids Club. The signature experience is The Emerald Collection’s Deluxe All-Inclusive formula, which allows guests to make the most of countless activities (both on water and land), à la carte gourmet dining, and an extensive selection of premium international wines, beers and spirits. “We are thrilled to consolidate our presence in the Maldives with the opening of Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa”, says Aldo Scarapicchia, Partner and Managing Director of The Emerald Collection. “The new property will allow us to offer an integrated experience for international guests, with 80 additional accommodations between Beach and Water Villas, 70 of which have private pools. All our villas have been designed to comfortably host both couples and families with children. In fact our new resort is also home to the Dolphin Kids Club, a space where younger guests can really play, learn, have fun yet feel independent under the watchful eye of our multilingual professional educators. The ‘barefoot elegance’ style of the resort is woven through every element of a stay, and promises excellent standards delivered hand-in-hand with a genuine sense of ease in the refined yet informal surroundings”. The group has also renewed its focus on promoting sustainable tourism by implementing green practices both operationally and for the guest experience at 100% plastic-free property. The Emerald Collection aims to leave as limited impact on the destination as possible, with projects including a coral farming initiative, the consumption of Emerald Water bottled directly at the resort. Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa: Opening 1st December 2022 This winter, the Scarapicchia family will also build on their past success managing resorts in Zanzibar, Tanzania, with the launch of a new 5-star luxury property in Zanzibar within The Emerald Collection group. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa will be located in the northeast of the island in the Muyuni area, directly in front of Mnemba island. This new, all-suite property will make an impact on the destination thanks to its authentic take on hospitality and signature Deluxe All-inclusive offering. With 250 suites, families, couples and groups will be able to make the most of all non-motorised water sports and activities, snorkelling excursions and access to the fitness centre, equipped with the latest gym equipment, two tennis and two padel courts, and the most-expansive kids club in Tanzania.
FAA finds Hawaii Airline Unsafe
FAA finds Hawaii Airline Unsafe - Transair and Transair Express is Hawaii-based and operates between the Hawaiian islands. Freight, cargo, or passengers, all airlines should be safe. A cargo plane crashing on a populated area is not only killing the pilots but also the people on the ground. Specifically in the United States, air safety is something the country wants to lead the world. In the US State of Hawaii Rhoades Aviation may be closed down by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed to revoke the air carrier certificate of Honolulu-based Rhoades Aviation Inc. for numerous alleged safety violations. The FAA alleges that Rhoades: Failed to maintain Safety Management System records; address issues the FAA found with its general operations manual; conduct proper safety risk management when addressing discrepancies in its aircraft loading, weight and balance, and runway analysis manuals; provide revised manuals to the FAA; provide safety-risk-management documentation when it submitted its administration manual. Operated two Boeing 737s more than 900 times after failing to add the aircraft to its maintenance and inspection program. Operated a Boeing 737 airplane on 33 flights when it was not airworthy due to engine compressor fan blades that did not meet manufacturer standards. Committed numerous violations related to its FAA-required Safety Management System program, including failing to ensure that the program was properly implemented and performing in all areas of its organization. Conducted improper maintenance work on engine compressor fan blades and failed to properly document the work. Operating since 1982, the combined Transair and Transair Express all-cargo fleet of five Boeing 737 and five Bombardier SD3-60-300 aircraft fly daily to all major Hawaiian island destinations of Kauai, Maui, Kona, and Hilo with extended service to Lanai and Molokai. In addition, cargo charters are available to all points within the state of Hawaii. Click here to read: eTurboNews | eTN
Flyers Rights: FAA must set airline seat size standards
Flyers Rights: FAA must set airline seat size standards - FlyersRights.org, the largest airline passenger rights organization, has filed its reply brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in its lawsuit seeking to compel the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue the minimum seat size standards required by Congress in the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act. The statutory deadline passed more than two and a half years ago. The FAA, days before it filed its brief in April, released a May 2020 report and a January 2021 Civil Aerospace Medical Institute […] Click here to read: eTurboNews | Travel Industry News
Virgin Galactic receives FAA approval for commercial space trips
Virgin Galactic has made history, becoming the first space liner to be certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to carry passengers on its spaceplanes. The adjustment of the operator’s license held by the company since 2016 comes as Virgin Galactic prepares for its last three test flights, including the first fully crewed test flight in the coming months. Friday's announcement comes on the heels of Virgin Galactic's first powered test flight from its Spaceport America, New Mexico facility of its VSS Unity spaceplane on May 22, 2021, which was carried aloft by the VMS Eve mothership. After being released, Unity fired its hybrid rocket engine, sending it on a suborbital trajectory at a speed of Mach 3 (1,985 knots, 2,284 mph, 3,675 km/h) to an altitude of 55.5 miles (89 km). This was the third Virgin Galactic flight to reach the edge of space and the first from New Mexico. During the flight, engineers gathered data on the performance of the vehicle's upgraded horizontal stabilizers and flight controls, as well as the cabin environment, to make sure they were working as predicted. The new flight systems give the pilot better control and will be incorporated in future Virgin Galactic spacecraft. In addition to testing the flight systems, the May test included three paying research projects that were part of NASA’s Flight Opportunities Program. These microgravity experiments required the pilots to keep Unity on a predetermined trajectory. "We’re incredibly pleased with the results of our most recent test flight, which achieved our stated flight test objectives," Michael Colglazier, Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Galactic. "The flight performed flawlessly, and the results demonstrate the safety and elegance of our flight system. Today’s approval by the FAA of our full commercial launch license, in conjunction with the success of our May 22 test flight, gives us confidence as we proceed toward our first fully crewed test flight this summer."
Passenger rights group asks Congress to demand transparency from Boeing and FAA
Airline passenger rights group FlyersRights.org submitted a letter to US Congress to ask for transparency from the FAA and Boeing in their quest to address the 737 MAX’s deadly flaws and determine whether to unground the plane. To date, the FAA has heavily redacted all documents it has disclosed to FlyersRights.org in litigation over a Freedom of Information Act request. The letter notes, “Without public disclosure and independent experts weighing in, Boeing’s deceitful actions before and after the two MAX crashes will be front of mind for passengers when they board any Boeing aircraft. Not Boeing’s assurances. Not the FAA’s imprimatur of safety. Certainly not when the same people who initially certified the MAX as safe are still making the decisions, which include, most disturbingly, secrecy.” - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Uzakrota Kuala Lumpur 2024 – Novotel Kuala Lumpur
Uzakrota connects the biggest companies with the brightest minds and professionals in the travel industry worldwide. One of the world’s largest tourism events Uzakrota Kuala Lumpur, from CIS, Balkans, Asia, and the Middle East with the participation of 500 tourism professionals, and 30 speakers on the 19th of September 2024 in Novotel Kuala Lumpur
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