Monthly Archives: July 2010

Upgrade Nepal airports ahead of NTY 2011: Ministry

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) has suggested the government to upgrade Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), Gautam Buddha Airport in Bhairahawa, Janakpur and Pokhara airports in the current year. “Since the country is celebrating 2011 as Nepal … Continue reading

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Lufthansa cargo plane crashed in Saudi Arabia

A Deutsche Lufthansa AG freight aircraft was destroyed after crash-landing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at 12:38 am local time today, a Lufthansa spokesman said. The pilot of Flight LH8460 reported a fire in the cargo bay of the McDonnell Douglas … Continue reading

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When Obama talks “green,” travel industry leaders see red

President Obama’s call for government workers to cut back on driving and travel to reduce air pollution has angered business travel leaders who say he is once again hurting the travel industry. Obama issued a directive last week ordering government … Continue reading

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