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  • New business jet Challenger 350 launched by Bombardier New business jet Challenger 350 launched by Bombardier

    GENEVA - Canadian aeroplane maker Bombardier has expanded its leading Challenger family of business jets with the launch of the new Challenger 350 aircraft in collaboration with global leader in private aviation, US firm NetJets. The launch on Monday was held at a special event here at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE). Bombardier said deliveries of the ...

  • Work starts on creation of new Dubai island Work starts on creation of new Dubai island

    Work began on Monday on the development of a man-made island in Dubai, 500 metres directly opposite the Jumeirah Beach Residence complex. To be known as Bluewaters Island, the new development will house five star hotels and resorts, al fresco dining and entertainment zones, and residential apartments and villas. The focal point of the island city, which will cost $1.6 billion, will be a 688 ...

  • Chiranjeevi offers wide opportunities to foreign film producers in India

    Asserting that India is a complete film making destination Union Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi has offered wide opportunities to foreign film producers in the country. Speaking at the Cannes International Film Festival at Cannes, France, yesterday, the Minister said " We try constantly for creating new opportunities for the international filmmakers, to access diverse Indian locations, and ...

  • Civil Aviation Minister takes action against erring DGCA officers

    Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has taken a decision to award minor penalty of censure to four officers of DGCA namely James George, Assistant Director (Airworthiness), V.P. Massey, Director (Airworthiness), R.K. Yadav, Assistant Director (Airworthiness) and Rajiv Gaur, Assistant Director (AE) for non-intimation of employment of their dependents in the private airlines or any sector under ...

  • Mexicos tourism sector goes up

    Economic activity associated with tourism grew 4 percent in 2012 compared with the year before, Mexico's INEGI statistics service said. Spending by foreign and domestic tourists increased by 4.7 percent last year. In the fourth quarter of 2012, tourism activity topped the same period in 2011 by 4 percent, INEGI said Monday. By segments, spending by domestic tourists rose 4.8 percent, while ...


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Sarah's Key (Elle s’appelait Sarah)

Sarah's Key (Elle s’appelait Sarah)

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  • ITCM China 2013 advances its position as the leading international MICE event in China

    ?????? ??? ???????? ?????????? ??? ????????? ?. ?????? ?????????? ???? 41? ??????? ?????? ????????? ??? ?.?.?- --> SINGAPORE - This year's event has surpassed the show's previous 6 instalments, making it the most successful in IT&CM China 's 7-year history. And by success, organisers TTG Events , CITS International M.I.C.E. and MP International have many indicators to go ...

  • ADCB-IBD signs MoU with Omeir Travel Agency

    WAM ABU DHABI, May 21st, 2013 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank - Islamic Banking Division (ADCB-IBD) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Omeir Travel Agency, to provide eligible customers with its newly launched Service, Ijarah Travel Finance. Service Ijarah Travel Finance, ADCB's Islamic Banking Division's innovative new product provides its ...

  • Snapshot More t-storms + Twins lose + 51 killed in OK tornado photos + Body found in car at Mpls towing lot Video

    May 20 (Bloomberg) -- Bloombergs Trish Regan, Adam Johnson and Matt Miller report on todays ten most important stocks including Activis, Red Hat and Yahoo. (Source: Bloomberg) A Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliner aircraft operated by United Continental Holdings Inc., sits on the tarmac at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Monday. Boeing Co.s 787 Dreamliner is poised to clear another ...

  • Turkish Airlines says sorry for flights mix-up

    Turkish Airlines has apologised to an American couple after they were flown to the wrong city - on different continents - when it mixed up the airport ...

  • Approval signals takeoff for new airlines

    aviation authority approved two new airlines in May, ending its policy of not granting approval to any airline. The Civil Aviation Administration of China approved an application on May 17 for Qingdao Airlines Co Ltd, which will have 1 billion yuan ($163.1 million) in registered capital. Three companies ...

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