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New Straits Times
15-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Batik Air to launch Subang–Bangkok Don Mueang route earlier than scheduled
KUALA LUMPUR: Batik Air Malaysia Sdn Bhd is accelerating its international expansion from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB), also known as Subang Airport, by bringing forward the launch of its daily flights to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to July 28, ahead of its initially planned start date of September 12. Batik Air Malaysia's chief executive officer Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy said the earlier commencement was made possible by the timely availability of aircraft, enabling the airline to capitalise on the increasing air travel demand, particularly in the summer and strengthening its regional connectivity strategy. "With increasing demand for flights out of SZB, this milestone represents a significant step in expanding our international operations from Subang." "We are pleased to have accelerated this timeline and to position Subang as a key hub city airport within our network," Chandran told Business Times when contacted last week. The SZB-DMK daily route launch marks Batik Air Malaysia's first international route out of Subang Airport. The upcoming new daily service, which will be operated under flight OD532 from SZB to DMK and OD533 for the return leg, will be served by Batik Air Malaysia's Boeing B737-800 aircraft, marking another key route in the airline's growing short-haul international network. Chandran said the opportunity was strategically leveraged to support Batik Air Malaysia's network growth. Batik Air Malaysia began operating the B737-800s out of Subang Airport in August 2024, following Malaysia's decision to reopen the airport to commercial narrow-body jet operations for the first time in 22 years. The airline also operates out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA T1). Batik Air Malaysia has been steadily expanding its presence in Thailand, currently operating 21 weekly flights between KLIA T1 and DMK, in addition to seven weekly flights between Subang Airport and DMK. The carrier has also launched services from Johor Bahru to DMK beginning with four weekly flights, and will increase to daily frequencies from August 2025. Also on July 28, Batik Air Malaysia will commence daily flights to Kuching International Airport from Subang Airport, further strengthening domestic connectivity from Subang.
Muscat Daily
22-02-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Belarusian charter flights to link Salalah and Minsk
Salalah – Belarusian airline Belavia will operate its first charter flight to Salalah Airport from Minsk on Thursday following approval from Oman's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The move reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen Oman's tourism sector and deepen bilateral ties with Belarus. In the initial phase, Belavia will operate four charter flights until the end of the winter season in late March, using a Boeing B737-800 aircraft of 189-passenger capacity. CAA stated that the airline is expected to continue operations through the summer, with a total of 16 flights planned across both phases. Dr Abdullah bin Masoud al Harthy, Honorary Consul of Belarus in Oman, described the launch of direct flights a result of sustained efforts to strengthen relations between the two nations. He linked the development to the official visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Oman in December 2024, which helped identify key sectors for cooperation, including clean energy, tourism, education, healthcare, technology and logistics. Dr Abdullah bin Masoud al Harthy 'These direct flights will be a significant boost for Oman's tourism, particularly in Dhofar governorate,' Harthy said. 'These will also help enhance trade and investment between the two countries, especially since Belarusian citizens now enjoy visa-free entry to Oman for up to 14 days, facilitating travel and economic exchange.' Plans are underway to launch additional direct flights connecting Muscat with Minsk. Harthy believes this will open new opportunities for investment and trade while contributing to the economic growth of both countries. He also highlighted promising opportunities for collaboration in sectors such as agriculture, industry and food security. Harthy praised the role of Oman's Foreign Ministry in facilitating the partnership, which aims to foster stronger economic ties and mutual development.
Times of Oman
22-02-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Belavia Airlines to start flights to Salalah Airport
Muscat: Belavia Airlines, the national airline of Belarus, will start its first tourist flights to Salalah Airport from the Belarusian capital, Minsk, next Thursday. This comes after the Civil Aviation Authority issued its approval for the operation, reflecting the authorities' commitment to boosting the tourism sector in Oman. The Civil Aviation Authority announced that the initial phase of Belavia Airlines' operations to Salalah Airport will include four tourist flights until late March 2025, using a Boeing B737-800 aircraft with a capacity of 189 seats. The authority also noted that the airline is expected to continue its operations to Salalah Airport during the upcoming summer season in 2026, bringing the total number of flights in the first and second phases of operation to 16 tourist flights. Dr. Abdullah bin Masoud Al Harthi, Honorary Consul of Belarus in Oman, emphasised that the launch of direct flights between Oman and Belarus is the result of dedicated efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two friendly countries. This development follows the official visit of the President of Belarus to Oman, which contributed to advancing mutual cooperation and identifying strategic sectors for deepening partnership, such as clean energy, tourism, education, healthcare, technology, transport, and logistics. He added that these direct flights will significantly promote Oman's tourism potential, particularly in the Dhofar Governorate, and enhance commercial and investment activities between the two countries. He highlighted that Belarusian citizens have been exempted from visa requirements to enter Oman for up to 14 days, aiming to facilitate the movement of individuals and boost tourism and economic exchanges. Furthermore, the Honorary Consul mentioned that additional flights linking Muscat to Minsk are being planned, which will further enhance cooperation, open new avenues for investment and trade, and leverage the growing relationship to drive economic development for both countries. He also pointed out the promising opportunities in agriculture, industry, technology, and food security sectors, forming a solid foundation for establishing strategic partnerships that achieve mutual interests. He praised the efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in facilitating procedures and supporting initiatives that strengthen cooperation between Oman and Belarus.
BBC News
06-02-2025
- BBC News
South Korea orders airports to install bird detection cameras
All South Korean airports will need to install bird detection cameras and thermal imaging radars, after an air crash in December last year killed 179 people. The rollout is set to happen in 2026. Investigators said last week that they had found evidence of a bird strike on the Boeing 737-800 plane - with feathers and blood stains found on both the plane's engines. An investigation into the crash - the deadliest on South Korean soil - is still ongoing but will focus on the role of the bird strike as well as a concrete structure at the end of the runway, which the plane slammed into after making an emergency landing. "Bird detection radars will be installed at all airports to enhance early detection of distant birds and improve response capabilities for aircraft," said the Ministry of Land in a statement on Thursday. Bird detection radar detects the size of birds and their movement paths and relays this information to air traffic controllers. The ministry added that all airports would also need to be equipped with at least one thermal imaging camera. Currently only four airports in South Korea are equipped with thermal imaging cameras. It is unclear if any of them have bird detection radars in place. Sites that attract birds, like rubbish dumps, must also be moved away from airports. Earlier last month, South Korea announced that seven airports would have their runway safety areas adapted following a review of all the country's airports that was carried out after the crash. The cause of the crash is still unknown but air safety experts had earlier said the number of casualties could have been much lower if not for the structure that the plane crashed into after making an emergency landing. On 29 December, the plane, from budget airline Jeju Air, had taken off from Bangkok and was flying to Muan International Airport in the country's south-west. At about 08:57 local time, three minutes after pilots made contact with the airport, the control tower advised the crew to be cautious of "bird activity". At 08:59, the pilot reported that the plane had struck a bird and declared a mayday signal. The pilot then requested permission to land from the opposite direction, during which it belly-landed without its landing gear deployed. It overran the runway and exploded after slamming into the concrete structure, a preliminary investigation report concluded. Flight data and cockpit voice recorders stopped recording four minutes before the disaster, an investigation into the black boxes later found. The 179 passengers onboard the Boeing B737-800 plane were aged between three and 78 years old, although most were in their 40s, 50s and 60s. Two cabin crew members were the only survivors.
Saudi Gazette
06-02-2025
- General
- Saudi Gazette
South Korea orders airports to install bird detection cameras
SEOUL — All South Korean airports will need to install bird detection cameras and thermal imaging radars, after an air crash in December last year killed 179 rollout is set to happen in said last week that they had found evidence of a bird strike on the Boeing 737-800 plane — with feathers and blood stains found on both the plane's investigation into the crash, the deadliest on South Korean soil, is still ongoing but will focus on the role of the bird strike as well as a concrete structure at the end of the runway, which the plane slammed into after making an emergency landing."Bird detection radars will be installed at all airports to enhance early detection of distant birds and improve response capabilities for aircraft," said the Ministry of Land in a statement on detection radar detects the size of birds and their movement paths and relays this information to air traffic ministry added that all airports would also need to be equipped with at least one thermal imaging only four airports in South Korea are equipped with thermal imaging cameras. It is unclear if any of them have bird detection radars in that attract birds, like rubbish dumps, must also be moved away from last month, South Korea announced that seven airports would have their runway safety areas adapted following a review of all the country's airports that was carried out after the cause of the crash is still unknown but air safety experts had earlier said the number of casualties could have been much lower if not for the structure that the plane crashed into after making an emergency 29 December, the plane, from budget airline Jeju Air, had taken off from Bangkok and was flying to Muan International Airport in the country's about 08:57 local time, three minutes after pilots made contact with the airport, the control tower advised the crew to be cautious of "bird activity".At 08:59, the pilot reported that the plane had struck a bird and declared a mayday pilot then requested permission to land from the opposite direction, during which it belly-landed without its landing gear deployed. It overran the runway and exploded after slamming into the concrete structure, a preliminary investigation report data and cockpit voice recorders stopped recording four minutes before the disaster, an investigation into the black boxes later found. The 179 passengers onboard the Boeing B737-800 plane were aged between three and 78 years old, although most were in their 40s, 50s and 60s. Two cabin crew members were the only survivors. — BBC
