Tag: approve
FAA issues waiver for drones with parachutes
Chief Assignment Editor- June 4, 2019 15:09The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that it issued Hensel Phelps Construction Company of Washington, D.C., a Part 107 waiver on June 1 to operate a DJI Phantom 4 ... Read More
WestJet Airlines to be acquired by Onex
Chief Assignment Editor- May 13, 2019 23:56WestJet Airlines Ltd. announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement that provides for its acquisition in an all-cash transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, Onex Corporation and ... Read More
Young elephant shot 13 times: Tourists watched in horror
eTN Managing Editor- March 27, 2019 07:54Balule Associated Nature Reserve has justified the killing of a young elephant bull in front of tourists as an 'act of self-defense', backtracking on an original announcement condemning the act ... Read More
John Q. Hammons: Master hotel developer and builder
Stanley Turkel CMHS hotel-online.com- March 16, 2019 18:25One of the great hoteliers/developers of our time, John Q. Hammons developed 200 hotel properties in 40 states. But mere statistics hide the essence of Mr. Hammons special development techniques. ... Read More
Why travel insurance? VisitorsCoverage on National Plan for Vacation Day
editor- January 28, 2019 16:04Global travel insurance provider urges travelers to always secure travel insurance when planning for vacation and holidays Read More
Myanmar-India Business Summit indicates tourism cooperation
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 15, 2019 06:57There are growing links between India and Myanmar in tourism. Visiting Consul General of India Mr Nandan Singh Bhaisora ppointed out the growing ties, trade and business links between the ... Read More
Marriott manager takes on Hawaii Tourism: What is his vision?
editor- December 28, 2018 01:05The new President and CEO of the HTA, Chris Tatum, has his roots in Hawaii’s tourism. Read More
India advocate: Let Mumbai celebrate all night long
editor- December 27, 2018 21:06Advocate pushes for Mumbai government to allow non-residential zones in urban areas to remain open all night for legal entertainment Read More
Traffic chaos in Rome against new rules on tourist buses
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- December 24, 2018 19:47Approximately 200 vehicles parked under the Campidoglio blocked the center of Rome to protest against the new bus plan restriction. Read More
Boeing and Embraer approve terms of strategic joint venture
Chief Assignment Editor- December 21, 2018 23:25Boeing is expected to further expand its business aviation segment with the strategic joint venture with Embraer - one of the major business jets and light jets manufacturers. The joint ... Read More
Is UNWTO suffering of an induced coma?
editor- December 20, 2018 05:05UNWTO is experiencing a new type of leader and leadership. Read More
Canaveral Port Authority Commissioners approve bonding for new cruise terminal
Chief Assignment Editor- December 5, 2018 08:03The Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) Board of Commissioners today voted to approve a resolution for the issuance of a series of bonds up to $117 million to provide the financing ... Read More
Shenzhen Airlines accepted as future Star Alliance member carrier
editor- July 7, 2011 04:55SHENZHEN, China – Star Alliance, the way the Earth connects, today announced that its Chief Executive Board (CEB) has unanimously approved the application of Shenzhen Airlines to join Star Alliance. Read More
Argentine Senate approves takeover of airline
editor- December 18, 2008 02:05BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina's Senate has given final legislative approval to a government takeover of Spanish-owned Aerolineas Argentinas. Read More
European Commission approves plan to privatize Greek airline
editor- September 19, 2008 03:55ATHENS: The European Commission on Wednesday approved a Greek government proposal to shut down and sell Olympic Airlines, also ordering the debt-ridden state carrier to pay back €850 million in ... Read More
Delta-Northwest pilots approve joint contract
editor- August 13, 2008 02:57Pilots for Delta Air Lines Inc. and Northwest Airlines Corp. Monday approved a joint contract, helping to pave the way toward the airlines' planned merger, the carriers said. Read More
EU lawmakers approve deal on airline CO2 emissions
editor- July 9, 2008 03:51STRASBOURG, France, July 8 (Reuters) - To howls of protest from airlines, European Union lawmakers approved a deal with governments on Tuesday to include aviation from 2012 in the EU's ... Read More
Taiwan approves hike in airline fuel surcharge
editor- June 4, 2008 02:00Flying will be more expensive in Taiwan. Taiwan has approved an 8 percent fuel surcharge hike by airlines from June 16th. The decision was made due to high global crude ... Read More