Tag: world record
Russian adventurer eyes longest hot air balloon flight world record
Chief Assignment Editor- November 11, 2019 22:36At the age of 67, Russian adventurer Fyodor Konyukhov has completed several round-the-world trips, crossed the Atlantic 17 times, and became the first Russian to reach the seven highest peaks ... Read More
Singapore to host 2019 Global Restaurant Leadership Conference
Chief Assignment Editor- May 8, 2019 01:10The fourth annual Global Restaurant Leadership Conference (GRLC), presented by Winsight, LLC, will take place Nov. 3-6, 2019, at the Marina Bay Sands luxury hotel in Singapore. GRLC is the ... Read More
Hong Kong remains world’s priciest housing market
Chief Assignment Editor- April 14, 2019 16:05Hong Kong has kept the crown as the most expensive city to buy property in, while two other Chinese cities also made the top five list, according to new research ... Read More
Paine Field Airport: United Airlines and Alaska Airlines commercial flights
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 1, 2019 00:01Paine Field's Passenger Terminal added to its commercial flight offerings today as United Airlines' first passenger flight arrived from Denver and its first departure left for San Francisco. Paine Field, also known as ... Read More
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism exceeds its target of 1 million visitors in 2018
Chief Assignment Editor- February 18, 2019 18:15Exceeding its target of attracting 1 million visitors by 2018, Ras Al Khaimah reported 1,072,066 visitors from domestic and key international markets during the year. Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development ... Read More
Saudi King Abdul Aziz Falconry Festival breaks new Guinness records
Chief Assignment Editor- February 5, 2019 00:03King Abdul Aziz Falconry Festival was announced as the world's largest falcon racing tournament with participation of a record 1723 falcons that have competed for 10 days (Jan 25 - ... Read More
Gulfstream G280 jet sets city-pair record on renewable fuel
Chief Assignment Editor- January 18, 2019 00:25Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by using sustainable alternative jet fuel (SAJF) to power a record-breaking flight by its super-midsize Gulfstream G280 aircraft. The Savannah-to-Van Nuys, California, ... Read More
Ras Al Khaimah marks New Year’s Eve with new Guinness World Record bid
Chief Assignment Editor- December 17, 2018 17:20This New Year’s Eve, Ras Al Khaimah is the place to be as the Emirate readies to host the most spectacular celebration with a 12-minute fireworks display - the bid ... Read More
Boeing Business Jets proves range capability with record-setting trans-Pacific flight
editor- September 18, 2012 07:34AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Boeing Business Jets set a new world record for "Speed Over a Recognized Course" when a BBJ flew non-stop from Los Angeles to Auckland, New Zealand ... Read More
Indonesia to attempt to break World Record for angklung ensemble
editor- July 2, 2011 03:22On Saturday evening from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm on July 9, 2011, thousands are expected to gather at the Washington Monument Grounds, North Lawn, National Mall in Washington DC to break ... Read More