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Korea's Air has confirmed it will introduce premium economy products as it appears to constitute the 11 Boeing 777-300ers with its still uncovered products. Airlines Chief Operating Jason Yu has confirmed that the retrofit program will be launched mid-year, as it was delayed “for a while” as a result of supply chain issues. Speaking in an interview in Seoul, Yoo says he hopes that Retrofit will be completed by the end of 2026. SkyTeam operators have not revealed the new seat configuration for the 777S, but Yoo says the newly modified 777 will remove first-class seats. Korean Air has eight…

Understanding the reliability of microelectronic devices is becoming increasingly important as modern technologies require higher performance from smaller components. A crucial factor leading to failure of these devices is thermal expansion, which is the movement of atoms within the solder material under temperature gradients. Recently, researchers have delved deeper into analyzing the microstructure and properties of electrical Ni-P/SN2.5AG0.7CU0.1RE microjoints during heat transfer, providing valuable insight into the formation and mechanical integrity of intermetallic compounds (IMCs).This study, conducted by RQ Hou and Kk Zhang, focused on microjoints manufactured using electroless nickel phosphorus (NI-P) plating on copper substrates. This plating method forms…

With the opening of a new international airport in Angola, Africa's air transport remains uneven, with North Africa accounting for 40.4% of the continent's total transportation, it aims to boost the country's aviation sector by improving connectivity and trade. According to the African Aviation Association, around 98 million tourists flew to Africa last year, highlighting the growing demand for improved infrastructure. Also Read: Inside Africa's richest city, home to over 12,000 billionaires Built by a Chinese company, the airport costs $3.8 billion (£3 billion) and covers an area of ​​43 hectares. There are two modern runways and three terminal buildings.…

If you're looking for a unique and picturesque summer vacation, consider booking a trip on a paddle steamer and exploring the secluded islands of Southwest Wales and the Bristol Channel. Waverly, the world's last coastal steamer, is set to embark on several cruises this June from popular Welsh coastal towns such as Penarth, Swansea, Tenby, Porth Cole, Milford Haven and Fishguard.A paddle steamer is a steamship that is propelled by a steamship that drives the paddle wheels underwater. On board the Waverly, passengers can enjoy the authentic experience of a real steamship, with paddle-turning sights and sounds. Full catering facilities…

Precision Air is excited to announce the launch of a new route to Ilinga, increasing access to Ruaha National Park, the premier safari destination in southern Tanzania. Effective on March 3, 2025, it will run three flights per week between Dar Es Salaam and Iringa, making it more seamless and affordable for travelers, travel agents, tour operators and those who want to access their destinations. The new service will significantly boost tourism in the South and provide a reliable air link to one of Tanzania's most spectacular wildlife regions. Known for its vast landscapes, large elephant herds and predator-rich ecosystems,…

By ndumiso mlilo in Johannesburg | China Daily Global | Updated: 2025-03-06 09:53 Visitors will explore Union buildings in Pretoria, South Africa on April 15th. The statue of Nelson Mandela in front of the president's office has become a popular attraction for tourists. Wang Xi/China News Service Africa's major tourism nations are striving to gain a greater share of Chinese tourists by making sure they are ready. “The Chinese market is important to us and we believe they are worth it. We have maintained our Beijing office since 2011. China is our growing market and we have introduced a reliable…

Resquest, a leading provider of hospitality management software, and Mobipaid, the cutting-edge mobile payments platform, today announced a new integration that simplifies and enhances payment processing for hotels, lodges and other hospitality businesses. This partnership combines Resrequest's robust reservation management capabilities with the secure, flexible mobile payments solution provided by Mobipaid. With the integration, hospitality providers will be: Offers guests a wider range of payment options. Accept payments via mobile money, cards and other digital wallets to meet the diverse tastes of today's travelers. Reduce payment processing times: Streamline transactions with fast and efficient mobile payments, minimise latency and improve…

Wichita, Kansas – (Business Wire) – March 12, 2025– Textron Aviation Inc., Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Interior Manufacturing Facility (IMF). Over the past decade, the highly skilled team at the IMF has played a pivotal role in creating unique and custom interiors for Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft, setting high standards in the aviation industry. This press release features multimedia. Check out the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250311957266/en/ Cessna quoted longitude interior built at Textron Airlines' interior manufacturing facility (photo: Business Wire) “For the past decade, IMF teams have consistently demonstrated…

The United Nations has formally adopted new tourism employment indicators as part of its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) indicator framework, indicating a critical recognition of the role of tourism in global development. The move, approved at the 56th session of the United Nations Statistics Commission, ensures that for the first time tourism employment is systematically monitored within the SDG framework. This update will expand the number of official SDG tourism indicators from 2 to 3, enhancing tourism contributions to economic and social progress. Zurab Pololikashvili, Director General of Tourism, underscored the importance of new indicators in measuring the impact of…

We hope 2025 is off to a great start for everyone and that the year ahead is filled with success and growth. Looking back on 2024, we faced our own challenges along the way, but we’re pleased to share that we carried a total of 276,669 passengers, flew over 10,000 flights and put over 350,000 seats in the air. 2024 saw Proflight Zambia’s total number of employees increase to 280 people, and we are proud that 96% of our employees are Zambian and 38% are female.    We are viewing 2025 as a year of consolidation following rapid growth post-covid and…