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RNZ News
14 hours ago
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- RNZ News
Pacific news in brief for 23 July
Lulutai Airlines is Tonga's only domestic airline. Photo: Tonga High Commission Canberra Tonga's Civil Aviation Office has temporarily lifted its suspension of Lulutai Airlines engineering licence. The Office took action against Tonga's only domestic airline on Friday, due to breaches of Civil Aviation rules. It said it is now satisfied all non-compliances identified have been resolved. It also warned any further breaches could trigger the reinstatement of the suspension, and it will be closely monitoring. Last week's grounding of Lulutai Airlines two aircraft left dozens of travellers stranded on Ha'apai over the weekend. The director general of the justice ministry says the minister is awaiting legal advice before deciding on next steps for a Commission of Inquiry report into Vanuatu citizenship and related matters. The Vanuatu Daily Post reports the inquiry was launched to investigate alleged irregularities in the country's citizenship programme which has faced scrutiny domestically and internationally in recent years. Arthur Faerua confirmed the report has been completed and was officially handed over to the minister in May. He said legally justice minister Job Andy has full authority to decide on next steps but he is seeking advice from the State Law Office on which parts of the report can be made public. The leader of the opposition Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau recently called on prime minister Jotham Napat to release the report directly to the public and not to the Council of Ministers. Kalsakau argues the public deserves full access to the report, particularly if it involves national leaders. Bougainville's government has given a one million kina cheque to Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) to help re-establish air services in the region. The ABG chief secretary Kearnneth Nanei said the cheque symbolises the government's appreciation of MAF, and their ongoing partnership. He said the government is committed to opening up Bougainville's airspace. Nanei said it is part of the promise of open skies in Bougainville within 10 years, and the re-activation of airstrips in Nissan, Buin, Torokina, Oria, and in mountainous communities. A Commonwealth delegation will be in Tonga this week for a number of workshops. Dr Elizabeth Macharia, acting head of the Commonwealth's Rule of Law Section, will host dialogue on the Latimer House Principles, for members of the executive, legislature, and judiciary. Adopted by Commonwealth countries in 2003, the Latimer House Principles are a set of guidelines to make sure that democracy functions effectively by keeping the executive, legislature, and judiciary independent, accountable and respectful of each other's roles. The workshops this week are at the request of the Tongan government. Palau's President is asking the national congress to approve US$237,000 to open an Embassy in Canberra, Australia. The Island Times reports Surangel Whipps Jr says establishing a diplomatic mission in Canberra could strengthen bilateral ties and ensure Australia's continued engagement. He told the news outlet that, whether Palau likes it or not by December 2026, it will no longer be eligible for financial assistance from the EU. Whipps said traditional allies like Japan, the United States and Taiwan are expected to continue supporting Palau while Australia remains undecided. The funding request is included in the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026. Tourism in Fiji has slowed down slightly, with lower annual visitor numbers and earnings in the summer months. The Fiji Bureau of Statistics has recorded a 0.3 percent decrease in tourism revenue between the March 2024 and 2025 quarters. This corresponds with a 4 percent decrease in visitor numbers, or around 10,000 fewer visitors, over the same period. The Bureau puts this down to fewer visitors from neighbouring Pacific nations and territories. Pacific Trade Ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to a rules-based multilateral trading system. The comments were made during the Forum's Trade Ministers meeting last week. Ministers agreed given the Pacific's geographic challenges, countries need to work together through regional initiatives. The initiatives include the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, the Pacific Roadmap for Economic Development and the Pacific Aid for Trade Strategy.
Egypt Independent
a day ago
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Cairo Airport unveils smart Terminal 4, boosting capacity to 60 million passengers
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting on Thursday to follow up on the implementation procedures for the 'Terminal IV' project at the Cairo International Airport. The meeting was attended by Civil Aviation Minister Sameh al-Hefny, the Head of the Armed Forces Financial Affairs Authority Major General Khaled Abdullah, and the Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority Major General Walid Aref. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister discussed the great importance of the 'Terminal IV' project at the Cairo International Airport, as it will help provide a qualitative shift to the airport, the gateway to Egypt. This reflects the scale of the development projects being implemented and the cultural renaissance taking place across various sectors, he said. Madbouly emphasized the need to seek the assistance of the best international consulting firms specializing in designing such projects. During the meeting, the Minister of Aviation reviewed all information related to the new 'Terminal IV' at Cairo International Airport, which will help raise the quality of services and infrastructure at the airport, contributing to raising the airport's total capacity to 60 million passengers annually. Hefny emphasized that the project will rely on advanced systems and technological developments regarding airport operations, including those related to air navigation, ground operations, building operations, and infrastructure. It will also integrate innovative technologies based on the latest research and development results to provide a fully smart environment. The Minister of Aviation noted that financial and technical studies for the project have been completed, and the new terminal's capacity is expected to reach 30 million passengers annually. The Minister of Civil Aviation also added that the new terminal project is expected to become a pioneering model in the design and operation of airports around the world, as it will rely on smart technologies. This is slated to place the new terminal among the world's most advanced passenger terminals, offering exceptional services and travel experiences. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
Egypt Independent
a day ago
- Business
- Egypt Independent
PM follows up on implementation of Terminal 4 project at Cairo Airport
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting on Thursday to follow up on the implementation procedures for the 'Terminal IV' project at the Cairo International Airport. The meeting was attended by Civil Aviation Minister Sameh al-Hefny, the Head of the Armed Forces Financial Affairs Authority Major General Khaled Abdullah, and the Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority Major General Walid Aref. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister discussed the great importance of the 'Terminal IV' project at the Cairo International Airport, as it will help provide a qualitative shift to the airport, the gateway to Egypt. This reflects the scale of the development projects being implemented and the cultural renaissance taking place across various sectors, he said. Madbouly emphasized the need to seek the assistance of the best international consulting firms specializing in designing such projects. During the meeting, the Minister of Aviation reviewed all information related to the new 'Terminal IV' at Cairo International Airport, which will help raise the quality of services and infrastructure at the airport, contributing to raising the airport's total capacity to 60 million passengers annually. Hefny emphasized that the project will rely on advanced systems and technological developments regarding airport operations, including those related to air navigation, ground operations, building operations, and infrastructure. It will also integrate innovative technologies based on the latest research and development results to provide a fully smart environment. The Minister of Aviation noted that financial and technical studies for the project have been completed, and the new terminal's capacity is expected to reach 30 million passengers annually. The Minister of Civil Aviation also added that the new terminal project is expected to become a pioneering model in the design and operation of airports around the world, as it will rely on smart technologies. This is slated to place the new terminal among the world's most advanced passenger terminals, offering exceptional services and travel experiences. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
9 Notices To Air India In 6 Months For Safety Violations: Government
New Delhi: Nine show cause notices have been issued to Air India in connection with five identified safety violations in the last six months, the Civil Aviation ministry informed Rajya Sabha today in response to a series of queries from MPs. Also, enforcement action has been completed with respect to one violation, the ministry said. Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said over the last six months, no adverse trend was reported in reliability reports of Air India in terms of crash. But over the last six months, nine show cause notices have been issued to Air India in connection with five identified safety violations. "Enforcement action has been completed in respect of one violation," the minister said in response to queries from CPM member John Brittas, but did not reveal specific details. Air India had come under spotlight after last month's Boeing Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad in which 260 people had died and 81 people were injured. Of the 241 people on board the Ahmedabad to London plane, only one man had survived. The rest of the casualties took place on ground as the aircraft crashed into a medical college hostel. Soon after, civil aviation watchdog DGCA had ordered checks on the Air India fleet of Boeing 787-8/9 aircraft. "Of the total 33 aircraft, 31 operational aircraft have been inspected wherein minor findings were observed in 8 aircraft. These were released for operation post rectification. The remaining 2 aircraft are under scheduled maintenance," read a written reply from Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu in response to a question from BJP member Ashokrao Shankarrao Chavan. Mr Mohol, in another written reply in response to a query by DMK leader Kanimozhi who had asked about the possibility of sabotage, said the authorities are looking into every angle to pin down the cause of the Ahmedabad crash. The DGCA or Director General of Civil Aviation has done 254 enforcement actions till April this year. Last year, there were 673 actions and 542 in 2023, the minister said. Enforcement action may include warning, suspension, cancellation and imposition of financial penalty. (With PTI)
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Punjab guv meets many union ministers to discuss critical developmental issues
Chandigarh, Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria met several Union ministers in New Delhi since Thursday to discuss key development issues concerning the Union Territory and the state, an official statement said. Punjab guv meets many union ministers to discuss critical developmental issues On Friday, Kataria met Union Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar , Ashwini Vaishnaw , Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Bhupender Yadav . Earlier, he had held talks with Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on improving airport connectivity. During his meeting with Khattar, the governor sought early approval of 328 electric buses for Chandigarh under the Prime Minister e-Bus Sewa scheme to replace the aging fleet of the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking, most of which will reach the end of their operational life between 2025 and 2027. The governor also requested the expedited issuance of the Letter of Award for the 100 electric buses already sanctioned in October 2023, emphasising the need for their delivery before November 2025 to ensure continuity in public transport services. He assured that necessary vehicle scrapping certificates would be provided through Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities in support of the Ministry's green mobility efforts. In his meeting with Vaishnaw, Kataria called for enhanced rail connectivity between Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded and Punjab-Chandigarh, as well as between Udaipur and Chandigarh to benefit pilgrims and regular passengers. With Shekhawat, he discussed strengthening Chandigarh's tourism infrastructure in line with its heritage and growing visitor footfall. He stressed improving connectivity to cultural and religious hubs. Kataria also met Yadav to deliberate on environmental priorities and sustainable development for Punjab and Chandigarh. On Thursday, Kataria had urged the civil aviation minister to boost domestic and international connectivity from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, which serves as a key gateway for Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh. The Union Minister assured that the ministry would actively explore possibilities and work with all stakeholders, including airlines and airport operators, to improve connectivity and upgrade passenger facilities at the airport. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
