by admin | Mar 25, 2025 | air travel, air travel safety, aviation, civil aviation, safety
Starting April 7th, passengers traveling with domestic carriers will no longer be allowed to use power banks for charging electronic devices mid-flight, as per new rules issued by the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) on Monday.
[F]rom April 7 onwards, local carriers must ensure that their passengers do not utilize power banks for charging portable electronics or for recharging themselves during flights,” stated the CAD in a press release issued on Monday. “Additionally, storing power banks in overhead bins will be strictly forbidden as of this same date.
This follows a fire that erupted at an
An Air Busan aircraft experienced an incident during takeoff on January 28.
At South Korea’s Gimhae International Airport, the aircraft was about to take off for Hong Kong when everyone onboard was safely disembarked. Seven people sustained injuries during this process. Preliminary inquiries indicate that a portable power bank might have detonated inside an overhead storage bin.
For many years, airlines have prohibited lithium-ion batteries from being checked as baggage. Some carriers have recently extended this ban to include these batteries even when carried onboard or stored in overhead compartments.
“For all inquiries, travelers are encouraged to verify with the respective airlines regarding the most recent regulations prior to their departure,” the CAD stated on Monday.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | air travel, aviation, flights, flying, news
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BRUSSELS –
On Monday, Brussels Airport declared that it would cancel all departure flights planned for March 31 as an anticipatory measure due to a national strike anticipated to severely affect air traffic control operations.
The head of operations at Belgium’s biggest airport advised passengers to prepare for potential cancellations of incoming flights due to a strike announced by the nation’s primary labor unions.
Much of the airport’s security and maintenance workforce is anticipated to go on strike during a protest against proposed changes to their pensions from the new conservative administration, along with concerns about rising costs of living.
The strike scheduled for next Monday was likewise anticipated to significantly disrupt activities at the nation’s secondary airport, located in the southern town of Charleroi.
Bart De Wever, a Flemish nationalist, assumed the role of prime minister at the beginning of last month. This followed extensive coalition negotiations that occurred after Belgium’s elections in June of the previous year.
However, trade unions have been angered by his efforts toward pension reform as Belgium struggles with a budget deficit that exceeds the limits set by European Union regulations.
The scheduled demonstration on Monday follows a previous national strike that took place six weeks ago, drawing tens of thousands of participants to the streets.
A significant number of military personnel, educators, railroad employees, law enforcement officers, and emergency responders have participated in the strike due to the government’s decision to eliminate their distinct retirement plans, which disproportionately impacts these professions.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | asia, aviation, cambodia, civil aviation, infrastructure
Cambodia anticipates that its new airport catering to the capital city will commence operations in July, according to an official statement made on Friday. This marks a significant advancement towards enhancing the nation’s thriving tourism industry, which had been disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Construction started in 2019 on Phnom Penh’s latest airport, called Techuch International Airport, spanning across 2,600 hectares (6,425 acres). This site sits near the boundary between Kandal and Takeo provinces, approximately 30 kilometers (19 miles) from downtown Phnom Penh.
“I believe the TIA airport will have a soft launch in July 2025, and we anticipate that numerous travelers are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to visit this new facility,” stated Charles Vann, who leads the airport’s project steering committee, at a press event.
The newly constructed airport represents a $1.5 billion collaboration between the Cambodian government and Overseas Cambodian Investment Corp. The construction firm handling this project is the China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Group Co., Ltd.
The designers behind the airport are the British company Foster + Partners, which states on their website that their design “captures a strong sense of location” and is “attentive to the tropical weather conditions.”
The terminal structure features a singular expansive roof canopy made of a light-weight steel gridshell. This design incorporates an advanced screening system that modulates natural light, thereby brightening the extensive interior area of the terminal.
The construction will occur in three stages. At first, the airport aims to accommodate approximately 13 million passengers annually. By 2030, this capacity is projected to expand to handle around 30 million passengers per year, eventually reaching an annual passenger limit of about 50 million by 2050.
This will mark the opening of the second significant airport in Cambodia within just two years. The Chinese-backed Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport commenced operations in 2023 in the northwestern region of Siem Reap, located approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) northeast of the ancient Angkor Wat temple complex, which is one of the nation’s top draws for tourists.
Tourism stands as one of the primary supports for Cambodia’s economy. Data from the Ministry of Tourism indicates that the country welcomed approximately 6.7 million international visitors in 2024, marking a rise of about 23 percent compared to the year before.
