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Turkish Airlines makes huge Airbus order in bid for air dominance
Turkish Airlines makes huge Airbus order in bid for air dominance
Economy
by  AFP

Turkish Airlines said on Friday it has decided to purchase more than 200 Airbus aircraft -- with the option for over 100 more -- in the coming decade as it seeks to become the world's largest carrier. The Turkish Airlines statement said it had made firm orders for 230 jets and placed purchasing rights for an additional 125 aircraft.

Turkish Airlines makes huge Airbus order in bid for air supremacy
Turkish Airlines makes huge Airbus order in bid for air supremacy
Economy
by  AFP

Turkish Airlines said on Friday it has decided to purchase more than 200 Airbus aircraft -- with the option for over 100 more -- in the coming decade as it seeks to become the world's largest carrier. The Turkish Airlines statement said it had made firm orders for 230 jets and placed purchasing rights for an additional 125 aircraft.

Yemen rebels hit cargo ship in latest Red Sea attack
Yemen rebels hit cargo ship in latest Red Sea attack
Economy
by  AFP

Yemen's Huthi rebels struck a cargo ship in the Red Sea on Friday, causing a fire on deck in the latest of a near-daily series of attacks in the commercially vital waterway. - 'Threat to commercial shipping' - Sullivan, speaking on a visit to Tel Aviv, said the Huthis were threatening freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, which is vital for oil and goods shipments.