Flying taxis in Dubai to be launched in 2026
The first flying taxis will appear in Dubai in early 2026. Four airports will be built for the new type of transport.
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China to develop Middle Corridor in Georgia
Georgia and China have signed a memorandum on intensifying joint work on developing the Middle Corridor. The document was signed during the visit of the Georgian Minister of Economy to China.
US imposes sanctions on Iran's largest airline
The United States has announced sanctions against several major Iranian companies. In particular, the restrictive measures affected the largest airline of the Islamic Republic.
Mishustin approves the draft agreement with Uzbekistan on "Agroexpress"
After final approval with Tashkent, the document can be signed
Kazakhstan imports record-breaking numbers of airliners
Kazakhstan imported 13 aircrafts in the six-month period of 2024, according to the Bureau of National Statistics. From January to June 2024, 13 airplanes with a seating capacity of 50 to 300 were imported into …
Russian tourists become leaders in arrivals in Antalya
According to the statistics published by Turkish media, passengers from Russia have become the leaders in arrivals at Antalya and Gazipaşa-Alanya airports. Since the beginning of the year, more than 2 million Russians have arrived at Antalya Airport.
Baku to host world metro conference
Baku Metro and Metro İstanbul have signed a memorandum of understanding on resolving organizational issues of the first international conference of the world's metropoles, which will be held in Baku in 2025. The document was signed …
Tashkent-Bishkek direct flights launched
Kyrgyzstan's TezJet air carrier begins regular passenger flights between Bishkek and Tashkent, the press service of Uzbekistan Airports reported. …
Türkiye opens new Çukurova airport
Türkiye inaugurated its brand-new Çukurova International Airport in the southern province of Mersin with the participation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The new air hub marked the 58th airport for the country, …
Bulgaria and Türkiye ratify memorandum on airspace protection
The Bulgarian Parliament has ratified a memorandum with Türkiye on joint protection of the airspace of the states by a majority vote, Bulgarian Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov said. According to him, Bulgaria signed the agreement …
Turkish Airlines temporarily suspends flights to Lebanon
Turkish Airlines has suspended flights to Lebanon for an indefinite period. Earlier, Transavia, Lufthansa, and Air France cancelled flights to this country.
G7 countries keen to invest in Central Asian countries
G7 countries are interested in investing in infrastructure projects in Kazakhstan and Central Asian countries, Acting Special Coordinator for the US …
Aktau hosts first North-South transport forum
Kazakhstan will continue to actively participate in the development of the North-South transport corridor, Kazakh Transport Minister Marat Karabayev said during a speech at the first North-South transport trade and export forum in …
42 degree heat slows down trains in Uzbekistan
Extremely hot weather has a negative impact on transport in Uzbekistan. Railway workers have to limit the speed of trains to avoid accidents.
Korean electric trains to run from Tashkent to Khiva
Uzbekistan Railway Roads signed a contract with Hyundai Rotem for the purchase of electric trains during the visit of the South Korean President to Uzbekistan. Contract for delivery of Hyundai Rotem electric trains to Uzbekistan is …
Türkiye welcomes first train from Azerbaijan along renovated Baku-Tbilisi-Kars road
The first freight train from the Republic of Azerbaijan arrived at the updated Baku-Tbilisi-Kars route in Türkiye
China start trial of Middle Corridor cargo transit
Kazakhstan and China started transporting transit cargo from the Kazakh port of Kuryk to Baku seaport via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (the …
Almost 100 trucks stuck due to bad weather on border with Kazakhstan
Due to the rampant nature, several checkpoints on the Russian-Kazakh border were flooded. Drivers are advised to cross the border in the Astrakhan region.
All passengers to be subject to new security check rules at Turkish airports
The Turkish Minister of Transport commented on the new security check rules at the republic's airports. According to him, every passenger must be prepared to undergo all types of inspection. These requirements are international.
China increases number of flights from Urumqi to Astana
China Southern Airlines will increase the number of flights to Kazakhstan, the Kazakh Transport Ministry's press service reported. From May 30, 2024, the airline will increase the number of flights on the …
