Aviation

Emirates adds flights to Mauritius

Emirates has announced plans to increase frequency to Mauritius beginning October 1, 2022, just after resuming double-daily service

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Emirates has announced plans to increase frequency to Mauritius beginning October 1, 2022, just after resuming double-daily service. The additional evening frequency, which will run through January 31st 2023, is a response to the rising demand for travel and from Mauritius. It will boost connection to the island nation.

Following is the schedule for Emirates‘ third daily flight to Mauritius (all times are local). EK 709 takes off from Dubai at 22:10 and lands in Mauritius at 04:45. At 06:30, EK 710 departs Mauritius and arrives in Dubai at 13:05.

In order to meet the increased demand and support the tourism sector during one of the busiest travel seasons, the third daily flight will increase seat capacity to and from Mauritius by over 35%. With the option of an early morning arrival at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, the increased frequency will give clients travelling to Mauritius greater flexibility while arranging their trip.

Additionally, there are several options for travellers departing from Mauritius to connect safely and conveniently to Dubai and then, from Dubai, to the 130 locations in Emirates’ extensive worldwide network. Code sharing with Air Mauritius is available on all three of the daily flights, enabling easier access and a seamless journey and from the island nation.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”