Dreamliner flies again
Qatar Airways has resumed its Boeing 787 services after a worldwide grounding of the aircraft in January.
The airline’s first Boeing 787 to be redeployed operated flight QR116 from Doha to Dubai last Wednesday. The airline’s fleet of five Dreamliners was grounded earlier this year following a directive from both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States and Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority. Other airliners – including All Nippon Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Air India – also put Boeing 787 Dreamliners on schedule. The battery has been modified by Boeing in order to fix the aircraft problem.
Remembering the president
The Newseum in Washington is honouring late US president John F. Kennedy with two new exhibitions. “Creating Camelot: The Kennedy Photography of Jacques Lowe” showcases photos by the Kennedy family personal photographer. According to tourism officials, Lowe was admitted to the family areas mainly during the early years in the White House. The assassination of Kennedy is featured on Level 6 in the Newseum. More than 100 objects never before been shown are on display to tell the story of the assassination. Visit www.Newseum.org. – DPA
Exploring Aboriginal culture
A new Aboriginal cultural centre is to open in the middle of the Daintree National Park in Queensland to allow visitors to experience the art and culture of Australia's earliest inhabitants. The Bana Yirriji Art and Cultural Centre in Wujal Wujal is a gallery, studio and meeting place and about 4 hours north of Cairns. Visit www.WujalWujalArtCentre.com.au. – DPA
New “Tree” for Tianjin
Banyan Tree Tianjin Riverside makes its debut in northern China’s historic port city. Located on the east bank of the Hai River and overlooking the urban cityscape, the resort combines luxurious with metropolitan living. It provides easy access to Tianjin’s historical and cultural heritage sites. Tianjin is a metropolis in northern China and one of the five national central cities of the People's Republic of China. Visit www.BanyanTree.com/en/tianjin_riverside.
On two wheels
The northern Polish city of Torun is to introduce a new bike rental system this summer. According to the Polish tourism office, 70 bicycles will be available at 10 checkout stations around the city. The number of stands will increase to 26 by 2016. Users can register by telephone or online to receive an activation code needed to borrow the bicycle. It will be free of charge for a certain period of time after which a fee can be paid with a credit card or at an automat. Visit www.Torun.pl. – DPA
French flavour for Malaysia
Air France returns to Malaysia after 25 years, beginning with three weekly flights, which could increase should demand rise. The airline will later change from the B777 that it now operates to an A380, which is what Malaysia Airlines (MAS) deploys on the KL-Paris route. The airline targets Malaysian tourists and businessmen. – The Star/ANN
