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Moscow,February 9, 2022: Russian Helicopters takes part in the 9th National Aviation Infrastructure Show – NAIS 2022. This edition,Russian Helicopters has exhibited HEMS version of Ansat helicopter and BAS-200, a helicopter-type unmanned aircraft. A light multipurpose Ansat with a medical module is designed in order to transport one patient, accompanied by two paramedics. The helicopter contains equipment necessary for monitoring the patient’s medical status and stabilizing the main vital functions during the flight. The use of helicopters for transporting patients to medical facilities ensures prompt casualty evacuation and complies with the “Golden Hour” rule, which implies that rendering professional medical assistance during the first 60 minutes after an accident significantly increases the patient’s chances for survival. NAIS 2022 presents another debutant – a helicopter-type UAV BAS-200. The aircraft may be used for a broad range of aviation tasks: terrain monitoring, cargo delivery, search and rescue operations, agricultural work. The UAV maximum take-off weight is 200 kilograms. It is capable of speeds up to 160 km/h and can carry commercial loads of up to 50 kg. At the same time, the BAS-200 can fly for up to 4 hours at altitudes of up to 3,900 meters.

New Delhi; 4th Feb 2022: Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) tableau is selected as the best central ministry tableau for Republic Day 2022. The tableau of Ministry of Civil Aviation showcased Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) and the rich dividends it has been yielding. Conceptualized by the Ministry and implemented by AAI, the scheme has the objective of enhancing regional connectivity in an economically sustainable and affordable manner. In aircraft shaped tableau, the front part showcased women pilots depicting women power in India’s aviation, as India tops in women commercial pilots, globally. The rear portion of the tableau showed symbol of Buddhism and motto of UDAN- ‘Sab Uden, Sab Juden’. The middle portion showcased Buddhist circuit featuring Buddha Statue at Gaya where he attained enlightenment, Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath where he delivered his first sermon (Dharmachakra Parivartan) and the Mahaparinirvana Stupa, Kushinagar where he attained Mahaparinirvana. Both sides of the middle portion of the tableau depicted heritage sites- Humayun tomb from North, Konark sun temple in East, Hampi temple chariot in South and Ajanta caves in West, connected with air services.

Colombo, 15th Jan 2022: SriLankan Airlines reports a Company Profit of USD 9.25 million and a Group Profit of USD 10.66 million for December 2021, which is the first profitable month for the airline since the onset of the pandemic in early 2020. The revenues are up by almost 200% compared with the same period last year and has reached over 80% of the pre-pandemic level. Further, the airline reports a profit of USD 11.43 million for December 2021 at Air Transportation level, which is the highest recorded profit from Air Transportation in over 20 years. “The sacrifices made by all our staff members have paved the way for a positive start for the New Year. During the past two years, we implemented multifaceted initiatives to reduce operational costs, for which each and every employee of the SriLankan family contributed, and we are reaping the benefits of our efforts today. The future, however, remains extremely challenging with the spread of the new variant of the virus and we will continue to monitor the situation closely and take necessary action to ensure that the momentum achieved in December continues,” said Ashok Pathirage, Chairman of SriLankan Airlines. SriLankan operated close to 800 flights during the month and carried a total of 228,203 passengers – in excess of 13 times the number of passengers carried in December 2020. Moreover, SriLankan uplifted a total of 7,877 metric tons of cargo, which is a 147% increase from December 2020. Despite the difficulties of the pandemic, SriLankan has also maintained its commitment to support the national economy, bringing tourism, connecting business, carrying freight and earning foreign exchange. In the past year, SriLankan launched operations to several new destinations including to Seoul; Nairobi; Moscow; Paris; and Kathmandu as the pandemic showed signs of slowing and borders gradually opened. As these positive numbers ring in the New Year for SriLankan, the Airline hopes to continue the momentum by pressing forward with a renewed energy and focus.

GURUGRAM, December 27, 2021: Making the New Year celebrations extra special, SpiceJet has announced a special treat for its passengers. The Wow Winter Sale offers one-way fares starting for as low as INR 1122/- (all inclusive) on destinations such as Chennai – Bengaluru, Bengaluru – Chennai, Chennai – Hyderabad, Jammu – Srinagar amongst others on its domestic network. In order to add flexibility to the travel plans, SpiceJet also offer a one-time waiver of change fee on sale fare tickets. Passengers booking flight tickets under the sale fare will be able to modify their flight date in case there is a change in the travel plan. To avail zero change fee, booking must be modified at least two days prior to the flight departure date; fare difference if any will be applicable. Not only that, SpiceJet is also offering a complimentary flight voucher worth INR 500 with every sale fare booking for their next travel and a flat 25% instant discount on add-ons such as SpiceMax, preferred seats and priority services. To avail this offer, customers will have to apply the promo code ‘ADDON25’ on SpiceJet’s website. The sale offer is valid for bookings made from 27th to 31st December, 2021 while the travel period validity for these bookings is from 15th January, 2022 to 15th April, 2022. The complimentary flight vouchers can be redeemed between 15th and 31st January, 2022 for travel till 30th September, 2022. The flat 25% instant discount on select add-ons is valid till December 31, 2021. SpiceJet’s special discounted fare offer is valid on one-way fares on direct domestic bookings. Limited seats are available on first come first served basis under this offer. The complimentary vouchers will be applicable on a minimum spend of INR 4500/-. It can be redeemed only by the passenger in whose name it was issued and for the bookings made on Spicejet’s website only. The vouchers can only be redeemed for bookings made 15 days in advance to the travel date. Only one voucher is applicable per booking. The flat 25% discount on Spice Add-ons is valid for both one-way and round-trip bookings. Tickets for the Wow Winter Sale can be booked across channels such as www.spicejet.com, online travel portals, the SpiceJet mobile app and through travel agents.

Mumbai, 27th December 2021: Welcoming 2022, AirAsia India announced its ‘New Year, New Places’ sale with fares starting at Rs.1,122 for routes like Chennai-Bengaluru, Bengaluru-Chennai and Chennai-Hyderabad in addition to similar discounted sale fares across its network. The offer is applicable for bookings made from 27th December till 31st December 2021 for a travel period between 15th January 2022 to 15th April 2022 and includes a date change fee waiver for changes made at least 72 hours prior to the flight departure. The airline extended this offer for bookings made on its website www.airasia.co.in, mobile app and other major booking channels. This offer will provide guests convenience to plan weekend getaways and exciting holidays in 2022.

2021 MICHELIN Guide to California Recognizes 114 Bay Area Restaurants * The San Francisco Bay Area has the most Michelin three-star restaurants in the U.S. * Fifty of California’s 90 Michelin-starred restaurants are in the San Francisco Bay Area * Michelin awards Bib Gourmands to 64 Bay Area restaurants for “great food and value” * Three Bay Area restaurants land on “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” list San Francisco,6th December 2021: The San Francisco Bay Area retained its distinction as the top destination in the U.S. for fine dining following the long-awaited unveiling of the 2021 MICHELIN Guide to California this month. The Bay Area enjoys the greatest concentration of Michelin three-star restaurants in the U.S. and the most Michelin-starred restaurants in California. Six Bay Area restaurants received the coveted three Michelin stars in the 2021 MICHELIN Guide: Atelier Crenn, Benu, Quince, The French Laundry, SingleThread and Manresa. Eight restaurants were awarded two Michelin stars, including Birdsong, which added a second star. Altogether, 50 Bay Area restaurants were awarded one or more Michelin stars in 2021, accounting for 56% of California’s90 Michelin-starred restaurants. Sublime Doesn’t Always Mean Expensive While the Bay Area’s fine dining options standout, visitors can experience plenty of mouthwatering cuisine at easily digestible price points. Michelin bestowed 64 Bay Area restaurants with its Bib Gourmand designation. This category celebrates restaurants offering “great food and value,”where a three-course meal can be enjoyed for around $40 or less, excluding tax and gratuity. Out of the 147 restaurants in California receiving a Bib Gourmand, nearly 44% are in the San Francisco Bay Area, including 18 newcomers to the list such as Routier, Um.Ma and Dumpling Home. The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Only six U.S. restaurants landed on “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” list in 2021 and three of them are in the San Francisco Bay Area. Benu and Atelier Crenn in San Francisco and SingleThread in Healdsburg ranked 28th, 48th and 37th, respectively. San Francisco-based chef Dominique Crenn, owner of Atelier Crenn, Petit Crenn and Bar Crenn, also received this year’s Icon Award as “a true culinary leader giving a voice to the under-represented.” New and Notable in San Francisco The City by the Bay is a leader in culinary creativity, with chefs such as Dominique Crenn, Corey Lee, Brandon Jew, Ho Chee Boon, Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski leading the way. San Francisco’s innovative and diverse food scene is why the city is hailed as the “best foodie city” in the country by U.S. News & World Report.And even with the challenges of the pandemic, the city’s seen a slew of exciting restaurant openings in the last 18 months and many more are debuting soon. The Most European of American Cities Embraces Al Fresco Dining San Francisco’s outdoor dining scene blossomed with the creation of “parklets” over the last 18 months. Over 2,100 permits for in-street dining, sidewalk tables and other outdoor setups have been issued since early 2020 as part of a larger Pavement to Parks Program, which repurposes underutilized street space into neighborhood amenities. A vibrant success, the parklets will now become permanent fixtures.Given the city’s year-round temperate climate, it’s a boon for diners. Eat Drink SF and SF Restaurant Week Run The Golden Gate Restaurant Association announced 2021 Eat Drink SF(EDSF) and SF Restaurant Week from Oct.15 through Oct. 24. The concurrent program explored San Francisco through both indoor and outdoor dining and imbibing featuring prix fixe menus, chef collaborations, cocktail events and ticketed experiences.More than 150 restaurants participated in SF Restaurant Week.