
The manufacturer added the ARJ21 will “play a positive role” in the promotion of regional aircraft operations, which has been a focus of all three state-owned airlines.

The United Arab Emirates’ General Civil Aviation Authority (GCCA) announced plans on Sunday to temporarily suspend flights from Pakistan, effective through to next Monday.

The aircraft, ZZ336, was previously painted in drab grey Royal Air Force livery, before the £900,000 makeover which has caused controversy in the UK.

British budget carrier easyJet has followed through on a bid to offload 59.54 million shares in order to raise much-needed capital.

The move – which will see Berlin acquire a 20 per cent stake in the airline – received overwhelming support from the meeting, with 98.04% in support.

DHL Express Germany and Munich Airport have come to an agreement over the €70 million construction of a new cargo building at the aerodrome.