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الاثنين، 23 يناير 2012

Lincoln Tribune

Hong Kong airport handles single-day record of 1,057 flights
British Airways to resume flights to Libyan capital in May
Giants, Patriots to Meet in Super Bowl
Giants and Patriots to Meet in Super Bowl
Giants and Patriots to Meet in Super Bowl

Hong Kong airport handles single-day record of 1,057 flights

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 03:29 AM PST

HONG KONG (BNO NEWS) -- Hong Kong International Airport, one of the world's busiest airports, handled a single-day record of 1,057 incoming and outbound flights late last week, aviation authorities announced on Monday.

A spokesman for the Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong (CAD) said the airport handled 1,057 incoming and outbound flights on Friday, setting a new daily record. It also handled 1,041 flight movements on Saturday. The previous single-day record of 1,003 flight movements was set in late April 2011.

"The Civil Aviation Department is encouraged by this new movement record and its smooth air traffic operation," a CAD spokesman said on Monday. "As usual, CAD's Air Traffic Management Division has deployed additional staff to cater for the seasonal demands. We are always committed to ensure a safe and efficient Air Traffic Service to the travelling public."

CAD attributed the increase in flight movements to the increased demand during the Chinese New Year, which is the year's biggest holiday in Hong Kong and China. Most of the extra flights were to destinations across Northeast and Southeast Asia. The most popular destinations were the Taiwanese capital of Taipei, the South Korean capital of Seoul and the Japanese city of Sapporo.

Last year, Hong Kong International Airport handled a total of 333,758 aircraft movements with a daily average of 914 movements. The figures represented an increase of 8.9 percent compared with the same period in 2010.

British Airways to resume flights to Libyan capital in May

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 03:02 AM PST

LONDON (BNO NEWS) -- British Airways plans to continue flights to the Libyan capital of Tripoli later this year, the airline announced on Monday. Flights were suspended in February 2011 as a result of the country's civil war.

British Airways said it decided to resume flights between London Heathrow Airport and Tripoli International Airport following a 'thorough security review' in conjunction with the British and Libyan governments. The flights, three times a week, are set to resume on May 1st.

"We are delighted to be returning to Libya," said Keith Williams, CEO of British Airways. "Our flights to Tripoli have provided a vital economic link for many years, and it is good news for everyone that we can now restart operations."

British Airways flights to and from Tripoli were suspended in February 2011 as Libyan government forces launched a violent crackdown on anti-government protesters and rebels, leading to a UN-sanctioned no-fly zone which closed all civilian airports in the North African nation from March 2011 until October 2011.

The eight-month-long civil war, which claimed more than 25,000 lives, came to an end in late October when rebels captured Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi as he tried to flee his hometown Sirte. Gaddafi, who led Libya for more than 30 years, was eventually shot dead although the exact circumstances surrounding the death remain unclear.

Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC), led by the former rebels, assumed control of the country after Gaddafi's regime was toppled. The council appointed Abdurrahim El-Keib as interim prime minister to lead Libya until nationwide elections have taken place.

Giants, Patriots to Meet in Super Bowl

Posted: 22 Jan 2012 11:12 PM PST

The teams for the U.S. National Football League's Super Bowl XLVI championship game are set with the New England Patriots facing the New York Giants.

In the first of two conference championship games Sunday, the New England Patriots defeated the visiting Baltimore Ravens 23-20. The Patriots claimed the American Football Conference title when the Ravens missed a short field goal attempt with just 11 seconds remaining in the game.

The second game provided an equally exciting conclusion. The New York Giants kicked a field goal in overtime to defeat the host San Francisco 49ers 20-17 and claim the National Football Conference title.

The Giants and Patriots will play in the 46th Super Bowl on Sunday, February 5, inside the domed stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The same two teams played in the 2008 Super Bowl, with the Giants shocking the Patriots, 17-14.