Malaysia’s defence budget sets out major procurement goals for 2026
The country has allocated RM21.70 billion for defence spending next year, with some major procurements set to be initiated across the country’s army, navy and air force.
airBaltic to codeshare with Tarom on Riga?Bucharest
airBaltic will be offering service between Riga and Bucharest from 29 March 29 with flights being operated by the Tarom under a codeshare agreement.
airBaltic chief commercial officer Tero Taskila explained, “In partnership with Tarom, we are offering our passengers a new Balkan destination – the Romanian capital of Bucharest. We are confident that this will be appreciated by passengers who will travel in transit via Riga between Romania and Scandinavia, Europe, Middle East and the CIS.”
Tarom will offer flights from Riga to Bucharest and back again on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays utilising a Boeing 737-700 for a flight that will last two hours and 15 minutes.
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