Day: April 5, 2024

When you have seven of the finest supercars by Aston Martin, sprawling sea views and delectable courses at Ormeggio, you know you’re in for an indulgent drive day.

“Friends of The CEO Magazine and Aston Martin were treated to a thrilling day as they encountered a picturesque seaside carpark adorned with seven impeccable British luxury cars. With excitement pulsing through the air, a select group of women took the wheels of the Aston Martins, embarking on an adrenaline-fueled journey along Sydney’s stunning Northern Beaches.

“Drive instructor Luke O’Neil pooled the keys as guests took their pick, ultimately seeing them comfortably nestled in luxuriously appointed Italian leather seats of the envy-inducing fleet.

Cruising through the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in a head-turning convoy, featuring a DBS Superleggera, two Vantages, two DB11 V8s, a DB11 V12 and a Rapide S, marked an occasion to remember. Every participant experienced the thrills of all five luxury models, stopping at breathtaking locations along the way to change drivers before arriving at stunning West Head Lookout. With floor-to-ceiling glass windows perfectly framing the soothing water views, flutes of Champagne and mouth-watering serves of polenta, yellowfin tuna battuta and risotto graced the table.Between dishes, the ladies – who were each given a Matthew Ely Jewellers gift card and a bouquet of fresh white and green blooms – relived the drive, thinking of the next time they might take the wheel of an Aston Martin.

In a significant move for regional tourism, Jetstar has unveiled plans for direct flights connecting Broome, a popular West Australian tourist destination, with Singapore. The announcement has been met with enthusiasm from regional tourism agencies, who see it as a boost for the local economy. Jetstar has committed to keeping fares affordable, offering flights twice weekly from June to October. Tickets are set to go on sale later today, marking a new era of accessibility for travelers seeking to explore both destinations.

“Jetstar Asia Launches Direct Flights Between Western Australia and Singapore”Jetstar Asia, the Singapore-based carrier, has revealed plans for a new route connecting Western Australia’s northern region with the bustling Southeast Asian metropolis. The seasonal service is scheduled to commence on June 25, offering travelers two roundtrip flights per week until October 26. This announcement signifies increased connectivity between the two regions, catering to both tourism and business demands.

Silk Air Launches Broome to Singapore Flights Amidst Tourism Challenges”In 2018, Silk Air introduced direct flights from Broome to Singapore, coinciding with a downturn in overseas visitor spending within Western Australia’s tourism sector. However, last year, Broome International Airport faced obstacles in maintaining these flights and sought federal government support to reinstate air connectivity between the Kimberley region and Singapore. The primary hurdle hindering the operation of international flights was securing authorization for permanent, regular border services at the airport.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers unveiled on Thursday a proposed schedule to reopen the Fort McHenry Channel for the Port of Baltimore by the end of next month. This plan aims to alleviate the economic repercussions of the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, which took place last week.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has outlined a plan to initiate a limited access channel, measuring 280 feet wide and 35 feet deep, to serve the Port of Baltimore within the next four weeks. This interim measure is designed to alleviate disruptions caused by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Additionally, the Corps aims to fully reopen the permanent Fort McHenry channel by late May, as confirmed by port authorities. This timeline underscores efforts to swiftly restore critical transportation infrastructure and mitigate economic impacts stemming from the bridge incident.The reopening of the channel could restore port access to normal capacity, the Corps said in its statement.Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon said in the statement the “ambitious timelines” could be impacted by “significant adverse weather conditions or changes in the complexity of the wreckage.”

The timeline comes after more than 500 local businesses affected by the collapse of the bridge applied for long-term, low-interest loans to help cover expenses and continue operations until the port reopens. The tragic bridge collapse occurred early last week following a collision between a cargo ship and one of the bridge’s support columns. This collision resulted in the ship becoming trapped beneath several beams, with reports indicating a presumed loss of life for six construction workers who were on the bridge during its rapid collapse. Maryland Governor Wes Moore revealed that the ship’s crew issued a distress call, or “mayday” alert, after encountering a power issue that prevented it from avoiding the bridge. Efforts are underway to transfer containers from the ship’s bow to a nearby logistics center, as reported by the Baltimore Banner, citing officials from the Unified Command.