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Lights, camera, action! Turkish Airlines launches new inflight safety video in partnership with Warner Bros. and The LEGO(R) Movie franchise.

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Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries and international destinations than any other airline, launches a new animated safety video, complete with familiar LEGO® minifigures in surprising new roles.  The custom-animated safety video for Turkish Airlines was created by the teams who assembled “The LEGO Movie”, “The LEGO Batman Movie”, “The LEGO NINJAGO® Movie” and the highly anticipated sequel “The LEGO Movie 2” due in cinemas beginning February 2019, which reunites the heroes of the first film in an all new action-packed adventure. In partnership with Warner Bros. and featuring the popular characters from The LEGO Movie franchise, … Continue reading Lights, camera, action! Turkish Airlines launches new inflight safety video in partnership with Warner Bros. and The LEGO(R) Movie franchise.

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Air Arabia reports net profit of AED 230 million in first half of 2018, carrying a solid 4.2 million passenger

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Air Arabia (PJSC) today announced strong financial results for the first half ending June 30, 2018 as the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier continued to deliver solid and sustained financial performance. Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 230 million for the first half ending June 30, 2018; a 12 per cent less than the AED 261 million reported for the same period last year. The company’s turnover for the first six months of 2018 reached AED 1.816 billion, an increase of 6 per cent compared to AED 1.716 billion in the corresponding period … Continue reading Air Arabia reports net profit of AED 230 million in first half of 2018, carrying a solid 4.2 million passenger

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All Lufthansa Group airlines achieve substantial growth in the first half of 2018

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Lufthansa Group increased its total first half-year revenues by 5.2 percent in 2018, excluding the impact of the first-time application of the IFRS 15 accounting standard. Reported total first half-year revenues amounted to EUR 16.9 billion, broadly in line with the prior-year level. Traffic revenue for the first six months totaled EUR 13.2 billion, which, excluding the first-time impact of IFRS 15, represents an increase of 7.0 percent. Adjusted EBIT – the key profit metric of Lufthansa Group – was roughly at its prior-year level at EUR 1,008 million. Adjusted EBIT margin amounted to 6.0 percent (compared to 6.1 percent … Continue reading All Lufthansa Group airlines achieve substantial growth in the first half of 2018

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Emirates SkyCargo partners with Gargash to transport Alfa Romeos for celebrity motor rally

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Cars flown to London to mark Dubai based Gargash’s 100th anniversary Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, and Gargash, one of the largest distributors of premium and luxury cars in the UAE, have partnered to transport two Alfa Romeos from Dubai to London for the prestigious Gumball 3000 motor rally. The two cars, an Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio were transported onboard an Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 freighter from Dubai to London. Emirates SkyCargo’s Boeing 777 freighter aircraft can carry up to 100 tonnes of cargo and with its wide main deck doors allows … Continue reading Emirates SkyCargo partners with Gargash to transport Alfa Romeos for celebrity motor rally

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General Civil Aviation Authority signs agreement to increase air traffic capacity between the UAE and Canada

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During the recent visit of his Highness Sheikh Abdulla bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and international cooperation to Canada. His Excellency Engineer Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of economy and Chairman of the General civil aviation … Continue reading General Civil Aviation Authority signs agreement to increase air traffic capacity between the UAE and Canada

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A new class of Business Jet – Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Global 7500

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By Shereen Shabnam The standards of luxury and performance are redefined with Bombardier’s show-stopping new ultra-long range Global 7500business jet which will stand apart as the largest, most luxurious business jet ever built. The Global 7500aircraft boasts an unmatched range of 7,700 nautical miles, a full 300 nautical miles further than initial commitments. It is the only business aircraft that can connect New York to Hong Kong, and Singapore to San Francisco, nonstop, depending on the operating conditions. The Global 7500aircraft cabin interior is a completely clean-sheet design. With seating for up to 19 passengers, every detail of this aircraft … Continue reading A new class of Business Jet – Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Global 7500

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DC Aviation Al-Futtaim expands managed aircraft fleet

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DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) has added another Bombardier Challenger aircraft to its managed fleet. The management contract will see DCAF provide full Flight Operational Aircraft Management services, in-house maintenance, Continuous Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO), hangar parking and FBO handling at its facility at Al Maktoum International Airport. Holger Ostheimer, Managing Director, DC Aviation Al-Futtaim said, “We welcome the addition of the new aircraft to our managed fleet and are extremely pleased that aircraft owners continue to place their trust in us. It is a true testamentofour expertise and service offerings that we continue to attract interest from owners and operators … Continue reading DC Aviation Al-Futtaim expands managed aircraft fleet

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Turkish Airlines continues its growth trend without slowing down.

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The flag carrier airline, who announced the traffic results for June 2018, has now reached the highest first-half Load Factor (LF) rate of its history with 80.4%. Turkish Airlines, that announced the results of June 2018 passenger and cargo traffic, achieved the highest rate of Load Factor (LF) in the first six months of its history with a brilliant performance of 80.4%. The double-digit growth that the flag carrier recorded in the number of international non-transit passengers, marks an increasing interest in Turkey. According to the June 2018 Traffic Results; During the period of June 2018 passengers carried increased by … Continue reading Turkish Airlines continues its growth trend without slowing down.

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Turkish Airlines signed a significant global agreement with American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT).

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Turkish Airlines signed a significant deal with American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), one of the world’s leading agencies for corporate travel. With this agreement, signed by Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, M. İlker Aycı, and Amex GBT’s Board Chairman, Greg O’Hara, within today, Turkish Airlines expands its existing collaboration with AMEX to a global partnership, which was on  regional scale between 2014-2017 and including just Europe, North America and Asia / Pacific regions.The global carrier who has added the “South America” region to the new joint service area with Amex GBT, will also … Continue reading Turkish Airlines signed a significant global agreement with American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT).