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GE Aviation’s ‘On Wing Support’ Center opens in Dubai South, driving development of the aviation industry in the Middle East, Africa and Asia

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Highlights focus of GE Aviation to strengthen its engines repair and maintenance operations in the UAE Center to support all major UAE carriers including Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia and flydubai and other carriers GE Aviation (NYSE: GE), the leading global provider of commercial jet engines, avionics and mechanical systems, has opened its On Wing Support Center in Dubai South’s Aviation District Aerospace Supply Chain Facility, marking the expansion of the company’s engine repair services in one of the world’s leading aviation hubs. GE has been operating its On Wing Support Center with Emirates Airlines since 2013, providing 24/7 full-service … Continue reading GE Aviation’s ‘On Wing Support’ Center opens in Dubai South, driving development of the aviation industry in the Middle East, Africa and Asia

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Emirates wins three Passenger Choice Awards at APEX Asia

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Accolades underline Emirates’ outstanding onboard facilities and services, as rated by passengers Emirates received three Regional Passenger Choice Awards for Best Entertainment in the Middle East, Best Inflight Wi-Fi in the Middle East, and the Best Overall Experience in the … Continue reading Emirates wins three Passenger Choice Awards at APEX Asia

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Abu Dhabi International Airport named 2017th Best Airport in the Middle East for the second year

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Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) as the winner of “Best Airport in the Middle East”, for the second year in a row, at its annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. The ASQ is the only worldwide program to survey passengers at the airport on their day of travel. The program measures passengers’ views of 34 key performance indicators. 74% of the world’s top 100 busiest airports are part of the ASQ network, which delivers 600,000 individual surveys per year in 42 languages in 84 countries. The program served 343 airports in 2017, where … Continue reading Abu Dhabi International Airport named 2017th Best Airport in the Middle East for the second year

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Aim for 1 Billion Passengers to Fly on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Flights by 2025

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The International Air transport Association (IATA) set out an aim for one billion passengers to fly on flights powered by a mix of jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2025. This aspiration was identified on the tenth anniversary of the first flight to blend sustainable aviation fuel and ordinary jet fuel. On 24 February 2008, a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 flew from London to Amsterdam with sustainable aviation fuel in one of its engines. The flight demonstrated the viability of drop-in biofuels, which can be blended with traditional jet fuel, using existing airport infrastructure. A flight completely powered … Continue reading Aim for 1 Billion Passengers to Fly on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Flights by 2025

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Dubai South Aviation District launches Suppliers Complex as part of 2018 plans in developing ‘Aerospace Supply Chain’

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Complex to provide MROs and OEMs with incentives offering ready-to-build, world-class aviation infrastructure Aerospace Supply Chain at Dubai South’s Aviation District in line with Dubai Industrial Strategy  Aviation District, the integrated aerospace ecosystem within Dubai South, has added another phase … Continue reading Dubai South Aviation District launches Suppliers Complex as part of 2018 plans in developing ‘Aerospace Supply Chain’

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Emirates welcomes 100th A380 to its fleet

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Celebrates milestone delivery in Hamburg, reaffirms commitment to A380 programme Emirates chairman highlights positive impact of Emirates’ A380 operations on aerospace manufacturing, aviation industries and consumer experience Emirates today celebrates the milestone delivery of its 100th Airbus A380 aircraft at a special ceremony with Airbus at the manufacturer’s delivery centre in Hamburg. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Emirates’ Chairman and Chief Executive officiated the ceremony. He was joined at the event by Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline; Tom Enders, Airbus Chief Executive Officer; Dominic Horwood, Rolls-Royce, Director – Customer and Services; His Excellency Ali Al Ahmed, UAE … Continue reading Emirates welcomes 100th A380 to its fleet