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Abu Dhabi International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport sign sister airport MOU

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The two companies sign a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate knowledge and expertise exchange Abu Dhabi Airports signed today a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) to become sister airports, strengthening the cooperation and ties between the two international aviation hubs. The signing ceremony took place at BCIA headquarters with the attendance of H.E. Ambassador of the UAE to China, Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhahri, and the MOU was signed by Abdul Majeed Al Khoori, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports and Mr. Liu Xuesong, Chairman of BCIA. … Continue reading Abu Dhabi International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport sign sister airport MOU

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Boeing and Turkish Airlines celebrate the airline’s first 777 Freighter

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Boeing and Turkish Airlines celebrated today the delivery of the airline’s first 777 Freighter. It’s the first of two 777 Freighters, Turkish Airlines has on order for this year. “The delivery of our first 777 Freighter is a milestone event in our cargo business,” said M. İlker Aycı, Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines. “As a prominent sub-brand of Turkish Airlines, Turkish Cargo increased its freighter destinations served from 55 to 73 from the beginning of this year, reaching to approximately 1 million tons of cargo with %29 percent increase compared to the previous year’ … Continue reading Boeing and Turkish Airlines celebrate the airline’s first 777 Freighter

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ETIHAD AVIATION GROUP LAUNCHES SECOND YEAR OF ACCLAIMED ‘FIKRA’ PROJECT OPEN TO ALL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN THE UAE

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Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has launched its Fikra University project for 2017. Fikra University is a competition which aims to foster entrepreneurship and innovation with students across the UAE. For this second edition of Fikra University, EAG is delighted to be partnering with Abu Dhabi Airports in order to offer a more expansive aviation competition. Fikra University provides entrepreneurial students the opportunity to put forward solutions for a range of challenges set by both EAG and Abu Dhabi Airports related to the travel and tourism industry. Wissam Hachem, Etihad Aviation Group Vice President Learning and Development, said: “Fikra University is … Continue reading ETIHAD AVIATION GROUP LAUNCHES SECOND YEAR OF ACCLAIMED ‘FIKRA’ PROJECT OPEN TO ALL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN THE UAE

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Abu Dhabi Airports’ MTC gives back to nature

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The green campaign includes on-site clean up drive and off-site “Give a Ghaf” action Abu Dhabi Airports rolled out last week “Giving Back to Nature” campaign, as a corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiative aiming to create value through environmental practices. … Continue reading Abu Dhabi Airports’ MTC gives back to nature

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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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Boeing, Royal Jordanian Airlines Announce Strategic Training Agreement

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Five-year contract will provide comprehensive 787 pilot training Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Royal Jordanian Airlines today announced at the 2017 Dubai Air Show the carrier has selected Boeing to provide its 787 flight training. Under the five-year strategic agreement, Boeing will provide Royal Jordanian with a comprehensive training solution, including pilot type-rating and recurrent training at its London Gatwick training campus. “We are excited by Boeing’s proven training expertise,” said Stefan Pichler, president and chief executive officer of Royal Jordanian. “To attract a new generation of pilots, we need to inspire them and train them in new ways, and Boeing … Continue reading Boeing, Royal Jordanian Airlines Announce Strategic Training Agreement

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IATA Urges Swift GASeP Implementation

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the swift implementation by states of the first Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP) which was established this week by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). “Flying is secure, but it is also clear that aviation faces security challenges. GASeP has the potential to strengthen security globally by providing governments with a global plan to which they can align their national efforts. The critical factor is implementation. It must be quick, comprehensive and global. The industry congratulates ICAO and its member states for putting the plan together. Industry is ready to … Continue reading IATA Urges Swift GASeP Implementation

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Al Naboodah Travel & Tourism Agencies expands airline portfolio

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Expands reach to target key or emerging markets from east to west Al Naboodah Travel & Tourism Agencies, the travel and tourism business of Al Naboodah Group Enterprises (ANGE), one of the UAE’s oldest and most respected family conglomerates, recently … Continue reading Al Naboodah Travel & Tourism Agencies expands airline portfolio

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DUBAI AIRSHOW 2017 REACHES NEW HEIGHTS

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Innovation, knowledge-sharing and billion dollar deals characterise the week-long aviation event As the doors close on another record-breaking Dubai Airshow, exhibitors are rushing to close deals and re-book for the next edition of the biennial event, in 2019. Trade visitors to the event were up around 20% on the 2015 event, with some 79380 people entering the purpose-built hall at DWC, Dubai during its five-day run. At the end of the show’s final day, the order book stood at almost US$113.8 billion with Michele van Akelijen, Managing Director of organisers, Tarsus F&E LLC Middle East, saying: “The figures speak for … Continue reading DUBAI AIRSHOW 2017 REACHES NEW HEIGHTS