Lufthansa Group continues successful development in the first quarter of 2018

−   Adjusted EBIT improves slightly year-on-year to EUR 26 million −   Network Airlines and Lufthansa Cargo with significant margin improvements −   Lufthansa achieves its best first-quarter margin in ten years, SWISS posts new record result −   Eurowings result burdened by one-off integration costs −   Unit revenues increase; unit costs further decrease −   Full-year Adjusted EBIT guidance confirmed The Lufthansa Group continues its successful path in the first quarter of 2018, and has started well into the new year. The Group’s Network Airlines increased their Adjusted EBIT margin significantly by 3.2 percentage points to 2.4 per cent in what is traditionally … Continue reading Lufthansa Group continues successful development in the first quarter of 2018

Emirates recognised with four gongs at Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2018

  Airline scoops Best Airline Worldwide, Airline with the Best Business Class, Best First Class Airport Lounge in the Middle East and Airline with the Best Cabin Crew   Emirates won four accolades last night at the Business Traveller Middle … Continue reading Emirates recognised with four gongs at Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2018

Turkish Airlines celebrates 10th Anniversary of its Star Alliance Membership.

Turkish Airlines celebrates the 10th Anniversary of joining to the Star Alliance network which was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to offer worldwide reach, recognition and seamless service to the international travellers. The flag carrier … Continue reading Turkish Airlines celebrates 10th Anniversary of its Star Alliance Membership.

Turkish Airlines won three awards in TripAdvisor’s 2018 Travelers’ Choice Awards.

Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries than any other airline, is delighted to have been recognized as one of the best airlines at three categories in 2018’s TripAdvisors’ Travelers’ Choice Awards. TripAdvisor has highlighted the world’s top carriers based on the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for airlines worldwide gathered over a 12-month period. In this year’s ranking, Turkish Airlines has achieved great success by being ranked as one of the best airlines in three categories: “Travellers Choice Major Airline – Europe”, “Travellers Choice Business Class – Europe”, and “Travellers Choice Economy Class – Europe.” These awards illustrate … Continue reading Turkish Airlines won three awards in TripAdvisor’s 2018 Travelers’ Choice Awards.

UAE signs trilateral Agreement between Australia, the UAE and UK in the field of civil aviation security

The United Arab Emirates, represented by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, The Governments of the United Arab Emirates, Australia and the United Kingdom have [today] signed a new agreement to promote increased cooperation and collaboration on aviation security. Recognizing the continuing threat to civil aviation from international terrorism, the Agreement will bring important security benefits for flights operating on routes spanning the three countries, as well as increasing mutual understanding and the exchange of information on relevant aviation security procedures. It will also bring operational benefits and facilitate speedier transfer times for passengers. The agreement is rooted in new … Continue reading UAE signs trilateral Agreement between Australia, the UAE and UK in the field of civil aviation security

AED 60 Million invested by Dubai Air Navigation Services to enhance the Air Traffic Management Sector

2017 an exceptional year for Dubai Air Navigation Services HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed: 2017 witnessed the launch of 3 strategic projects that transform the Aviation Sector H.E. Mohammed A. Ahli: The strategic projects included the establishment of the Contingency … Continue reading AED 60 Million invested by Dubai Air Navigation Services to enhance the Air Traffic Management Sector

Huawei Announces Strategic Partnership with IATA

Deploys Innovative Solution to Meet Growing Storage Requirements at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport Partners with leading airports in the Middle East At the Passenger Terminal EXPO 2018 in Stockholm, Huawei announced it has joined the Strategic Partnerships Program of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Through this Program, Huawei will use its advanced ICT innovations and expertise to help develop airports and airlines of the future, enhancing the passenger experience and optimizing air cargo operations. Huawei also announced the successful deployment of its OceanStor 9000 storage solution at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport, helping one of the leading airports in the … Continue reading Huawei Announces Strategic Partnership with IATA

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

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