Emirates will resume its flagship A380 service between Houston (IAH) and Dubai (DXB) from 1 June 2018. This follows the airline’s recent adjustments to its US services with the launch of a new non-stop Dubai-Newark service from 1 June … Continue reading Emirates A380 returns to Houston
The General Authority of Civil Aviation has conducted a survey aimed at restricting the private aircrafts registered outside the country and operating at the country’s airports as a base for operation within the framework of an initiative aimed at legalizing … Continue reading General Civil Aviation Authority Surveys Business Aircrafts with the aim of improving their business activities in the United Arab Emirates
Agreement signed on the sidelines of the World Government Summit in Dubai reinforces strong aviation ties between the UAE and France Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today signed a contract for 20 additional A380 aircraft and 16 options, firming … Continue reading Emirates firms up orders for 36 A380s worth US$ 16 billion
Air Arabia (PJSC) today announced full-year financial results for 2017 as the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier once again delivered high levels of profitability and growth across the breadth of its operations. Air Arabia’s net … Continue reading Air Arabia delivers record 2017 net profit of AED 662 million, up 30%
By Shereen Shabnam Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) is a reputable leader in the aviation market through the provision of innovative products and services and has become a name synonymous with safety, quality and reliable customer service. Its main operating base … Continue reading Soaring High – Falcon Aviation
New analytics solution offers a deeper understanding of airport operations and passenger flow to create a seamless traveler experience from drop-off to take off Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, today introduced Genetec Airport Sense™, part of the Genetec Airport Practice Group. This advanced operational analytics solution relies on data provided by an airport’s existing security infrastructure, including cameras, sensors, and various detection devices to produce actionable intelligence about airport security, operations, and passenger flow. By accessing and analyzing both structured and unstructured data from these untapped security information … Continue reading Genetec Announces Airport Sense—Taps Into Existing Security Cameras and Sensors to Provide Operational Insights
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for 2017 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) for the year ended 31 December rose 7.6% compared to 2016. This was well above the 10-year average annual growth rate of 5.5%. While the rate of demand growth slowed to 6.2% in December 2017, compared to December 2016, this largely was owing to less favorable comparisons to the even stronger growth trend seen in the year-ago period. Full year 2017 capacity rose 6.3%, and load factor climbed 0.9 percentage point to a record calendar-year high of 81.4%. “2017 … Continue reading 2017 Marked by Strong Passenger Demand, Record Load Factor
Turkish Airlines reached the highest Load Factor in December with 79.7% LF Turkish Airlines has completed the year 2017 with a great success. The number of passengers in 2017 compared to previous year was increased of 9.3 percent and the … Continue reading Turkish Airlines has performed well beyond expectations in 2017.
Abu Dhabi International Airport has partnered with the Middle East’s leading parking technology and airport parking operator Mawgif (National Parking Company) to provide premium car spa and grooming services, now open in SkyPark Plaza opposite Terminal 3 building at the Capital’s airport. An airport first in the Middle East region, Mawgif will deliver a high-class range of car cleaning services both for the interior and exterior of any vehicle. Its facilities include express washes for people needing a quick clean when collecting passengers, to a full day superdeep clean, paint cut and polish “spa treatment” that is ideal for travelling … Continue reading Abu Dhabi International Airport Partners with Mawgif to Add Car Grooming to its Services
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