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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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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

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Abu Dhabi Aviation expands Leonardo AW139 offshore helicopter fleet

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Order for two additional Leonardo AW139s with deliveries expected in 2017 • Abu Dhabi Aviation already operates 15 AW139 helicopters • World best seller with over 1000 units ordered by 250 customers in 70 countries worldwide Leonardo announced today that Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has signed a contract for two additional AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The announcement was made during an official ceremony at the Dubai Air Show. The aircraft will be used to perform offshore transport mission with deliveries expected in 2017, further expanding ADA’s AW139 fleet which today accounts of 15 units in service primarily supporting the … Continue reading Abu Dhabi Aviation expands Leonardo AW139 offshore helicopter fleet

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SITA’s WORLD-CLASS TECH SOLUTIONS TO BRING ISTANBUL NEW AIRPORT TO LIFE

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SITA will deliver the most advanced airport experience when the world’s largest airport opens in 2018 Istanbul New Airport, one of the world’s most ambitious airport projects, has appointed global IT provider SITA to bring the region’s most advanced airport … Continue reading SITA’s WORLD-CLASS TECH SOLUTIONS TO BRING ISTANBUL NEW AIRPORT TO LIFE

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SITA CEO RALLIES AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS IN COMMUNITY FIGHT AGAINST CYBER THREATS

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The air transport industry has cybersecurity as a top priority with 95% of airlines and 96% of airports investing resources into major cybersecurity programs or pilots over the next three years. Yet research released today from global IT provider SITA … Continue reading SITA CEO RALLIES AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS IN COMMUNITY FIGHT AGAINST CYBER THREATS

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Abu Dhabi Aviation & Aerospace Week

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Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2018 Setting a New Stage for its 5th Edition Al Bateen Executive Airport, the first dedicated business aviation airport in the region, officially launched today the fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Air Expo in response to huge demand from key industry professionals to participate. Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2018 will be held from 26th to 28th February 2018, as part of Abu Dhabi Aviation and Aerospace Week, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The Abu Dhabi … Continue reading Abu Dhabi Aviation & Aerospace Week

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GCAA supports female empowerment in the aviation sector working alongside men to revamp the aviation industry in the UAE

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In the light of celebrating Emirati Women’s day, The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in the UAE announced conducting a specialized training course to encourage and support the prominent role of females in the aviation sector. The three day training … Continue reading GCAA supports female empowerment in the aviation sector working alongside men to revamp the aviation industry in the UAE

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SITA APPOINTS JACQUES DEMAËL AS SVP STRATEGY & BUSINESS SUPPORT

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Demaël will steer strategy, transformation and innovation aimed at accelerating SITA’s growth SITA today announced that Jacques Demaël has joined the organization as SVP Strategy & Business Support. Reporting directly to CEO Barbara Dalibard, Demaël will be based in Geneva, Switzerland. Working together with the CEO and the Executive Team, Demaël will drive SITA’s overall strategy as well as several key strategic initiatives. He will be responsible for leading a transformation program to align the organization, processes and skills to support SITA’s ambitions and will help define the organization’s technology and innovation roadmap. Barbara Dalibard said: “SITA offers a remarkable … Continue reading SITA APPOINTS JACQUES DEMAËL AS SVP STRATEGY & BUSINESS SUPPORT