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
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
Dubai Airports smart solutions highlighted as key to addressing rising passenger numbers With global passenger demand rising rapidly, making passenger journeys seamless and more enjoyable is key to successful airport operations. That was the message from His Excellency Jamal Al Hai, Member of Federal Council and Deputy Chairman of Dubai Airports, this morning as the inaugural Airport Solutions Dubai, part of the Airport Solutions global series, got under way at the Dubai Airshow 2017. The two-day conference which focuses on bringing together the entire buying chain of the airport industry from operators and designers to airlines and solutions providers, opened … Continue reading INAUGURAL AIRPORT SOLUTIONS DUBAI GETS UNDER WAY
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
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
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF), a joint venture between Dubai-based Al-Futtaim group and Germany’s DC Aviation, has confirmed the opening of its second hangar on the inaugural day (November 12) of the Dubai Airshow. The 7,500sqm hangar will more than double the hangar capacity bringing its total land-side plot area to 24,000sqm and apron area to 13,000sqm. The new hangar will enable DCAF to add two single-aisle aircraft maintenance bays and provide enough space for an additional workshop and equipment storage. It will also significantly increase the number and size of aircraft that can be accommodated at the facility. The new … Continue reading DC Aviation Al-Futtaim to open second hangar during Dubai Airshow
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
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
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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