Abu Dhabi Terminals and COSCO signs an MOU

Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) and CSP- Abu Dhabi sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration and ensure smooth transactions between the two facilities. The MoU promises to increase the cooperation between the two companies, directly benefitting the Abu Dhabi and UAE trade and supporting the Abu Dhabi Leadership vision 2030. The signing of MoU came in conjunction with the official inauguration of CSP Terminal – Abu Dhabi. The two parties, ADT & CSP – Abu Dhabi, will facilitate a significant increase in the contribution to the non-oil GDP growth for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The agreement further … Continue reading Abu Dhabi Terminals and COSCO signs an MOU

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim expands managed aircraft fleet

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) has added another Bombardier Challenger aircraft to its managed fleet. The management contract will see DCAF provide full Flight Operational Aircraft Management services, in-house maintenance, Continuous Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO), hangar parking and FBO handling at its facility at Al Maktoum International Airport. Holger Ostheimer, Managing Director, DC Aviation Al-Futtaim said, “We welcome the addition of the new aircraft to our managed fleet and are extremely pleased that aircraft owners continue to place their trust in us. It is a true testamentofour expertise and service offerings that we continue to attract interest from owners and operators … Continue reading DC Aviation Al-Futtaim expands managed aircraft fleet

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

Aim for 1 Billion Passengers to Fly on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Flights by 2025

The International Air transport Association (IATA) set out an aim for one billion passengers to fly on flights powered by a mix of jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2025. This aspiration was identified on the tenth anniversary of the first flight to blend sustainable aviation fuel and ordinary jet fuel. On 24 February 2008, a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 flew from London to Amsterdam with sustainable aviation fuel in one of its engines. The flight demonstrated the viability of drop-in biofuels, which can be blended with traditional jet fuel, using existing airport infrastructure. A flight completely powered … Continue reading Aim for 1 Billion Passengers to Fly on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Flights by 2025

787 Dream Jet – The world’s finest business jet

  By Shereen Shabnam Leading global business aviation company Deer Jet has announced Dubai-based strategic partner, UAS International Trip Support (UAS), as the exclusive global charter management company for the Deer Jet brand and will now manage an impressive fleet … Continue reading 787 Dream Jet – The world’s finest business jet

Novus Aviation Capital closes purchase and leaseback of two new A321s with Vietjet

Novus Aviation Capital has successfully closed the purchase and leaseback of two brand new Airbus A321-200 aircraft, MSN 8061 and MSN 8076, with Vietjet airline of Vietnam. The two aircraft were delivered to Vietjet in January 2018 and are on long-term leases. This transaction is part of a larger deal between the two companies that would see multiple aircraft deliveries over the next 12 months. “We are pleased to complete our first operating lease transaction with Vietjet. The airline is experiencing impressive growth with promising future plans on the back of a thriving tourism scene in the country, which has … Continue reading Novus Aviation Capital closes purchase and leaseback of two new A321s with Vietjet

Air Arabia delivers record 2017 net profit of AED 662 million, up 30%

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%

Genetec Announces Airport Sense—Taps Into Existing Security Cameras and Sensors to Provide Operational Insights

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