Russian Helicopters of Rostec Presents Light Multirole VRT500 Helicopter for the First Time

Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) presented for the first time the light multirole VRT500 helicopter developed by the VR-Technologies design office in cooperation with the international engineer team at HeliRussia-2018, the International Helicopter Industry Exhibition. The VRT500 will become the … Continue reading Russian Helicopters of Rostec Presents Light Multirole VRT500 Helicopter for the First Time

Lufthansa Group and Travix announce NDC partnership

Lufthansa Group and Travix intensify longstanding partnership with joint approach on NDC under the Airline Group’s upcoming NDC Partner Programme  Travix customers will benefit from access to Lufthansa Group NDC Smart Offer  Improved display of all Lufthansa Group offers on Travix’ brands CheapTickets, BudgetAir, Vliegwinkel, Vayama and Flugladen in all countries   The Lufthansa Group and Travix have signed a multi-year agreement connecting one of the leading global online travel agencies directly to the Lufthansa Group’s own NDC Offer & Order Management System. The enhanced cooperation that will be part of the Lufthansa Group’s NDC Partner Programme will provide a … Continue reading Lufthansa Group and Travix announce NDC partnership

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.

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

First Airbus A321LR completes hot weather tests at Sharjah International Airport

Transatlantic mission capable single aisle on track for 2018 entry into service  Airbus’ first A321LR has completed a set of hot weather tests at Sharjah International Airport. The hot weather tests which began on Tuesday 27th March, were performed to check the aircraft’s systems’ behaviour with a focus on the cabin, including cooling performance on the ground. The tests are part of a 100-hour flight test programme following the aircraft’s maiden flight on 31st January 2018. The trip marks the third time that Airbus has chosen to test its aircraft in the UAE due to the optimal weather conditions combined with … Continue reading First Airbus A321LR completes hot weather tests at Sharjah International Airport

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