Air Arabia selects Thales for its fleet Electronic Flight Bag system

The deal signed during Bahrain International Airshow covers Air Arabia’s entire fleet. Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, selected Thales for its new Aviobook Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) system that allows pilots to operate efficiently in the cockpit with digital manuals and charts. The signing happened at the side-lines of Bahrain International Airshow taking place this week in Bahrain. Air Arabia had already implemented the Aviobook Electronic Flight Bag system years back that helped the airline reduces the amount of paper required to be carried on board while bringing robust … Continue reading Air Arabia selects Thales for its fleet Electronic Flight Bag system

ETIHAD AIRWAYS CONGRATULATES FIRST UAE ASTRONAUTS WHO WILL BE SENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION

Etihad Airways has offered its heartfelt congratulations to Emiratis, Hazza Al Mansouri and Sultan Al Nayadi, who have been selected as the first Arab Nationals to visit the International Space Station. Hazza and Sultan were chosen ahead of more than 4,000 candidates for the landmark mission to the habitable satellite hovering above earth. The Emirati pair conducted extensive medical examinations performed by specialists at the Etihad Aeromedical Centre in June as part of their selection process. Etihad also conducted medical assessments for 95 Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre astronaut candidates who were shortlisted for the UAE Astronaut Programme. Dr. Nadia … Continue reading ETIHAD AIRWAYS CONGRATULATES FIRST UAE ASTRONAUTS WHO WILL BE SENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION

SITA’S BAGJOURNEY – INDUSTRY CHOICE FOR 100% BAG TRACKING

20 airlines sign up to use SITA’s technology in just six months Global air transport IT provider SITA has announced that its technology, BagJourney, is managing baggage for an increasing number of the world’s airlines. In the first six months of this year alone, more than 20 airlines have chosen the solution. SITA BagJourneyis one of the key technologies helping the industry meet the IATA Resolution 753 requirement to track every stage of every bag’s journey. To meet the conditions of Resolution 753, airlines must track every item of baggage at four key points in the journey: at check-in, loading … Continue reading SITA’S BAGJOURNEY – INDUSTRY CHOICE FOR 100% BAG TRACKING

Turkish Airlines started to directly fly between Bodrum, one of the most famous tourist destinations in Turkey, and London during the 2018 summer season.

Having increased its capacity for many destinations with the arrival of summer season, Turkish Airlines now enables its passengers to directly fly between Bodrum, and London.The flights have been introduced as Turkey is tipped to be ‘the’ holiday destination for Brits seeking sun, sea, sand, and peace in 2018. Bodrum-London flights, which started by June 13th, 2018, will be operated two times a week, as on Wednesdays and Saturdaysduring this summer season. Turkish Airlines, who made its first flight to the United Kingdom with its London flights on September 9th, 1961, now operates totally 90 flights per week to the … Continue reading Turkish Airlines started to directly fly between Bodrum, one of the most famous tourist destinations in Turkey, and London during the 2018 summer season.

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

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

Flying to more countries and international destinations than any other airline, Turkish Airlines invites you on a journey of discovery with its “Five Senses” campaign.

Turkish Airlines presents its new commercial starring world famous heart surgeon and TV personality Dr. Oz at the Super Bowl LII. Turkish Airlines, winner of Skytrax’s “Best Airline in Europe” award six consecutive years, has just debuted its new commercial … Continue reading Flying to more countries and international destinations than any other airline, Turkish Airlines invites you on a journey of discovery with its “Five Senses” campaign.

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