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2017 Marked by Strong Passenger Demand, Record Load Factor

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for 2017 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) for the year ended 31 December rose 7.6% compared to 2016. This was well above the 10-year average annual growth rate of 5.5%. While the rate of demand growth slowed to 6.2% in December 2017, compared to December 2016, this largely was owing to less favorable comparisons to the even stronger growth trend seen in the year-ago period. Full year 2017 capacity rose 6.3%, and load factor climbed 0.9 percentage point to a record calendar-year high of 81.4%. “2017 … Continue reading 2017 Marked by Strong Passenger Demand, Record Load Factor

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Emirates Airline Logo Emirates to launch non-stop Dubai-Newark service with a second daily flight from 1 June

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Emirates will introduce a new non-stop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Dubai from 1 June 2018, adding to its existing daily flight which operates with a stop in Athens, Greece. The new non-stop service will be operated … Continue reading Emirates Airline Logo Emirates to launch non-stop Dubai-Newark service with a second daily flight from 1 June

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AIRCRAFT INTERIORS AND MRO INNOVATIONS COMING TO THE MIDDLE EAST

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Aircraft Interiors Middle East and MRO Middle East to Open This Week The key players and decision makers from the airline industry will be in Dubai World Trade Centre later this week, when Aircraft Interiors Middle East and MRO Middle East, produced by Aviation Week Network and Tarsus F&E LLC Middle East, take place 23-24 January. With 320 exhibitors expected, the event is set to be the largest yet, spanning all sectors within both the aircraft interior and maintenance, repair and overhaul industries. With around 5000 attendees expected to attend the co-located shows across the two days, AIME and MRO … Continue reading AIRCRAFT INTERIORS AND MRO INNOVATIONS COMING TO THE MIDDLE EAST

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Abu Dhabi International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport sign sister airport MOU

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The two companies sign a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate knowledge and expertise exchange Abu Dhabi Airports signed today a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) to become sister airports, strengthening the cooperation and ties between the two international aviation hubs. The signing ceremony took place at BCIA headquarters with the attendance of H.E. Ambassador of the UAE to China, Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhahri, and the MOU was signed by Abdul Majeed Al Khoori, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports and Mr. Liu Xuesong, Chairman of BCIA. … Continue reading Abu Dhabi International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport sign sister airport MOU

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Boeing and Turkish Airlines celebrate the airline’s first 777 Freighter

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Boeing and Turkish Airlines celebrated today the delivery of the airline’s first 777 Freighter. It’s the first of two 777 Freighters, Turkish Airlines has on order for this year. “The delivery of our first 777 Freighter is a milestone event in our cargo business,” said M. İlker Aycı, Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines. “As a prominent sub-brand of Turkish Airlines, Turkish Cargo increased its freighter destinations served from 55 to 73 from the beginning of this year, reaching to approximately 1 million tons of cargo with %29 percent increase compared to the previous year’ … Continue reading Boeing and Turkish Airlines celebrate the airline’s first 777 Freighter

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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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Abu Dhabi Airports’ MTC gives back to nature

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The green campaign includes on-site clean up drive and off-site “Give a Ghaf” action Abu Dhabi Airports rolled out last week “Giving Back to Nature” campaign, as a corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiative aiming to create value through environmental practices. … Continue reading Abu Dhabi Airports’ MTC gives back to nature

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Dubai South Aviation District launches Suppliers Complex as part of 2018 plans in developing ‘Aerospace Supply Chain’

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Complex to provide MROs and OEMs with incentives offering ready-to-build, world-class aviation infrastructure Aerospace Supply Chain at Dubai South’s Aviation District in line with Dubai Industrial Strategy  Aviation District, the integrated aerospace ecosystem within Dubai South, has added another phase … Continue reading Dubai South Aviation District launches Suppliers Complex as part of 2018 plans in developing ‘Aerospace Supply Chain’

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IATA Urges Swift GASeP Implementation

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the swift implementation by states of the first Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP) which was established this week by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). “Flying is secure, but it is also clear that aviation faces security challenges. GASeP has the potential to strengthen security globally by providing governments with a global plan to which they can align their national efforts. The critical factor is implementation. It must be quick, comprehensive and global. The industry congratulates ICAO and its member states for putting the plan together. Industry is ready to … Continue reading IATA Urges Swift GASeP Implementation