INAUGURAL AIRPORT SOLUTIONS DUBAI GETS UNDER WAY

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

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim to open second hangar during Dubai Airshow

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

SITA CEO RALLIES AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS IN COMMUNITY FIGHT AGAINST CYBER THREATS

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 Aviation & Aerospace Week

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

ETIHAD AIRWAYS TO LAUNCH FLIGHTS TO AZERBAIJAN

Etihad Airways has announced plans to launch scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and Baku, the capital city of the Republic of Azerbaijan, effective 2 March 2018. The new route is being introduced to capitalise on the strong and growing demand for flights between the United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan. The service will be operated three times a week using a 136-seat Airbus A320, configured with 16 seats in Business Class and 120 in Economy. Azerbaijan introduced a visa waiver programme for UAE nationals in November 2015 and expanded it to other GCC nations … Continue reading ETIHAD AIRWAYS TO LAUNCH FLIGHTS TO AZERBAIJAN

GCAA supports female empowerment in the aviation sector working alongside men to revamp the aviation industry in the UAE

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

SITA APPOINTS JACQUES DEMAËL AS SVP STRATEGY & BUSINESS SUPPORT

Demaël will steer strategy, transformation and innovation aimed at accelerating SITA’s growth SITA today announced that Jacques Demaël has joined the organization as SVP Strategy & Business Support. Reporting directly to CEO Barbara Dalibard, Demaël will be based in Geneva, Switzerland. Working together with the CEO and the Executive Team, Demaël will drive SITA’s overall strategy as well as several key strategic initiatives. He will be responsible for leading a transformation program to align the organization, processes and skills to support SITA’s ambitions and will help define the organization’s technology and innovation roadmap. Barbara Dalibard said: “SITA offers a remarkable … Continue reading SITA APPOINTS JACQUES DEMAËL AS SVP STRATEGY & BUSINESS SUPPORT

Soaring the skies – Swiss International Air Lines

Swiss International Air Lines, the airline of Switzerland, renowned for its high quality services, is our perfect partner for travel to Europe. We love the quality service, attractive prices and the best fare offers available for destinations to Zurich and beyond.  Naturally, being a seasoned traveller, I love to assess what airlines offer and if the costs match up to their service offering to the end consumer. SWISS has lived up to the expectations and standard of services we are used to always for what they offer out of the Middle East. SWISS operates flights via its main hub, Zurich, … Continue reading Soaring the skies – Swiss International Air Lines