Yet another strategic step from Turkish Airlines before moving to the Istanbul New Airport

Turkish Airlines, ZTO Express and PAL Air Ltd. SIGN FOR A GREAT PARTNERSHIP The media briefing and signing ceremony of the joint venture between Turkish Airlines’ Turkish Cargo successfully representing Turkey all around the world, Chinese cargo giant ZTO and Hong Kong based PAL Air Ltd. took place today in Istanbul. The partnership regarded not only as a huge strategic step for Turkey prior to the opening of the Istanbul New Airport but a game changer for the global express transport business, was sealed and signed by Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, Mr. M. İlker … Continue reading Yet another strategic step from Turkish Airlines before moving to the Istanbul New Airport

Turkish Airlines was chosen as the “Turkey’s Most Valuable Brand” in all sectors.

Brand Finance, one of the world’s leading independent organizations in brand valuation and strategy consulting, announced the results of 2018 evaluation. According to the announced results, Turkish Airlines was declared as the “Most Valuable Brand” of Turkey in all sectors.The national flag carrier, who was awarded this title once more again in recent years, now reinforces its leading position in its country with these results. Commenting on the results, M. İlker Aycı, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, “This year, once again, Turkish Airlines was declared as the most valuable brand of Turkey in all sectors. … Continue reading Turkish Airlines was chosen as the “Turkey’s Most Valuable Brand” in all sectors.

AIR SEYCHELLES INCREASES JOHANNESBURG FLIGHTS TO SIX PER WEEK

Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles has announced that it will increase the frequency of its services between Seychelles and Johannesburg to six flights per week starting from Tuesday, 3 July, 2018. The new service has … Continue reading AIR SEYCHELLES INCREASES JOHANNESBURG FLIGHTS TO SIX PER WEEK

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

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

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

GE Aviation’s ‘On Wing Support’ Center opens in Dubai South, driving development of the aviation industry in the Middle East, Africa and Asia

Highlights focus of GE Aviation to strengthen its engines repair and maintenance operations in the UAE Center to support all major UAE carriers including Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia and flydubai and other carriers GE Aviation (NYSE: GE), the leading global provider of commercial jet engines, avionics and mechanical systems, has opened its On Wing Support Center in Dubai South’s Aviation District Aerospace Supply Chain Facility, marking the expansion of the company’s engine repair services in one of the world’s leading aviation hubs. GE has been operating its On Wing Support Center with Emirates Airlines since 2013, providing 24/7 full-service … Continue reading GE Aviation’s ‘On Wing Support’ Center opens in Dubai South, driving development of the aviation industry in the Middle East, Africa and Asia

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

Fujairah Aviation Academy Signs Deal to Buy C208 Advanced Simulator

Fujairah Aviation Academy signed a new contract to buy a developed CESSNA 208 Aircraft Flight Simulator equipped with the latest Night Vision system from SoftekSim, an international company specialized of manufacturing and developing flight simulators. By this step Fujairah Aviation … Continue reading Fujairah Aviation Academy Signs Deal to Buy C208 Advanced Simulator