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The region's largest defence event – IDEX – has a new sponsor. The Abu Dhabi-based ADNEC company has announced a sponsorship deal with Harris International for the 2015 show.
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Qatar Airways Cargo will start operating its twice-weekly freighter service to Mexico City on 11 June 2014. This new dedicated cargo route will mark the start of Qatar Airways Cargo operations in Latin America.
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Azmar Airlines and Erbil International Airport have confirmed their participation at the Iraq Airports Show as the Platinum and Gold sponsors.
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The United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is hosting the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 2nd Middle East Regional Runway Safety Seminar from 2 to 4 June 2014 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Festival City, Dubai.
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The Gulf Flight Safety Council will have it's next meeting in Doha, Qatar on the 22nd of June 2014.
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Etihad Cargo has enhanced its cargo services to and from Switzerland and the United States (US), by offering bellyhold cargo capacity on flights between Abu Dhabi and Zurich and Los Angeles respectively.
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Captain Aysha Al Hamili, UAE Permanent Representative to the council of ICAO, received an international award for her work as a pioneering pilot and diplomat from the UAE.
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Jazeera Airways Group has announced that it has secured a USD 18.3 million aircraft refinancing facility through Arab Banking Corporation (B.S.C) (ABC).
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Etihad Cargo uplifted record cargo tonnage across the globe in April and May 2014, pushing the carrier into the list of top 10 performing global air cargo operators, based on monthly WorldACD carrier rankings.
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The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) has received a special milestone recognition award from the Airport Council International (ACI) during the Council's Annual World Assembly in Seoul, South Korea.
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It was announced today that in 2015 the first ever Routes MENA will take place in the Kingdom of Bahrain, hosted by Bahrain Airport Company, late November 2015.
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The 9th Routes Africa will open this weekend in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and in attendance will be Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways.
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IFS announced today that one of Turkey's leading sheet metal producers, Yepsan Defense and Aviation, has chosen to implement IFS Applications to support business-critical processes such as manufacturing, quality management, distribution and financials at the company's new plant in Ankara.
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The official opening of Heathrow's Terminal 2: The Queen's Terminal yesterday by Her Majesty The Queen, has been welcomed by HE Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways CEO and a non-exec director of Heathrow Airport Ltd., whose airline operates out of T4.
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Quantum Investment Bank and Palma Capital - both based in the Dubai International Financial Centre - have been retained as the exclusive placement agents for the launch of a shariah compliant aircraft leasing fund (ALIF) to be managed by the International Airfinance Corporation (IAFC) with Airbus and the Islamic Development Bank (“IDB”) as anchor investors and strategic partners.
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Business Insider, the US-based global business news website with 38.4 million monthly unique visitors, has placed Oman Air in the Top Ten of its just-published list of the world's best airlines for flying Economy Class.
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Etihad has confirmed it has reached agreement with AlItalia to buy 49% of the troubled airline.
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Etihad Airways last week celebrated a major milestone as the fastest growing airline in commercial aviation history, when it took delivery of its 100th and 101st aircraft on the same day.
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Oman Air's commitment to customer services excellence was in the spotlight recently when the Minister for Transport and Communications, His Excellency Dr Ahmad Al Futaisi, presented certificates to 29 members of the airline's staff.
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Etihad Cargo has started freighter flights between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and the Hanoi's Nội Bài International Airport (HAN).
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Oman Air has won the Best Airline Staff Service Middle East category of the World Airline Awards - SKYTRAX.
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Qatar Airways today made the largest aircraft order in its history for a single aircraft type at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2014, finalising an order for 50 Boeing 777-9Xs, whilst increasing the order with an additional 50 Boeing 777-9X Purchase Rights.
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Qatar Airways has been recognised in three of the top awards at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards, including winning World's Best Business Class for the second year in a row. Qatar Airways was also voted runner-up in the Airline of the Year category.
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To mark Zayed Humanitarian Day (19 Ramadan) and in the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Etihad Airways has organised a donation drive for women living at one of the largest labour camp facilities in Abu Dhabi. This year 19 Ramadan corresponds to 17 July.
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Bell Helicopter has announced a signed purchase agreement for the first two Bell 429s configured for Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in the Middle East.
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