Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced the successful completion of the first major phase of its Smart Airport programme, which will enable the home carrier Qatar Airways to process more than 25% of its passengers using self-service check-in and bag-drop facilities.
Frequentis officially opened its new UAE office in Abu Dhabi in early October that will provide the region with a permanent sales and support service, further expanding the Frequentis global network and enabling continued growth.
Etihad Airways has launched a new brand platform: ‘Choose Well’. The airline’s new customer proposition is an invitation for all to make choices about how they travel and to journey on their own terms.
Jazeera Airlines has launched Jazeera Screens, its wireless inflight entertainment service on all flights, enabling passengers to enjoy watching movies and TV shows as well as play games, read about local destinations and track their route, all for free.
Gulf Air and SMBC Aviation Capital, an aircraft leasing company, have announced a six-aircraft agreement for the purchase and leaseback of six Airbus A320neo aircraft. This is SMBC Aviation Capital’s first deal with Gulf Air and follows a competitive tender process.
The United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAESA) has signed a Declaration of Principles with Bahrain's National Space Science Agency (NSSA), and the UAE’s Khalifa University (KU), for the Training of the Bahrain Space Team.
Oman Air has been recognised as the second cleanest and quietest carrier in contributing to the reduction of the noise footprint at UK’s Heathrow Airport. The airline comes in behind Polish flag carrier LOT, making it the first best long-haul performer in “fly quiet and green” chart in Q3 2018.
Thales announced that the winner of Etihad Aviation Group’s inaugural FIKRA competition has successfully completed an internship programme at the Group’s Avionics hub in Irvine, California.
Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, hosted a media roundtable with global media to discuss the airline’s rapid expansion plans during Qatar’s annual Doha Forum conference in Doha on 16 December 2018.
Panasonic Avionics Corporation Subsidiary, AeroMobile, a provider of inflight mobile connectivity, has partnered with Ooredoo, one of the leading telecoms operators in the Middle East, to make roaming in the skies of Kuwait more accessible and affordable for their local customers.
Gulf Air has launched a new mobile app for iOS and Android smartphones allowing users to manage their Gulf Air trips and book flights, check-in online, pre-select seats, monitor flight status, buy Falcon Gold lounge access and excess baggage – all on the go.
Abu Dhabi Airports has announced its airport-wide roll out of ‘Super-Fi’ that will increase internet upload and download speeds to a maximum of 200 mbps per user at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
The UAE Space Agency (UAESA) has launched a National Plan for the Promotion of Space Investment, aimed at increasing domestic and foreign investment in the UAE space sector and encouraging local investment vehicles to consider funding opportunities in the space sector, both domestically and globally.
A Qatari delegation led by the Qatari Minister of Transport, Mr. Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, which also included the chairman of Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority, Abdullah bin Nasser Turki Al-Subaey and Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker attended the Global Aviation Summit, a two-day event taking place on 15-16 January in Mumbai, India.
The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC), a non-profit entity established by Masdar Institute that is part of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, has announced the world’s first commercial flight using locally produced sustainable fuel on an Etihad Airways Boeing 787 powered by GE’s GEnx-1B engines.
Spatial, a provider of cabin crew training simulators based in Ras Al Khaimah, has launched its new company website to help further support its expanding global client.
“Sustainability is inextricably linked to technological advancement and the development of advanced skills,” said Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, during the final day of the UAE Space Agency’s participation in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2019.
Emirates has introduced an innovative new function on its app to allow customers to create bespoke playlists ahead of their flight and sync it to their seats once on board.
The Minister of Economy Sultan Al Mansouri inaugurated the Global Investment in Aviation Summit in Dubai in the presence of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, over 20 dignitaries, and 500 attendees
Etihad Airways has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to launch the first ever in-house AI Academy in the region, which will revolutionise the way the airline serves its customers by upskilling its workforce, optimising operations and creating alternate revenue streams.
Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar Al Baker has welcomed the publication of the “Doha Declaration”, a manifesto that calls for a radical review of the existing aviation regulatory framework.
