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Gulf Air is set to increase its direct Sialkot, Pakistan, service from two to four weekly flights starting from 1st December 2016 to meet high passenger demand.
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Germania Fluggesellschaft has resumed flights to Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt.
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The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is hoping to boost German tourists flying to the country by leading a delegation at the International Tourism Bourse (ITB) in Berlin.
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Dubai-based low-cost-carrier (LCC) flydubai will transfer more flights to Al Maktoum International-Dubai World Central Airport (DWC) to create additional slots for Emirates Airline at the congested Dubai International Airport (DXB), Emirates president Tim Clark told ATW.
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By Linda Blachly
United Airlines and Air New Zealand announced a joint venture revenue-sharing agreement, deepening the partnership between the two Star Alliance members.
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Reps. Bill Shuster (R-Pennsylvania) and Kevin Brady (R-Texas), the chairmen of two key US House of Representatives committees, have introduced legislation extending FAA’s authorization through July 15.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Laura Hamill
The Gulf carrier will be able to hold claim to the world’s longest commercial flight, as well as beginning new services in Europe, Africa and South West Pacific / Southeast Asia
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Airlines for America (A4A) strongly criticized the FAA reauthorization bill proposed in the US Senate, saying it “seeks to reregulate airline industry pricing and service provisions.”
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By Laura Hamill
Emirates cannot hold claim to the world’s longest route – a service from their hub in Dubai to Auckland, New Zealand – for much longer. Fellow Gulf carrier, Qatar Airways have announced their service from Doha to Auckland to begin in December.
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Speaking at the general assembly of ACI World, Airports Council International, held in Montreal, TAV Airports President & CEO Şener told how the crisis after the terrorist attack to Istanbul Atatürk Airport had been managed.
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Dubai International (DXB) welcomed a record 7.7 million passengers in August, eclipsing its previous record achieved in July, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports.
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Emirates launched two new daily A380 services – Dubai to Guangzhou, China and Dubai to Moscow, Russia.
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Etihad Airways, is building its presence in Africa with a new codeshare agreement with Kulula, South Africa's award-winning low cost carrier.
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Finmeccanica has been selected by ODNA to improve Morocco's Air Traffic Control (ATC) radar system.
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By Linda Blachly
World ATM Congress 2016 briefs-March 9, 2016
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The top Republican and top Democrat on the US Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee have introduced a bipartisan FAA reauthorization bill that does not include any proposal to remove air traffic control (ATC) from FAA, delivering a serious blow to the effort to create an independent ATC corporation.
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Singapore-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Tigerair plans to launch a new 4X-weekly service from Changi Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport in the tier-two Chinese city of Wuxi.
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New services to Singapore, Vancouver and Shanghai have all been announced within the last 12 months, tying in with the increasing international passenger numbers for Brisbane Airport. Infrastructure changes to the airport in the coming years will help to deal with the steady growth.
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The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is to open two new terminals at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
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Research conducted by Travelstart has shown that 92% of passengers are dissatisfied with the service at Nigerian airports.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has completed its assessment of Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), being satisfied with the airport's practices.
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Flights to Douala International Airport have been diverted or suspended due to a temporary closure.
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Brisbane, the third most populous city in Australia, and the gateway to the state of Queensland, has been announced as the host of Routes Asia 2018. The event is the only route development forum for the Asian region, and will help to reach some of the goals outlined in the Brisbane’s New World City action plan for 2022.
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By Linda Blachly
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Global mobile satellite communications service provider Inmarsat a contract to enhance air traffic management (ATM) in Europe with a new generation of satellite-based data link communications.
Airports & Networks

By Linda Blachly
Over the next three years, passengers will enjoy seamless self-service with airlines and at airports as the “Internet of Things” (IoT) comes to travel, according to IT provider SITA’s latest industry report, “The Future is Connected.”
Safety, Ops & Regulation