A Specialist two-day conference addressing factors affecting the management of a crisis or disaster at an airport will take place in Dubai on April 23-30 2014.
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched its new strategic plan for the years 2014-2016 under the theme “Building the Future of Aviation Together”, which, it said, will have a positive impact on the civil aviation sector in the UAE in the coming years.
Associated Air Center (AAC), a Dubai Aerospace Enterprises subsidiary, has announced additional facilities expansion efforts and investments to accommodate recent wide body completion wins including 747-8 and 787-8 projects during the last six months.
Qatar Airways has been named 'Business Airline of the Year', and for the second year in a row 'Best Long-Haul Airline' at the high profile UK Business Travel Awards 2014 which was held in London recently.
Abu Dhabi Airports' Midfield Terminal Building (MTB) – is inviting bids from potential commercial partners to deliver “the jewel in the crown” of global aviation.
Qatar Airways has announced that, commencing 31 March, 2014, it will be operating a Boeing 787 Dreamliner alongside its existing fleet of Boeing 777s on its Singapore-Doha sector – the airline's first route in Southeast Asia to be using the 787 aircraft.
Emirates will celebrate 10 years at Glasgow Airport with a one-off A380 service - the first time a Scottish airport has welcomed the world's largest passenger aircraft.
Air Charter Service has announced that Andrew Summers has been appointed the new managing director of the company's Middle East operation, headquartered in Dubai.
Kuwait has received its first C-17 Globemaster III airlifter from Boeing with the new delivery set to expand the Kuwait Air Force's capabilities in military and civilian operations, including humanitarian aid and disaster relief.
Emirates celebrates the launch of its daily Boston flights with the Bonus Miles Countdown promotion from Emirates Skywards, its frequent flyer programme. Flights commence on 10th March 2014, marking Emirates' eighth route to the United States.
Emirates and Jetstar have announced an agreement which is set to open up new destinations for Emirates passengers across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia as the Dubai-based airline continues to connect people, places and passions.
Royal Jordanian, a long-standing AFI KLM E&M customer, renewed its trust in the services of the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) group by signing a new contract to provide its A320 fleet with component support.
EgyptAir continues to opt for the codeshare management solution SchedConnect from Lufthansa Systems. Both companies have renewed the contract on a long-term basis.
The CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Tewolde Gebremariam has warned that Gulf carriers could “eat us for their lunch” unless there is a concerted effort by African airlines to get increase market share from the fast-growing continent.
Gulf Air has been listed among the top 50 organizations in the Middle East for its outstanding achievements in information technology for the third consecutive year.
Middle East airports continued to dominate global growth statistics according to ACI, the umbrella group for airports worldwide. In its annual report, ACI said that the Middle East continued to achieve the highest growth among all regions at more than 10% for the month of December and for the year as a whole.
Boeing and Qatar Airways have announced a five-year agreement to provide Boeing Wind Updates services for the airline to maximize in-flight operational efficiency.
Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP), tasked with the multi-billion dollar airport and aviation-related infrastructure developments in Dubai, has extended its support to world's leading B2B airport industry event that Dubai will be hosting in May 2014.
Air Arabia has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013, as the company once again delivered high levels of profitability and growth across the breadth of its operations.
Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) has established an industry development committee specifically for the emirate's Oasis City and heritage heartland – Al Ain.
