Emirates SkyCargo has received a revalidation of the European Union Good Distribution Practices (EU GDP) certification for pharma operations at its hub in Dubai. The annual surveillance audit for the revalidation was conducted by Bureau Veritas, Germany.
The UAE Space Agency, in collaboration with the UAE Embassy in Australia, hosted a group of Emirati students studying space related scientific fields in Australia at the Agency's stand at the 68th International Astronautical Congress.
Gulf Air yesterday celebrated World Tourism Day in collaboration with the University of Bahrain. Recognising distinguished students of the University's Media, Tourism and Arts Division, Gulf Air awarded them complimentary flights to some of its newest destinations: Tbilisi, Georgia – Colombo, Sri Lanka – Athens, Greece.
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), and the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, has awarded the airport's advertising contract to JCDecaux, the largest outdoor advertising company in the world.
Abu Dhabi's Masdar Institute of Science and Technology's sustainable bioenergy research consortium (SBRC) – a non-profit entity supported by Etihad Airways, Boeing, Takreer, Safran and General Electric – has announced that its flagship project, the seawater energy and agriculture system (SEAS), has reached a critical milestone in its development of sustainable aviation biofuels through the first harvest of the biofuel feedstock.
Qatar Airways has announced it has acquired a 49% stake of AQA Holding – the new parent company of Meridiana fly (Meridiana), Italy's second largest carrier.
Earlier this month, six year old Adam Mohammad Amer of Egyptian-Moroccan origin, surprised pilots onboard an Etihad Airways flight from Morocco to Abu Dhabi by giving detailed procedural accounts of aircraft operating systems and demonstrating a deep understanding of emergency procedures.
Independent aviation consultancy firm IBA predicts that the aircraft market in the Middle East is set for a succession of deferrals between now and 2036.
Reports from within Turkey's defence secretariat suggest that the country's first regional jet programme – based on the Dornier 328 – has been cancelled.
Emirates has launched a US$15 million campaign to inspire travel and promote the airline's extensive network of global destinations including its home and hub, Dubai.
Etihad Aviation Group will provide air, ground and logistical support to WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, with thousands of competitors converging on the UAE's capital city this week for the biggest technical and vocational education and skills excellence event in the world.
Qatar Airways Cargo's Boeing 777 freighter arrived at Pittsburgh International Airport last Thursday to a water salute welcome. The cargo carrier launches Pittsburgh as its thirteenth freighter destination in the Americas.
IBS Software (IBS) has been selected by Etihad Airways for implementing its award winning cargo management solution, iCargo. The multi-million dollar, multi-year contract was signed in Abu Dhabi last week.
The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has revealed the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's (KSA) Economic Cities Authority (ECA) that is aimed towards developing proposals and suggestions that can help drive in more potential foreign investments to the Gulf region.
The fleet size of operators in the Middle East is forecast to more than double from 1,250 to 3,320 aircraft over the next two decades, according to the Airbus Global Market Forecast.
Etihad Airways is trialling a new hand baggage only 'Deal Fare' on two key routes this winter season, for bookings between 18 October to 18 December, allowing travellers to purchase lower fares in Economy Class if no checked baggage is required.
Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans), the leading air navigation services provider for Dubai and the Northern Emirates celebrated the UAE Civil Aviation day through conducting a visit to Rashid Center for the Determined Ones.
Executive gourmet by Gategourmet has hosted a Gala Dinner for the Chaine des Rotisseurs at Al Bateen Executive Airport – Abu Dhabi, a first and unusual event for an Airport.
