ATR, the Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer holds two thirds of the order book for regional aircraft with up to 90 seats - a market dominated by turboprops.
Amadeus Gulf today inaugurated its new headquarters in Abu Dhabi, close to the Abu Dhabi International Airport. The strategic move, aimed at complementing the fast-growing Gulf travel and tourism sector, follows the recent appointment of Graham Nichols as managing director of Amadeus Gulf.
Qatar Airways has further expanded operations in Africa with today's launch of daily scheduled flights to Kilimanjaro – its 18th gateway on the diverse Continent and second destination in Tanzania.
During a keynote address to industry professionals at the Aviation Club Lunch In London, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker called on the British Government to urgently address capacity constraints at London Heathrow.
In addition to its scheduled 170 flights linking Muscat and Salalah during the period around the Holy Eid holiday, and in view of the increased demand, Oman Air has announced that it will be operating 36 extra flights between 19th October and 2nd November, totaling 206 flights in that period.
Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) was named 'MRO Service Provider of the Year' for the third consecutive year at the 6th Aviation Business Awards (ABA) in Dubai.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and UNCTAD have extended their collaboration to facilitate international trade, particularly e-commerce.
In a mark of formal approval for next year's World Defense Show in Riyadh, the inaugural international security and defence exhibition founded by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) has been granted royal patronage from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Set to commence on September 9, the route will strengthen connectivity within the GCC and will bring Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s destinations to a total of 32 since launching in January 2021.
HIA has also been recognised as the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ for the seventh consecutive year and ‘Best Staff Service in the Middle East’ for the sixth year in a row.
Jazeera Airways has reported on its financial and operational performance for the second quarter of the year, announcing a 137.7% increase in number of passengers flown with a higher load factor of 51.3% and an operating revenue of KD7.4 million.
With the recent announcements of the UK adding the UAE on its 'amber list' and the UAE easing entry protocols for 12 countries, Emirates is actively responding to the spike in travel demand across its network.
Abu Dhabi Airports, the owner and operator of the emirate’s five airports, has signed a contract with Global Air Navigation Services (GANS) for the provision of air navigation services. GANS will provide services at Abu Dhabi Airports’ five airports, as part of a long-term strategic partnership.
Emirates is no stranger to bold advertising but its latest commercial takes it up a notch. The new advertisement features an Emirates cabin crew member in full uniform standing tall on the tip of the Burj Khalifa by Emaar at 828 metres above ground.
Gulf Air will resume its direct operations to Moscow Domodedovo International Airport in Russia starting with 2 weekly flights, beginning from 14th August 2021.
Qatar Airways has enhanced its presence in Southern Africa with the launch of a new linked service between Doha and Lusaka, Zambia and Harare, Zimbabwe.
Airport services provider, National Aviation Services (NAS) signed an agreement to partner with global healthcare company, Abbott, to drive the implementation of Covid-19 rapid testing solutions at major airports and trans border lounges across the African continent and the Middle East.
Etihad Airways has announced operating and financial results for the first half of 2021, showing a progressive recovery across its business despite a slower than expected return to global air travel.
Gulf Air has restored its flagship double daily direct passenger flights to London Heathrow in line with the latest decision by the British authorities to add the Kingdom of Bahrain to their Amber List as of August 8.
