Middle East & North Africa

The 28th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) returned to Dubai in-person this week to shine the spotlight on Tourism For a Brighter Future during the opening session.
Aerospace

Emirates and Flydubai are working together to reach 168 destinations by the end of May.
Airports & Networks

Paragliding from the United Arab Emirates’ highest peak, diving for scallops at the UAE’s first scallop farm, learning desert survival skills at the Bear Grylls Survival Academy or enjoying a luxury glamping experience – all are on offer to UK tourists in Ras Al Khaimah.
Airports & Networks

The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) is participating at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this week raising awareness of what Germany and in particular Berlin, has to offer to GCC countries.
Aerospace

Flydubai is celebrating the third anniversary of its holidays division at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM).
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways will give away 10,000 prizes this week during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) taking place live in the UAE. The prizes form part of the airline’s commitment to giving away 50,000 prizes throughout the year in celebration of the UAE’s 50th Anniversary.
Aerospace

Emirates has welcomed His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum to its stand as he opened the region’s largest travel and tourism trade event and the first physical travel and tourism industry event, Arabian Travel Market.
Aerospace

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO and founder of the Emirates Group and chairman of Dubai World, officially inaugurated Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021 this morning
Airports & Networks

Flights to Tel Aviv will be diverted over fear of rocket strikes as the country continues tensions with Hamas.
Air Transport

Gulf Air has said starting from 13 today, the first day of Eid Al Fitr, all its flights will be operated by 100% vaccinated crew including pilots and flight attendants.
Air Transport

Dubai Airports has welcomed a Serene Air flight from Lahore to Dubai.
Airports & Networks

Gulf Air will resume its direct operations to Larnaca International Airport in Cyprus with 2 weekly flights starting from 15 June, and Malaga in Spain with 2 weekly flights starting from 30 June until 29 August.
Airports & Networks

Collins Aerospace has updated its VenueTM Cabin Management System (CMS). A new and improved Venue graphical user interface (GUI) is now available for aftermarket installations of the system.
Emerging Technologies

Qatar Airways will be one of the leading international companies attending the upcoming St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), scheduled to take place in St. Petersburg, Russia, from 2-5 June.
Aerospace

Gulf Air will offer complimentary COVID-19 travel insurance coverage to all ticket holders which will include health and quarantine expenses in the unexpected circumstances of being diagnosed with or contracting COVID-19 during passengers’ journeys.
Air Transport

Emirates will be showcasing its Premium Economy seats for the first time at Arabian Travel Market 2021 (ATM).
Aerospace

From 12 May 2021, travellers flying from Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways will be able to validate their Covid-19 travel documents before arriving at the airport.
Emerging Technologies

The wide-body aircraft simulator will expand P7 Aviation’s training offering from the current Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 Classic training capability and seeks to support Boeing 747 operators throughout the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Maintenance & Training

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will commence flights to its latest destinations, Kiev, Bari, Salalah and Muscat.
Airports & Networks

IATA is partnering with Gulf Air to commence the trial of the IATA Travel Pass starting from May 7 on Gulf Air flights from Bahrain to London, Athens and Singapore.
Air Transport

Gulf Air is to support a cargo airlift of urgent medical supplies and relief items to the Republic of India to assist in their fight to control the COVID-19 situation in the country.
Aerospace

Turkish Airlines has contained first-quarter operating losses to $72 million, an improvement on the $300 million loss for the same period last year, reports FlightGlobal.
Aerospace

Saudi Rotorcraft Support Company (SRSC), a subsidiary joint venture of Boeing, has been issued a certificate from the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) authorising SRSC to perform maintenance on rotorcraft platforms and their accessories.
MRO

Emirates has set up a humanitarian airbridge between Dubai and India to transport urgent medical and relief items, to support India in its fight to control the serious COVID-19 situation in the country.
Aerospace

The receipt of two new AW169 helicopters and plans to expand its maintenance operation means Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has big ambitions for the future.
Business Aviation