NASA and the UAE Space Agency (UAESA) today signed an Implementing Arrangement (IA) that outlines cooperation across a range of areas related to space exploration and human spaceflight.
The winners of the Mars 2117 Programme’s initiative ‘Zero Gravity competition’, launched by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), will fly to Florida, USA, from 2 to 4 October, to conduct an experiment in zero gravity aboard a Boeing 727, which will be facilitated through Zero Gravity Corporation.
Airports in the region continue to grow to keep pace with increasing passenger numbers – passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport is predicted to surpass 90 million in 2018.
Qatar Airways has expanded its collaboration with renowned Australian chef and restauranteur, George Calombaris, who will create a new edition of Greek-inspired in-flight dining options for the airline, starting 1 September 2018.
Etihad Airways has launched a new hand baggage only ‘Deal Fare’ across selected destinations, allowing travellers to purchase lower fares in Economy Class if no checked baggage is required.
Gulf Air, in cooperation with the Royal Charity Organisation, has launched an initiative to allow passengers to donate coins or notes of any currency onboard Gulf Air flights.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has announced that its Jordan-based engineering division Joramco has successfully obtained EASA Part 145 approval for the Boeing 787 aircraft type.
Qatar Airways will add its Airbus A350-1000 to the New York JFK route starting 28 October 2018, the airline’s first commercial route to the U.S. operated with this state-of-the-art aircraft.
Emirates and Trenitalia, Italy’s national railway company, have entered a new codeshare agreement which will enable Emirates customers from across its worldwide network to discover new destinations across Italy.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2018 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 9.5%, compared to the same month a year ago, the fastest pace in 12 months.
Emirates Skywards is giving members more flexibility in managing their Skywards Miles. Members of Emirates’ loyalty programme can now buy, gift or transfer Miles to their loved ones at a more attractive rate.
Emirates has launched the Emirates Vintage Collection – a selection of fine wines from its cellar in Burgundy which have been stored for up to 15 years.
The burgeoning amount of operational data pumped out by the global commercial fleet looks set to become a windfall for MRO providers. However, as Chuck Grieve explains, first, operators have to learn to interpret the data.
EgyptAir and TAP Air Portugal, both members of Star Alliance, have agreed to strengthen their cooperation by expanding their current codeshare agreement through the inclusion of the new connections.
In an effort to encourage more visitors from the UAE and Gulf Countries to visit Tokyo, the capital of Japan, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau will exhibit at the Arabian Travel Market held at Dubai International Exhibition Centre from 22nd to 25th of April, 2018 for the first time.
Etihad Airways has officially opened its Etihad Eco Residence, Abu Dhabi’s first purpose-built, sustainable Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum rated cabin crew accommodation.
