Visa facilitation, open skies and the need to adapt the market requirements in the promotion of intra-regional tourism in the MENA region were all discussed at the 2015 UNWTO and ATM Ministerial Forum on Intra-Arab tourism.
Qatar Airways is the launch customer for the A350XWB, and currently remains the only airline to fly the world’s newest widebody aircraft. Following its introduction to service to Frankfurt in Germany, Singapore is only the second route for the type which is configured in a two-class arrangement seating 26 passengers in Business Class and 247 in Economy.
Etihad Airways first commenced flights to Singapore’s Changi International Airport on September 28, 2007 on a three times weekly basis, growing to a daily schedule from February 1, 2013. The route is currently served using an Airbus A330-200 but from June 1, 2015 the airline is using a three-class A330-300, supporting the debut of the First Class offering on the route.
UK management and technology consultancy Helios has confirmed that the task force for the GCC FIR study will convene for the first time this week with its Director Middle East, Alan Corner saying the focus would be “very much on practical solutions.”
The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Eurocontrol have signed an agreement at ATC Global, currently running in Dubai, to enhance co-operation between the two for flight data exchange.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a slowdown in growth for air cargo demand in June., however, the Middle East region see a growth.
Air Arabia has released its financial results for the first half of 2015 ending June 30 2015, as the company continues to achieve strong financial results and invest in its long-term growth.
The Emirates Group has appointed a UAE National to a strategic HR position in North America. Wasan Al Husseiny became manager human resources for the US and Canada markets earlier this month, overseeing the group's HR operations in the region.
Emirates has announced a new codeshare agreement with Thailand-based Bangkok Airways, a regional boutique airline, which is set to open up new destinations for Bangkok Airways and Emirates passengers from Europe, Australasia and South-East Asia regions.
Qatar Airways and Royal Air Maroc have announced the launch of a strategic joint business agreement on services between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Morocco.
Emirates has today been announced as the naming rights sponsor of one of Britain's tallest landmarks outside London, the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, UK.
An agreement of cooperation has been signed between Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM), Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and cooperating universities comprised of Middle East Technical University (METU) and Gazi University within the scope of Researcher Training Program for the Defense Industry (SAYP).
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Foreign Operators Affairs department, in their capacity representing the UAE as a participating State to the European Union EASA Ramp Inspection programme, has successfully concluded the Sixth Ramp Inspection Training programme which was delivered in Dubai from 19 to 23 April 2015 and was attended by delegates from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Tajikistan, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah Civil Aviation Authorities, Emirates Airlines and GCAA employees.
Emirates is overhauling its first-class cabins with what the airline called a commercially reasonable price point, following the success of premium suites on the largest airliners, reports Bloomberg.
Dubai International experienced solid growth across all major markets in March 2015, lifting passenger traffic 7.2 per cent from the same month last year, according to the latest traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today.
Satcom Direct has bolstered its international management team with the appointment of Derek Donahue as Regional Director for Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, (EEMEA).
Emirates' innovation, investments in product, and customer service were recognised last night with an array of accolades at the Business Traveller Middle East 2015 Awards.
