in Air Transport / Airports Posted 27 January 2015
Airlines from the UAE, Lebanon and Turkey have suspended flights to Baghdad after a Flydubai B737 was hit by bullets as it landed at the Iraqi capital's airport.
in Airports Posted 27 January 2015
Dubai Airports has released its year-end traffic report which confirm that Dubai International (DXB) has secured its position as the number one airport for international passenger numbers. Full year passenger numbers
in Airports Posted 26 January 2015
Abu Dhabi Airports' board of directors carried out a site visit to the Midfield Terminal Building (MTB) last week to review the progress made on the future gateway to the capital city.
in Airports Posted 26 January 2015
Iraq has been the gateway for global trade from ages and the Iraqi government's efforts to regain the status got huge impetus with the recent announcement of Diwaniya Airport development and
in Airports Posted 24 January 2015
Djibouti's President, Ismaďl Omar Guelleh, has laid the first stones of two new airports as part of the country's infrastructure development drive.
in Airports Posted 24 January 2015
Abu Dhabi Airports today reported a year of solid growth in 2014, setting new annual records in passenger figures, aircraft and freight traffic.
in Airports Posted 22 January 2015
Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is offering world-class shopping to complement the world-class golfing action during the 2015 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters starting today until January 24, 2015 at Doha Golf Club.
in Air Transport / Events / Airports Posted 18 January 2015
Educating policy makers and influencing higher authorities on the importance of aviation were highlighted as key actions at the Future Air Transportation Systems Summit (FATSS) 2015 held in Dubai today.
in Airports Posted 14 January 2015
Smiths Detection has successfully installed a range of advanced detection equipment for Emirates Group Security at its facility in Dubai World Central, a purpose-built economic support zone around the new AI Maktoum
in Flight Services & Support / Features / Airports Posted 30 December 2014
Ground handling and aviation services company Dnata is reporting a successful 2014, having invested almost $150 million to broaden its interest in travel, cargo, ground handling and catering sectors.
in Airports Posted 30 December 2014
Dubai Airports maintained its growth trajectory in the second half of 2014 with passenger traffic at Dubai International rising 4.3 per cent in November, according to the latest traffic report issued by operator Dubai
in Features / Events / Airports Posted 29 December 2014
The multi-billion dollar expansion of airports and airline fleets in the Middle East has set off immense growth prospects for the ground handling industry players with both airports and airlines operators keen on
in Airports Posted 29 December 2014
Flights have now resumed operation at Abu Dhabi International Airport after closure of Abu Dhabi International Airport's runway from 07:50 am to 8:30 am this morning due to heavy fog which reduced visibility levels to below 75 meters which is below the
in Airports Posted 23 December 2014
Abu Dhabi International Airport today re-opened its newly renovated Southern Runway as part of its expansion plans in preparation for the iconic Midfield Terminal Complex (MTC) becoming operational in 2017.
in Airports Posted 22 December 2014
On the year's busiest travel day, and the busiest travel day ever for Dubai's airports, dnata stepped up and delivered a flawless experience for travellers from around the world.
in Airports Posted 18 December 2014
Abu Dhabi Airports has partnered with internationally acclaimed TOSA Spa to offer passengers yet another world-class service as they travel through the international gateway.
in Airports Posted 16 December 2014
Emirates expects this week to be its busiest of 2014, as travellers head home or abroad for the holiday season. Over 80,000 people will travel on 19 December with Emirates on over 240 flights, according to the airline's latest booking figures.
in Airports Posted 13 December 2014
Etihad Airways is implementing a range of initiatives to ensure the smooth handling of the record numbers of passengers checking-in and travelling from or through its hub in Abu Dhabi over the peak seasonal period.
in Airports Posted 1 December 2014
Etihad Airways' new livery will now be seen by thousands of air travellers every day as they pass the 'Etihad Roundabout' by Terminal 4 at London's Heathrow Airport.
in Airports Posted 26 November 2014
Abu Dhabi Airports today announced that passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport increased by 17.4% in the month of October.
in Airports Posted 24 November 2014
Qatar Duty Free has announced the official opening of its Giorgio Armani boutique at Hamad International Airport.
in Airports Posted 24 November 2014
Etihad Airways has deployed almost 100 additional staff to Abu Dhabi Airport to assist departing and arriving guests disrupted by this morning's heavy fog.
in Airports Posted 18 November 2014
Abu Dhabi Airports today inaugurated the newly constructed, luxury VIP Terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport, in partnership with National Aviation Services (NAS).
in Airports Posted 10 November 2014
Hamad International Airport (HIA) has officially unveiled two of its latest state-of-the-art facilities, The Airport Hotel and Vitality Spa. Located in the south node of the airport, the 100-room The Airport Hotel and Vitality Spa offer passengers passing
in Airports Posted 10 November 2014
TIBAH Airports Operation Company, a consortium led by TAV Airports and its local partners Al Rajhi and Saudi Oger which manages Prince Mohammad International Airport (PMIA) in Madinah, has selected IFS Applications to support and
in Events / Airports Posted 8 November 2014
The third edition of the two-day Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF-2015) will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) from May 11 and 12 as a co-located event of the 15th edition of Airport Show.
in Airports Posted 6 November 2014
Improving passenger processes at the airport is the number one information technology (IT) investment priority of airports around the world and nearly half (47%) rank passenger and airport security as their top priority, according
in Airports Posted 5 November 2014
Group exhibition director, Daniyal Qureshi, of Reed Exhibitions looks forward to welcoming visitors to the Airport Show 2015.
in Airports Posted 4 November 2014
The surge in freight volumes at Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) continued in the third quarter of 2014 with triple-digit growth, according to traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports.
in Airports Posted 2 November 2014
Emirates has empowered its airport staff with the latest mobile application designed to deliver the best service to customers. Called the Journey Manager, the custom-designed application enables the airline's team
in Airports Posted 29 October 2014
Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced an increase in its monthly passenger statistics compared to those at Doha International Airport (DIA).
in Airports Posted 28 October 2014
Abu Dhabi International Airport, in cooperation with Plaza Premium Lounge Management, has revealed its newly renovated Al Reem lounge by Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 1 as part of its commitment to providing
in Airports Posted 27 October 2014
Passenger traffic at Dubai International continued its upward trend in September by registering 9.9 per cent growth, according to the latest traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports.
in Airports Posted 26 October 2014
Abu Dhabi Airports will be conducting a full scale emergency exercise at Al Ain International Airport on Tuesday.
in Airports Posted 26 October 2014
Aircraft at Abu Dhabi's Al Bateen airport will soon be using the first Eagle Tug XL in the region following an order for the tow-tractor from the US manufacturer by Falcon Aviation.
in Airports Posted 25 October 2014
An aircraft from Sharjah's royal flight touched down on the new runway at Sharjah International Airport to formally open the latest A380-ready runway in the UAE.
in Airports Posted 25 October 2014
Abu Dhabi Airports has reported a 23.9% increase in passenger traffic during the month of September as compared to September 2013.
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 23 October 2014
NATS has opened its headquarters for the Middle East and North Africa region, with a permanent office in the JLT free zone in Dubai, UAE.
in Airports Posted 22 October 2014
Priority Pass has released the results of a survey of over 1,500 members which revealed unique insights into the world of an emerging global class of frequent flyers amongst them young adults in the UAE.
in Business Aviation / Airports Posted 14 October 2014
Jordan is studying the opportunity to build a new airport that could become the home of future regional training centre for aviation, the head of the country's civil aviation authority said at MEBAA conference today.
in Airports Posted 1 October 2014
Abu Dhabi Airports announced today that passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport increased by 24.8% in the month of August.
in Defence / Airports Posted 29 September 2014
Thales has been awarded a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract by the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to provide the Saudi Arabia National Guard with navigation aids (navaids) and air traffic control tower equipment.
in Airports Posted 25 September 2014
Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS) is planning to invest more than $2.5million to upgrade the world's largest 360-degree tower simulator it has developed over the years at a cost of $5.5million
in Airports Posted 22 September 2014
Brigadier Ali Atiq bin Lahej, Director of the General Department of Airport Security at Dubai Police will deliver a keynote address on three pertinent areas concerning security
in Airports Posted 22 September 2014
Passenger traffic at Dubai International bounced back from a three-month slump resulting from a major runway upgrade project which concluded on July 20, to register a record 6.6 million passengers in August 2014.
in Airports Posted 22 September 2014
Sharjah International Airport has selected SITA to provide its AirportConnect Open passenger processing technology for another five years.
in Airports Posted 16 September 2014
The Crown Prince of Ajman, Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi has cleared the way for Ajman's proposed airport to go ahead and be operational in 2018.
in Airports Posted 16 September 2014
Lebanese aircraft services company, Libanet, has signed a three year aircraft fleet services deal with Saudia Ground Services Company (SGS), the Jeddah based ground handler, which supplies services to all of Saudi Arabian airports.
in Airports Posted 16 September 2014
Hamad International Airport (HIA) today announced an increase in its monthly passenger statistics compared to those at the old Doha International Airport (DIA), with an 11.36% passenger increase through its doors in July 2014 compared to July 2013.
in Airports Posted 15 September 2014
TAV Airports, has signed an agreement with Limak Group for the acquisition of its 40% share in Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Upon closing of this transaction after having obtained the necessary approvals, TAV
in Airports Posted 13 September 2014
Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has announced plans for a major expansion and has invested in huge tranches of land belonging to Al Wasl Real Estate Corporation.
in Airports Posted 8 September 2014
Dubai Airports welcomes Sheikh Mohammed's approval of $32bn DWC airport expansion plan.
in Airports Posted 7 September 2014
Etihad Airways has enhanced its premium service offering at Abu Dhabi International Airport with the opening of a new Arrivals Lounge.
in Airports Posted 5 September 2014
Qatar Duty Free has opened three new restaurant concepts at Hamad International Airport: Soprafino, Qataf Café and Le Grand Comptoir. Located in concourse C, close to the iconic lamp bear.
in Airports Posted 3 September 2014
Abu Dhabi Airports has announced that Abu Dhabi Duty Free has achieved record sales in the first six months of 2014, reaching AED 487.9 million, which represents a rise of 11.5% compared to the first six months of 2013 (AED
in Airports Posted 2 September 2014
Abu Dhabi Airports has announced a 21.7% increase in passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport for the month of July. A total of 1,703,995 passengers passed through Abu Dhabi International Airport in July
in Airports Posted 1 September 2014
Passenger traffic at Dubai International remained above the 5-million mark for the 19th straight month in July while maintaining its growth trend for the year so far, a report released by Dubai Airports today showed.
in Airports Posted 22 August 2014
Smiths Detection has been awarded a contract with the Morocco Civil Aviation Authority (ONDA) to install its revolutionary high-speed hold baggage explosives detection system, the HI-SCAN 10080 XCT, in the new
in Airports Posted 20 August 2014
WSP has been appointed by international contractor J&P Overseas Ltd to work on two major airport facilities in Oman.
in Airports Posted 18 August 2014
The recently opened Al Mourjan Business Lounge for Qatar Airways' Premium passengers at Hamad International Airport (HIA), introduces luxury design complemented with state-of-the-art technology to meet the needs and desires
in Airports Posted 14 August 2014
Abu Dhabi Airports has announced a 19.4% increase in passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport during the first half of 2014 (1st January to 30th June), as compared to the first 6 months of 2013.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Airports Posted 12 August 2014
Total air traffic movements in UAE airspace reached 62,802 last month, according to Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Center latest reports.
in Airports Posted 7 August 2014
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) has called on American defence and technology giant Lockheed Martin to implement a route analysis tool at Bahrain International Airport.
in Airports Posted 7 August 2014
Passenger and cargo traffic at Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) registered a major surge in the second quarter of 2014 following the temporary shift of an estimated 600 flights per week from Dubai International during a
in Airports Posted 7 August 2014
Hamad International Airport (HIA) has unveiled its new Al Mourjan Business Lounge for Qatar Airways' Premium passengers.
in Airports Posted 5 August 2014
ATU Duty Free, a joint venture between TAV Airports and Unifree Duty Free / Gebr. Heinemann, has been awarded the tender for the operation rights of duty free stores at Salalah Airport, the second largest city of Oman, for 10
in Airports Posted 3 August 2014
The head of Dubai's aviation industry, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of DCAA, chairman of Dubai Airports and chief executive of Emirates Airline, said he is confident that despite the three-month closure of one of Dubai
in Airports Posted 24 July 2014
Passenger traffic at Dubai International rose to 34,676,090 during the first half of 2014, up 6.2 per cent from the same period last year despite a runway refurbishment programme that reduced the airport to a one-runway
in Airports Posted 23 July 2014
Dubai Airports has successfully resumed full operations at Dubai International following the reopening of the northern runway.
in Airports Posted 17 July 2014
The terminal building at Antalya Gazipaşa Airport was expanded three times the size and new parking zones were added to the apron through the investment made by TAV Airports.
in Airports Posted 1 July 2014
Jazeera Airways Group inaugurated four new gates equipped with two state-of-the-art bridges at Kuwait International Airport. The gates are exclusively operated by the airline, and enable Jazeera
in Airports Posted 30 June 2014
Abu Dhabi International Airport recorded 27.4% increase in passenger traffic for the month of May 2014, the highest in the airports' history.
in Events / Airports Posted 24 June 2014
The official opening of Heathrow's Terminal 2: The Queen's Terminal yesterday by Her Majesty The Queen, has been welcomed by HE Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways CEO and a non-exec director of Heathrow
in Airports Posted 23 June 2014
In line with its commitment to raise awareness about careers within the aviation industry, Abu Dhabi Airports will welcome 100 UAE National students this year for its Summer Training Programme.
in Airports Posted 23 June 2014
Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has unveiled a unique selection of food and beverage outlets to please the palates of every passenger travelling through Hamad International Airport (HIA), Qatar's new state-of-the-art
in Technology / Airports Posted 15 June 2014
NATS, the UK air traffic management company has today announced some new technology into its training facilities which it believes will help develop a new low-cost and flexible training concept for developing markets.
in Training / Airports Posted 14 June 2014
Abu Dhabi Airports announced today that its training facility Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) signed an MoU with Emirates Group Security - Centre of Aviation and Security Studies (CASS) to provide a number of joint Aviation Security training
in Airports Posted 11 June 2014
Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has unveiled a world-class shopping proposition for passengers travelling through Hamad International Airport.
in Airports Posted 9 June 2014 · 1 Comment
Abu Dhabi Airports has reported a 22.5% increase in passenger traffic during April 2014 at Abu Dhabi International Airport, as compared to April 2013.
in Airports Posted 9 June 2014
Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the launch of its official Facebook page, further extending its presence across mainstream social media channels.
in Airports Posted 4 June 2014
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) received last week the prestigious award of “Best Airport for the Middle East region” from the Airports Council International (ACI) in an award ceremony in Seoul,
in Airports Posted 3 June 2014
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed and recognised the participation of Qatar Airways and the newly opened Hamad International Airport (HIA), Doha, in two key industry
in Airports Posted 27 May 2014
Barring any last-minute problems, at 09:00 this morning Doha time, Qatar Airways should move and commence its flight operations from Hamad International Airport, (HIA)
in Airports Posted 27 May 2014
Dubai International maintained its strong growth trend in April 2014, with more than 6.1 million passengers passing through the airport.
in Airports Posted 27 May 2014
Etihad Airways has opened a unique new art exhibition showcasing lithographs from The Marina Picasso Legacy Collection in its premium lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
in Airports Posted 22 May 2014
Oman Air is to move its Qatar operation from Doha International Airport to the newly opened Doha Hamad International Airport, from 22nd May 2014.
in Airports Posted 21 May 2014
Abu Dhabi International Airport today announced the opening of a transfer passenger screening facility at Terminal 3 as part of its continued Capacity Enhancement Programme (CEP).
in Airports Posted 21 May 2014
Etihad Airways has officially opened its new First and Business Class Lounge at Sydney's Kingsford Smith International Airport – the airline's first in Australia and the newest addition to its collection of
in Airports Posted 20 May 2014
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker said Europe's growth is being “impeded” because its airports are not open 24 hours a day, reports Buying Business Travel.
in Training / Airports Posted 15 May 2014 · 1 Comment
A group of air traffic control students from Saudi Arabia National Guard has graduated at New Zealand based Airways' academy, marking the completion of a successful two-year investment by Saudi Arabian Ministry of
in Airports Posted 13 May 2014
Regional airport operator of Turkey, TAV Airports Holding, has announced a net profit of €20 million in first quarter of 2014, up by 28% compared to the previous year.
in Airports Posted 12 May 2014
Qatar Airways will officially move to its new home at Hamad International Airport (HIA), the world's newest state-of-the art hub, on May 27, 2014, when the world-class facility will become the new home for the national
in Airports Posted 11 May 2014
The 14th Airport Show opened in Dubai today with Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum sending a clear message that the investment in the emirate's aviation infrastructure will continue.
in Airports Posted 7 May 2014
Air Arabia has marked the start of operations from Ras Al Khaimah, with an official ceremony attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Saud Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, His Excellency Engr. Sheikh Salem Bin
in Airports Posted 6 May 2014
Participating in the Airport Show for the 14th successive year, Cavotec Middle East will utilise the B2B event to showcase its latest innovation and breakthrough technology for the aviation industry.
in Airports Posted 6 May 2014
All interested bidders, comprising the best duty free concessionaires in the world, have received a mandatory detailed presentation on the scope and specifications of the duty free area and the different retail
in Airports Posted 5 May 2014
Abu Dhabi Airports and Fujairah Airport today signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to develop an airport development master plan that will ensure the delivery of an efficient and adequate expansion program for Fujairah
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Airports Posted 30 April 2014
UAE has become the first non-European state to be granted full membership in European Union's Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft, known as SAFA.
in Airports Posted 30 April 2014
Hamad International Airport (HIA) welcomed a celebratory Qatar Airways' VIP flight this morning, upon the airport's highly anticipated opening.
Russian Helicopters' Mi-171A2 prototype makes maiden flight
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