in Technology / Airports Posted 11 December 2013
Thales signed a contract with the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) for the modernisation of Iraqi airspace.
in Airports Posted 11 December 2013
Jetex Flight Support has entered into an agreement with Bentley Motors Middle East to offer chauffeured luxury car transportation at the company's new FBO at Dubai World Central.
in Airports Posted 9 December 2013
Kuwait International Airport's seven million annual passengers will enjoy new self-service check-in kiosks in a deal with air transport IT specialist, SITA.
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 6 December 2013
Aviation consultancy specialist CAA International (CAAi) has won an exclusive advisory services contract to review and provide recommendations on the update of Kuwait's safety regulatory system in compliance with the
in Airports Posted 4 December 2013
An impressive 84% of passengers at Abu Dhabi International Airport carry a smartphone, according to the latest global survey by air transport IT provider SITA. The 2013.
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 3 December 2013
On 1 December 2013 at 22:00 (local time), the first Qatar Airways Cargo shipment was received at the new Hamad International Airport (HIA).
in Airports Posted 28 November 2013
To commemorate the 42nd National Day, Abu Dhabi Airports is ensuring that passengers, visitors and employees will have an opportunity to learn about the UAE's history.
in Airports Posted 26 November 2013
Arinc EMEA scooped a highly commended accolade in the Technology Implementation of the Year category in the prestigious Aviation Business Awards 2013 - held during the Dubai Air Show last week - for the new processing
in Airports Posted 14 November 2013
Emirates recently expanded its presence at Dubai International airport with the opening of two new retail stores in Concourse A. Featuring more than 200 items of Emirates merchandise, the stores are the airline's eighth and ninth
in Airports Posted 6 November 2013
Abu Dhabi Airports has released Abu Dhabi International Airport's (AUH) traffic report for the month of September 2013.
in Airports Posted 30 October 2013
Royal Jordanian diverted several flights to Aqaba today due to dusty weather
in Airports Posted 28 October 2013
Budapest became the world's first city to be linked to the newest international airport, Dubai World Central, Al Maktoum International, when its leading scheduled carrier Wizz Air inaugurated scheduled flights from Budapest Airport
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 27 October 2013
Dubai World Central (DWC) - targeted to be the biggest airport in the world - is now up and running.
in Airports / People Posted 25 October 2013
TAV Airports CEO & president, Dr. Sani Sener has been unanimously selected by the board of ACI Europe to represent the European region at the Governing Board of ACI World starting January 1, 2014.
in Airports Posted 25 October 2013
As part of the Absher government initiative for training and employing UAE Nationals, Abu Dhabi Airports has rolled out the "Al Eqla'a" train-to-hire programme through Abu Dhabi Airports' training arm, the Gulf
in Airports Posted 23 October 2013
Dubai Airports today confirmed that Gulf Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to become the first full-service network carrier to fly into Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC).
in Airports Posted 22 October 2013
During a live celebration, Abu Dhabi Airports said that the placement of the first buttress for the main structural steel arches of the Midfield Terminal Building (MTB), was completed seven days ahead of schedule.
in Airports Posted 10 October 2013
Abu Dhabi Airports and Avaya, have announced the signing of a ten-year partnership to enhance the airports company's customer-facing and internal workforce capabilities across its operations.
in Airports Posted 9 October 2013
A joint venture between Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and Royal Jordanian Airlines has been awarded the exclusive contract to provide Meet & Assist Services at the new Queen Alia International
in Events / Airports Posted 7 October 2013
Aviation fire and rescue specialists from around the world will be converging on Dubai, December 10-11, as the city hosts the global Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting event.
in Airports / Route Planning & Tourism Posted 7 October 2013
OAG, is at World Routes in Las Vegas, and today launched OAG Traffic Analyser, which it describes as a powerful online analysis tool that provides access to scheduled airline passenger booking data.
in Events / Airports Posted 4 October 2013
As the host of ACI Airport Exchange 2013, Doha International Airport (DIA) will be offering a series of tours of its brand new $15.5bn Hamad International Airport (HIA), for delegates attending next month's event (11-13 November).
in Airports Posted 1 October 2013
Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the launch of the new Abu Dhabi Duty Free brand.
in Technology / Airports Posted 1 October 2013
The implementation of systems at Ras Al Khaimah's RAK International Airport has been completed by technology specialists Arinc . The systems, part of a multi-million dollar contract, went live this morning.
in Airports / Route Planning & Tourism Posted 1 October 2013
Kuwaiti low cost carrier Jazeera Airways is to become the second airline to begin operations to the new passenger terminal at Dubai World Central's Al Maktoum airport.
in Airports Posted 29 September 2013
Abu Dhabi International Airport saw more than 1.5 million (1,538,632) passengers travel through the UAE capital's airport in August, marking a significant growth of 18.5% compared to the same period in 2012.
in Air Transport / Events / Airports Posted 27 September 2013
HE Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Doha International Airport and Qatar Airways, is to deliver the keynote arena address at ACI Airport Exchange in Doha, 11-13 November.
in Airports Posted 25 September 2013
Abu Dhabi Airports is hosting the 2nd Airports Council International (ACI) Environment and Safety Committee at Hilton Al Maqtaa which runs until tomorrow.
in Airports Posted 24 September 2013
Traffic at the world's second busiest international airport surged 23.8 per cent in August making it the busiest month in terms of passenger numbers in Dubai International's history, according to traffic
in Airports Posted 24 September 2013
Global security and outsourcing group G4S has been awarded a two year extension to its contract to provide aviation security at Baghdad International Airport (BIAP).
in Flight Services & Support / Training / Airports Posted 23 September 2013
International service company Serco and Iraq's Al Burhan Group, have signed a new agreement with the Iraq Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) to continue providing Air Traffic Control (ATC) services, training and support
in Business Aviation / Airports Posted 23 September 2013
Dubai World Central's (DWC) first business aviation FBO hangar has been completed.
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 22 September 2013
Emirates SkyCargo has begun construction of its new terminal at Dubai World Central's Al Maktoum International Airport (AMIA) and is on schedule with phase one of the construction of the terminal on track for completion in December.
in Events / Airports Posted 21 September 2013
Kuwait's plans to upgrade its international airport, along with investment in the fleet of Kuwait Airways is giving a boost to the Kuwait International Airport Development Forum (KIADF) which takes place in December.
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 19 September 2013
Saudi Arabia's Nasair could be rethinking its proposed move to Dubai World Central (DWC) as the launch airline for passenger operations at the new Al Maktoum International Airport at Jebel Ali.
in Airports Posted 17 September 2013
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the sole regulator of all licensed airfields within the UAE, has certified Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) for passenger operations after assessing and confirming full
in Airports Posted 17 September 2013
G4S has signed a new three-year contract with Dubai Airports which will see G4S provide its existing operations as well as a range of additional services to the second busiest airport in the world for international passenger traffic.
in Airports Posted 6 September 2013
Oman's National Centre for Statistics and Information has said the number of flights through Muscat International Airport rose 8.7% during the first six months of this year to 17,603, compared with 16,191 during the same
in Airports Posted 4 September 2013
Abu Dhabi Airports Company has released Abu Dhabi International Airport's (AUH) traffic report for the month of July 2013 which highlights a growth of 4.8% in passenger traffic compared to July 2012,
in Airports Posted 28 August 2013
Passenger traffic at Dubai International, the world's second busiest airport for international passengers, rose 6.1 per cent in July, according to a traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports.
in Airports / Route Planning & Tourism Posted 26 August 2013
Egypt's Ministry of Civil Aviation is pressing ahead with infrastructure improvements at Cairo's main international airport despite rising concerns about the stability and safety for visitors to the capital.
in Airports Posted 18 August 2013
Abu Dhabi is to get a new VIP terminal at the emirate's international airport as part of its capacity enhancement programme in a move that the airport said is in line with its ambition to provide a world class travel experience.
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 18 August 2013
The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has projected 375,000 aircraft movements for the Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central (DWC) in 2013, rising to 665,000 in 2020.
in Airports Posted 15 August 2013 · 1 Comment
Abu Dhabi Duty Free (ADDF) sales revenues showed significant growth in the first half of 2013, increasing by over AED 108 million and reaching AED 437.6 million, representing a 17.4% increase compared to the
in Airports Posted 5 August 2013
The Arrivals Hall at Abu Dhabi International Airport will be relocated to the lower level of Terminals 1 and 3 from August 6.
in Airports Posted 1 August 2013
With a large number of UAE residents expected to travel this Eid Al Fitr, Emirates is reminding its customers of key time checks for on-time departures at Emirates Terminal 3, Dubai International airport.
in Airports Posted 30 July 2013
Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) is concluding the first stage of a multi-phased project which aims at achieving higher operational efficiency and service delivery standards by automating
in Airports Posted 29 July 2013
Dubai International's passenger traffic hit 32.6 million in the first half of this year, making it the busiest six months in the airport's record-studded history, according to the traffic report issued today by airport
in Airports Posted 28 July 2013
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has released its traffic performance results for the first half of 2013 revealing strong double digit growth of 12.6% in passenger traffic between January and June 2013, compared to the
in Airports Posted 17 July 2013
Construction has begun on Emirates SkyCargo's new state-of-the-art cargo terminal and supporting facilities at Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International Airport, which is set to become the home of its freighter
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Airports Posted 5 July 2013
Pilots and air traffic controllers in the UAE had the chance to become more familiar with the traffic operations in the northern part of the UAE airspace following a workshop organized by the GCAA at the Abu Dhabi Sheikh
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 3 July 2013
Beirut's main international airport faces problems Thursday morning as Lebanese air traffic controllers at the Rafik Hariri International Airport have announced a two-hour strike.
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 1 July 2013 · 1 Comment
Oman is mulling over the potential for launching its own low cost carrier (LCC) in response to a growth of LCCs targeting the Omani market.
in Airports Posted 28 June 2013 · 1 Comment
The Egyptian minister of civil aviation, Wael el-Maadawy, is to honour EgyptAir B737-800 crew on Flight number MS791/792 to Rome for their stance during the strike of the ground handling staff at Leonardo Da Vinci Airport on June 20.
in Airports Posted 26 June 2013
Dubai International has racked up another month of double-digit growth with 18.9 per cent increase in passenger numbers recorded in May, according to a traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports on Wednesday.
in Business Aviation / Airports Posted 26 June 2013
Dubai World Central (DWC) has appointed Altran exclusive advisor and service designer for the development of the Aviation District, the first innovative maintenance services centre dedicated to business jets and helicopters.
in Airports Posted 24 June 2013
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has launched its comprehensive four month staff summer safety and heat awareness campaign, to ensure that employees have the knowledge and tools they need to work safely during the hot summer
in Airports Posted 14 June 2013
Enfidha Airport, operated by Turkey's leading global brand TAV Airports, became the first operation in the African continent to receive the “Airport Carbon Accreditation” certificate presented by ACI Europe.
in Airports Posted 11 June 2013
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has announced a five year contract with Tejari to implement eProcurement technology across all contracting and supply management systems. ADAC will use the technology to enhance
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Technology / Airports Posted 4 June 2013
The UAE and Bahrain have restructured airspace between the two countries in a bid to ease congestion as the number of aircraft movements continues to grow.
in Airports Posted 4 June 2013 · 1 Comment
As part of its commitment to promoting the aviation industry among younger generations, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), with the support of Etihad Airways, welcomed 127 grade two
in Airports Posted 2 June 2013
UAE-based Bayanat Airports Engineering & Supplies (BAES), has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Flight Calibration Services Ltd. (FCSL) to be its representative for the UAE market.
in Airports Posted 20 May 2013
Etihad Airways has finalised the agreement to acquire three airport services companies which will accelerate and consolidate the development of in-flight catering services, ground handling and cargo operations
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 19 May 2013
Strike action by ground handling staff at Cairo International airport terminal 3, has led to severe delays for national carrier EgyptAir.
in Airports Posted 19 May 2013
Airlines from around the globe will be increasing their weekly number of flights to Abu Dhabi International Airport during the coming summer months the airport's operator ADAC said today.
in Airports Posted 15 May 2013
Turkey's TAV Construction has been awarded the design and construction contract for the King Khaled Airport Terminal 5 in Riyadh, with the deal believed to be worth $400 million
in Airports Posted 12 May 2013
All cargo, general aviation and charter traffic will move from Dubai International Airport in May through July next year as a way to avoid congestion as the airport's two runways are refurbished.
in Features / Airports Posted 8 May 2013 · 1 Comment
Presenters Abbi Henderson and Alan Peaford go for the world of airfield fire trucks to sophisticated new biometric security systems embedded into iPhones.
in Features / Airports Posted 8 May 2013
Today's video news programme from the Airport Show, Dubai, focuses on the latest airport technology from ARINC's new airport data system and remote check in service.
in Airports Posted 8 May 2013
Shell Aviation and ExecuJet Middle East announced today a new refuelling partnership at Dubai International Airport, effective this month.
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 7 May 2013
Low cost carrier passengers are enjoying an improved airport experience at Dubai International Terminal 2. following the opening of the new extension.
in Events / Airports Posted 6 May 2013 · 2 Comments
The opening day of the Airport Show in Dubai looks at passenger experience innovation - and gets an update on Qatar's Hamad International Airport
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Airports Posted 5 May 2013
The UAE's director general of the country's civil aviation authority (GCAA), H.E Saif Al Suwaidi, has called for greater cooperation and coordination among all stakeholders in the local aviation
in Airports Posted 5 May 2013
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has announced an exclusive “world first” with the introduction of 'GoSleep' sleeping pods at UAE capital's international airport.
in Events / Airports Posted 5 May 2013
The 13th edition of Airport Show gets underway in Dubai tomorrow (Monday) for a three-day run (6-8 May). Arabian Aerospace TV will be producing daily news reports from the event.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Events / Airports Posted 5 May 2013
The burgeoning aviation industry in Iraq is to be the subject of a major conference to be held at Baghdad Airport in September.
in Airports Posted 4 May 2013
A group of Turkish construction companies have won the $29billion contract to build what could become the world's biggest airport.
in Airports Posted 4 May 2013
Turkish Airlines began a new route from Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen airport to London Gatwick airport yesterday.
in Airports Posted 4 May 2013 · 1 Comment
RAK International Airport in the northern UAE has recorded first quarter results showing more than 30% increase revenues and a 42% growth in aircraft movements.
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 29 April 2013
A Saudia Boeing 777 passenger jet is undergoing repairs at Jeddah's international airport following a collision while receiving handling services at the airport.
in Airports Posted 29 April 2013
Dubai International has registered a record 5.8 million passengers in March according to the monthly traffic report issued by Dubai Airports on Monday.
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 25 April 2013
The global air travel map is being redrawn as growth rates slow in traditional markets and surge in evolving economies including India, Africa and Latin America, the president and CEO of Etihad Airways,
in Events / Airports Posted 25 April 2013
At the 13th edition of the Dubai Airport Show from May 6–8, 2013, ADB Airfield Solutions is showcasing its end-to-end approach to enhancing runway safety, whilst reinforcing its commitment to the Middle East.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Airports Posted 25 April 2013
Abu Dhabi's Royal Jet president Shane O'Hare, said the development of a strong infrastructure is one of the main ingredients of a successful business formula for the Middle East's business aviation industry.
in Home / Events / Airports Posted 24 April 2013
The British Aviation Group (BAG), the leading representative body for UK companies involved in the airport and aviation development sector, is coordinating the UK Pavilion at the Airport Show Dubai from May 6-8.
in Home / Airports Posted 23 April 2013
Airports Council International (ACI) today announced the launch of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) in Africa, Asia-Pacific (including the Middle-East), Latin
in Home / Airports Posted 23 April 2013
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) celebrated winning the “Best Airport in the Middle East” award, for Abu Dhabi International Airport, for the second year running, at the prestigious 2013 World Airport Awards.
in Airports Posted 19 April 2013
Non-aeronautical revenues are helping the airports across the world to fund their infrastructure expansion programmes.
in Airports Posted 19 April 2013
Q8Aviation, a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, has launched a new fuel operation at London City airport and has entered agreements to supply three airlines.
in Airports Posted 18 April 2013
Etihad Airways has unveiled the new Etihad Travel Mall, its flagship one-stop travel retail and check-in facility, in Dubai.
in Airports Posted 17 April 2013
Dubai International, the fastest growing airport in 2012 according to OAG statistics and the second busiest airport for international passenger traffic according to Airports Council International data, can now claim the
in Airports Posted 13 April 2013
Akbar Al Baker, the Qatar Airways CEO who is heading the new Hamad International Airport project, has pointed the finger of blame for the airport's soft opening delay firmly on the head of contractor Bechtel.
in Home / Airports Posted 11 April 2013
The Qatar Airways Premium Terminal at Doha International Airport has, for the third successive year, been named as the World's Best Premium Service Airport.
in Home / Air Transport / General Aviation / Airports Posted 8 April 2013
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australia's Department of Infrastructure and Transport to facilitate the rapid expansion of civil aviation operations
in Events / Airports Posted 8 April 2013
A survey of aviation industry professionals, carried out by the Airport Show ahead of the next month's inaugural Global Airport Leaders' Forum (GALF), has rated the Middle East as the world's region with the
in Airports Posted 6 April 2013
Small businesses wanting to be close to the heart of the world's biggest airport have a new home from today as Dubai World Central, (DWC), the world's first purpose-built aerotropolis, has inaugurated the DWC Business Centre (DWCBC).
in Airports Posted 5 April 2013
Dubai International Airport is the fastest growing airport in the world, as measured by annual seat capacity growth, according to the latest statistics from OAG, the market leader in aviation intelligence.
in Airports Posted 3 April 2013
Dubai Airports has announced that Dubai World Central will open its doors to passengers on October 27, 2013 when launch carriers nasair and Wizz Air commence operations into Dubai's second airport.
in Airports Posted 31 March 2013
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) will be diverting entry and exit roads leading to Abu Dhabi International Airport from Sunday April 7 for two months, the company warned today..
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