ACI supports airports stopping transportation of illegal wildlife products
The Airports Council International (ACI) has expressed its commitment of airports joining the effort to stop transportation of illegal wildlife products.
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in Airports Airports looking at increasing IT investment across the board
Posted 28 September 2016
Airports are placing a higher priority on IT investments for passenger and airport security with 50% rating it a high priority, up from 37% last year. This is according to the 2016 Airport IT Trends Survey, the extensive
in Air Transport / General Aviation / Airports Two aviation incidents in one day in UAE
Posted 28 September 2016
Airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi today faced short breaks in operation following two separate incidents – one involving an Etihad flight, the other a drone incursion
in Airports 2.3 million passengers at Abu Dhabi International Airport in August
Posted 28 September 2016
In August 2016, Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) welcomed 2.3 million passengers, marking an increase of 2.3% compared to August 2015.
in Airports Istanbul New Airport ATC tower wins design award in Athens
Posted 26 September 2016
Istanbul New Airport's Air Traffic Control Tower has won the International Architecture Award.
in Airports Dubai Airports to increase number of A380 contact stands at Concourse C DXB
Posted 26 September 2016
Dubai Airports has announced it has commissioned work on a project that will expand the number of A380 contact stands at Dubai International's (DXB) Concourse C to enable the facility to accommodate
in Airports TAV presents a GRI G4 compliant sustainability report
Posted 26 September 2016
TAV Airports has published its Sustainability Report in which the outcomes of activities related to environment, social and corporate governance are presented. TAV-operated Istanbul Atatürk, Ankara Esenboğa and Izmir
in Airports 2017 to be a milestone edition for Airport Show, said Reed Exhibitions
Posted 22 September 2016
The Airport Show has announced further expansion in its next edition, which will take place from May 15-17, 2017, at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai.
in Airports Emirates SkyCargo unveils new purpose-built pharma facility
Posted 19 September 2016
Emirates SkyPharma, Emirates SkyCargo's new purpose-built facility dedicated exclusively to the timely and secure transport of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical shipments at Dubai International Airport (DXB) has
in Airports SITA survey shows travellers in UAE prefer self-service at airport
Posted 7 September 2016
Airline travellers in the UAE are increasingly using self-service technology to better manage each step of their journey and to make the most of their time in the airport to relax, shop and dine. A total of 48% of UAE
in Airports Dubai International achieves record passenger traffic in July
Posted 5 September 2016
Passenger traffic at Dubai International has exceeded all previous records in July surging to an historic high of 7.6 million, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports.
in Airports TAV to operate passenger lounge at Oman
Posted 5 September 2016
TAV Operation Services, a subsidiary of TAV Airports, won the tender for the operating rights of the private passenger lounge at the New Terminal Building of Muscat. The number of passenger lounges operated by the company in eight countries
in Airports Milas-Bodrum Airport hosts Moscow flights of Ural Airlines
Posted 2 September 2016
Milas-Bodrum Airport started to host Moscow Domodedovo flights of Russian based Ural Airlines.
in Airports Istanbul New Airport's Air Traffic Control Tower wins International Architecture Award
Posted 2 September 2016
Istanbul New Airport, which upon completion will become the world's largest 'greenfield' airport, has won International Architecture Award 2016, granted by Chicago Athe
in Airports Milas-Bodrum Airport starts to host Moscow flights of Ural Airlines
Posted 26 August 2016
Operated by TAV Airports, Milas-Bodrum Airport has started to host Moscow Domodedovo flights of Russian based Ural Airlines.
in Airports Oman Air offers a complimentary coach service for its customers in Al Ain
Posted 24 August 2016
Oman Air has launched a new free bus service between Al Ain and airports in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
in Airports July passenger traffic rises at AUH by 7.9%
Posted 23 August 2016
Abu Dhabi Airports has released July 2016 passenger figures, which marked an increase by 7.9% at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) compared to the same month last year.
in Airports AUH introduces new hand luggage screening system
Posted 22 August 2016
Abu Dhabi Airports has installed a new Automated Tray Return System (ATRS) to speed up the process of hand luggage screening at Terminal 3 in Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
in Airports Passenger traffic at DWC surges 95.4% in the first half of 2016
Posted 22 August 2016
Passenger traffic at Dubai's second airport, Dubai World Central (DWC) continued the upward trend in the first half of the year surging more than 95 per cent, according to the traffic report issued by operator Dubai
in Airports TAV increases its corporate governance score for the eighth time
Posted 19 August 2016
TAV Airports increased its corporate governance score to 9.54 from 9.52 out of 10. The company has been increasing its score for eight years without interruption.
in Airports Dubai Airports appointments of four Emiratis to executive positions in airport administration
Posted 19 August 2016
Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International and Dubai World Central, has announced the appointment of four Emiratis to executive positions in airport administration.
in Airports Air Seychelles relocates sales office at Seychelles International Airport
Posted 18 August 2016
Air Seychelles has relocated its sales office at the Seychelles International Airport as part of the airport development programme underway through the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA).
in Airports Air Arabia and Air Moroc to fly to Entebbe International Airport
Posted 16 August 2016
The Civil Aviation Authority of Uganda has said Entebbe International Airport will soon receive five new passenger international airlines, including Air Arabia and Air Maroc.
in Airports TAV Airports enters talks regarding Cuba's José Marti International Airport
Posted 9 August 2016
TAV Airports, in partnership with its 38% shareholder Groupe ADP and with Bouygues Bâtiment International, enters into exclusive talks with Cuban authorities, concerning the development of José Marti
in Airports DXB passenger traffic reaches record 40.5 million in H1
Posted 8 August 2016
Dubai International's (DXB) passenger traffic reached a record 40.5 million passengers in the first half of 2016 according to the traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports.
in Airports Investigators recover Black Box from flight EK521
Posted 5 August 2016
Investigators from the UAE have recovered the black box from flight EK521 that was caught fire upon landing at Dubai International on Wednesday August 3.
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports continues passenger growth
Posted 2 August 2016
Abu Dhabi Airports has released figures for passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), for the first half of 2016.
in Airports Passenger boost for Sharjah
Posted 1 August 2016
Sharjah International Airport, home to low-cost carrier Air Arabia, has reported an 11.55% increase in passenger traffic in the first half of 2016, compared to the same period in 2015.
in Airports TAV Airports announces first half results
Posted 28 July 2016
TAV Airports Holding has announced its 2016 first half EBITDA of EUR 195 million and its 2016 first half revenue of EUR 503 million.
in Airports Etihad Airways opens Premium Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport
Posted 27 July 2016
Etihad Airways has today officially opened its new First and Business Class Lounge within the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
in Airports Kuwait sanctions Jazeera Airways' new terminal project
Posted 25 July 2016
Jazeera Airways has said the Kuwait government has given it the go-ahead to build a dedicated terminal at Kuwait International Airport worth KWD14 million (USD46.3 million), reports ch-aviation.
in Airports Emirates to operate one-off A380 flight to Chicago
Posted 14 July 2016
On July 19 2016 Emirates will fly one of its flag-ship A380 aircraft into Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.
in Airports IATA releases statement on Atatürk Airport terrorist attack
Posted 30 June 2016
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed outrage at the attack on Atatürk Airport Istanbul, Turkey.
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports announces rise in passenger traffic
Posted 29 June 2016
Abu Dhabi Airports has announced that passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport has increased by 5.6% for May when compared to the previous year.
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airport introduces new measures for easy summer travel
Posted 27 June 2016
The airport has implemented new systems in order to enhance customer experience throughout the summer months.
in Airports Saudi Arabia designates Abha major southern gateway
Posted 27 June 2016
The General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia has announced the city of Abha will become the kingdom's southern gateway hub with local budget carrier Flynas its designated carrier, reports ch-aviation.
in Airports Boeing to provide Airport and Airspace Modeling services to Assist Turkish Authorities
Posted 26 June 2016
Boeing has announced a new Technical Assistance Agreement with iGA Havalimani Isletmesi A.S. (IGA), the developer and operator of Istanbul New Airport.
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports complete de-propping work on roof of Midfield Terminal Building
Posted 22 June 2016
Abu Dhabi Airports has said it has completed the final de-propping of the last arch in the roof of the new Midfield Terminal Building (MTB), meaning that the structure is now completely
in Airports DXB gearing up to welcome two million passengers over two weekends
Posted 22 June 2016
Dubai International (DXB) is gearing up to welcome nearly two million passengers over the two weekends of June 30 and July 7.
in Airports DXB wins Best Airport Award at AFLAS Awards
Posted 21 June 2016
Dubai International (DXB) has been named as the Best Airport in the Middle East at the Asian Freight, Logistics, and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS) held in Shanghai recently.
in Airports "Obstacle-free airport" projects of TAV are shown as models at the UN
Posted 20 June 2016
"Obstacle-free airport" projects, which were initiated by TAV Airports at Istanbul Atatürk Airport followed by Ankara Esenboğa and Izmir Adnan Menderes airports, were presented as "the best practices" at
in Airports Abu Dhabi to impose airport 'service fee'
Posted 16 June 2016
Abu Dhabi has followed Dubai and Sharjah by announcing it will impose an AED35 (US $9.5) fee on all passengers departing its airports.
in Airports Esenboğa and Adnan Menderes airports serve as 'obstacle-free airport' models in UN
Posted 14 June 2016
Ankara Esenboğa and Izmir Adnan Menderes airports have received USTAD 2011:2015 Certification, accredited by the World Disability Union, for the works carried out to make all services
in Airports Passenger traffic at DXB exceeds 6.9 million in April
Posted 14 June 2016
Dubai International (DXB), the world's number one international airport, welcomed more than 6.9 million passengers in April according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports.
in Airports Drone incursion forces DXB closure
Posted 12 June 2016
Dubai International Airport (DXB) was closed to aircraft from 11.39am to 12.45pm on yesterday - Saturday, June 11 - due to unauthorised drone activity,” according to Dubai Airports
in Airports / People TAV Airports named Best Turkish Company in Investor Relations
Posted 9 June 2016
TAV Airports has been names as the 'Best Turkish Company in Investor Relations' in the 43rd Extel Survey.
in Airports Steel structure of the Midfield Terminal Building roof complete
Posted 1 June 2016
Abu Dhabi Airports has completed the steel structure of the new Midfield Terminal Building (MTB) central processor roof.
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports wins 'Procurement Team of the Year' at CIPS Middle East Supply Management Awards
Posted 1 June 2016
Abu Dhabi Airports' Procurement department has been named the Middle East's “Procurement Team of the Year” by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), at the
in Airports Etihad Airways opens Abu Dhabi First Class Lounge and Spa
Posted 31 May 2016
Etihad Airways has officially opened its new flagship First Class Lounge & Spa at Abu Dhabi International Airport's Terminal 3. The spectacular new space showcases the airline's commitment to providing unparalleled and
in Airports CAAi signs MoU with the International College of Engineering & Management, Oman
Posted 25 May 2016
The International College of Engineering & Management (ICEM) has signed a memorandum of understanding with CAA International (CAAi), the state-to-state advisory arm of the UK Civil Aviation
in Airports Emirates opens new lounge at Cape Town International Airport
Posted 23 May 2016
Emirates' premium and loyal customers can now look forward to even greater levels of comfort, hospitality and convenience with the opening of the airline's new two-level premium lounge at the Cape Town International
in Airports Gulf Air Secures IATA ground operations manual certificate
Posted 23 May 2016
Gulf Air has become one of the first airlines in the region to be awarded the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Ground Operations Manual Certificate (IGOM) certifying that the airline is in full compliance with
in Airports Gama Aviation introduces Category Zero handling at Sharjah International Airport
Posted 19 May 2016
Gama Aviation has introduced Category Zero handling for its Fixed Base Operations (FBO) at Sharjah International Airport.
in Airports Turner & Townsend wins Al Maktoum Airport cost management contract
Posted 17 May 2016
Turner & Townsend has won a key contract to provide cost management services for the expansion of Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai South.
in Business Aviation / Maintenance / Flight Services & Support / Airports FAS readies for Dubai South line maintenance services
Posted 17 May 2016
Abu Dhabi-headquartered Falcon Aviation Services is to begin VIP Passenger handling, line maintenance and aircraft parking services from its new planned FBO site at Dubai South on July 1st.
in Airports London Oxford Airport achieves steady growth and sees more Middle East arrivals
Posted 17 May 2016
London Oxford Airport retained its position as the sixth busiest airport for business aviation in mainland UK in 2015 and its OxfordJet FBO ranked fourth for aircraft throughput during the year,
in Airports Airports in Yemen's Aden, Riyan Mukalla reopen
Posted 16 May 2016
Airports in the Yemeni port cities of Aden and Riyan Mukalla have reopened to traffic following a near twelve-month closure brought on the ongoing Yemeni civil war, reports ch-aviation.
in Airports Flydubai to complete Dubai World move by late 2017
Posted 16 May 2016
FlyDubai will complete its move from Dubai International to Dubai World Central by the end of next year the CEO of Dubai Airports, Paul Griffiths, has disclosed.
in Airports Swissport Saudi Arabia and Jazeera Airways sign contract for ground handling services
Posted 16 May 2016
Swissport Saudi Arabia, a subsidiary of Swissport International, has signed a contract with Jazeera Airways K.S.C. for ground handling services at King Abdulaziz International Airport in
in Airports Emirates Airline offers visa checkout to book flight tickets
Posted 16 May 2016
Emirates Airline will now offer Visa Checkout, the online checkout service by Visa (NYSE: V), a global payments technology company, allowing shoppers to pay with their cards online and on any device, with just a few clicks.
in Airports Oman looks to revise service level standards & boost capacity
Posted 13 May 2016
Oman Airports Management Company (OMAC) – which manages and operates the Sultanate's airports – is seeking to revise the IATA service level standards of its new Muscat International and Salalah International passenger
in General Aviation / Airports DACC drafting heli-taxi platform masterplan
Posted 12 May 2016
Dubai Aviation City Corporation (DACC) is drafting a masterplan for a proposed heli-taxi platform to be centred at the Dubai South aerotropolis which includes Al Maktoum International Airport.
in Airports Passenger traffic at DWC surges 79.8 per cent in Q1
Posted 12 May 2016
Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central surged 79.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2016 according to the quarterly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports.
in Airports SPPAL pre-clearance terminal at Abu Dhabi a success
Posted 11 May 2016
Equipped with technology from Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL), the US pre-clearance terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport is a major success.
in Events / Airports Al Zaffin opens GALF with a call to join in the prosperity bid
Posted 11 May 2016
Khalifa Al Zaffin, chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation opened the Global Airport Leaders' Forum (GALF) alongside the Airport Show in Dubai, with a call to the aviation industry to be a part of the economic
in Airports Airport Show: Driverless shuttle at airports to be launched soon
Posted 10 May 2016
Airports in the region could soon be using driverless electric shuttles to transport passengers and their luggage.
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports and Frequenis partner for ATC voice communications systems
Posted 7 May 2016
Abu Dhabi Airports has awarded Frequentis and its UAE partner, Bayanat Engineering UAE, the contract to modernise its voice communication infrastructure.
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports awards F&B contracts for Midfield Terminal Building to four global retailers
Posted 5 May 2016
Abu Dhabi Airports announced today that Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR), HMSHost International, Lagardère Capital, and SSP, four world-class food and beverage (F&B) retailers,
in Airports SITA kiosks bring more self-service options to Bahrain Airport
Posted 3 May 2016
In a drive to improve the passenger experience and deliver increased flexibility to its airlines, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) will this year introduce SITA's self-service check-in kiosks across Bahrain
in Air Transport / Airports Qatar Airways opens premium lounge in Dubai
Posted 28 April 2016
Qatar Airways has opened the new Qatar Airways Dubai Premium Lounge at Dubai International Airport, Concourse D.
in Airports ACI discusses the influence of customer service on revenue
Posted 26 April 2016
Airports Council International (ACI) has announced the findings of a white paper analysing the influence of customer service quality on airports' non-aeronautical revenue.
in Airports Oman Airports sees growth in Q1 of 2016
Posted 21 April 2016
Double digit traffic growth continued at Oman Airports during the first quarter of 2016.
in Air Transport / Airports Million tonnes of cargo milestone reached by dnata at DWC
Posted 21 April 2016
Air services provider, dnata, has reached a key milestone in its operation at Dubai World Central (DWC), handling over one million tonnes of air freight since its first full year of operation in 2011.
in Airports Serco Middle East awarded contract extension by Iraq Civil Aviation Authority
Posted 15 April 2016
Serco, international service company, has agreed a contract extension with the Iraq Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA).
in Airports / Route Planning & Tourism ICAO Secretary General visits Egypt
Posted 13 April 2016
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Secretary General Dr Fang Liu visited Egypt last week, where she conducted a range of discussions highlighting the importance of sustainable aviation development.
in Airports SkyTeam opens Dubai lounge
Posted 12 April 2016
SkyTeam has opened its latest lounge at Dubai International Airport to offer amenities Elite Plus, First and Business Class passengers of the ten member airlines serving the airport.
in Technology / Airports HIA to introduce 'smart airport' features
Posted 11 April 2016
Hamad International Airport (HIA) has commenced the testing phase of its programme to transform into a 'smart airport' by integrating best of breed technologies that would offer passengers more control and independence over their journey.
in Airports Ataturk rises in the ranks for busy airports
Posted 6 April 2016
The latest figures from Airports Council International (ACI), the global platform of international airport operators, show Istanbul's major airport Ataturk is knocking on the door of the world's top ten busiest airports.
in Airports ACI announces passenger traffic results
Posted 5 April 2016
ACI's preliminary passenger traffic results have shown the most-travelled airports, with Atlanta-Hartsfield-Jackson with over 100 million passengers in 2015.
in Airports Dubai impose airport tax on passengers to help finance expansion
Posted 31 March 2016
Dubai is to introduce a 35 Dirham airport-service fee on all passengers leaving the emirate, including transfers.
in Airports Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomed 1.86 million passengers in February
Posted 30 March 2016
Abu Dhabi Airports reported an 8.7% increase in passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), for February 2016, compared to the same month last year. A total of 1,863,942 people traveled
in Airports Oman Airports Management Company select Lockheed Martin's BEONTRA Suite
Posted 29 March 2016
Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC) has agreed a seven-year contract with Lockheed Martin for its suite of BEONTRA forecasting solutions.
in Airports Expansion For Al Maktoum International
Posted 24 March 2016
The UAE's Al Jaber Engineering & Contracting (ALEC) has won a contract from Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (Daep), the engineering arm of Dubai Airports Company, to expand Dubai's Al Maktoum International's passenger terminal building,
in Airports ENOC to start Project Falcon extension in Q4
Posted 16 March 2016
Emirates National Oil Company's subsidiary Horizon Terminals Ltd will start building its underground 16 km Jet Fuel pipeline extension to link its Jebel Ali storage terminal with Dubai South's Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai
in Airports DXB releases passenger figures for January 2016
Posted 16 March 2016
Dubai International (DXB) started the New Year with record monthly traffic of 7.3 million passengers in January, surpassing the previous benchmark of 7.2 million passengers which was set in August 2015.
in Airports Dubai Duty Free wins two World CSR Congress awards
Posted 15 March 2016
Dubai Duty Free was awarded the “Best Environment Friendly Project Award” and the Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practices Award at the World CSR Congress held last month at the Taj Lands End Mumbai, India.
in Airports Bird hits EgyptAir plane landing at London's Heathrow Airport
Posted 15 March 2016
An EgyptAir Boeing 737-800 passenger plane collided with a large bird yesterday, causing a hole in the planes fuselage as it came in to land at Heathrow Airport in London, reports The Independent.
in Airports ICAO and ACI enter into airport security agreement
Posted 14 March 2016
International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work on airport security.
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports signs agreement with Aéroports de Paris
Posted 11 March 2016
Abu Dhabi Airports has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Aéroports de Paris (ADP) linking Al Bateen Executive Airport with Le Bourget Airport.
in Airports Finmeccanica announces contracts with Saudi Arabia and Morocco for ATC management systems
Posted 10 March 2016
Finmeccanica has announced during the World ATM Congress in Madrid the award of contracts totalling around €120 million.
in Airports Airport Show 2016 will highlight latest innovative technologies for 'Smart Airports'
Posted 8 March 2016
Smart Airports are set to revolutionise passenger experience as airports allocate higher budgets to expanding and adopting the latest smart technologies.
in Airports / ATM & Regulatory Dubai raises comms technology with new Park deal
Posted 7 March 2016
Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, the UK-based air traffic communication systems subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corporation, is to expand the capability of the ATC communication systems at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World
in Airports US pre-clearance facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport is a success
Posted 7 March 2016
A total of 615,478 passengers used the US pre-clearance facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in 2015, to process their arrival documents before landing in the United States.
in Airports Lufthansa's Business Class and Senator Lounges open at Dubai's Concourse D
Posted 4 March 2016
Lufthansa has opened its Business Class and Senator lounges at the new Concourse D, Departure Area, Terminal 1 of the Dubai International Airport, offering guests more room to feel at home.
in Airports Istanbul Atatürk Airports receives the ASQ award
Posted 1 March 2016
Istanbul Atatürk operated by TAV Airports, has received the ASQ award for 'service quality and dedication to cultivating an outstanding journey for passengers from curb to boarding'.
in Airports Al Bateen Executive Airport maintains steady passenger traffic growth
Posted 1 March 2016
Al Bateen Executive Airport has announced 9% year-on-year growth in passenger traffic figures in 2015, surpassing its previous performance in 2014.
in Airports 2.15 million passengers at Abu Dhabi International Airport in January
Posted 1 March 2016
Abu Dhabi Airports has reported a 14.1% increase in passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) for January 2016 compared to the same period last year. A total of 2,154,241 people travelled through
in Business Aviation / Airports Executive Sky Flight Support announces new FBO services at Cairo International Airport
Posted 29 February 2016
Executive Sky Flight Support (ESFS) has announced a new partnership with Smart Aviation FBO at Cairo International Airport.
in Airports Dnata starts operations at Concourse D in Dubai
Posted 25 February 2016
Dnata has commenced operations at Dubai's Concourse D.
in Airports RJ moves its operations to Concourse D at Dubai International Airport
Posted 25 February 2016
Royal Jordanian (RJ) has moved its operations at Dubai International Airport from Concourse C to the new Concourse D.
