in Air Transport Posted 31 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published new analysis showing that airlines may burn through $61 billion of their cash reserves during the second quarter ending 30 June 2020, while posting a quarterly net loss of $39 billion.
in Air Transport Posted 30 March 2020
Emirates ground crews around the world have bid farewell to their last operating flights back to Dubai. EK 005 to London Heathrow, which departed at 1605hrs on 24 March was the last flight to take off from Dubai. EK 262 from
in Air Transport Posted 26 March 2020
Qatar Airways is expanding operations to Australia to help get people back home.
in Air Transport Posted 26 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged G20 leaders to act quickly to support the aviation industry in order to prevent irrecoverable damage to international connectivity
in Air Transport Posted 26 March 2020
Following the directive issued by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE to temporarily suspend all passenger services to and from the country,
in Air Transport Posted 25 March 2020
Travel data and analytics expert, Cirium, has launched new analysis offering verified daily updates on the number of in-storage aircraft amid the coronavirus pandemic.
in Air Transport Posted 24 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA)updated its analysis of the revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global air transport industry.
in Air Transport Posted 24 March 2020
The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), have brought forward their directive to suspend all inbound, outbound, and
in Air Transport Posted 24 March 2020
The Board of Directors of Jazeera Airways met virtually on March 19, 2020 to discuss the suspension of flights and present conditions in light of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
in Air Transport Posted 23 March 2020
Etihad Airways will temporarily suspend all flights to, from, and via Abu Dhabi following a decision by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, and the General Civil Aviation Authority
in Air Transport Posted 23 March 2020
Following the announcement from the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) flydubai will suspend its operations with effect from Thursday 26
in Air Transport / Features Posted 23 March 2020
Gulf Air is increasingly looking towards France as it continues a modernisation process. Steve Nichols reports.
in Air Transport Posted 23 March 2020
Due to the global spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, the health and aviation authorities of the People’s Republic of China have issued a directive to all international airlines flying to Beijing, instructing
in Air Transport Posted 23 March 2020
Emirates Airlines has announced it will temporally halt all commercial flights from March 25 due to COVID-19.
in Air Transport Posted 20 March 2020
Saudi Arabia has said it is to halt all regional and international flights to the kingdom for two weeks in the latest effort to contain the spread of the new coronavirus.
in Air Transport Posted 19 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to governments in the Middle East and Africa, as part of a worldwide campaign, to provide emergency support to airlines as they
in Air Transport Posted 18 March 2020
To help mark Ireland’s National Day, Etihad Airways, has operated its newest aircraft, a ‘green-themed’ Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, from Abu Dhabi to Dublin.
in Air Transport Posted 18 March 2020
Brian Pearce, chief economist at IATA, has explained during a media briefing on COVID-19 the current situation that the global air transport industry finds itself in.
in Air Transport Posted 17 March 2020
Gulf Air has temporarily suspend flights to and from several destinations across its network effective from 03:00 Bahrain time on Wednesday 18 March until Tuesday 31 March 2020.
in Air Transport Posted 16 March 2020
Due to the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus and its continuing impact on air travel services globally, Etihad Airways continues to follow UAE and international government and regulatory authority directives
in Air Transport Posted 15 March 2020
The International Civil Aviation Organization’s governing Council today took a key step to stand up its emission offsetting program to help airlines reduce climate pollution, even as the aviation sector reels from the
in Air Transport Posted 12 March 2020
Emirates will be implementing thermal screening measures for all passengers travelling on US flights departing from Dubai International Airport, effective tonight, 12 March 2020.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 12 March 2020
Low-cost carrier, Flydubai, looks to the future as it operates against the backdrop of the grounding of the Boeing 737MAX. Alan Dron reports.
in Air Transport Posted 10 March 2020
Following the recent news that the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention urged citizens and residents to avoid foreign travel and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that the spread of
in Air Transport Posted 9 March 2020
In response to the latest developments in the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak around the world, Emirates is taking extra steps that go above and beyond industry and regulatory requirements to ensure its passengers' health and comfort and
in Air Transport Posted 5 March 2020
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Turkish Airlines has taken the decision to temporarily cancel flights to various cities in China, as well as Italy, South Korea and Iraq, which have seen outbreaks of the virus.
in Air Transport Posted 5 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for January 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 2.4% compared to January 2019.
in Air Transport Posted 3 March 2020
A statement has been released by Al Redha, chief operating officer of Emirates Airline regarding the business challenges of COVID-19.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 2 March 2020
Abdelhamid Addou, Royal Air Maroc chairman and CEO, wants to accelerate the national airline’s development to turn it into a continental leader. Vincent Chappard reports.
in Air Transport Posted 28 February 2020
EgyptAir’s fourth A320 Neo aircraft arrived today at Cairo International Airport from 15 aircrafts the company has contracted for, from Airbus factory in Toulouse, France, in cooperation with Aercap.
in Air Transport Posted 27 February 2020
Can aviation ever be truly green is the question Tom Parsons, low carbon, commercial development manager, at Air BP, looks in to.
in Air Transport Posted 26 February 2020
Airlines, aviation financing and plane makers – inherently vulnerable to the economic side-effects of a potential pandemic - faced challenges as the year began, ensuring they are now at
in Air Transport Posted 26 February 2020
Royal Jordanian Airlines has suspended its Amman-Rome flights, starting from today (Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020) until further notice.
in Air Transport Posted 26 February 2020
Qatar Airways has signed a significant codeshare agreement with American Airlines in a move that will increase commercial cooperation, bolster connectivity and create hundreds of new travel
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Space Posted 20 February 2020
Inmarsat has announced that it will bring its aviation, maritime and enterprise connectivity solutions to customers based in Saudi Arabia through new partner agreements.
in Air Transport Posted 18 February 2020
Qatar Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Bulgaria Air.
in Air Transport Posted 17 February 2020
The next decade will be more challenging for the aviation industry than the 10 years previous years, despite prospects for rising passenger demand, according to Oliver Wyman’s annual Global Fleet & MRO
in Air Transport Posted 17 February 2020
EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first of 15 A320neo Family aircraft, on lease from AerCap, becoming the first airline in Africa and Middle East to operate both the A320neo and A220, the most modern and fuel-efficient
in Air Transport / Business & Finance Posted 15 February 2020
The suspended Turkish carrier, Atlas Global which served Tehran, London and Baghdad from its Istanbul base is now filing for bankruptcy. It ceased operations in November citing financial issues, before resuming briefly in January.
in Air Transport Posted 14 February 2020
Airbus has today celebrated, at its factory at Toulouse, with Egyptair’s delegation for receiving the first A320 Neo aircraft in Egyptair’s fleet.
in Air Transport Posted 13 February 2020
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) and British Airways (BA) have announced a new codeshare agreement which will open up new routes across Morocco including Casablanca and Agadir.
in Air Transport Posted 13 February 2020
A global provider of governance, risk and compliance software, UK company Ideagen, has signed a long-term contract with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in Kuwait.
in Air Transport Posted 13 February 2020
In 2019, Oman Air saved 7.8 million kg of jet fuel, which is equivalent to 24.6 million kg of emissions.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 12 February 2020
Saudi Arabian carrier, Flynas, plans to tap into the country’s drive to attract more Moslem pilgrims and holidaymakers – as it prepares for a major expansion of its fleet. Alan Dron reports.
in Air Transport / Business & Finance Posted 12 February 2020
Air Arabia is celebrating passing the billion dirham (£ 270m) net profit mark for 2019.
in Air Transport Posted 11 February 2020
Airbus has revealed MAVERIC (Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls) its “blended wing body” scale model technological demonstrator.
in Air Transport Posted 7 February 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2019 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 4.2% compared to the full year of
in Air Transport Posted 5 February 2020
A Pegasus Airlines flight from Izmir to Istanbul skidded off the runway this afternoon at Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen airport crashing into a road and breaking into three pieces, Turkish media has reported.
in Air Transport Posted 5 February 2020
The first day of the CAPA Qatar Aviation, Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit has kicked off on Wednesday 5 February at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha, Qatar.
in Air Transport Posted 5 February 2020
Qatar Airways is in talks to acquire a 49% stake in state-owned RwandAir.
in Air Transport Posted 3 February 2020
Royal Jordanian (RJ) conducted a complete sterilisation and disinfection procedure to its aircraft that returned from Wuhan to Amman on Saturday morning.
in Air Transport Posted 27 January 2020
Gulf Air today bid farewell to its last Airbus 330 aircraft after its service of 19 years in the airline’s fleet.
in Air Transport Posted 26 January 2020
At last some good news for Boeing as the company’s new 777X took to the skies yesterday, for the first time to enter the next phase of its rigorous test programme. Based on the popular 777 and with proven technologies from the 787 Dreamliner, it took
in Air Transport Posted 23 January 2020
Boeing is postponing the 777X first flight that was scheduled to take place today, January 23, due to weather.
in Air Transport Posted 23 January 2020
Emirates is celebrating 20 years of services to Bahrain.
in Air Transport Posted 22 January 2020
The Boeing Company has issued a statement regarding the 737 MAX return to service.
in Air Transport Posted 21 January 2020
Following its strategy to keep its overall production system at the leading edge of technology and to increase industrial capacity and flexibility, Airbus has decided to create new A321 production capabilities at its site in
in Air Transport / Events Posted 21 January 2020
Shoppers at the Bahrain City Centre Shopping Mall are getting the chance to step back in time with the national carrier Gulf Air.
in Air Transport Posted 17 January 2020
Airbus has successfully performed the first fully automatic vision-based take-off using an Airbus Family test aircraft at Toulouse-Blagnac airport.
in Air Transport Posted 16 January 2020
As the UAE marks Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, Lufthansa Group is stepping up its efforts aimed at making the future of aviation climate-neutral.
in Air Transport Posted 15 January 2020
Tunisair is to lay off 1,200 workers to ease the financial difficulties that have led to flight delays and the grounding of aircraft due to lack of spare parts, Reuters reports.
in Air Transport Posted 15 January 2020
On the back of its recent successes in obtaining IATA CEIV certifications for both its pharma and fresh products, Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has announced an
in Air Transport Posted 15 January 2020
Etihad Airways today committed to a minimum target of zero net carbon emissions by 2050 and halving of its 2019 net emission levels by 2035.
in Air Transport Posted 14 January 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced global passenger traffic results for November 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 3.3% compared to the same
in Air Transport Posted 14 January 2020
Etihad Airways has become the most recent airline to partner with easyJet.
in Air Transport Posted 7 January 2020
Turkey’s second largest airport, Sabiha Gokcen International, was forced to close today after a Pegasus Airlines Boeing 737-800 skidded off the runway.
in Air Transport Posted 7 January 2020
Royal Jordanian closed 2019 with another positive record according to an airline safety and product review website; AirlineRatings.com.
in Air Transport Posted 6 January 2020
Jazeera Airways has announced a series of new services and fare categories applicable from 2020.
in Air Transport Posted 2 January 2020
Emirates said it will conclude 2019 with a successful string of product, network, and customer experience highlights.
in Air Transport Posted 30 December 2019
Gulf Air and SriLankan Airlines entered into a codeshare partnership on 18th December 2019.
in Air Transport Posted 24 December 2019
Jazeera Airways took delivery of a new Airbus A320neo aircraft which landed at Kuwait International Airport on the evening of Friday, December 20.
in Air Transport Posted 20 December 2019
Rolls-Royce’s ambitions to build the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft have taken a step forward with the unveiling of the plane at Gloucestershire Airport, UK.
in Air Transport Posted 19 December 2019
With soaring global tourism driving unprecedented demand for aircraft Bureau Veritas has revealed that demonstrating the highest standards of quality, health and safety is now a distinct competitive
in Air Transport Posted 19 December 2019
Pegasus Airlines has become the first airline in Turkey to join the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative.
in Air Transport Posted 17 December 2019
Qatar Airways has received recognition of its continued commitment to environmental management at International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Board of Governors meeting last week.
in Air Transport Posted 17 December 2019
Boeing has confirmed it will be suspending its 737 MAX production in January due to certification moving into 2020.
in Air Transport Posted 16 December 2019
Royal Jordanian (RJ) marked its 56th anniversary yesterday.
in Air Transport Posted 16 December 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with the Global Shippers Forum (GSF), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the International Air Cargo
in Air Transport Posted 16 December 2019
IATA has introduced the Smart Facility Operational Capacity Audit Certification (SFOC Audit Certification) to provide airlines with the assurance that SFOC Certified facilities are adhering to IATA's Resolutions and Recommended
in Air Transport / Route Planning & Tourism Posted 13 December 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published information confirming that carbon emissions per passenger have declined by more than 50% since 1990.
in Air Transport Posted 12 December 2019
Pegasus Airlines has received its second A321neo aircraft as part of its 100 Airbus aircraft order in 2012, which was the single largest-ever aircraft order in the history of Turkish civil aviation at the time.
in Air Transport Posted 12 December 2019
Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines announce a codeshare expansion following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two airlines.
in Air Transport Posted 12 December 2019
Wizz Air has announced that it has reached agreement in principle for the establishment of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in partnership with Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company.
in Air Transport Posted 12 December 2019
The new private Tunisian airline Jasmin Airways has obtained its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the national civil aviation authority. Acting Transport minister, René Trabelsi, told Anuradha Deenapanray Chappard that Tunisia will sign the Open Sky with
in Air Transport Posted 11 December 2019
Workplace injuries and costly damage to equipment could be eliminated with on-board safety systems for airport vehicles. Emily Hardy, a safety expert at Brigade Electronics UK, explains how technology can help.
in Air Transport Posted 11 December 2019
Royal Jordanian (RJ) scored 89.2% in on-time performance for the month of November 2019, which made it the second most punctual Middle Eastern airline in OAG’s monthly On-Time Performance report published recently.
in Air Transport Posted 9 December 2019
Aircraft issues, sustainability, regulation, consolidation and long haul low-cost profit problems to shape airline industry in 2020, said GlobalData.
in Air Transport Posted 9 December 2019
Etihad Airways has become the first airline to secure funding for a project based on its compatibility with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.
in Air Transport / Training / Events / ATM & Regulatory Posted 5 December 2019
International Aviation Services Organization (IASO) has received International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recognition as an accredited organization at the ICAO 218th council session held recently in Montreal, Canada.
in Air Transport Posted 5 December 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for October 2019 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 3.4% compared to the
in Air Transport Posted 3 December 2019
Airbus has celebrated the 100th A220 aircraft produced for a customer during a ceremony at the aircraft programme’s headquarters in Mirabel, Canada.
in Air Transport Posted 3 December 2019
Gulf Air and Middle East Airlines-Air Liban, the flag carrier of Lebanon, have announced a codeshare cooperation.
in Air Transport Posted 2 December 2019
Jazeera Airways took delivery of a new Airbus A320neo aircraft which landed at Kuwait International Airport on the evening of Saturday, November 30.
in Air Transport / Defence / Events Posted 2 December 2019
An Etihad Airways Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring the Formula 1 themed livery had a double celebratory flypast yesterday as they featured in a special UAE flag formation over Yas Marina Circuit with the Al Fursan display team to
in Air Transport Posted 29 November 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said it looks forward to the entry into force of Montreal Protocol 2014 (MP14) on 1 January 2020.
in Air Transport Posted 28 November 2019
Pegasus Airlines has signed IATA’s “25by2025” initiative.
in Air Transport Posted 28 November 2019
Flydubai has announced that it has finalised an agreement with Smartwings to wet lease four Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft between 14 December 2019 and 25 January 2020.
in Air Transport Posted 27 November 2019
Ever since the grounding of 737 MAX started, the overall sentiments for The Boeing Co (Boeing) has been on a declining trajectory for three straight quarters in 2019, says GlobalData, a
in Air Transport Posted 27 November 2019
Boeing has marked a key milestone as thousands of employees gathered for the debut of the first 737 MAX 10 at the company’s Renton, Washington factory.
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