Qatar Airways monitors the significant condition across its Airbus A350 fleet
Qatar Airways has released a statement regarding its regular checks and safety and security implementations of its Airbus A350 aircraft.
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in Air Transport Airline industry statistics confirm 2020 was worst year on record
Posted 4 August 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the IATA World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) publication with performance figures for 2020 demonstrating the devastating effects on global air
in Air Transport Emirates announces interline partnership with Mexico´s Aeromar
Posted 4 August 2021
Emirates and Aeromar have announced that they have entered into an interline partnership which will provide seamless connectivity for customers between destinations in Mexico and United States via Mexico City to
in Air Transport Middle Eastern airlines see a 79.4% demand drop in June
Posted 29 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger demand performance for June 2021 showing a very slight improvement in both international and domestic air travel markets. Demand remains significantly
in Air Transport Middle East cargo carriers see international volumes rise in June
Posted 29 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air cargo markets for June showing a 9.9% improvement on pre-COVID-19 performance (June 2019).
in Air Transport RoyalJet Group granted Bermuda Air Operator Certificate
Posted 28 July 2021
RoyalJet Bermuda, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi owned and operated RoyalJet Group - has been granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA).
in Air Transport Virgin Atlantic and MEA sign codeshare agreement
Posted 28 July 2021
Virgin Atlantic has signed a new unilateral codeshare agreement with Middle East Airlines-Air Liban (MEA) offering connections between the US and Beirut via London Heathrow.
in Air Transport Boeing releases first sustainability report charting path to sustainable aerospace
Posted 27 July 2021
Boeing has released its first Sustainability Report. In the report, the company shares its vision for the future of sustainable aerospace, establishes broad sustainability goals and highlights
in Air Transport IATA warns governments on high cost of testing
Posted 23 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to take action to address the high cost of COVID-19 tests in many jurisdictions and urged flexibility in permitting the use of cost-effective antigen tests as an
in Air Transport Single-engine Denali aircraft joins Beechcraft turboprop family
Posted 22 July 2021
Textron Aviation is realigning its turboprop aircraft lineup as the single-engine Beechcraft Denali (previously branded the Cessna Denali) to join the legendary twin-engine Beechcraft King Air 260 and King Air
in Air Transport Two aircraft collide at Dubai International Airport
Posted 22 July 2021
A FlyDubai Boeing 737-800 aircraft heading to Kyrgyzstan and a ‘unidentified’ aircraft from Gulf Air collided with each other on the taxiway at Dubai International Airport.
in Air Transport Embraer delivered 34 jets in Q2 of 2021
Posted 22 July 2021
Embraer delivered a total of 34 jets in the second quarter of 2021, of which 14 were commercial aircraft and 20 were executive jets (12 light and eight large).
in Air Transport IATA: Passengers continue to support mask-wearing
Posted 21 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that based on its latest passenger survey conducted in May, most air travellers are confident about the safety of air travel and support mask-wearing in the near-term.
in Air Transport / Features 2021: year of the real Deal?
Posted 20 July 2021
It’s been a long time coming, but 2021 should be the year in which Saudi low-cost carrier, Flyadeal, finally begins international services. Alan Dron reports.
in Air Transport Gulf Air operates 80% of pre-pandemic destinations
Posted 19 July 2021
Gulf Air has said it has begun the summer season with 80% of its pre-pandemic destinations as it continues to resume operations and restore services to cities of its original 2019 destination network.
in Air Transport Flydubai cuts 65 Boeing Max from its fleet plan
Posted 16 July 2021
UAE’s value-carrier Flydubai has cut its Boeing 737 Max orders to reflect its post-covid business plan.
in Air Transport Saudi Arabian Airlines' flyadeal receives new Airbus A320neo
Posted 16 July 2021
The low-cost Jeddah-based airline owned by Saudi Arabian Airlines, flyadeal, has taken delivery of a brand new A320neo, the first out of 30 to be delivered in the next three years.
in Air Transport Emirates SkyCargo transports equine stars from Liege to Tokyo
Posted 15 July 2021
Emirates SkyCargo is operating eight charter flights to fly 247 horses from Liege to Tokyo. The first flight with 36 dressage horses has already landed at Haneda airport, Tokyo.
in Air Transport IATA: Tax is not the answer to aviation sustainability
Posted 14 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the reliance on taxation as the solution for cutting aviation emissions in the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ proposal is counter-productive to the goal of sustainable aviation.
in Air Transport IATA calls on states to follow WHO guidance on cross-border travel
Posted 14 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on states to follow new guidance on travel from the World Health Organization (WHO).
in Air Transport / Technology Saudia signs contract with GE Digital for Digital Asset Records Management
Posted 13 July 2021
Saudia Airlines will be implementing GE Digital’s Aviation Software Asset Records solution.
in Air Transport Qatar Airways joins IATA Turbulence Aware platform
Posted 12 July 2021
Qatar Airways and the International Air Transport Association announced that Qatar Airways will become the first airline in the Middle East to join the IATA Turbulence Aware platform.
in Air Transport IATA launch global Mobility Aids Action Group
Posted 9 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of a global Mobility Aids Action Group to examine and improve the transport journey of mobility aids, including wheelchairs, with the objective of improving the
in Air Transport Middle Eastern carriers see rise in international cargo volumes in May
Posted 9 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released May 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued its strong growth trend.
in Air Transport Oman Air becomes official airline partner of ICCA for the Middle East
Posted 7 July 2021
Oman Air has announced its collaboration with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), becoming official airline partner for the Middle East as part of ICCA’s Regional Travel Partnership
in Air Transport / Features Dabbas on the right track
Posted 7 July 2021
The revival of the airline business across the Middle East in the post-pandemic era will depend on carriers being able to fly cost-effectively. One manufacturer, Embraer, has a solution.
in Air Transport Air Cairo adds two A320 neos from GECAS to fleet
Posted 3 July 2021
Air Cairo has taken delivery of the first of two A320-200neos from GECAS, with the second expected in early August. These aircraft will expand on the Egypt-based low-cost carrier’s current fleet of seven A320s.
in Air Transport / Features Berniq launches with mission to unify
Posted 29 June 2021
Captain Abdelhadi Mansur, general manager of Benghazi-based Berniq Airways, talks to Martin Rivers about his plans for the Libyan start-up.
in Air Transport Qatar Airways Cargo launches WebCargo by Freightos across Europe
Posted 28 June 2021
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced that WebCargo by Freightos will be introduced across the European region effective 30 June 2021. Forwarders will be able to conduct eBookings with access to live rates and available
in Air Transport Etihad Cargo and EFL Global deliver vital antiretroviral drugs to Brazil
Posted 24 June 2021
Etihad Cargo and global supply chain company EFL Global have successfully carried a vital consignment of antiretroviral drugs from India to Brazil.
in Air Transport Boeing completes successful 737-10 first flight
Posted 22 June 2021
Boeing's 737-10, the largest aircraft in the 737 MAX family, today completed a successful first flight.
in Air Transport Royal Jordanian Passes its 10th IOSA Audit with zero findings
Posted 22 June 2021
Royal Jordanian (RJ) has renewed IATA’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate for the 10th time.
in Air Transport Abu Dhabi receives first shipment of new anti-Covid medication
Posted 21 June 2021
The world’s newest anti-viral treatment for COVID-19, Sotrovimab, is now available for early treatment of certain categories COVID-19 patients in the UAE following a landmark agreement between the Abu Dhabi Department
in Air Transport / Features Tunisair in turmoil: new boss takes on tough challenge
Posted 21 June 2021
Khaled Chelly is the new man in the hot seat as Tunisair attempts to solve its financial crisis and pull out of the nosedive that potentially threatens its very existence.
in Air Transport / Route Planning & Tourism Emirates show of confidence for summer revival
Posted 17 June 2021
Emirates is showing signs of confidence in industry recovery and is ramping up its operations and expanding services across its network to meet strong leisure travel demand over the summer, as entry restrictions ease for travellers.
in Air Transport Saudia renews IATA Operational Safety Audit Certification
Posted 17 June 2021
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has renewed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification.
in Air Transport Sirius acquires 10 aircraft during COVID
Posted 14 June 2021
Sirius Aviation Capital Holdings (Sirius), a global aircraft lessor headquartered in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has acquired ten single-aisle, mid-life aircraft from BOC Aviation, a member of Bank of China Group during the current Covid-19
in Air Transport Middle Eastern airlines posted an 82.9% demand drop in April
Posted 10 June 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that domestic travel demand improved in April 2021 compared to the prior month, although it remained well below pre-pandemic levels, while recovery in
in Air Transport / Features United we standard
Posted 8 June 2021
Kamil Al Awadhi has taken up the reins as vice president, Africa and Middle East, for the International Air Transport Association (IATA). He now plans to help steer airline recovery in the region, as he explained to Alan Peaford.
in Air Transport Qatar Airways Group highlights environmental sustainability initiatives
Posted 4 June 2021
To mark World Environment Day, Qatar Airways Group is highlighting its key environmental sustainability initiatives.
in Air Transport Texel Air orders second 737-800 Boeing converted freighter
Posted 3 June 2021
Boeing and Texel Air, a subsidiary of Chisholm Enterprises, has placed an order for the Bahrain-based airline’s second 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF).
in Air Transport IATA: Governments should make data-driven decisions
Posted 3 June 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to make data-driven decisions to manage the risks of COVID-19 when reopening borders to international travel.
in Air Transport / Space Evonik enhances safe transport of hydrogen peroxide
Posted 2 June 2021
Evonik has developed a container made of pure aluminum with a 220-litre capacity for the safe transport of highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide.
in Air Transport MEA passengers arriving to Lebanon from UK & Brazil must have hotel booking
Posted 1 June 2021
Middle East Airlines (MEA) has said “All Passengers arriving from UK and Brazil to Lebanon must have hotel booking at their own expenses, for five days.”
in Air Transport Oman Air and Qatar Airways expand codeshare
Posted 1 June 2021
Oman Air and Qatar Airways have expanded their codeshare partnership to cover more than 80 destinations on Qatar Airways’ network.
in Air Transport Airbus provides suppliers with update on production plans
Posted 27 May 2021
Airbus said it continues to expect the commercial aircraft market to recover to pre-COVID levels between 2023 and 2025, led by the single-aisle segment.
in Air Transport IATA: Optimism when borders reopen
Posted 27 May 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Tourism Economics released a long-term view for post-COVID-19 passenger demand recovery which demonstrates that people remain eager to travel in the short and long-term.
in Air Transport Gulf Air adheres to restrictions on Red List
Posted 26 May 2021
Gulf Air has affirmed its commitment to the decision of civil aviation affairs in Bahrain, based on the recommendations of the National Medical Team for Combatting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) regarding suspending entry of passengers coming
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support / People Chapman Freeborn appoints Sharon Vaz-Arab as IMEA regional director
Posted 25 May 2021
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Sharon Vaz-Arab, aviation expert with 30+ years of experience, as its new Director – IMEA (India, Middle East & Africa).
in Air Transport Jazeera to join IATA Travel Pass Programme
Posted 24 May 2021
Jazeera Airways has confirmed that the airline will go into testing of the IATA Travel Pass.
in Air Transport / People Qatar chief named as Oneworld Alliance chairman
Posted 20 May 2021
Qatar Airways group chief executive Akbar Al Baker has been named as chairman of the governing board of the Oneworld Alliance. He succeeds Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce, who had served in the role since September 2018.
in Air Transport Accepting vaccinated passengers should be best practice
Posted 20 May 2021
IATA has applauded the growing number of countries making data and evidence-driven decisions to open their borders to vaccinated travellers.
in Air Transport Etihad Airways and Saudia solidify relationship
Posted 19 May 2021
Etihad Airways and Saudia announced a new reciprocal loyalty agreement, expanding on the existing codeshare deal between the two airlines.
in Air Transport Flights to Tel Aviv to be diverted
Posted 14 May 2021
Flights to Tel Aviv will be diverted over fear of rocket strikes as the country continues tensions with Hamas.
in Air Transport Gulf Air flights operated by vaccinated crew starting from Eid
Posted 13 May 2021
Gulf Air has said starting from 13 today, the first day of Eid Al Fitr, all its flights will be operated by 100% vaccinated crew including pilots and flight attendants.
in Air Transport Airbus resumes work on modernisation of its A320 Family
Posted 12 May 2021
Airbus has resumed work on the modernisation of its A320 Family industrial capabilities in Toulouse.
in Air Transport Gulf Air offers complimentary COVID-19 travel insurance coverage
Posted 12 May 2021
Gulf Air will offer complimentary COVID-19 travel insurance coverage to all ticket holders which will include health and quarantine expenses in the unexpected circumstances of being diagnosed with or contracting
in Air Transport Gulf Air begins IATA Travel Pass Trial
Posted 10 May 2021
IATA is partnering with Gulf Air to commence the trial of the IATA Travel Pass starting from May 7 on Gulf Air flights from Bahrain to London, Athens and Singapore.
in Air Transport Middle Eastern airlines’ demand fell 81.6% in March
Posted 7 May 2021
IATA announced that passenger traffic fell in March 2021 compared to pre-COVID levels in March 2019 but rose compared to the immediate month prior to February 2021.
in Air Transport / Features Oman duo link up to crack the codeshare
Posted 7 May 2021
A codeshare between Oman Air and low-cost carrier (LCC), SalamAir, seems likely to be the first step in more extensive cooperation between the two companies.
in Air Transport Air Liban asks passengers from Lebanon to Dubai to hold negative PCR result
Posted 6 May 2021
Air Liban has asked passengers from Lebanon to Dubai to hold negative PCR results. The procedures will be checked by Middle East Airlines prior to departure and by Dubai International Airport authorities
in Air Transport IATA: High testing costs could stall recovery
Posted 5 May 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to ensure that high costs for COVID-19 testing don’t put travel out of reach for individuals and families.
in Air Transport Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to offer discount on PCT testing
Posted 5 May 2021
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will offer discounts on PCR testing for those travelling with the airline.
in Air Transport Oman Air and EgyptAir sign codeshare agreement
Posted 28 April 2021
Oman Air has signed a codeshare agreement with EgyptAir. The codeshare agreement on flights between Muscat and Cairo was signed as part of both airlines’ commitment to work toward a strong restart for air travel to overcome the effects of the
in Air Transport Gulf Air launches ‘A Class of Our Own’ new slogan
Posted 28 April 2021
Gulf Air recently launched its new slogan ‘A class of our own’ during the 2021 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.
in Air Transport Air Cairo receives its first Airbus A320neo
Posted 26 April 2021
Air Cairo has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft. The new aircraft will join Air Cairo’s all Airbus fleet of seven aircraft.
in Air Transport Gulf Air and Saudia hold talks to enhance partnership
Posted 26 April 2021
Gulf Air and Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) have held talks to discuss their close commercial relationships and explore ways to build on the ties by establishing a codeshare agreement.
in Air Transport Indian COVID-19 strain threatens Gulf aviation
Posted 26 April 2021
The emergence of new COVID-19 strains in India could pose challenges for the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) super-connector aviation hubs as they move towards recovery, said GlobalData’s MEED.
in Air Transport / Features Casablanca site brings new Spirit to Morocco
Posted 26 April 2021
Bombardier’s Casablanca site was one of the assets acquired when Spirit AeroSystems swooped in to buy parts of the Canadian company’s aerostructures and aftermarket services business in October.
in Air Transport IATA: Reduced losses but continued pain in 2021
Posted 22 April 2021
IATA expects net airline industry losses of $47.7 billion in 2021 (net profit margin of -10.4%). This is an improvement on the estimated net industry loss of $126.4 billion in 2020 (net profit margin of -33.9%). Middle Eastern carriers will
in Air Transport Dubai Aerospace Enterprise orders 15 Boeing 737 MAX jets
Posted 20 April 2021
Boeing and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) have announced the aircraft lessor has ordered 15 737-8 MAX jets.
in Air Transport EgyptAir and Sudan Airways sign strategic partnership
Posted 20 April 2021
EgyptAir and Sudan Airways have signed a strategic partnership MoU.
in Air Transport / Features Dawn of a revival ...or more clouds on the horizon?
Posted 19 April 2021
Two major studies predict that the Middle East airline industry will rebound from Covid-19, but their tone is cautious and some passenger habits are likely to change permanently. Alan Dron reports.
in Air Transport / Features Diplomatic breakthrough paves way for Etihad-Israeli MRO deal
Posted 12 April 2021
Etihad’s expanding engineering division could notch up a new customer in Israeli carrier El Al?
in Air Transport Emirates and Sheraa sign MOU
Posted 12 April 2021
Emirates has signed an MoU with Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) to strengthen and expand the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the UAE.
in Air Transport Jazeera Airways announces vaccination drive of pilots and cabin crew
Posted 8 April 2021
Jazeera Airways has announced that all of its pilots have been vaccinated while cabin crew will be fully vaccinated by April 12.
in Air Transport The MAX aircraft re-joins Flydubai’s fleet
Posted 8 April 2021
The first five of Flydubai’s 14 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft have completed their operational readiness flights and have been approved by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to return to service.
in Air Transport Middle Eastern airlines saw demand fall 83.1% in February
Posted 8 April 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger traffic fell in February 2021, both compared to pre-COVID levels (February 2019) and compared to the immediate month prior (January 2021).
in Air Transport Qatar Airways operates fully COVID-19 vaccinated flight
Posted 7 April 2021
Qatar Airways operated its first fully COVID-19 vaccinated flight yesterday.
in Air Transport Baby born on EgyptAir flight coming from N'Djamena
Posted 7 April 2021
An EgyptAir flight from N'Djamena to Cairo had to make made an emergency landing at Aswan Airport to check on the safety of a Chadian passenger and her new born baby boy, after giving birth safely on board, with the help of a medical student.
in Air Transport Travelport+ launches next-generation platform for a new era of travel
Posted 7 April 2021
Global travel retail platform, Travelport, has launched its next-generation platform, Travelport+.
in Air Transport BAA health check could help prepare airlines for recovery
Posted 6 April 2021
Middle East airlines are being offered a health check package to prepare better for the post covid recovery.
in Air Transport Flydubai reinstates its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Posted 5 April 2021
Flydubai, has announced that its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will return to passenger service from April 8.
in Air Transport IATA urges governments in the Middle East to work together
Posted 1 April 2021
IATA has called on governments in the Middle East to develop re-start plans to safely re-link their citizens, businesses and economies to global markets when the COVID-19 epidemiological situation permits.
in Air Transport Emirates SkyCargo first air cargo carrier to deliver 50m COVID-19 vaccines
Posted 1 April 2021
In the run up to World Health Day (7th April), Emirates SkyCargo has become the first airline cargo carrier in the world to have transported more than 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines on its flights.
in Air Transport IATA releases 2020 safety report
Posted 31 March 2021
(IATA) announced the publication of the 2020 Safety Report and released data for the 2020 safety performance of the commercial airline industry.
in Air Transport / Features Downsizing Etihad changes its fleet path
Posted 31 March 2021
As Etihad Airways announces its restructuring into a ‘mid-size’ airline, Alan Dron asks: What now for the carrier after the formalisation of its new, scaled-down role?
in Air Transport Research backs rapid testing for safe and efficient restart of air travel
Posted 30 March 2021
IATA has urged governments to accept best-in-class rapid antigen tests in fulfilment of COVID -19 testing requirements following the publication of new research by OXERA and Edge Health.
in Air Transport / Features The MAX is back… but not yet in the Middle East
Posted 22 March 2021
Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX is starting to return to service. Alan Dron looks at what this could mean for airlines, passengers and the aircraft’s future?
in Air Transport Emirates and TAP sign MOU to expand partnership
Posted 16 March 2021
Emirates and TAP Air Portugal have signed an MoU to expand the codeshare partnership.
in Air Transport IATA: Updated ICAO recommendations support industry restart
Posted 15 March 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council’s approval of the latest recommendations from its Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART).
in Air Transport Oman Air certified with COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating
Posted 12 March 2021
Oman Air has been certified with Skytrax’s 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating and its 5-Star COVID-19 Lounge Safety Rating at Muscat International Airport.
in Air Transport Rolls-Royce and Tecnam to deliver all-electric passenger aircraft
Posted 11 March 2021
Rolls-Royce and airframer Tecnam are joining forces with Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia, to deliver an all-electric passenger aircraft for the commuter market, ready for revenue service in
in Air Transport Air Cairo and SunExpress sign cooperation agreement
Posted 10 March 2021
Air Cairo and SunExpress have signed a sales cooperation agreement which will allow up to 30 flights per week to the Red Sea resort of Hurghada from 14 airports in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
in Air Transport IATA: Travellers are gaining confidence
Posted 9 March 2021
IATA has announced results from its latest poll of recent travellers, revealing growing confidence in a return to air travel, frustration with current travel restrictions, and acceptance of a travel app to manage health credentials for travel.
in Air Transport Etihad Airways extends its COVID-19 global wellness insurance cover
Posted 8 March 2021
Etihad Airways has extended its COVID-19 global wellness insurance cover until 30 September 2021.
in Air Transport Middle Eastern airlines saw demand plunge 82.3% in January
Posted 5 March 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger traffic fell in January 2021, both compared to pre-COVID levels (January 2019) and compared to the immediate month prior (December 2020).
in Air Transport / Business & Finance Etihad confident despite Covid financial impact
Posted 5 March 2021
Etihad Airways confirmed the bitter impact of the Covid pandemic and resulting global travel restrictions on its fortunes, writes Alan Peaford.
in Air Transport Gulf Air to trial IATA Travel Pass
Posted 4 March 2021
IATA is partnering with Gulf Air to trial IATA Travel Pass – a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing or vaccine information.
in Air Transport The airline industry is expected to remain cash negative throughout 2021
Posted 26 February 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released new analysis showing that the airline industry is expected to remain cash negative throughout 2021.
