in Features / Airports Posted 19 June 2019
For the first time in its 61-year history, Airports Council International (ACI) Africa themed an event around non-aeronautical revenues. It was during its regional conference & exhibition held from March 4-10 in Egypt. Anuradha Deenapanray
in Airports Posted 19 June 2019
Dubai Airports has pledged to do its part to rid the planet of single use plastics by announcing its intention to ban them from consumer spaces at the world’s busiest international airport effective January 1, 2020.
in Features / Airports Posted 14 June 2019
Kevin Riordan, head of airports & checkpoint solutions at Smiths Detection, talks about the various technologies that will dominate airport security over the next decade and the impact they are likely to have on the overall customer experience.
in Airports Posted 7 June 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM) unanimously resolved to support the global deployment of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for baggage tracking.
in Airports Posted 4 June 2019
Airports Council International (ACI) World, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Worldwide Airport Coordinators Group (WWACG) have announced the agreement of a new governance structure for
in Features / Airports Posted 3 June 2019
Taxiing aircraft and ground vehicles can now be tracked in poor visibility at several Saudi Arabian airports following installation of a new system. Alan Dron reports.
in Airports Posted 3 June 2019
Emirates has partnered with Uber to offer UAE travellers discounted airport transfers this summer.
in Airports Posted 30 May 2019
Indect Eletronics and Distribution has installed its UPSOLUT parking guidance system at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport in Lebanon.
in Airports Posted 30 May 2019
Airlines that are adding tracking at more points of the baggage journey are enjoying a huge improvement in bag delivery globally.
in Airports Posted 28 May 2019
Jet Aviation will relocate to a new and larger 600 square-meter facility area within the shared FBO terminal at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.
in Airports Posted 28 May 2019
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ) has launched a One Stop Shop (OSS) online portal, providing its customers with a convenient platform on which to conduct online business transactions.
in Airports Posted 28 May 2019
Hamad International Airport (HIA) has launched the second phase of its Smart Airport programme which sets to initiate a major digital transformation of the passenger journey through facial biometric
in Airports Posted 28 May 2019
Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed new daily flights from Al Ain International Airport (AAN) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, designed to facilitate travel to Saudi Arabia for the
in Events / Airports Posted 23 May 2019
At the recently held annual Airport Show, comms and information solutions provider Frequentis - which earlier this month announced it will be opening a new office in Abu Dhabi - demonstrated its innovative remote tower solution, drone
in Airports Posted 21 May 2019
Istanbul Airport (IGA) has won the ‘Special Achievement Award’ under the 'Outstanding Innovation' at a ceremony organised by Global Traveler magazine.
in General Aviation / Airports Posted 16 May 2019
An aircraft carrying out testing of navigational aids for Dubai’s main international airport crashed close to DXB killing all four people on board.
in Airports Posted 15 May 2019
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF), a joint venture between Stuttgart-based DC Aviation GmbH and Dubai-based Al-Futtaim, has attained the International Standard for Business Aircraft
in Airports Posted 13 May 2019
Hamad International Airport (HIA) has been named the “Best Airport for Passenger Experience” for the second consecutive year in a study by AirHelp, an air passenger rights specialist. Qatar Airways
in Airports Posted 13 May 2019
Abu Dhabi Airports has opened two new kids play areas and five conveniently located baby changing rooms at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), further enhancing its services to better accommodate families
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 8 May 2019
A ground staff member at Kuwait International Airport was killed while performing a routine tractor tow of a Kuwait Airways 777 on Monday.
in Airports Posted 8 May 2019
Cabling from R&M is connecting thousands of cameras, card readers and the data centre with 90,000 connections installed in the first section of Istanbul Airport.
in Features / Airports Posted 8 May 2019
The Algerian airport services and infrastructure management company (SGIA) is finalising the new terminal project at Houari Boumediene International Airport in Algiers. Vincent Chappard and Anuradha Deenapanray report.
in Airports Posted 7 May 2019
National Aviation Services (NAS) has launched its new Pearl Lounge at the Jazeera Terminal (T5).
in Airports / People Posted 30 April 2019
Dubai Air Navigation Services (Dans), has appointed its first female UAE national as duty manager in the emirate.
in Technology / Airports Posted 30 April 2019
Airport security staff will find their jobs easier thanks to machine-aided assistance from Smiths Detection, introduced to the MENA region at the Airport Show today.
in Technology / Airports Posted 30 April 2019
Dubai-based DTP, the provider of products and services designed to optimize planning and operations in the aviation industry to clients iuch as Dubai Airports, Abu Dhabi Airports, Emirates Airlines and Saudi Airlines Catering
in Airports Posted 29 April 2019
Sustainability, affordability, efficiency, and intramodal are the key principals for the growth of the travel industry for decades to come according to Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths.
in Airports Posted 25 April 2019
Dubai Airports has honoured airlines, concessionaires and business partners who have demonstrated their commitment to improving service and delivering exceptional customer experiences at both of Dubai’s
in Airports Posted 24 April 2019
Airlines that are adding tracking at more points of the baggage journey are enjoying a huge improvement in bag delivery globally. The SITA 2019 Baggage IT Insights – officially launched at an event in Abu Dhabi International
in Airports Posted 23 April 2019
EgyptAir is to move six of its flight operations from terminal two (TB2) instead of Terminal three (TB3) at Cairo International Airport (CAI), while the arrival flights from the same points will be landing
in Airports Posted 23 April 2019
TAV Airports’ subsidiaries ATÜ Duty-Free, BTA and TAV OS has been recognised for the service quality of their operations in Oman’s airports. The event was held at Al Bustan Palace Hotel this week.
in Features / Airports Posted 18 April 2019
Al Ain International Airport is poised for growth – cargo is already expanding and the search is on for more passenger traffic, as Alan Dron discovered.
in Airports Posted 15 April 2019
Dubai Airports has confirmed operations teams at both airports are ‘good to go’ for the commencement of the 45-day long refurbishment of the southern runway at Dubai International (DXB).
in Airports Posted 10 April 2019
Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has won the DFNI-Frontier ‘EMEA Airport Retail Operation of the Year’ award for its retail offering and customer service.
in Airports Posted 9 April 2019
Turkish Airline’s transition to its new home, Istanbul Airport, is largely concluded with progress at 96 percent.
in Airports Posted 9 April 2019
Gulf Air has enhanced its baggage allowance for golf players to include one golf bag over and above their baggage allowance.
in Airports Posted 8 April 2019
Abu Dhabi Airports contributed to the Airports Council International’s (ACI) development of the world’s first Airports Customer Experience Accreditation programme.
in Airports Posted 3 April 2019
Royal Jordanian (RJ) will move its operations to/from Istanbul, from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the new Istanbul Airport. After the relocation, IATA’s code for Atatürk Airport, "IST", will
in Airports Posted 3 April 2019
Abu Dhabi Airports has received a certificate from the Airports Council International (ACI) acknowledging Abu Dhabi International Airport’s (AUH) accreditation level of ‘reduction’ under the ACI’s
in Airports Posted 29 March 2019
Egis has been awarded a contract with Riyadh Airports Company for design and project management consultancy services to replace Hold Baggage Screening (HBS) machines in terminal 5 at King Khaled International Airport, Saudi
in Airports Posted 28 March 2019
FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, a part of Avia Solutions Group, has signed a joint operations agreement to open an EASA certified Line maintenance station in Dubai
in Airports Posted 26 March 2019
While the adoption of technology has improved passenger satisfaction across the airport journey, the biggest jump by far over the past year was at baggage collection.
in Airports Posted 18 March 2019
Abu Dhabi Airports is extending City Check-In facilities to Indigo, India’s largest airline.
in Airports Posted 13 March 2019
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ) has reduced business setup costs by more than 65%, with the aim of improving customer satisfaction, enhancing its regional competitiveness and attracting new sources of
in Airports Posted 12 March 2019
As part of its efforts to increase engagement with startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) amid rising trends on the ‘gig economy’ worldwide, Dubai South, Dubai’s integrated city and flagship urban
in Airports Posted 11 March 2019
Abu Dhabi Airports and Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) has opened a new “Isolation Rooms” unit at Abu Dhabi International Airport, to be one of the first of its kind in the region.
in Airports Posted 7 March 2019
Two airports in Turkish company TAV’s portfolio have been ranked among the best in Europe. Skopje Airport is awarded in the category of “2 million or less passengers” and Zagreb Airport is awarded in the category of 2 to 5 million passengers annually.
in Airports Posted 7 March 2019
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Abu Dhabi Airports has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the advancement of women in the workplace and recognised their significant contribution to the development of the
in Airports Posted 5 March 2019
Abu Dhabi Airports is ready to handle a significant influx of inbound traffic through Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) this weekend as athletes and visitors arrive in preparation for the Special Olympics
in Airports Posted 4 March 2019
Abu Dhabi Airports hosted leaders from various civil aviation entities within the region for a tour of the Midfield Terminal Building (MTB), to witness the future gateway and the largest infrastructure project
in Airports Posted 4 March 2019
Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed GoAir’s launch of four new flights between Kannur International Airport (CNN) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), connecting the two cities with flights operating every Monday,
in Airports Posted 27 February 2019
Istanbul Airport makes a significant contribution to the economy with the number of employees actively working at the completion of its initial phase.
in Airports Posted 27 February 2019
Lufthansa Systems develops cost-efficient solution for displaying aircraft position on airport maps
in Airports Posted 26 February 2019
Emirates Flight Operations has developed a new navigation technique that allows the airline to carry additional cargo into Kabul International airport.
in Airports Posted 18 February 2019
The Gulf Center for Aviation Studies (GCAS), is the training arm of Abu Dhabi Airports, has been accredited by the UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) to deliver NCEMA developed
in Airports Posted 18 February 2019
The airline industry made history by registering its busiest day ever when a record-making 202,157 flights were monitored criss-crossing the skies the world over in June last year. More than 19,000 flights at
in Airports Posted 14 February 2019
TAV Airports Holding, Turkey’s brand in airport operations, increased passengers 31% and served 152 million passengers. The company increased net profit 46% and reached EUR 255 million.
in Events / Airports Posted 1 February 2019
The largest annual airport exhibition in the world, the Airport Show - being held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center (DICEC), 29 April 29 to 1 May - will be introducing some of the advanced
in Airports Posted 30 January 2019
On March 3, 2019 the New Istanbul Airport will become fully operational, replacing the current Istanbul Atatürk Airport, which will be closed for scheduled passenger flights.
in Airports Posted 30 January 2019
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai saw the unveiling of the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub and the new e-commerce zone within Dubai
in Airports Posted 25 January 2019
Airports Council International (ACI) World has launched the first ACI Certificate in Smart Security which will introduce participants to the core concepts of this globally-established programme.
in Airports Posted 23 January 2019
Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has celebrated the opening of its new Emirates Skywards Centre in Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
in Airports Posted 21 January 2019
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM Registration Authority) to promote the position of the
in Airports Posted 17 January 2019
Phase two of the Duty Free zone has opened undertaking the operation of all Duty Free zones at the airport.
in Features / Airports Posted 15 January 2019
Tenders for a feasibility study into a new international airport for Tunis are expected to be launched soon, writes Vincent Chappard.
in Airports Posted 14 January 2019
Abu Dhabi Airports took part in sponsoring the UAE Sport Talent Fund, which was launched in December 2018 by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Sports (GAS), Major General Mohammed Khalfan Al Rumaithi.
in Airports Posted 14 January 2019
Hamad International Airport (HIA) announced the launch of the airport’s safety week campaign which is being conducted on the premises from 13th January to 17th January 2019.
in Airports Posted 10 January 2019
Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free unveiled the airline’s first-ever Qatar Airways Travel Boutique on 9 January 2019 at the airline’s home and hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA),
in Airports Posted 9 January 2019
Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 6.9 million customers in November 2018, bringing the hub’s year to date traffic to 81.4 million passengers.
in Airports Posted 31 December 2018
Travel to and from Dubai is expected to reach another peak towards the end of this week, as Emirates anticipates yet another busy period of outbound travel after New Year’s celebrations and inbound travel for the
in Airports Posted 27 December 2018
Abu Dhabi Airports hosted the Airports Council International Asia-Pacific Regional HR Committee Fall meeting at the Gulf Center for Aviation Studies (GCAS) in Abu Dhabi earlier in December. The three-day
in Airports Posted 24 December 2018
Emirates’ has opened its latest lounge at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
in Features / Airports Posted 21 December 2018
A major renewal of the technological infrastructure at Saudi Arabia’s airports is under way. Alan Dron reports.
in Airports Posted 19 December 2018
Emirates passengers travelling from or transiting through Dubai International Airport (DXB) can expect fewer instances of delays associated with aircraft turnaround thanks to a new
in Airports Posted 19 December 2018
Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) and CSP - Abu Dhabi sign an MoU to strengthen collaboration and ensure smooth transactions between the two facilities.
in Airports Posted 18 December 2018
Royal Jordanian passengers can now self check-in at Queen Alia International Airport using the Common Use Self Service (CUSS) kiosks, available in the departures terminal.
in Airports Posted 17 December 2018
Hamad International Airport (HIA) has been voted as the 'Best Airport in the Middle East' at the 15th Annual Global Traveler’s GT Tested Reader Survey Awards in Los Angeles.
in Airports Posted 17 December 2018
SalamAir of Oman has signed a five-year contract with Swissport for hub handling at Muscat International Airport.
in Airports Posted 13 December 2018
The Moroccan Airports Authority (ONDA) has partnered with National Aviation Services (NAS) to launch the first electronic gates (E-gates) at the Pearl Lounge in the Marrakech Menara Airport departures area. This is the
in Features / Airports Posted 12 December 2018
In May 2019, Dubai International Airport is closing one of its two runways for 45 days. Alan Dron wonders if this will encourage airline customers to try out the under-used Dubai World Central?
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 7 December 2018
Following their presentation of a working paper entitled 'Sharing of Aviation Security Information Between States' at the Second High-level Conference on Aviation Security (HLCAS/2-WP/2), Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia,
in Features / Airports Posted 5 December 2018
The opening of one of the world’s largest airports brings a new competitor for the existing Gulf hubs. Alan Dron reports.
in Airports Posted 4 December 2018
Abu Dhabi Airports is to host the Airport Council International (ACI) Airport Exchange 2019. The announcement was made during an official handover ceremony at the 2018 edition of the event last week in Oslo, Norway.
in Airports Posted 3 December 2018
Oman Air has officially opened a new state-of-the-art Crew Reporting Centre at its hub in Muscat.
in Features / Airports Posted 27 November 2018
Groupe ADP, through its 100% subsidiary ADP International, has acquired the exclusive control of Airport International Group, which runs Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan. Anuradha Deenapanray reports.
in Airports Posted 27 November 2018
To provide passengers with even more comfortable transfers when they arrive, depart or transit at Dubai international Airport, Emirates has taken the initiative to bring in a fleet of new high tech buses for airside
in Airports Posted 20 November 2018
Abu Dhabi Airports inaugurated the multi-faith prayer room in Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). The opening this new facility reflects on Abu Dhabi Airports’ commitment to embed the UAE’s values of
in Airports Posted 20 November 2018
Some of the world’s most widely known pharmacy and food and beverage (F&B) chains will offer their respective products and services at Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) new Passenger Terminal Building.
in Airports Posted 20 November 2018
Gulf Air Group Holding increased its ownership in Bahrain Airport Services (BAS), the ground handling services provider at Bahrain International Airport (BIA), to 44 per cent, strengthening
in Airports Posted 19 November 2018
A key contract aimed at enhancing the duty free offerings at Bahrain International Airport (BIA) was awarded on the final day of this year’s Bahrain International Airshow.
in Airports Posted 19 November 2018
Abu Dhabi Airports yesterday celebrated Oman National Day at Abu Dhabi International Airport, welcoming passengers from neighboring Sultanate of Oman with flags and sweets being handed out across arrival and departure terminals.
in Airports Posted 13 November 2018
Emirates’ is to offer a ‘stress-free experience’ before boarding its flights during the festive period with Home Check-in.
in Airports Posted 13 November 2018
A quarter of a century after opening the first distribution centre in the Middle East, GAC Dubai has officially unveiled its new purpose-built contract logistics facility, at Dubai South.
in Airports Posted 7 November 2018
Dubai South is attracting foreign investors to set up business in the fast growing free zone.
in Airports Posted 5 November 2018
Duty free company ATU Duty Free has launched its Order&Collect pre-order web service which enables customers to select and order wide range of products.
in Airports Posted 1 November 2018
Dubai International (DXB) saw 7.2 million customers pass through its doors in September as traffic rose to 67.5 million for the year.
in Airports Posted 31 October 2018
Istanbul Airport was officially opened on October 29 by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
in Airports Posted 29 October 2018
TAV Airports Holding (BIST: TAVHL, “TAV”), Turkey’s global brand in airport operations, increased passengers 36% and served 118 million passengers. The company increased net profit 25% and reached EUR 206 million.
in Airports Posted 29 October 2018
Emirates is gearing up to launch the world’s first ‘biometric path’ which will offer its customers a smooth and truly seamless airport journey at the airline’s hub in Dubai International airport.
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