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in Airports TAV served 11.4m passengers in 1H 2020
Posted 28 July 2020
Turkey’s TAV Airports served 11.4 million passengers in the first half of 2020.
in Airports SITA: A secure walk-through travel experience at airports
Posted 21 July 2020
SITA and NEC Corporation have announced a global partnership to develop solutions that enable a secure walk-through travel experience at airports, leveraging NEC’s I:Delight identity management platform together with
in Airports SITA: Runway for future operations
Posted 21 July 2020
SITA has released a new paper outlining the company’s vision for the immediate future of air travel.
in Airports / Route Planning & Tourism New Saudi Red Sea airport contracts awarded
Posted 16 July 2020
Saudi developers have let a fast turnaround major contract to build a new international airport for a 100% sustainable tourist resort on the Red Sea.
in Airports Dnata takes on new roles to support airline customers
Posted 15 July 2020
Dnata has taken on new roles to support and create value for airline customers and local communities amid COVID-19 challenges.
in Airports Etihad expands hand baggage only ‘Deal Fare’
Posted 15 July 2020
Etihad Airways has expanded its hand baggage only ‘Deal Fare’ which allows travellers to purchase lower fares in Economy Class if no checked baggage is required, to include destinations across Europe and Asia.
in Airports TAV commits to EASA aviation industry charter
Posted 7 July 2020
Turkey’s TAV Airports has committed to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) charter to implement the operational guidelines to protect the health and safety of staff, crews and passengers in light of COVID-19.
in Flight Services & Support / Airports SGS enjoying benefit of digital transformation with SAP award
Posted 6 July 2020
Saudi Ground Services,(SGS), Saudi Arabia’s major ground handling service provider has been pushing forward with its digital transformation across many of its departments and services in order to improve efficiency and
in Airports Marhaba reopens popular airport lounges at DXB
Posted 2 July 2020
Marhaba, Dnata's airport hospitality brand, has reopened two of its popular airport lounges at Dubai International's (DXB) Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 (Concourse "B") with enhanced safety measures.
in Airports Smiths Detection to supply security-screening equipment to Kuwait airport
Posted 30 June 2020
Smiths Detection will supply hold-baggage screening equipment for Kuwait’s new International Airport Terminal 2, which is currently under construction.
in Airports Emirates resumes on-ground services for premium customers
Posted 30 June 2020
From 1 July, Emirates' premium customers can once again enjoy the airline's signature Chauffeur Drive service (CDS) and airport lounge at its Dubai hub.
in Airports Airbus concludes ATTOL with fully autonomous flight tests
Posted 29 June 2020
Following an extensive two-year flight test programme, Airbus has successfully concluded its Autonomous Taxi, Take-Off and Landing (ATTOL) project.
in Air Transport / Airports Morocco to restart domestic flights this week
Posted 22 June 2020
Domestic flights in Morocco are set to resume on 25 June, in line with the partial easing of lockdown restrictions in parts of the country.
in Airports Dnata achieves highest safety standards in Erbil
Posted 22 June 2020
Dnata has been recognised for achieving the highest safety standards at Erbil International Airport in Iraq.
in Features / Airports A new lounge… but no time to relax for Premium Plaza boss
Posted 19 June 2020
The latest Premium Plaza Lounge opened in Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 in January. The 1,260sqm facility is the third in the UAE, joining two at Abu Dhabi International.
in Airports Marhaba offers safety first at Dubai airports
Posted 17 June 2020
Marhaba, Dnata's airport hospitality brand, has enhanced its offering to help Dubai passengers enjoy a safe, seamless and worry-free travel experience throughout their journey.
in Defence / Airports Baghdad Airport under rocket attack
Posted 16 June 2020
Baghdad Airport came under rocket attack early this morning. According to a statement from the Iraq military there were no casualties.
in Air Transport / Airports Beirut to reopen to commercial air traffic in July
Posted 15 June 2020
Lebanon's Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport will reopen to international movements, the transport minister announced today.
in Features / Airports Why bigger may not be better
Posted 4 June 2020
The future for air transport? Perhaps a very different format from today’s that will require joined-up thinking from politicians, airports and airlines, suggests Dubai Airports’ CEO, Paul Griffiths. Alan Dron reports.
in Airports Cargo operator presents PPE to Dubai as a thank you for police efforts
Posted 4 June 2020
The regional office for the Gulf US cargo operator National Air Cargo has been so impressed with the support of Dubai Police during the coronavirus pandemic that it has donated 100,000 masks and gloves for
in Airports Smiths Detection: Airport screening in a Covid-19 environment
Posted 22 May 2020
Richard Thompson, global market director aviation, Smiths Detection shares insights into the solutions that will enable new health and hygiene standards whilst enhancing security at the checkpoint - a typical
in Airports Dubai Airports CEO speaks out on post-COVID-19 recovery plans
Posted 18 May 2020
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths has said the timing and the speed of air traffic recovery will ultimately depend on the development of a vaccine or treatment for COVID-19.
in Airports Jazeera Airways converts parking facility into Covid-19 drive-through testing centre
Posted 18 May 2020
Jazeera Airways has converted its Park & Fly facility in record time for free use by the Ministry of Health to perform the first drive-through Covid-19 virus tests in Kuwait.
in Airports TAV signs SPA for Almaty Airport
Posted 15 May 2020
Turkey’s TAV Airports has signed a shared purchase agreement to buy Almaty Airport, the main gateway of Kazakhstan.
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports facilitates inbound/outbound repatriation flights for Etihad
Posted 15 May 2020
Abu Dhabi Airports is to facilitate inbound and outbound repatriation flights for Etihad Airways until 30 May 2020.
in Features / Airports When your face is your passport to faster travel
Posted 13 May 2020
Passports and other documentation are set to become things of the past for Emirates Airline passengers travelling between Dubai and the US, with the arrival of biometric boarding systems. Alan Dron reports.
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports supporting efforts to combat global COVID-19 pandemic
Posted 11 May 2020
Abu Dhabi Airports is supporting global efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring the safe, secure and efficient transport of essential supplies and equipment through Abu Dhabi International
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports collaborates with UAE industry to develop robotic technology
Posted 7 May 2020
Abu Dhabi Airports has partnered with Tawazun Strategic Development Fund (TSDF) to launch the new CoDi BOT UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle), designed and manufactured by UAE-based company Marakeb
in Airports Dubai Airports celebrates ‘frontline heroes’ on International Firefighters Day
Posted 5 May 2020
Dubai Airports has this week highlighted the crucial role of the Airport Fire Services in supporting the smooth operation and growth of its airports by providing a safe airport environment.
in Airports Wizz Air to launch first European low-cost flights to Abu Dhabi
Posted 4 May 2020
Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Europe’s greenest airline, has announced five new routes from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
in Features / Airports Expansion programme takes Qatar to a HIA level
Posted 1 May 2020
Qatar’s Hamad International Airport has unveiled plans for its Phase II expansion programme, designed to boost the airport’s capacity to more than 50 million passengers annually. Alan Dron reports.
in Airports Dubai Airports' programme supports business partners during pandemic
Posted 27 April 2020
Dubai Airports is working closely with its aviation and commercial partners and is planning for a gradual remobilisation once travel restrictions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic are lifted.
in Airports TAV: We will emerge out of this crisis even stronger
Posted 27 April 2020
Turkey's TAV Airports Holding announces first quarter financial results.
in Airports Airfield Lighting System upgrade completed at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Posted 13 April 2020
Abu Dhabi Airports has successfully upgraded the Airfield Lighting System of the Southern Runway at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to a CAT-IIIB system, joining a select group of international
in Airports DXB moves to support increases in cargo operations during pandemic
Posted 13 April 2020
Dubai International (DXB) has moved quickly to facilitate an increase in the number of cargo operations to increase the volume of perishables and pharmaceuticals as its cargo and logistics operations work with
in Features / Airports Moroccan airports on course to hit new heights
Posted 26 March 2020
As part of its srategy to increase international and regional capacity, The Moroccan Airports Authority (ONDA) has carried out major infrastructure projects, including the extension of Terminal 1 at Casablanca International Airport and
in Airports Muscat Internatonal Airport closes until further notice
Posted 25 March 2020
Oman Air is suspending all passenger services to and from Muscat starting from noon, March 29 until further notice.
in Airports Terminal moves at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Posted 20 March 2020
Abu Dhabi Airports has temporarily moved several flights from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
in Airports Egyptian airports close to avoid spread of Covid-19
Posted 17 March 2020
Air traffic is to be suspended in all Egyptian airports starting next Thursday, March 19, at 12 noon to 31 of March to limit the spread of Covid-19.
in Technology / Events / Airports Airport security tech soars globally
Posted 16 March 2020
Security has become a top priority for half of the world’s airports as passenger numbers and cargo traffic increase - with Gulf airports set to handle 450 million passengers a year - and the airport security market has accordingly been forecast to reach
in Airports Etihad Airways announces move to Daxing International Airport
Posted 11 March 2020
Effective 1 June 2020, Etihad Airways will transfer all its flights to and from Abu Dhabi and Beijing, and its flights to and from Beijing to Nagoya, Japan, to the new state-of-the-art Beijing Daxing International Airport
in Features / Airports Neom rises from the sands to tempt holidaymakers
Posted 6 March 2020
Saudi Arabia’s ‘vision 2030’ plan for the country’s future development is contributing to the growth of new airports, such as Neom Bay. Alan Dron reports.
in Airports Qatar Airways launches new premium lounge at Singapore Changi Airport
Posted 28 February 2020
Qatar Airways has officially opened its new Premium Lounge at Singapore Changi Airport at Terminal 1, on Friday 14 February 2020.
in Features / Airports Hamad's smart way to become the airport of the future
Posted 27 February 2020
Doha’s Hamad International Airport is pressing ahead with initiatives to improve its services – including a project that transforms a passenger’s face into their identity card through the facility. Alan Dron reports.
in Technology / Airports SITAONAIR provides VHF support for airlines operating in Turkey
Posted 19 February 2020
SITAONAIR has been instrumental in the expansion of Very High Frequency (VHF) coverage throughout Turkey, during the development of the country’s largest new airport hub in Istanbul, which opened in April 2019.
in Airports DWC sees record number of passengers in 2019
Posted 11 February 2020
Dubai World Central (DWC) registered a surge in customer numbers in 2019 with annual traffic exceeding 1.6 million (+81.5%) during 2019.
in Airports Airfield Lighting System upgrade completed at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Posted 11 February 2020
The upgrade of the Airfield Lighting System of the Southern Runway at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to a CAT-IIIB system has been completed, with the airport joining a select group of
in Airports Serco Middle East wins contract to supply Frontline Hospitality services to Dubai Airports
Posted 3 February 2020
International public services company, Serco Middle East has announced the award of a major new contract to deliver essential Frontline Hospitality Services at both Dubai International
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports and The Emirates Red Crescent Authority sign new agreement
Posted 3 February 2020
Abu Dhabi Airports have signed a cooperation agreement with The Emirates Red Crescent Authority (ERC) to enhance its role in community, charitable and humanitarian initiatives.
in Airports Jetex inaugurates North Africa's first VIP Terminal in Marrakech
Posted 3 February 2020
Jetex has opened its latest VIP Terminal at Marrakech Menara Airport, introducing a new world-class facility in the Moroccan market.
in Airports AirWorks explain how to protect airports from drones with DJI Aeroscope
Posted 30 January 2020
DJI Aeroscope can identify the most popular drones on the market today by monitoring and analysing their electronic signals to gain critical information.
in Business Aviation / General Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Airports Universal establishes new ground support base in Istanbul
Posted 17 January 2020
Universal Aviation, has opened Universal Aviation Turkey, based at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul to provide supervisory ground support for business aircraft at all airports across Turkey.
in Airports TAV adds Palm Beach to its lounge portfolio
Posted 17 January 2020
Turkish airport operator TAV Operations Services’ has added to its portfolio of airports following Washington-Dulles and New York JFK Airports in the USA with Florida Palm Beach International Airport.
in Airports Aviation industry is 'key player' in Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s vision
Posted 8 January 2020
Dubai Airports has said the welcomed the announcement of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the formation of the new Dubai
in Airports Hamad International Airport marks record number of passengers in 2019
Posted 6 January 2020
Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced that it has served a record 38,786,422 passengers in 2019, which is the most number of passengers it has served since the start of its operations in 2014, making 2019
in Events / Airports SDRPY launches Aden Airport transformation project
Posted 3 January 2020
The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) yesterday launched Phase I of a project to rehabilitate and upgrade Aden International Airport.
in Airports Qatar Airways conducts planned emergency exercise
Posted 30 December 2019
Qatar Airways conducted a planned emergency exercise earlier this month to rehearse its emergency management programme and response functions.
in Airports Emirates to provide fast-track Tikram services to its customers
Posted 30 December 2019
Emirates has launched a fast-track Tikram services to its customers departing and arriving in to Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA).
in Airports Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi Airports complete guest trials of autonomous wheelchairs
Posted 17 December 2019
Etihad Airways, together with its partners Abu Dhabi Airports Corporation, and WHILL personal electric vehicle supplier, have completed guest trials of their innovative autonomous
in Airports DHL Express in collaboration with MGE & Abu Dhabi Airports in new expansion
Posted 17 December 2019
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Authority (ADAFZ) has signed an expansive 27-year Musataha Agreement with Middle East General Enterprises (MGE) to facilitate the presence of DHL Express in the Abu Dhabi
in Airports Enfidha-Hammamet Airport celebrates 10th anniversary
Posted 16 December 2019
Operated by TAV Airports, Enfidha-Hammamet Airport in Tunisia has celebrated its 10th anniversary.
in Airports Jazeera Airways lands at Al Ain International Airport
Posted 16 December 2019
Jazeera Airways’ flight J9 139 landed at Al Ain International Airport (ANN) on Friday 13 December at approximately 1:45 pm UAE time in the first ever direct service between the airport and Kuwait.
in Airports Qatar and Rwanda cement new airport hub deal
Posted 10 December 2019
The deal between Qatar Airways and Rwanda for the new $1.3 billion international airport near Kigali has been officially signed.
in Airports Dnata awarded IATA’s ISAGO registration in Brazil
Posted 10 December 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has awarded Dnata Brazil the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration, following the successful completion of a comprehensive audit of the company and its
in Airports Dnata completes green turnaround of Flydubai’s aircraft DXB
Posted 5 December 2019
Dnata has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. The ground handler ensured the turnaround of a Flydubai Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft using only zero-emission ramp ground support
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports awards retail spaces at Midfield Terminal to Lulu Group
Posted 4 December 2019
Abu Dhabi Airports has awarded two retail unit spaces in the upcoming new Midfield Terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport to the Lulu Group (Lulu), a diverse conglomerate headquartered in Abu Dhabi with
in Airports NAS introduces renewed Pearl Lounge and Hala Kuwait service at Kuwait International
Posted 3 December 2019
National Aviation Services (NAS) has introduced its newly refurbished Pearl Lounge and renewed Hala Kuwait meet and assist service at the Kuwait International Airport Terminal 1 recently.
in Airports Is passenger profiling still the best defence against terrorists?
Posted 2 December 2019
Seen by critics as an exercise in discrimination, and by proponents as a vital security measure, passenger profiling at airports has long been contentious. However, for aviation security experts it remains the best
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Cargo to transform Abu Dhabi’s cargo and logistics infrastructure
Posted 26 November 2019
Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics services arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, have announced a major project to enhance Abu Dhabi International Airport
in Airports DTP joins forces with Dassault Systèmes to Optimise resource planning at Dubai International
Posted 25 November 2019
DTP has announced the deployment of DTP tNexus Message Hub system and Dassault Systèmes DELMIA Quintiq fixed resource planning application, at Dubai International (DXB).
in Airports Etihad Airways arrives at Jeddah’s new terminal
Posted 25 November 2019
Etihad Airways has welcomed by a traditional water cannon salute – at Jeddah’s new Terminal 1. The inaugural flight was operated on Etihad’s Dreamliner with the distinctive Kingdom of Saudi Arabia livery.
in Airports Istanbul Airport signs MoU with China and South Korea
Posted 21 November 2019
Istanbul Airport, has signed an MoU with the Shanghai Airport Authority, which includes Shanghai Pudong and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airports of the People's Republic of China, which welcome millions of passengers each
in Airports DWC received 1.3 million for first nine months of 2019
Posted 16 November 2019
Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central (DWC) reached 1.3 million for the first nine months of the year despite a seasonal contraction in traffic volumes during the third quarter.
in Airports Bahrain to upgrade ATC communications with Frequentis
Posted 16 November 2019
Bahrain Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications’ (MTT) Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) has selected Frequentis to modernise the Bahrain International Airport voice communication infrastructure.
in Airports Jet Aviation’s new Riyadh FBO location redesigned for Q1 2020 opening
Posted 15 November 2019
Jet Aviation’s new 600 square-meter facility within the shared FBO terminal at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport is being re-designed and enhanced for customer comfort.
in Airports Oman Air recognised as one of the cleanest and quietest airlines serving LHR
Posted 12 November 2019
Oman Air has again been recognised as the one of the cleanest and quietest airlines serving London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR).
in Airports Emirates opens first remote check-in terminal in Dubai for cruise passengers
Posted 11 November 2019
Emirates' first remote check-in terminal, outside of the airport, was opened today to provide easy connections for cruise passengers.
in Airports Delegation from Dubai Police visit Emirates Group Security
Posted 6 November 2019
Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, deputy chairman of Police and General Security in Dubai, and his team have visited Emirates Group Security (EGS) facilities in DAFZA and the Transguard Group.
in Features / Airports Sharjah ramps up emission control
Posted 5 November 2019
Sharjah International Airport (SIA) is taking a lead in the Middle East with steps to control air pollution on the ramp in a pilot study with ‘green’ mobile ground power units (GPUs). Chuck Grieve reports.
in Airports Qatar Airways secures naming rights of Hamad International Airport station
Posted 24 October 2019
Qatar Airways has signed a naming and branding rights agreement with Qatar Rail to name Hamad International Airport (HIA) Metro Station as Hamad International Airport Station – Qatar Airways.
in Airports Bahrain Airport Company renumbers aircraft parking stands
Posted 16 October 2019
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), renumbered BIA’s aircraft parking stands, bringing Bahrain’s gateway further in line with international standards.
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports welcomes new Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi International
Posted 16 October 2019
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will cater to the growing low-cost travel market through its hub in Abu Dhabi International Airport.
in Air Transport / Airports / ATM & Regulatory Serco signs with dans to extend ATC support
Posted 14 October 2019
The Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans), the entity responsible for air traffic control (ATC) at Dubai’s airports and the Northern Emirates, has extended its joint collaboration agreement with Serco of the UK for another two years.
in Technology / Airports Emirates first on-board for biometric boarding
Posted 23 September 2019
Emirates has become the first airline outside America to receive approval for biometric boarding from the US Customs Border Protection (CBP).
in Features / Airports A heavy case for tracking
Posted 23 September 2019
Analysis shows that tracking and technology are key to improved baggage delivery figures and greater customer satisfaction. Jill Stockbridge finds out more.
in Airports Abu Dhabi International Airport begins trials of autonomous wheelchairs
Posted 17 September 2019
Abu Dhabi Airports has partnered with Etihad Airways to launch a trial of autonomous wheelchairs at Abu Dhabi International Airport, in collaboration with the air transport communications and information
in Airports Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomes high number of passengers during the summer
Posted 2 September 2019
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has welcomed over 4.5 million passengers during the summer months.
in Airports SITA to support systems at Algeria’s new international terminal
Posted 28 August 2019
SITA has been selected to provide key systems to support the smooth opening and operation of Algeria’s new international terminal at Houari Boumediene International Airport.
in Airports DXB welcomes 41.3 million passengers in the first half of 2019
Posted 19 August 2019
Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 41.3 million passengers in the first half of 2019, maintaining its position as the world’s largest international airport by traffic volume.
in Airports Pakistan and India Independence Days celebrated at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Posted 16 August 2019
Visitors to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) from Pakistan and India were greeted by the green, white and saffron colours of their national flags, and steaming cups of Karak chai, to
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports completes preparations for the return of Hajj pilgrims
Posted 14 August 2019
Abu Dhabi International Airport has completed preparations for the return of the Hajj pilgrims from Mecca and Medina over the upcoming weekend.
in Airports Abu Dhabi welcomes one of the first flights from the new King Abdulaziz International Airport
Posted 12 August 2019
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) welcomed the Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) flight from the new King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah on Saturday 10th August.
in Airports Enhancing tower ATC
Posted 7 August 2019
Remote towers allow us to enhance the way air traffic is monitored and managed at airports of any size. In the next decade we will see remote digital towers for all airports, just with different use cases.
in Airports DXB sees increase in passenger traffic in first half of 2019
Posted 7 August 2019
Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central (DWC) surged to 1.2 million during the first half of 2019, compared to 517,813 during the same period in 2018.
in Airports Salalah International Airport welcomes NordWind Airlines
Posted 7 August 2019
Salalah International Airport has welcomed its first direct charter flight from Moscow Russia, coinciding with the beginning of the Monsoon season in Dhofar; starting from October to April of each year.
in Airports Hamad International Airport records all-time busiest second quarter for passenger traffic
Posted 29 July 2019
Hamad International Airport (HIA) has reported serving a total of 9.38 million passengers in the second quarter of 2019, making it the busiest second quarter the airport has seen.
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports conduct full-scale operational trials at Midfield Terminal Complex
Posted 22 July 2019
Abu Dhabi Airports has conducted an intermediate full operational trial of the Midfield Terminal Complex (MTC), as a part of the continuing development of the state-of-the-art Terminal
in Airports TAV Airports supports net zero for its carbon emissions by 2050
Posted 9 July 2019
TAV Airports has signed a landmark commitment to become net zero for its carbon emissions by 2050 at two of its airports, Izmir Adnan Menderes and Ankara Esenboga in Turkey.
in Airports Dnata opens new airport lounge at Dubai International for young flyers
Posted 8 July 2019
Air services providers Dnata has opened a new airport lounge at Dubai International (DXB) to enhance young flyers’ travel experience.
