The Allen key to success
Steve Allen’s promotion to executive vice president of Dnata has come at a tough time for the industry, but, as he tells Jill Stockbridge, he is unlocking opportunities and planning growth.
Airports
in Features / Airports UAE set to show its scrap mettle
Posted 22 September 2021
The UAE has a presence in most aspects of the aviation industry. Now, moves are afoot to fill one of the few remaining gaps in its portfolio of services.
in Airports Gulf Air marks 5000th flight departure from BAI’s new terminal
Posted 16 September 2021
Gulf Air today marked the 5000th flight departure from Bahrain International Airport’s new terminal as flight GF003 to London Heathrow marked the operational milestone.
in Airports Emirates reopens its lounge at London Heathrow Airport
Posted 7 September 2021
Emirates has announced the reopening of its lounge at London Heathrow Airport as it ramps up operations in the UK.
in Airports Dnata joins IATA’s gender diversity initiative
Posted 6 September 2021
Dnata has become the first global air and travel services provider to sign up to the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) 25by2025 initiative that aims to advance gender diversity in the aviation industry.
in Airports Etihad Airways prepares for surge in demand
Posted 6 September 2021
Etihad Airways said it is preparing for a boost in travel to and from Abu Dhabi following the government’s announcement to remove the quarantine requirement for all vaccinated travellers arriving from abroad.
in Airports Menzies expands joint venture with Iraqi Airways
Posted 24 August 2021
Menzies Aviation today announced that it has expanded its joint venture with Iraqi Airways (MASIL) to offer passenger services at Baghdad International Airport.
in Airports NAS renews ISAGO registration
Posted 23 August 2021
National Aviation Services (NAS), an airport services provider in emerging markets, has successfully renewed its IATA's Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) for the fifth time.
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports partners with GANS to provide air navigation services
Posted 11 August 2021
Abu Dhabi Airports, the owner and operator of the emirate’s five airports, has signed a contract with Global Air Navigation Services (GANS) for the provision of air navigation services. GANS will provide
in Airports NAS partners with Abbott to facilitate cross-border travel
Posted 10 August 2021
Airport services provider, National Aviation Services (NAS) signed an agreement to partner with global healthcare company, Abbott, to drive the implementation of Covid-19 rapid testing solutions at major airports and
in Flight Services & Support / Airports Menzies Aviation adds three senior members to MEAA team
Posted 3 August 2021
Menzies Aviation has today announced the appointment of three senior members to its Middle East, Africa and Asia (MEAA) team: John Henderson as Senior Vice President Operations MEAA, Gemma Sinclair as Vice President HR MEAA and
in Airports Queen Alia International Airport welcomes over 1.2 Million passengers
Posted 19 July 2021
Airport International Group has revealed that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed 1,233,484 passengers during the first half of 2021, marking a 20.9% and 70.3% decline against 2020 and 2019
in Features / Airports El-Houry: CEO with a licence to grow
Posted 15 July 2021
Hassan El-Houry, head of Kuwait-based National Aviation Services (NAS), wants to make up for lost time and resume the growth story of this privately owned airport services group. Mark Pilling met him.
in Airports Qatar Duty Free adds major investment at HIA in retail and dining
Posted 14 July 2021
Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is marking its 21st anniversary by unveiling a significant investment and an enhanced retail portfolio of 21 new shopping and dining outlets at Hamad International Airport (HIA).
in Airports Emirates re-opens First Class Lounge at DXB
Posted 6 July 2021
Emirates has re-opened its dedicated First-Class Lounge at Dubai International (DXB's) Concourse B.
in Features / Airports One in a billion
Posted 5 July 2021
Less than five years after its launch, a new billion dollar terminal at Bahrain International Airport is open for business. Alan Peaford took a tour and met the men behind the state-of-the art facility.
in Airports Dubai International's Terminal 1 and Concourse D re-opens
Posted 29 June 2021
Dubai International's Terminal 1 and Concourse D welcomed their first passengers on last week with the arrival of Flynas flight XY201 from Riyadh. The facilities were closed on March 25, 2020 following the partial suspension
in Airports Seafarers at Hamad International Airport passes 50,000 visitors
Posted 29 June 2021
The world’s first airport lounge for the exclusive use of seafarers and offshore workers has surpassed more than 50,000 visitors since it opened its doors in late 2020 and to mark the International Maritime
in Airports Sharjah Airport Authority marks 10-year milestone of its facility management contract
Posted 28 June 2021
Enova, a energy and facilities management specialist in the Middle East, has marked its 10th-anniversary partnership with Sharjah Airport Authority.
in Features / Airports New ONDA boss facing major challenges
Posted 25 June 2021
King Mohammed VI appointed Habiba Laklalech as CEO of the Moroccan Airports Authority (ONDA) in February, at a time when Covid-19 was affecting airports everywhere. Vincent Chappard reports.
in Airports RAC and ADB Safegate launch next-gen airport management platform at KKIA
Posted 24 June 2021
Riyadh Airport Company (RAC), which operates King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh, has collaborated with ADB Safegate to launch a next-generation airport management platform at KKIA.
in Airports Sal and Sela sign logistic solutions and services agreement
Posted 22 June 2021
SAL Saudi Logistics Services and Sela have signed an agreement to provide ground handling services at main airports to support the organisation of Sela’s seasonal entertainment events and activities, especially the
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports awarded ISAGO registration
Posted 16 June 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has awarded Munawala Ground Services (Munawala), Abu Dhabi Airports’ Ground Handling service provider, the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration, marking its
in Airports Queen Alia International welcomes AnadoluJet inaugural flight
Posted 9 June 2021
Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) received the first AnadoluJet flight from Trabzon on Sunday 6 June, 2021.
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports and Masdar complete largest solar-powered car park
Posted 1 June 2021
Abu Dhabi Airports, the owner and operator of the emirate’s five airports, and Masdar, a renewable energy company, have announced the completion of Abu Dhabi’s largest solar-powered car park, which will save
in Events / Airports Airport Show: OCEM offers full solutions
Posted 25 May 2021
As the region begins to see its aviation business growing again, OCEM Airfield Technology is offering technical solutions for airport operations and remote maintenance, helping operators respond to issues as they arise. The OCEM augmented
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: TKH takes lighting to the next level
Posted 25 May 2021
TKH Airport Solutions is revolutionising airfield ground lighting (AGL). The company does supply traditional AGL to airports around the world, but now also offers a completely new solution.
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: Prediction and collaboration in the cloud from Thales
Posted 25 May 2021
French technology company Thales has launched two new cloud-based products at the Dubai Airport Show under its TopSky banner.
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW - show return a pleasant surprise
Posted 25 May 2021
ADB Safegate has been attending the Airport Show in Dubai for some years. As the show was cancelled last year, the company agreed to attend this year as a show of support for the industry, but with fairly low expectations. According to Asfa Butt,
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: Amber light for green moves
Posted 25 May 2021
The ITW-GSE team are present at the Airport Show for a number of reasons. They are here to support Dubai and the UAE, to show confidence in the industry and demonstrate that the company is very much still working and successful, with a number of
in Airports Orthogon joins FREQUENTIS Group in first step of L3Harris acquisition
Posted 25 May 2021
Frequentis portfolio benefits from Orthogon software, capable of reducing air traffic controller workload and carbon emissions.
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: Raven swoops to protect against bird strikes
Posted 25 May 2021
At the far side of the Airport Show exhibition is a large shiny black Mercedes Sprinter, with extraordinary large red antennae blossoming from the roof. This is the Raven Black stand, and the vehicle is a mobile unit designed to
in Events / Airports / ATM & Regulatory AIRPORT SHOW: GAL gone GANS gain
Posted 25 May 2021
Abu Dhabi-based air navigation service company GAL rolled out its new brand at the Airport Show in Dubai with a number of key speakers at the conferences. The company is now showing as Global Air Navigation Services (GANS).
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: Honeywell is adapting technology for new needs
Posted 25 May 2021
By Jill Stockbridge - While Honeywell has provided end-to-end digital solutions to airports for many years, the pandemic has brought a different emphasis, with existing technologies being developed for new roles. The
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: Creating confidence and bubble-wrapping customers
Posted 24 May 2021
The past 12 months have had a major impact on dnata, with ground handling dropping to around 50% of normal levels. While this is not a bad figure compared to other hubs, it did mean the company had to adjust - they ‘right-sized’
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: Opening the GATE for airport innovation
Posted 24 May 2021
The German Airport Technology and Equipment organisation (GATE) is hosting a number of its members at the German pavilion at the Dubai Airport Show. While it is fewer than at previous events, Jens Reinhard, managing director, feels
in Airports / ATM & Regulatory AIRPORT SHOW: Digital towers will aid integration of UAS into UTM
Posted 24 May 2021
Digital towers will be much more efficient at detecting and integrating drones and managing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in the future, agreed the air traffic management panel at today’s Airport Show.
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: BBHS ringing in the changes at Changi
Posted 24 May 2021
In many airports, baggage handling has not changed significantly since the 1950s, with sorting and loading still a predominantly manual operation requiring large numbers of physically able manual workers. At Terminal 4 at Changi
in Events / Airports / ATM & Regulatory AIRPORT SHOW: GANS on look out for UAE locals for navigation scholarships
Posted 24 May 2021
Abu-Dhabi based GANS is exhibiting at the Airport Show, promoting its range of professional air navigation services, but also looking to attract UAE nationals to their scholarship programme.
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: Kazakhstan extends safety-critical voice and data network with Frequentis
Posted 24 May 2021
Kazaeronavigatsia, Kazakhstan's national air navigation services provider announced at the Airport Show today that it has taken the next step in its ATM-grade network infrastructure
in Events / Airports Airport Show-2021 takes off
Posted 24 May 2021
The Airport Show has opened today and will run until May 26th at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) as the ICAO paints the ‘most optimistic scenario’ of the industry’s global recovery by June 2021 and the start of the journey to regain the lost pace of growth.
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: French out in force to reach airports market
Posted 24 May 2021
French companies are out in force at the Airport Show which opened in Dubai today. Under the umbrella of Business France 10 French companies are presenting at the In-Person experience and networking sessions.
in Airports Milas-Bodrum becomes Airport Carbon Accredited
Posted 20 May 2021
Operated by TAV Airports, a member of Groupe ADP, Milas-Bodrum in Turkey has joined the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme.
in Airports Abu Dhabi International Airport ACI accredited by ACI
Posted 18 May 2021
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has successfully received the Airport Health Accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI).
in Airports Queen Alia International workers receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Posted 18 May 2021
Airport International Group announced that 7,575 Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) workers - 90 percent of whom hold frontline positions - have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
in Airports Dubai Airports welcomes a Serene Air flight from Lahore
Posted 13 May 2021
Dubai Airports has welcomed a Serene Air flight from Lahore to Dubai.
in Airports DXB recognised for ACI Airport Health Accreditation programme
Posted 6 May 2021
Dubai International (DXB) has received recognition in the form of an accreditation in the Airport Council International’s (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation programme ensuring the health and safety of passengers and
in Airports TAV takes over operations at Almaty Airport
Posted 4 May 2021
Turkey’s TAV Airports and Kazakhstan Infrastructure Fund have completed the buy-out of Almaty Airport, Kazakhstan’s main aviation gateway and an important junction on the modern Silk Road.
in Airports Menzies Aviation’s MASIL joint venture launches cargo operations at Baghdad
Posted 26 April 2021
Menzies Aviation has announced that MASIL, its joint venture with Iraqi Airways, has commenced cargo operations at Baghdad International Airport, with the launch of its ‘Cargo Go Live’ initiative and
in Airports SITA slashes passenger processing time at Istanbul Airport
Posted 19 April 2021
SITA has announced the results of its biometric-enabled Proof of Concept (PoC) designed to support a low-touch passenger experience and optimise passenger processing at Istanbul Airport (IGA).
in Airports Muscat International receives CEIV Pharma and CEIV Fresh cargo accreditations
Posted 16 April 2021
Muscat International Airport has received IATA’s CEIV Pharma and CEIV Fresh cargo accreditations as a community facilitator.
in Airports TAV Technologies receives IDC award for passenger flow management solution
Posted 9 April 2021
The Passenger Flow Management Platform developed by Turkey’s TAV Technologies received the highest accolade in the category of customer experience during the CIO Summit, organised by International Data
in Airports Dynamic Advanced Training opens doors to Film Industry
Posted 7 April 2021
Dynamic Advanced Training has opened its doors to the film industry, with the support of The Dubai Film and TV Commission (DFTC), making it the first aviation themed filming location in the UAE and Middle East region.
in Airports TAV Airports helps open new terminal at Batumi Airport
Posted 30 March 2021
Turkey’s TAV Airports has opened the new terminal at Batumi Airport in Albania.
in Airports SITA helps to solve the issue of lost property at airports
Posted 29 March 2021
SITA has launched WorldTracer Lost and Found Property, an artificial intelligence-enabled solution that it says solves a million-dollar headache for the air transport industry of lost items by passengers.
in Airports Smiths Detection to supply screening equipment to Kuwait International Airport
Posted 26 March 2021
Smiths Detection will supply a full suite of passenger baggage screening equipment for Kuwait’s new International Airport Terminal 2, which is currently under construction.
in Airports DXB partners with Magzter to become world’s first ‘smart reading airport’
Posted 25 March 2021
From today, customers flying through Dubai International (DXB) now have free access to Magzter’s collection of more than 7,000 leading magazines, newspapers, journals and comics, making DXB the world’s
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports launches PCR testing laboratory within an Airport
Posted 9 March 2021
Abu Dhabi Airports, in partnership with Pure Health and Tamouh Healthcare, has launched the region’s first PCR testing laboratory within an airport.
in Airports TAV’s two airports among Europe’s best in service quality
Posted 2 March 2021
Zagreb and Skopje airports have received the prestigious Airport Service Quality (ASQ) award by ACI World. Skopje is also recognied as one of the top airports with the best hygiene measures in Europe. The airports are operated by
in Airports Queen Alia International wins ‘Best Airport by Size and Region: Middle East’
Posted 2 March 2021
For the third consecutive year and the fourth time in its history, Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has been awarded the title of ‘Best Airport by Size and Region: Middle East’ for airports serving
in Airports TAV Airports served 27 million passengers in 2020
Posted 26 February 2021
Turkey’s TAV Airports has announced its full-year 2020 financial and operational results revealing it served 14.3 million domestic and 12.7 million international passengers in 2020, with a total of 70% decrease compared to the
in Airports Istanbul Airport receives International Certificate for carbon management activities
Posted 24 February 2021
Istanbul Airport has been recognised with Level 1 ‘Mapping’ by Airports Council International (ACI) as part of Airport Carbon Accreditation.
in Airports Saudi Ground Services migrates to Oracle Cloud across its airports
Posted 16 February 2021
Saudi Ground Services (SGS), the national ground services company in Saudi Arabia, operating in 28 airports across the country, has chosen Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to migrate its IT services locally.
in Airports SITA adds low-touch solutions into Bahrain International Airport
Posted 10 February 2021
Bahrain International Airport's (BIA) newly opened Passenger Terminal is better prepared to respond to the changing demands of travel during the COVID-19 pandemic due to SITA technology.
in Airports TAV Airports signs MoU to develop Uzbek airports
Posted 4 February 2021
Turkey’s TAV Airports has signed an MoU with the Ministry of Innovative Development to cooperate in the modernisation of airports and the implementation of a joint investment project for the construction of a new airport in the capital
in Airports Thales delivers phase 1 of new Bahrain International Airport
Posted 3 February 2021
Thales has successfully delivered phase 1 of the new Bahrain International Airport as part of this important modernization project.
in Airports Emirates self-check-in and bag drop kiosks go touchless
Posted 3 February 2021
Emirates’ self-check-in and bag drop kiosks at Dubai International (DXB), which made its debut in September last year, have now gone touchless.
in Airports Emirates SkyCargo and Dubai Airports help distribute vaccines
Posted 1 February 2021
Dubai today launched the Vaccine Logistics Alliance to speed up distribution of COVID-19 vaccines around the world through the emirate.
in Airports IATA welcomes opening of new terminal at Bahrain International Airport
Posted 28 January 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the opening of the new terminal at Bahrain International Airport.
in Airports Iraqi CAA awards international ground services operating license to MASIL
Posted 21 January 2021
Menzies Aviation has announced that the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has awarded the exclusive contract for the delivery of a full suite of ground handling, cargo and fuelling services at Baghdad
in Airports Dnata inaugurates cargo complex at Manchester Airport
Posted 21 January 2021
Dnata, part of the Emirates Group. has opened a new, state-of-the art cargo complex, Dnata City North, at Manchester Airport (MAN).
in Airports Gulf Air signs MoU with Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
Posted 19 January 2021
Gulf Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RAK International Airport), aiming to build connectivity between the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and the Kingdom of Bahrain.
in Airports Gulf Air to move operations to New Bahrain International Airport Terminal
Posted 12 January 2021
Gulf Air will to move its entire operations for inbound and outbound flights to the new Bahrain International Airport terminal on January 28.
in Airports Dubai Airports and GMR-Hyderabad form logistics corridor
Posted 6 January 2021
Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), and GMR Hyderabad (GMR-HYD) have joined forces to create a Covid-19 vaccine distribution corridor.
in Airports Istanbul Airport certified as "5-Star Airport" by Skytrax
Posted 16 December 2020
Istanbul Airport has been certified as a "5-Star Airport" by aviation institute Skytrax.
in Features / Airports Sea change for Saudi project
Posted 11 December 2020
Saudi Arabia’s drive to establish itself as a tourist destination is taking another step forward with the construction of The Red Sea Project – with its own international airport.
in Airports Keyvan Aviation supplies protective uniforms at Istanbul Airport
Posted 9 December 2020
Turkey’s Keyvan Aviation has produced antimicrobial and antibacterial uniforms for the 'Hygiene Team' of Istanbul Airport.
in Airports GALF: Covid-19 impact and ATC Privatisation under the spotlight
Posted 1 December 2020
The sixth edition of Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF) will be hosted online at Airport Show Digital+ in December under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation
in Airports DUBZ offers home check-in services to Emirates passengers
Posted 30 November 2020
DUBZ, dnata's baggage technology and logistics company, has partnered with Emirates and now offers its popular home check-in services to the leading international airline's passengers, too.
in Airports Emirates re-opens worldwide lounges beginning with Cairo
Posted 26 November 2020
Emirates is re-opening its lounges around the world beginning with the Emirates lounge in Cairo International Airport.
in Airports Swissport expands its services in Saudi Arabia
Posted 25 November 2020
Swissport International has added Al-Qassim to its growing network in the Middle East. Last week, a first flight of Pakistan International Airlines has been handled successfully at Prince Naïf Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) in
in Airports SITA and Orange Business Services implement edge connectivity at airports
Posted 24 November 2020
SITA and Orange Business Services have implemented a multi-tenant edge SD-WAN platform at more than 60 airports globally through SITA’s shared connectivity platform AirportHub.
in Airports Abu Dhabi International to introduce new ‘Smart Travel’ features
Posted 16 November 2020
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is trialling a new enhanced ‘Smart Travel’ system, developed by Abu Dhabi Airports in partnership with ConvergentAI and powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), to shorten
in Airports Serco to support Sharjah Airport’s Emiratisation programme
Posted 5 November 2020
Serco Middle East has been appointed to support Sharjah International Airport’s Emiratisation programme, which will reach 47% of the total Sharjah ATC workforce by 2025.
in Airports TAV Airports served 21 m passengers in nine months
Posted 3 November 2020
Turkey's TAV Airports announced its operational and financial results pertaining to the first nine months of the year.
in Airports Bahrain International Airport receives Airport Health Accreditation
Posted 2 November 2020
Bahrain International Airport (BIA) became the latest airport in the Middle East to receive Airport Health Accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI) World, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC)
in Airports Cavotec to supply fuel systems to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Posted 26 October 2020
Cavotec has won a contract to supply its in-ground fuelling systems to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
in Air Transport / Features / Airports / People How outsourcing can help save the air transport sector
Posted 25 October 2020
Peter Mohring, Managing Director of Transport, Serco Middle East, explores why it has never been timelier for the air transport sector to embrace outsourcing to help with post pandemic recovery.
in Airports Emirates launches integrated biometric path at DXB
Posted 23 October 2020
Emirates' has launched an integrated biometric path at Dubai International airport (DXB). The contactless airport experience is now open to Emirates passengers travelling from and through Dubai.
in Airports TAV reinforces pledge to provide a safe travel experience
Posted 20 October 2020
Turkey’s TAV Airports is to join the Airports Council International’s (ACI World) Airport Health Accreditation programme for 11 airports operated by the company.
in Airports Airport Show announces new Digital Event in 2020
Posted 19 October 2020
The organisers of The Airport Show have unveiled plans to hold a new 'digital only' event in 2020 to keep the aviation community connected ahead of the Hybrid+ event planned in May 2021.
in Airports Sharjah Airport expansion and revamp backs revival plans
Posted 16 October 2020
Sharjah Airport has made good use of the downtime caused by the Coronavirus lockdown by undergoing a $11 million expansion and a major maintenance programme which included a redesign of the entrance to arrivals, refreshing
in Airports Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority appoints National Aviation Services
Posted 15 October 2020
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has assigned National Aviation Services (NAS) to upgrade and operate passenger-handling services and processes at the Baghdad International Airport.
in Airports Dubai Airports celebrates its 60th anniversary
Posted 12 October 2020
Dubai Airports last week marked the 60th anniversary of the official opening of Dubai International (DXB).
in Airports Turkish Technic opens one of the largest maintenance hangars in the world
Posted 12 October 2020
Turkish Technic has completed the construction of new hangars at Istanbul Airport.
in Features / Airports Big changes on the way in the post-Covid world
Posted 9 October 2020
As the airline industry begins to emerge from its Covid-19 hibernation, airports are going to be very different places for the foreseeable future.
in Airports Dnata implements integrated, temperature-controlled cool chain
Posted 8 October 2020
Dnata has enhanced its pharma handling capabilities in Singapore by launching cool dollies in its operations.
in Airports Emirates Group Security receives UK delegation
Posted 7 October 2020
Emirates Group Security has hosted a meeting with Deputy British Ambassador to the UAE, Sophia Brecknell and The British Consul General to Dubai, Andrew Jackson, along with a delegation of UK law enforcement and aviation security
in Airports Marhaba opens new airport lounge in Manila
Posted 7 October 2020
Marhaba has opened an airport lounge at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila. Philippines.
in Airports Emirates enhances airport self check-in kiosks in Dubai
Posted 30 September 2020
Emirates has introduced self check-in and bag drop kiosks at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport.
