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.
in Airports Posted 24 October 2018
How many light bulbs does it take to change an airport? Dubai Airports and Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO) gave their answer this week announcing a joint project to replace 150,000 conventional lamps at Dubai International (DXB), including all high-mast
in Airports Posted 23 October 2018
Hamad International Airport (HIA) has welcomed a total of 9.68 million passengers and handled 57,031 aircraft movements in the third quarter of 2018, making this the busiest quarter of
in Airports Posted 22 October 2018
The last of The Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) trials before the launch on October 29, 2018, has been completed at Istanbul New Airport, which is set to become the world’s largest airport under one roof.
in Airports Posted 17 October 2018
Air India Express flights, wholly subsidiary of Air India, arriving to and from the UAE capital are now arriving and departing from Terminal 1 at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). Originally the
in Airports Posted 16 October 2018
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has welcomed the IndiGo’s inaugural flight to and from India, commencing daily flights that connect the UAE capital with Cochin International Airport (COK) and Calicut
in Features / Airports Posted 12 October 2018
Honeywell used the Airport Show to unveil a new smart airport technology that helps enhance the safety and efficiency of airside operations.
in Features / Airports Posted 10 October 2018
Dubai’s Airport Show has developed into one of the largest events of its kind for the airport industry and, as Mohamed Ali Ahli reports, it is big business as the MENA region continues to spend on infrastructure projects.
in Airports Posted 3 October 2018
Etihad Airways has launched a contemporary airport lounge brand in partnership with No1 Lounges. To be known as 'The House', the project is the result of a collaboration between the airline and the award-winning lounge provider, which
in Airports Posted 1 October 2018
Bahrain’s aviation regulator, Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA), in cooperation with Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), is set to
in Features / Airports Posted 27 September 2018
Fujairah, one of the Gulf’s less well-known airports, is improving its facilities as it undergoes a substantial modernisation that will enhance its prospects for years to come. Alan Dron reports.
in Airports Posted 26 September 2018
Abu Dhabi Airports will be conducting a phased evacuation exercise in Terminal One Departure area at Abu Dhabi International Airport on Thursday 27th September 2018.
in Features / Airports Posted 18 September 2018
Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province is being fired into life by ambitious plans for Dammam’s international airport, as Alan Peaford reports.
in Airports Posted 12 September 2018
Emrill, a UAE facilities management company, has reinforced its commitment to bringing the highest internationally benchmarked cleaning standards to the aviation industry through the commencement of
in Air Transport / Airports / ATM & Regulatory Posted 7 September 2018
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) and the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on civil aviation technical cooperation.
in Features / Airports Posted 6 September 2018
Al Maktoum Airport is to be reinvented as an aviation hub that can handle supersonic, hypersonic and even space planes in addition to aircraft. Steve Nichols reports.
in Airports Posted 5 September 2018
Dubai International (DXB) recorded its second busiest month ever surpassing the eight million passenger mark in July.
in Airports Posted 28 August 2018
In response to the rapid growth of the drone and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) market worldwide, Airports Council International (ACI) World has today launched a policy paper on drones
in Airports Posted 16 August 2018
Bryan Thompson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Abu Dhabi Airports.
in Technology / Airports Posted 7 August 2018
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has selected global IT provider SITA to support the modernisation of the country’s biggest airports, implementing a sweeping transformation of airport and
in Airports Posted 6 August 2018
TAV Airports Holding, Turkey’s global brand in airport operations, increased passengers 31% and served 67 million passengers. The company increased net profit 55% and reached EUR 93 million.
in Airports Posted 6 August 2018
Following the opening of the new modernised terminal of Muscat International Airport in March 2018, passengers are benefitting from enhanced operations and overall security experience thanks to Thales.
in Airports Posted 1 August 2018
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ) has announced international logistics firm GAC Abu Dhabi as the latest addition to its cargo terminal free zone site.
in Airports Posted 16 July 2018
Emirates has been awarded IATA 753 compliance certification for its baggage operation in its home base of Dubai.
in Airports Posted 13 July 2018
Emirates has unveiled its 42nd dedicated lounge across its global network at Cairo International Airport (CAI).
in Airports Posted 11 July 2018
Flydubai has announced that flights to 10 of its destinations will move from its current operating base of Terminal 2 and relocate to Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB).
in Airports Posted 9 July 2018
Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 36.9 million passengers during the first five months of 2018 according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports.
in Airports Posted 29 June 2018
National Aviation Services (NAS) has inaugurated its Pearl Lounge at the Cairo International Airport.
in Features / Airports Posted 27 June 2018
Egis is supporting Saudia and Flyadeal airlines during the transfer of their operations to the new terminal at Jeddah Airport. Vincent Chappard reviews the group’s main projects in the region with Middle East aviation director Jacques
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Features / Airports / People Posted 22 June 2018
A new reference book covering civil aviation from the Indian perspective and analysing the industry in surrounding regions has just been published and could have interest for those looking at business in the new southern
in Airports Posted 20 June 2018
Abu Dhabi Airports has the opened of Aerotel’s new airport transit sleeping facility at the Abu Dhabi International Airport.
in Features / Airports Posted 12 June 2018
European tourists have returned to Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh, bringing much-needed revenue to the city’s population. Yet UK airlines are still barred from flying there. Alan Dron tries to find out why
in Airports Posted 1 June 2018
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), has welcomed passengers from the newly-opened King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.
in Airports Posted 24 May 2018
Dubai Airports, in partnership with Samsung Electronics and AirportLabs has rolled out an advanced cloud-based Flight Information Display solution along with System on Chip (SoC) display technology
in Features / Airports Posted 23 May 2018
Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC) successfully opened the new passenger terminal building at New Muscat International Airport last month, as it overcame a plethora of delays over the last two years.
in Airports Posted 16 May 2018
His Excellency the Prime Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al Hamad Al Sabah inaugurated Jazeera Airways’ terminal at Kuwait International Airport this week.
in Airports Posted 10 May 2018
Abu Dhabi International Airport has implemented smart Passenger Flow and Queue Management technologies, to boost efficiency in day-to-day operations across check-in, security, immigration and
in Airports Posted 10 May 2018
Hamad International Airport (HIA) has added an initiative to further improve its security transfer product.
in Airports Posted 9 May 2018
Dammam Airports Company has signed agreements with Vanderlande and Serco Middle East at 18th Airport Show
in Airports Posted 9 May 2018
In fast-growing economic and populous regions such as Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, investments in new airports construction remain strong.
in Airports Posted 8 May 2018
Immigration counter process has been reduced to six seconds compared to 40 seconds before and it is achieved through data intelligence as 90 per cent of the passengers at Dubai International are pre-cleared, according
in Airports Posted 8 May 2018
Dammam Airports Company (DACO) is set to participate in the 18th edition of Airport Show taking place in Dubai, UAE, from 7-9 May 2018.
in Airports Posted 2 May 2018
Passenger traffic at the world’s number one airport for international passenger numbers, Dubai International (DXB), grew year on year by 4.5%, after 7.85m passengers travelled through the airport during the month of March.
in Airports Posted 1 May 2018
Oman Air has recently debuted its new and exclusive premium lounge at the award winning Muscat International Airport. The new stylish premium lounge offers Oman Air guests a further unrivalled service as they travel.
in Airports Posted 20 April 2018
İGA, the constructer and operator of İstanbul New Airport (İNA) for 25 years,and YOTEL, the London based hotel group, have signed an exclusive hotel management contract.
in Airports Posted 20 April 2018
CCD Design and Ergonomics has been appointed to design and create four new control rooms at the new Midfield Terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
in Airports Posted 17 April 2018
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) and Dubai Airports signed an MoU to explore potential areas of collaboration that will enhance passenger experience and throughput, cost
in Airports Posted 16 April 2018
MENA Aerospace and partner of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), have announced a significant milestone in the company’s development, and for Bahrain’s aviation sector.
in Airports Posted 7 April 2018
Airports Council International (ACI) World has launched the first ever Airport Service Quality (ASQ) barometer, the first global snapshot of airport customer experience satisfaction levels, with overall satisfaction scores
in Airports Posted 29 March 2018
The first runway at Istanbul New Airport (INA) is now ready for takeoff and landing.
in Airports Posted 20 March 2018
Biometric technology is emerging as the top solution for airlines and airports to automate identity checks amid rising passenger numbers. This is according to Biometrics for Better Travel: An ID
in Airports Posted 12 March 2018
Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) as the winner of “Best Airport in the Middle East”, for the second year in a row, at its annual Airport Service Quality
in Features / Airports Posted 8 March 2018
For more than a quarter-of-a-century Egyptian Aviation Services (EAS) has been playing a vital ground-handling role at Egypt’s major airports.
in Airports Posted 28 February 2018
TAV Airports has signed an agreement to buy IC Ictas shares at Antalya Airport in southern Turkey.
in Airports Posted 28 February 2018
Construction of the first runway at Istanbul New Airport is finalised and the lights have been turned on at the runway number one.
in Airports Posted 27 February 2018
Passenger traffic at Dubai International (DXB) exceeded 7.9 million in January, according to a traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports.
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