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in Events Emirates Airlines’ marks World Children's Day
Posted 19 November 2020
On World Children's Day, the Emirates Airline Foundation and its NGO partners have shared their hopes for improving the welfare of disadvantaged children around the world.
in Events Emirates wins ‘Best Airline’ at UK Travel Awards
Posted 18 November 2020
Emirates has been recognised as the Best Airline for 2020 at The Sun Travel Awards, and the Best Long-Haul Airline at The Times and The Sunday Times Travel Awards.
in Events Texel Air to host interactive webinar with support from Bahrain
Posted 17 November 2020
Texel Air will host an interactive webinar on November 18, 2020, under the patronage of His Excellency Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications of Bahrain, highlighting “Innovation
in Events World Travel Awards 2020 reveals Middle East aviation winners
Posted 6 November 2020
The World Travel Awards 2020 has unveiled its Middle East 2020 winners with Flynas, Etihad Airways and Oman Air winning gongs.
in Events Etihad Aviation Group celebrates UAE Flag Day
Posted 3 November 2020
Etihad Aviation Group has celebrated UAE Flag Day with a group of socially distanced employees, to mark this important day in the UAE calendar.
in Events Emirates Group marks Flag Day with flag-raising ceremony
Posted 3 November 2020
The Emirates Group has marked Flag Day with a flag-raising ceremony outside of the Emirates Group Headquarters building in Dubai.
in Events / Route Planning & Tourism WTM Virtual: meeting of tourism ministers from Israel, UAE and Bahrain
Posted 2 November 2020
WTM Virtual will host its first meeting of tourism with ministers from Israel, UAE and Bahrain since historic Abraham Accords signing.
in Events Emirates Group wins GCC GOV award
Posted 27 October 2020
The Emirates Group has been honoured at the GCC GOV HR Awards 2020 as this year's winner of the 'Best Nationalisation Initiative in the Private Sector' award.
in Events Etihad Airways wins twice at Business Traveller Middle East Awards
Posted 23 October 2020
Etihad Airways has been awarded ‘Best Economy Class’ and ‘Best Frequent Flyer Programme’ at yesterday’s Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2020.
in Events Aircraft Interiors Expo and Orbis UK reafirm partnership
Posted 23 October 2020
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) and Orbis UK have reaffirmed their partnership. Donations of vital cabin interior equipment and décor from AIX exhibitors play a significant role for the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital.
in Events Saudi International Airshow renews partnership with REC
Posted 12 October 2020
The Organisers of Saudi International Airshow have renewed a partnership with Riyadh Exhibitions Company (REC), as the exclusive event partner in the Kingdom.
in Events AIX and WTCE to return to Hamburg Messe in August 2021
Posted 8 October 2020
Reed Exhibitions, the organiser of the leading events for the global cabin interiors and inflight services industry, has announced new dates for 2021. Both AIX and WTCE will return to the Hamburg Messe from 31 August to 2 September
in Events Industry leaders see digital transformation aiding recovery
Posted 29 September 2020
Increasing use of emerging technologies and faster digital transformation that will help support the recovery of aerospace and aviation, was one of the key points of agreement amongst international experts on day one of the
in Events Alshams Energy named as fuel provider at Saudi International Airshow
Posted 29 September 2020
Saudi International Airshow has renewed its partnership with Alshams Energy as the Exclusive Fuel Provider.
in Events Industry leaders to address recovery of aviation at Global Aerospace Summit
Posted 28 September 2020
The Global Aerospace Summit 2020 commences this week in a virtual format on 28 and 29 September, where industry leaders from across the globe will convene online to address the aviation, aerospace, space and
in Events Bell presents Turkish National Police with award
Posted 25 September 2020
Bell Textron has announced the Turkish National Police were presented an award for “Outstanding Operational Readiness.” The force operates 14 Bell 429s for its safety and security missions. The fleet’s operational readiness is above 95
in Events CEO of Lockheed Martin to deliver keynote address at Global Aerospace Summit
Posted 23 September 2020
James D. Taiclet, president and chief executive officer, Lockheed Martin Corporation, is set to deliver a keynote address at the Global Aerospace Summit 2020.
in Events Etihad Airways marks Saudi Arabia’s 90th National Day
Posted 23 September 2020
Etihad Airways helps celebrate leadership and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the 90th National Day of the Kingdom.
in Events Etihad Airways welcomes UFC stars for UFC Fight Island
Posted 22 September 2020
Etihad Airways has announced the arrival of UFC President Dana White and UFC athletes and support crew ahead of the second edition of UFC Fight Island taking place in Abu Dhabi this September and October.
in Events MEBAA show postponed to February 2021
Posted 16 September 2020
The Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) has announced that the region’s business aviation platform, the MEBAA Show, will now take place from 22 February until 24 February 2021 at DWC, Airshow Site.
in Events Women in Aviation Middle East Chapter to participate in Saudi Airshow
Posted 10 September 2020
Saudi International Airshow 2021, to be held February 16th to 18th in Riyadh, has announced the participation of the Women in Aviation Middle East Chapter, a non-profit association dedicated to providing
in Events Qatar Airways in partnership with Club Africain of Tunisia
Posted 17 August 2020
Qatar Airways has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Club Africain of Tunisia.
in Events Kallman to lead U.S. presence at Saudi Airshow
Posted 3 August 2020
Kallman Worldwide has signed a partnership with Saudi International Airshow 2021 to strengthen the show’s American industry presence through their USA Partnership Pavilion.
in Events Emirates wins Best First-Class award
Posted 28 July 2020
Emirates' First-Class travel experience was given double honours at the 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice awards for Airlines.
in Events Saudi launches World Defense Show for 2022
Posted 17 July 2020
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) launched the World Defense Show (WDS) on July 15. The new event will take place in Riyadh from March 6-9, 2022.
in Events MEBAA to display future global business aviation trends
Posted 14 July 2020
The MEBAA Show, the Middle East’s leading business aviation platform, is set to return to Dubai, taking place on 08-10 December 2020 at DWC, Airshow site.
in Events It’s official…MEBAA 2020 is set to go ahead!
Posted 8 July 2020
With the recent COVID-19 outbreak it’s been particularly challenging for the aviation sector in many ways, including major aviation events being cancelled. So, it’s great news to hear that The MEBAA 2020 Show is set to go ahead in December.
in Events Airport Show to launch webinar series from July 7
Posted 6 July 2020
The annual airport industry B2B platform The Airport Show is launching a series of webinars starting on 7 July to facilitate essential discussion within airport industry professionals to debate the challenging times triggered by the
in Events Aviation Africa to take place in Kigali in April
Posted 24 June 2020
Times Aerospace Events, in partnership with Aerocomm, has announced it has secured new dates of 21 & 22 April 2021 at the Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda for Aviation Africa next year.
in Air Transport / Events AACO's annual assembly to be behind closed doors
Posted 9 June 2020
The AACO 53rd AGM due to be held in Beirut on 28-30 October 2020 will now be behind closed doors.
in Events TAV leads in corporate governance rating
Posted 9 June 2020
Turkey’s TAV Airports has received the Corporate Governance Award, organised by the CGAT.
in Events Saudi International Airshow to take place in 2021
Posted 27 May 2020
The Saudi International Airshow is set to go ahead on February 16-18, 2021, despite Covid-19 and several months of slow business.
in Events The Middle East’s tourism entertainment sector under the spotlight at ATM Virtual
Posted 20 May 2020
Arabian Travel Market, organisers of ATM Virtual, will address the changes to the tourism industry amid the rise of online travel agencies (OTAs), the re-opening of operations post COVID-19 and its
in Events Arabian Travel Market advisory board goes digital
Posted 11 May 2020
The Arabian Travel Market (ATM), recently hosted the first digital ATM Advisory Board meeting with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism and hospitality industry dominating the discussion.
in Events Small change and Skywards Miles help Emirates make a difference
Posted 7 May 2020
The Emirates Airline Foundation has used a staggering 132 million Skywards Miles to positively impact the lives and livelihoods of more than 90,000 people, mainly children, living in some of the most impoverished
in Events Organisers of Arabian Travel Market announce the launch of ATM Virtual
Posted 6 May 2020
The Arabian Travel Market has officially announced the launch of ATM Virtual, a three-day event that will take place from 1-3 June 2020.
in Events Global Air Traffic Management: How ATM industry collaboration can support recovery
Posted 5 May 2020
The global pandemic has the aviation sector among others in a continuous reacting mode. Amid all this uncertainty and challenges, how do we strengthen organisational resilience while mapping our
in Events IATA reschedule AGM and World Air Transport Summit to November
Posted 29 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that its rescheduled 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit will take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on 23-24 November
in Events MEBAA Conference Jordan postponed until 2021
Posted 28 April 2020
MEBAA Conference in Amman is cancelled until 2021 due to concerns related to the rapidly evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
in Events Arabian Travel Market to take place in 2021
Posted 20 April 2020
Due to the changing global situation relating to the COVID-19 virus, the Arabian Travel Market will now be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 16-19 May 2021, following the holy month of Ramadan and the Eid Al Fitr celebrations.
in Events Airport Show 2020 rescheduled to October
Posted 13 April 2020
Airport Show 2020 has been rescheduled to take place from 26-28 October 2020 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) where it was scheduled earlier for June.
in Events Alexandre de Juniac remarks on COVID-19 at IATA media briefing
Posted 7 April 2020
Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’sdDirector general and CEO, has spoken at the IATA media briefing on COVID-19.
in Events AGM and World Air Transport Summit postponed
Posted 6 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the postponement of the 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. The event had been scheduled to take place on 22-23 June in Amsterdam.
in Events AIX, WTCE, and PEC rescheduled for April 2021
Posted 3 April 2020
Due to the escalation of COVID-19 globally, Reed Exhibitions today announced that the next edition of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) and the Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) will
in Events Air France KLM group wins Sustainability Award at Dubai Airports Excellence Awards
Posted 1 April 2020
Air France KLM group was the winner of the Sustainability award for 2018 at the third annual Dubai Airports Excellence Awards held at Soho Beach Meydan, on 22 April 2019.
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 Events Aircraft Interiors Expo profiles remarkable women in new campaign
Posted 16 March 2020
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) has unveiled its ‘Women Behind Aviation’ campaign to coincide with International Women’s Day 2020, celebrating and highlighting the role of women working across the industry.
in Events Bahrain’s leading delegations programme to stand out again at BIAS2020
Posted 12 March 2020
A stand out feature at BIAS, the world-class delegations programme will return for the 2020 show. Since its formation, the initiative has attracted an increasing number of military and civil delegations and
in Events FINN Sessions returns to BIAS for the 2020 show
Posted 12 March 2020
The FINN Sessions will return to the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS FINN Sessions) to provide an instrumental platform for debate, discussion and insight.
in Events BIAS trade visitor registration goes live this week
Posted 12 March 2020
Trade Visitor registration for November's 2020 Bahrain International Airshow will go live this week.
in Events Women In Aviation 2020 returns in June
Posted 10 March 2020
Women In Aviation 2020 returns this June and expects to host over 500 attendees – including international aviation and government leaders, key female officials and HR managers at leading global aviation entities and top students at regional
in Events Aviation Africa opens in Ethiopia next week
Posted 27 February 2020
One of the most strategically important aviation events in the 2020 calendar opens next week in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 4 & 5 March.
in Events AIME/MRO sees increase in visitors and deals demonstrate market interest
Posted 26 February 2020
Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) and MRO Middle East closed today after a two days of dedicated aircraft interiors and MRO focused announcements, agreements and networking. Over 5000 trade visitors came
in Events Emirates wins multiple awards at Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky Awards
Posted 26 February 2020
Emirates’ wine programme was recognised at the Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky 2019 Awards held in London on Monday.
in Events AIME and MRO Middle East 2020 Opened with Royal Tour
Posted 25 February 2020
Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) and MRO Middle East, the co-located events bringing together the aerospace industry’s key sectors to support the growth of airlines in the region, opened today at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
in Events French companies to attend AIME/MRO
Posted 24 February 2020
BUSINESS FRANCE, the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy will be alongside 18 French companies for the 9th consecutive year at the Aircraft Interiors & MRO trade show in Dubai on February 25-26, 2020.
in Events Marakeb Technologies showcases modularity at UMEX2020
Posted 24 February 2020
Marakeb Technologies, an autonomous technology provider, is participating at the Unmanned Systems Exhibition & Conference (UMEX) which takes place from February 23-25 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
in Events AIME/MRO Middle East will see new products and innovative designs
Posted 24 February 2020
With Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) and MRO Middle East set to open 25 February at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), leading companies in both sectors will be coming to Dubai to share their latest products and
in Events AIME to bring innovative aircraft interiors to the Middle East
Posted 10 February 2020
When Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) opens on 25 February, the event is all set to converge leading airlines and the entire aircraft interiors industry for two days. Spanning sectors from seating materials and
in Events Alexandre de Juniac delivers speech at CAPA Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit
Posted 6 February 2020
Alexandre de Juniac, director Ggeneral and CEO of IATA, attended at CAPA Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit yesterday and delivered a keynote speech regarding raising the profile of regulatory
in Events BIAS 2020: Celebrating a decade of success at the Gateway to the Gulf
Posted 5 February 2020
November 2020 marks a significant milestone for the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) as it celebrates ten years of success. This year’s edition will see leaders in aerospace gather at the Gateway to the Gulf
in Events 2020 BVMW General Assembly marks cooperation with Turkish Airlines
Posted 4 February 2020
Turkish Airlines attended the BVMW (German Association for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses) General Assembly last week.
in Events Boeing donates 250,000 medical masks to battle coronavirus in China
Posted 3 February 2020
Boeing has donated 250,000 medical-grade respiratory masks to address medical supply shortages in China.
in Events Aviation Africa’s fifth summit and exhibition to take place in March
Posted 31 January 2020
The fifth edition of Aviation Africa is gearing up to take place in Addis Ababa on March 4-5.
in Events Qatar Airways to host CAPA Qatar Aviation Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit
Posted 31 January 2020
Following the success of last year’s CAPA Qatar Aviation, Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit, the first summit of its kind held in the Middle East, Qatar Airways looks forward to welcoming industry
in Events Beirut Basketball Club presents championship trophy to Emirates Group chairman
Posted 30 January 2020
The Emirates Group chairman and chief executive, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, today met with Nadim Hakim, Beirut Basketball Club President at the Group's headquarters.
in Events Emirates wins two awards at 2019 ULTRAS
Posted 28 January 2020
Emirates has picked up ‘Best Airline in the World’ and ‘Best First Class’ at the prestigious 2019 ULTRAs. Voted by the hundreds of thousands of readers of The Telegraph’s luxury travel magazines Ultratravel UK and Ultratravel Middle East, the awards
in Events / Route Planning & Tourism Arabian Adventures MICE wins SITE Crystal Award
Posted 28 January 2020
For the second time in three years, Arabian Adventures Meetings, Incentives & Events (MICE) has won the prestigious SITE Crystal Award for Excellence in Incentive Travel, Africa and the Middle East.
in Events Jewers Doors exhibiting at MRO Middle East 2020
Posted 27 January 2020
Jewers Doors will exhibit its world renowned range of Esavian aircraft hangar doors on stand 1560 at MRO Middle East in Dubai, 25 to 26 February 2020.
in Events AIME leaps into digital
Posted 27 January 2020
Airlines are encouraged to take a quantum leap into digital and learn to think like the world’s largest innovators and disruptors in February.
in Events Etihad Airways celebrates Chinese New Year with special treats for guests
Posted 23 January 2020
Etihad Airways, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), is celebrating Chinese New Year with a special flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai operated by the airline’s unique ‘Choose China’
in Air Transport / Events Gulf Air's 70th celebrations kick off with museum launch
Posted 21 January 2020
Shoppers at the Bahrain City Centre Shopping Mall are getting the chance to step back in time with the national carrier Gulf Air.
in Events MRO Middle East returns to Dubai February
Posted 16 January 2020
MRO Middle East, the gulf region’s largest event for commercial aircraft maintenance, returns to Dubai, February 24-26.
in Events Leonardo’s aircraft and training solutions displayed at Kuwait Aviation Show
Posted 16 January 2020
Leonardo is taking part in the second edition of the Kuwait Aviation Show from 15th-18th January 2020.
in Business & Finance / Events Aviation legal and insurance issues in the spotlight with HFW Dubai
Posted 13 January 2020
Leading aviation law firm HFW will be hosting its 8th annual Middle East Aviation Conference and dinner on the 5th and 6th February 2020 in Dubai.
in Events Qatar Airways to showcase Its Airbus A350-1000 and G500 at Kuwait Aviation Show
Posted 13 January 2020
Qatar Airways will participate in the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020, where it will display its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-1000 fitted with its multi award-winning Business Class seat, Qsuite, and the
in Events Etihad Airways operates eco-flight to Brussels as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2020
Posted 13 January 2020
Etihad Airways will mark Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2020 by operating a special ‘eco-flight’ from Abu Dhabi to Brussels, featuring a range of initiatives designed to illustrate the
in Events Etihad and Miral sign agreement for new entertainment venue on Yas Island
Posted 8 January 2020
Etihad Airways and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s creator of destinations, have finalised a partnership to secure exclusive naming rights of Yas Bay Arena. As part of the agreement, Abu Dhabi’s first-of-its-kind
in Events Etihad Airways named most punctual Middle East airline of 2019
Posted 7 January 2020
Etihad Airways has been ranked as the most punctual airline in the Middle East and one of the most punctual in the world by the global aviation analytics group OAG.
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 Events Abu Dhabi Airports names South African winner of its World Routes Raffle competition
Posted 2 January 2020
Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed the winner of its World Routes Raffle competition to Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg at 05:20 GST this morning.
in Events Emirates to take flagship A380 to Kuwait Aviation Show 2020
Posted 25 December 2019
Emirates is set to showcase its latest flagship Airbus A380 to visitors and spectators on 15 January at the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020.
in Events Qatar Airways wins ‘Best Business Class Seat and Service’ award
Posted 25 December 2019
Qatar Airways has been awarded ‘Best Business Class Seat and Service’ at the first-ever Head for Points Travel and Loyalty Awards.
in Events Emirates renews partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand
Posted 24 December 2019
Emirates has reaffirmed its commitment to Emirates Team New Zealand through the renewal of their contract for the 36th America's Cup.
in Events Emirates brings the America’s Cup World Series to Portsmouth
Posted 17 December 2019
Emirates has announcd its appointment as official 'Presenting Partner' of the Emirates America's Cup World Series (ACWS) event in Portsmouth, taking place in June 2020.
in Events Future passenger experience in the spotlight at Airport Show 2020
Posted 16 December 2019
Companies of the aviation industry from across the world will assemble in Dubai in mid-June next year to debate topics related to the future passenger experience as the widest range of newest technologies and
in Events Oman Air wins Best Design Airline – Middle East 2019
Posted 16 December 2019
Oman Air has been named Best Design Airline – Middle East 2019 by TheDesignAir, which showcases the Aviation industry from a design and brand perspective.
in Events Qatar Airways launches augmented reality game with Facebook
Posted 12 December 2019
Qatar Airways has launched a new Augmented Reality (AR) experience that allows customers to play an innovative football game where they must ‘Blink to Score.’
in Events Emirates Cabin Crew recognised as world’s best at World Travel Awards Grand Final
Posted 9 December 2019
Emirates cabin crew has been named World's Leading Cabin Crew 2019 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony.
in Events CAE and Emirates extend partnership on Boeing 777X training suites
Posted 6 December 2019
CAE and Emirates have announced the sale of two Boeing 777X full-flight simulators and associated training suites of the CAE XR Series models. The carrier also has options for four additional training suites.
in Air Transport / Training / Events / ATM & Regulatory IASO recognised as ICAO accredited organisation
Posted 5 December 2019
International Aviation Services Organization (IASO) has received International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recognition as an accredited organization at the ICAO 218th council session held recently in Montreal, Canada.
in Events Emirates takes home a National Geographic Traveller Award
Posted 5 December 2019
Emirates has won the High Flyer Airline award at the fifth annual National Geographic Traveller Reader awards.
in Events Etihad Airways partners with Mumbai City Football Club
Posted 5 December 2019
Etihad Airways has announced its partnership with Mumbai City Football Club, that City Football Group (CFG), a valued partner of Etihad Airways for more than 10 years, agreed to acquire last week.
in Events Jetex named world's leading FBO brand at World Travel Awards
Posted 3 December 2019
Jetex has won three awards at the World Travel Awards 2019: World’s Leading FBO Brand 2019, World’s Leading FBO Terminal 2019 for its VIP Terminal in Oman and World’s Leading FBO Brand Website 2019.
in Events Oman Air wins four gongs at World Travel Awards
Posted 2 December 2019
Oman Air earned 4 World Travel Awards at the organisation’s 2019 Grand Final Gala ceremony held recently at the Royal Opera House Muscat.
in Air Transport / Defence / Events Double celebration in Abu Dhabi flypast
Posted 2 December 2019
An Etihad Airways Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring the Formula 1 themed livery had a double celebratory flypast yesterday as they featured in a special UAE flag formation over Yas Marina Circuit with the Al Fursan display team to
in Events Etihad Airways named World’s Leading Airline
Posted 29 November 2019
Etihad Airways has been recognised with four awards at the 26th annual World Travel Awards (WTA), held at the prestigious Royal Opera House in Muscat, Oman.
in Events The Emirates Group gathers to celebrate UAE National Day
Posted 28 November 2019
The Emirates Group has celebrated the UAE's 48th National Day today with a range of activities at its headquarters in Dubai.
in Events Airbus celebrates ten years of partnership with Strata
Posted 27 November 2019
Airbus is celebrating ten years of partnership with Strata shaping the UAE’s aerospace industry, highlighting key milestones achieved with the UAE-based manufacturer throughout the past decade.
