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Saudi Arabia takes part in ICAO Assembly

eNethersole — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:53:18 +0000

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is participating in a high-level delegation headed by His Excellency the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, supported by the GACA President, His Excellency Abdulaziz Al Duailej, with representatives from across the globe in Montreal this week at the 41st International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly, taking real steps to reconnect the world through partnerships and seamless air travel policies.

The Saudi delegation will strengthen Saudi Arabia’s connectivity and travel infrastructure arrangements with other countries, through more than 40 bilateral meetings and more than 20 events scheduled during the triennial event.

His Excellency Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, said: “Saudi Arabia’s global leadership role is reflected in our position as an ICAO Council Member and through our participation in the ICAO 41st Assembly. In support of Vision 2030 and the National Strategy for Transport and Logistics, Saudi Arabia is transforming our aviation sector to drive international trade and to connect the world. We look forward to shaping the future of global aviation at the Assembly.”

GACA President, His Excellency Al Duailej, added: “The ICAO 41st Assembly is a global occasion to promote the unprecedented opportunities being created through the Saudi Aviation Strategy. The strategy is enabling Saudi Arabia to propose new policies to support the global aviation recovery and the signing of bilateral agreements that increase connectivity and investment between Saudi Arabia and the world.”

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is taking a leading role at the International Civil Aviation Organisation 41st Assembly in Montreal from 27 September – 7 October.

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The DP World Tour and Emirates sign partnership extension

eNethersole — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:45:19 +0000

As part of the agreement, Emirates will benefit from visible branding across 21 DP World Tour tournaments and the Tour’s media and digital platforms, as well as enjoying access to the Tour’s premium hospitality services and exclusive Pro-Am experiences. Emirates will also have Official Tournament Partner status at 14 events on the DP World Tour calendar each season. Emirates will continue to be a partner of the Tour’s Virtual Eye, which is an animated graphics system delivered through live television broadcasts, providing real-time positioning and information about player performance and statistics. In addition, a new Emirates Fly Better Moments content strand will showcase exciting moments from tournaments for fans via the Tour’s digital platforms.

Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “We’re delighted to extend our partnership with the DP World Tour. The tour continues to grow in prominence, attracting the best international golf players and providing us a platform to engage with golf fans on a global scale. Fittingly, the DP World Tour Championship culminates in Dubai, bringing visitors and global attention to Emirates’ home city which has also grown to become one of the world’s leading golfing destinations.”

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The DP World Tour and Emirates have signed an extension to their partnership agreement that will see the international airline remain an Official Partner of golf’s DP World Tour until the end of the 2024 season.

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DHL Express announces annual price adjustments for 2023 in UAE

eNethersole — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:32:15 +0000

“So far, 2022 has been another turbulent year with a volatile market environment challenging global trade. However, we have proven our ability to offer stable and reliable services to our customers globally,” said Geoff Walsh country manager, DHL Express UAE, “With the annual price adjustment, we are able to invest in our infrastructure and technology to ensure resilient, sustainable, and world-class customer solutions. It includes state-of-the-art aircraft and vehicles, expanding our hubs and gateways to meet increasing customer demand, and investing in green and more sustainable solutions, such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel and electric vehicles.”

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DHL Express has announced price adjustments that will take effect on January 1, 2023. The average increase in UAE will be 6.5 %, compared to 2022.

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Aerozone Stansted opens for the new term with thanks to Emirates

eNethersole — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:00:47 +0000

Emirates’ has donated a range aviation-themed classroom tech to compliment the cutting-edge learning materials already available to students at the centre.

Items donated include interactive displays that teach students about aerodynamics and the principles of flight, as well as demonstrating what happens during an aircraft turnaround at airports such as London Stansted.

In its first session of the autumn term on Monday, September 26, the centre welcomed Saffron Walden County High school students to try out the new equipment.

Alex Smith, Education Coordinator at London Stansted, said: "We are very excited to welcome schools back to the Aerozone this autumn, and with this donation from Emirates we have lots of exciting new interactive experiences for the students to enjoy.

"We really appreciate Emirates' support, and I'm sure the new additions will be welcomed by the thousands of students who will use them each year.

"Our Aerozone has proven to be incredibly popular with schools across the region since we opened in 2015

"The education hub is just one of our many educational initiatives aimed at inspiring the next generation of aviation talent who might end up working here at London Stansted or elsewhere in the industry.

“This term we have also introduced a new online booking system to make it easier for schools to arrange visits to the Aerozone.

“We've already received a lot of interest, so we encourage schools to sign up as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Richard Jewsbury, Emirates divisional vice president in the UK, said: “We are delighted to be continuing our support for Stansted Airport and enhancing the education facility with new interactive equipment within the Aerozone.

“It is fantastic to be able highlight the range of career opportunities within the industry and inspire the next generation into a rewarding career in aviation.

“Stansted is a key hub for Emirates in the east and southeast of the UK, and we recommenced services this summer as we continue to scale up travel following the pandemic.

“We’re looking forward to the continued success of Aerozone facility and our long-standing partnership with the airport.”

Almost 20,000 visitors have visited the Aerozone since it opened in 2015.

With a variety of activities, it aims to improve STEM skills and encourage children between the ages of 4 and 18 to consider aviation careers when they leave school, college, or university.

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Aerozone Stansted has opened its doors for the new school year with a variety of new interactive experiences thanks to a generous donation from Emirates.

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FL Technics launches line maintenance centre in Abu Dhabi

eNethersole — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:44:50 +0000

The new location is the second FL Technics line maintenance station in the region, in addition to the currently operated station in Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Wizz Air will benefit from global MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) service provider as FL Technics has setup a full-fledged line maintenance package under GCAA certification, including scheduled and on-call maintenance, parts and components supply chain services, as well as management and administration of the projects in-line with UAE regulations and requirements.

New capacity and capability with GCAA approval is decisive strategic step, enabling FL Technics to establish its presence in Middle East region which has now for years demonstrated ever-growing potential and impressive developments within aviation industry. With vast numbers of passengers, world leading airlines, and pool of renowned lessors it is the go-to-market for aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul solutions.

Zilvinas Lapinskas, CEO of FL Technics, emphasized the rigorous process of launching brand-new business line in highly competitive market:

“United Arab Emirates has always been perceived as a pinnacle of global aviation, a hub of highest standards and quality, would it be state-led activities, or global business operations. Thus, I am excited to see the success of our team, meeting the benchmark of services, and starting dedicated line maintenance entity with GCAA approval in place. I am also glad to see ambitious growth of our long-term partner – Wizz Air – and proud to support it from the very beginning. And I am sure, this is only the start of more strategic projects and developments for FL Technics in the region.”

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FL Technics has started a line maintenance business in Abu Dhabi to provide solutions for Wizz Air Abu Dhabi supporting carrier's fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft.

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Turkey is first operator to complete deliveries of A400M

pIvanova — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:38:40 +0000

Defence 28 September 2022

Turkey is first operator to complete deliveries of A400M

The Turkish air force (THK) has received its 10th and final Airbus A400M, completing deliveries of the type to the 12th Air Transport Main Base Command in Erkilet, Kayseri in Central Anatolia.

The unit, MSN118, is the first Batch 7 aircraft, the final production standard, and the first of nine aircraft expected to be delivered during 2022. It was flown to Turkey by a THK crew after completion of acceptance testing at the Airbus facilities in Seville, Spain.

The aircraft was a replacement for MSN23, written off in a fatal pre-delivery test flight in May 2015. Its crew was honoured at the formal acceptance of MSN118.

The first THK A400M (MSN9) was delivered to Turkey on April 4, 2014, and deliveries were originally scheduled for completion in 2018.

The A400M project was managed by the European Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), and is expected to see the delivery of 170 aircraft to seven nations. The A400M customers are France (50), Germany (53), Spain (27), Turkey (10) and the UK (22) with eight for Belgium and Luxembourg.

Turkish Aerospace (TUSAS) forms a vital element in the industrial consortium building the A400M, together with Airbus Defence and Space, BAE Systems, Belgium's Flabel and a host of other companies.

TUSAS is responsible for the front-mid fuselage, tail cone, and rear fuselage upper panel, fins/speed brakes, paratroop and emergency exit doors, as well as wiring, lighting, and water/waste systems.

Turkey’s A400Ms have already been busy, operating a controversial air bridge between Turkey and Libya’s Government of National Unity, and airlifting materiel to Ukraine in the run-up to Russia’s invasion.

Jon Lake

Jon is defence editor for both Arabian and African Aerospace magazines.

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Flydubai launches services to Namangan in Uzbekistan

eNethersole — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:56:17 +0000

flydubai is the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights between Dubai and Namangan, the third largest city in Uzbekistan after Samarkand and Tashkent. Flights will operate from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB) twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive officer at flydubai, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the local authorities and the Khokim of Namangan, Mr Shavkatjon Abdurazakov for their support in launching our operations in Namangan. We are committed to growing links with Uzbekistan and we are confident that these new direct air links will further stimulate travel and trade opportunities between our two countries. We look forward to enabling more passengers from the UAE and the region to visit this historically and culturally rich country through any of the three gateways in Uzbekistan.”

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Emirates SkyCargo upgrades booking experience with WebCargo

eNethersole — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:45:11 +0000

Working with WebCargo by Freightos, an air cargo booking platform, Emirates SkyCargo customers will have quick and easy direct access to the cargo airline’s flights and inventory to make direct bookings.

"Emirates SkyCargo continues to develop and implement digital technologies that enable us to improve our operations at the backend and enhance our customer experience at the frontline. Partnering with WebCargo enables us to improve access to our products and services, and provide a secure and convenient booking channel for our customers. This is one of several initiatives in the pipeline as we work hard to ensure that every Emirates SkyCargo touchpoint, from booking to tracking to delivery, is a world class experience for our customers," said Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo.

Zvi Schreiber, CEO of the Freightos Group, said: "We are proud to partner with Emirates SkyCargo, one of the world’s largest airlines, on their journey to power more efficient supply chains. WebCargo connects over 10,000 freight forwarding offices globally to airlines representing over 40 per cent of available global air cargo capacity and we continue to see that instant pricing and booking, whether on WebCargo.co or via WebCargo’s APIs, delivers dramatic improvements in efficiency and data reliability, while providing the flexibility needed to navigate today’s supply chain disruptions."

Emirates SkyCargo is rolling out customer access to the WebCargo platform in a phased manner, with Spain, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy, The United Kingdom and Turkey going live tomorrow. By the end of October, Emirates SkyCargo’s inventory on the WebCargo platform will be available to customers across all of Europe, followed by Australia and the United States in November.

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Emirates SkyCargo is adding a new channel for its customers around the world to directly access and book its flights for cargo shipments, in a digital-led move to enhance user experience and booking efficiency.

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Qatar Airways and British Airways complete expansion

eNethersole — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:37:55 +0000

The airlines have added 42 new countries to their shared network, including Italy, the Maldives, Norway, Singapore, and Sweden -- giving passengers enhanced access between destinations in Europe and the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Oceania. Customers will now benefit from even greater choices in prices and schedules with options for direct flights as well as connections via hubs in London and Doha. This is all part of Qatar Airways and British Airways’ plan to “Move Further Together” by enhancing the joint network and providing passengers with the best of both airlines.

The expansion will enable seamless connecting journeys on single tickets through Doha, the World’s Best Airport, and London, bringing the total number of destinations served by the two airlines to 185 across more than 60 countries. The complementary networks uniquely access dozens of countries that no other alliance or joint business provides. The partnership also ensures access to more cities around the world than ever before, continuing to support global trade, tourism, investment, and cultural connection.

Additionally, customers will have more freedom to engage with both airlines’ loyalty programmes, earning and spending Avios, their common currency. Customers are able to seamlessly link their Qatar Airways Privilege Club and British Airways Executive Club accounts to transfer Avios between the two, and combine balances to claim rewards offered by each programme. The collaboration also offers access to both airline’s exclusive lounges, and cabins to suit all budgets and needs, including British Airways’ new Club Suite and Qatar Airways’ award-winning Qsuite.

Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “The growing collaboration between Qatar Airways and British Airways shows our customers our common goal to offer an unparalleled network with unique benefits. Travellers can now experience the best in quality and service as they travel across our joint network. The joint business between our airlines cements both Qatar Airways and British Airways as industry leaders, aiming to provide the utmost flexibility and unrivalled connectivity to our customers.”

Sean Doyle, Chairman and chief executive officer for British Airways said: “This is a huge milestone in our long-standing relationship with Qatar Airways, an airline that shares our passion for customer service, choice and flexibility.

“From idyllic holiday hotspots such as the Maldives and Thailand, to business hubs such as Singapore, we are pleased to open up the world as the travel industry continues to make steps towards its recovery.”

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Qatar Airways and British Airways have completed the latest phase in the expansion of their partnership, offering global connectivity between more countries than any other airline joint business.

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Emirates scoops nine awards at Monitor Airline of the Year in Bangladesh

eNethersole — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:28:37 +0000

In the award program, which celebrated winners during a ceremony held in Dhaka, Emirates bagged five gold and four silver trophies in recognition of its award-winning products and services.

Winners were selected based on a frequent flyer opinion poll conducted in Bangladesh over a period of three months this year, from April to June. The trophies were presented by the Honourable Md. Mahbub Ali MP, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism in the presence of more than 200 guests including government dignitaries, diplomatic missions, airlines, leading travel agencies and media.

Emirates took home gold awards for Airline of the Year, Best Business Class, Best In-flight Meal in Business Class, Best In-flight Entertainment and Best Long-Haul Airline. The airline also received silver awards for Best Economy Class, Best In-flight Meal in Economy Class, Most Favorite Frequent Flyer Program, and Cargo Airline of the Year.

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Emirates has been named ‘Airline of the Year 2022’ in Bangladesh, clinching the top award in Monitor Airline of the Year for the third year in a row.

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