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Emirates unveils new Real Madrid Livery on its Boeing 777

Source: Emirates Airline rolls out the red carpet to welcome Real Madrid onboard specially chartered Boeing 777, ahead of the Spanish Super Cup tournament Emirates, the Official Main Partner of Real Madrid, has unveiled a special livery on one of its Boeing 777 aircraft. The aircraft touched down in Madrid yesterday, flying the club’s first team players on a specially chartered flight to Jeddah ahead of the Spanish Super Cup tournament taking place from 8 to 12 January. Emirates has been a proud partner of Real Madrid since 2011, and became the club’s jersey sponsor in 2013. The airline will remain as the Official Main Sponsor of the Spanish club until 2026 – making it the longest jersey sponsorship in [...]

2025-01-09T07:02:53+02:00January 9th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|
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UAE Sets Historic Record in Aviation with Over One Million Air Movements Last Year

Source: UAE GCAA The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced an unprecedented milestone that enhances the UAE's global standing in the aviation sector. Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre successfully surpassed one million air traffic movements in a single year, for the year 2024. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the UAE’s aviation journey, which has consistently been a model of excellence and innovation. This remarkable success underscores the UAE's essential role as a global aviation hub, attributed to its strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and efficient operational systems. Crossing the threshold of one million air traffic movements in a single year is a reflection of the relentless efforts of the GCAA and the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre to [...]

2025-01-06T20:54:17+02:00January 7th, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Egypt Unveils Renovated ICAO Middle East Office

Source: ICAO ICAO recently inaugurated its newly renovated Middle East Regional Office in Cairo, strengthening a seven-decade commitment to regional aviation cooperation. The modernization of the facility, supported by the Egyptian government, will enhance ICAO's regional presence and technical support capabilities. "This renovation represents a significant investment in our shared aviation future," said ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano during the inauguration. "The enhanced facilities will strengthen our ability to support Member States across the Middle East region." ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar and ICAO Middle East Regional Director Mohamed Abu Baker Farea met with the Minister of Civil Aviation of Egypt, Captain Sameh El Hefny, and the President of the Civil Aviation Authority of Egypt, Captain  Amr El Sharkawy, [...]

2025-01-05T20:31:05+02:00January 6th, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Qatar Airways Announces Tennis Legend Novak Djokovic as Global Brand Ambassador and Wellness Advisor

Source: Qatar Airways The World’s Best Airline teams up with 24-time Grand Slam and 2024 Olympic Gold Medallist champion in multi-year partnership Qatar Airways is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Novak Djokovic as the airline’s Global Brand Ambassador and Wellness Advisor. This multi-year collaboration positions Qatar Airways as the Official Airline Partner of Novak Djokovic, bringing together the World’s Best Airline, as voted by Skytrax in 2024, and a sporting icon renowned for excellence, resilience, and global appeal. The partnership was unveiled at the Altitude Wellness Centre at Al Maha Qatar Airways Crew Accommodation Building, a location symbolic of peak performance and well-being – qualities synonymous with Novak’s legendary career. Paying homage to Novak’s unmatched success on [...]

2024-11-29T07:38:14+02:00November 29th, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|
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Emirates receives its first of 65 A350-900s

Source: Airbus Emirates has taken delivery of its first A350-900 aircraft, marking an important step in Emirates' fleet growth strategy. It marks the long-standing partnership between Emirates and Airbus which is built on innovation, efficiency and operational excellence. The A350 is set to enhance Emirates’ medium and long-haul operations beyond the airline’s existing network. Emirates has ordered a total of 65 A350-900s as part of the airline’s’ broader plans to support Dubai’s’ Economic Agenda, which aims to add 400 cities to Dubai’s foreign trade map over the next decade. The A350 will play a vital role in establishing the newly announced Dubai World Central (DWC) mega hub, further strengthening Dubai’s position as a global aviation leader. Emirates A350-900 will feature [...]

2024-11-27T12:29:46+02:00November 27th, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Asia Pacific nations commit to sustainable aviation future at landmark ministerial conference in New Delhi

Source: ICAO Asia Pacific nations have committed to a landmark shift towards sustainable aviation, enhanced safety and technological innovation in a unanimous declaration adopted at a high-level Ministerial conference in New Delhi. The Delhi Declaration, endorsed by 29 countries, sets ambitious targets for the future of air travel in one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets. In this significant step towards shaping the future of aviation in the Asia Pacific region, Ministers and high-level officials gathered at the Second Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation in New Delhi. The Honorable Minister of Civil Aviation of India Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu was elected Chairperson of the conference while Honorable Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation of [...]

2024-09-20T09:11:19+03:00September 20th, 2024|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Air New Zealand to Withdraw from Science-based Target Initiative

Source: Air New Zealand After careful consideration, Air New Zealand is removing its 2030 science based carbon intensity reduction target and will withdraw from the Science Based Targets initiative. Many of the levers needed to meet the target, including the availability of new aircraft, the affordability and availability of alternative jet fuels, and global and domestic regulatory and policy support, are outside the airline’s direct control and remain challenging. Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer, Greg Foran says, “In recent months, and more so in the last few weeks, it has also become apparent that potential delays to our fleet renewal plan pose an additional risk to the target’s achievability. It is possible the airline may need to retain its [...]

2024-07-30T11:30:53+03:00July 30th, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|
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Air Tahiti enhances fleet and operations with an additional order of 4 ATR 72-600 & Global Maintenance Agreement

Source: ATR Tahiti-based airline continues fleet renewal with new generation turboprop with lowest CO2 emissions per trip on regional market  ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, today announced the signing of an order for four ATR 72-600 aircraft with Air Tahiti, along with an eight-year Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA). Deliveries of the new aircraft are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, highlighting Air Tahiti’s long-term vision and confidence in ATR’s products for connecting and serving the archipelago’s communities responsibly. As a dedicated user of ATR aircraft for nearly 40 years, Air Tahiti has been crucial in providing essential connectivity to the communities in Tahiti and its islands. The airline currently operates a fleet of 11 aircraft, comprising nine ATR 72-600 [...]

2024-07-25T11:01:58+03:00July 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|
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TIACA Appoints Regional Representative in India

Source: TIACA The appointment of Mahendra Pokhriyal supports the mandate from TIACA's Board of Directors and its members to have and maintain a regional presence in key areas across the globe. As a Regional Representative Mahendra Pokhriyal will enhance member relations within India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka by networking and building relationships with current and prospective members, regional bodies and the respective government agencies. Mahendra is also tasked with promoting and implementing TIACA policies and positions within the region. "We are excited to welcome Mahendra Pokhriyal to the TIACA Team. Mahendra has an extensive resume that is a perfect fit for the needs of the association and its membership. We look forward to seeing how he can connect [...]

2024-07-24T13:53:37+03:00July 24th, 2024|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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SITA wins Heathrow Airport’s confidence with contract extension for network infrastructure solutions

Source: SITA   SITA will bolster Heathrow Airport's expansive IT infrastructure, as both continue a trusting collaboration in their longest contract extension to date. SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has signed a five-year extension with Heathrow Airport to support Heathrow's vast and growing network infrastructure. Through this agreement, SITA will provide a wide range of network, telecommunications, and connectivity services, while introducing innovative new solutions to businesses operating within Heathrow. Since 2011, SITA has built a strong relationship with Heathrow, reinforcing the airport's infrastructure as it became the busiest airport in Europe, with nearly 80 million passengers in 2023. As part of the new agreement, SITA will continue to strengthen Heathrow's digital infrastructure, managing its extensive network [...]

2024-07-16T22:45:49+03:00July 16th, 2024|AIRPORTS, AROUND THE WORLD, News, SUPPLIERS|
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