Abu Dhabi International Airport has launched a new initiative for international transfer passengers, facilitating shorter connection times by increasing the speed of transiting through the airport by 27%, delivering an enhanced and seamless passenger experience. The Fast Track Flight Connections initiative enables transfer passengers travelling aboard flights originating from partner airports in Europe, the United States, and Canada to take advantage of the new, streamlined security screening processes within Abu Dhabi International Airport. Under the new procedure, the flow of passengers and their baggage to their onward destination will be expedited. This initiative was developed and implemented in collaboration with the General Civil Aviation Authority, the Department of Municipalities and Transport, the General Administration of Customs, Abu Dhabi Airports, Etihad Airways, and international airport partners. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “The development and implementation of the new Fast Track Flight Connections....
Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft, all running on hydrogen, which could enter service by 2035. These concepts each represent a different approach to achieving zero-emission flight, exploring various technology pathways and aerodynamic configurations in order to support the Company’s ambition of leading the way in the decarbonisation of the entire aviation industry. All of these concepts rely on hydrogen as a primary power source - an option which Airbus believes holds exceptional promise as a clean aviation fuel and is likely to be a solution for aerospace and many other industries to meet their climate-neutral targets. “This is a historic moment for the commercial aviation sector as a whole and we intend to play a leading role in the most important transition this industry has ever seen. The concepts we unveil today offer the world a glimpse of our ambition to drive a....
Flydubai has begun using the latest version of a technology that tracks the cleaning cycles of each seat cover to help maintain the highest standards of in-flight hygiene and safety. The latest RFIDAeroTrack software by Irish company, Aerospace Software Developments (ASD), enhances efficiency by monitoring the cleaning of aircraft seat covers through technologically advanced RFID tags that are attached to individual seat covers to provide unique identification, enabling the airline to keep track of the seat covers at every stage of the cleaning cycles and life span via RFID handheld scanners and labels. Seat covers are scanned when removed from the aircraft and any seat cover that has reached its maximum number of cleaning cycles is taken out of service. The remaining covers are scanned again at the time that they are dispatched to the laundry and tracked and labeled at various stages of cleaning, to keep track of their cleaning....
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 opportunities to women striving for careers in the aviation industry. Launched in the UAE, this Chapter shines a light on female role models in the Middle East to demonstrate the many opportunities for women in the aviation sector. It is fueled by the possibilities of supporting current and future generations of women to achieve their goals and ambitions as they work side by side with men in the industry. “We are delighted that the WAI-ME chapter will join us in February as it will help to cultivate a culture of understanding and appreciation for the Chapter’s vision within the local community, and the region as a whole. Women bring so much to aviation and WAI-ME is invaluable in supporting....
Satcom Direct (SD), a business aviation solutions provider, has achieved a significant milestone for its FlightDeck Freedom datalink service by activating its 2,000th aircraft. The head-of-state customer signed for the service to take advantage of its unique configuration options, ability to integrate third-party flight planning services, evolving compliance support, and the streamlining of flight crew and ground operations workflow. Specifically designed for business and military aviation, FlightDeck Freedom features an open architecture design to support every type of avionics and datalink-capable airframe and can be customized to meet each customer and/or aircraft platform’s mission needs. On launch in 2007 it was the first datalink service to give customers the freedom to select, upload from, and communicate with preferred third-party trip planning services and today is still the only datalink service provider with a comprehensive offering of flight planning options. FDF also continues to be the only service that supports flight deck and....
CPaT Global, a provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, has launched its content-focused training software platform, CPaT Invent. The company said Invent is a ‘first-of-its-kind’, software platform that addresses inherent challenges in the aviation training industry. Because airlines have highly specialized needs ranging from multiple airframes, unique operating procedures, regulatory differences, and the need for ongoing modifications and tailored training programs, existing distance learning training platforms have limitations that fail to meet the needs of individual training providers—until now. “CPaT Invent is a revolutionary approach to distance learning that will empower airline training professionals like never before,” said Brian Bergeron, CPaT President. “We have reimagined how aviation training is created, adapted to the customer and maintained. Distance learning in aviation training as we know it, will forever be changed.” Invent offers on-demand access to create, modify and maintain training material. “Whether companies need to develop new....
Etihad Airways has partnered with Singapore food technology startup Lumitics to trial the use of computer vision and machine learning in order to reduce food wastage on Etihad flights. The partnership will see Etihad and Lumitics track unconsumed Economy class meals from Etihad’s flights, with the collated data used to highlight food consumption and wastage patterns across the network. Analysis of the results will help to reduce food waste, improve meal planning and reduce operating costs. Mohammad Al Bulooki, chief operating officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “Etihad Airways started the pilot with Lumitics earlier this year before global flying was impacted by COVID-19, and as the airline scales up the flight operations again, it is exciting to restart the project and continue the work that had begun. Etihad remains committed to driving innovation and sustainability through all aspects of the airline’s operations, and we believe that this project will have....
Collins Aerospace has eliminated the need to physically touch kiosk screens during airport check-in and baggage drops. The Raytheon business said that its new Kiosk Connect solution provides the first full, end-to-end, contactless airport journey — a high demand as passengers return to travel. By simply scanning a QR code with their mobile device, passengers can quickly connect to a common use kiosk using either the airport’s public Wi-Fi or the kiosk’s built-in Wi-Fi, with no requirement to download any apps. From there, users complete the check-in process on their phones and produce boarding passes and bag tags without ever touching the kiosk screen. “When combined with our secure biometric solutions and self-service airport products, this new feature enables travelers to experience a contactless airport journey all the way from check-in to boarding,” said LeAnn Ridgeway, vice president and general manager, information management services for Collins Aerospace. “As we work....
Following Alpha Aviation Academy UAE’s awarding of a contract to MPS in March 2020 for the supply of its first simulator in the GCC, the MPS team has successfully installed the A320 Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) at the academy located near Sharjah International Airport. The FSTD is equipped with both classic CFM-ceo and the new CFM-neo LEAP engine options by the world-renowned Airbus A320 engine provider and global leading supplier of jet engines for commercial airplanes, CFM International. The simulator has an advanced RSI visual system that delivers sharp images with vivid colours supported by 1920 x 1200 high-definition resolution of high-detail airports including: Sharjah International Airport Dubai International Airport Cairo International Airport Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport Amsterdam Airport Schipol Singapore Changi Airport Heathrow Airport Gatwick Airport The Airbus A320 FSTD will allow Alpha Aviation to provide additional capacity for its Type-Rating and MPL training for pilots. MPS previously....
AMAC Aerospace has announced that two Head of State aircraft arrived at the end of July in Basel, Switzerland for completion. The company has also been awarded several new maintenance projects. AMAC Aerospace received an Airbus ACJ340 in late July in Basel. The Head of State aircraft stayed for two months at AMAC’s headquarters to undergo a C-check. AMAC installed a Ka-Band system to ensure seamless connectivity on board of the aircraft. The Airbus team of AMAC performed some minor modification cabin work and several rectifications inside the aircraft. The second Head of State aircraft arrived in late July in Basel. AMAC carried out a multiple C-check packages on the Airbus A320. AMAC Aerospace was awarded further maintenance projects on four Airbus aircraft. The company also completed an 8C-check on a Bombardier Global XRS. The privately-owned aircraft was delivered by the end of February to undergo a maintenance check. While on the ground,....
Abu Dhabi Airport launches new initiative for international transfer passengers
Airbus unveils new concepts for world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft
Flydubai to maintain highest standards of in-flight hygiene and safety with new cleaning technology
Women in Aviation Middle East Chapter to participate at Saudi International Airshow 2021
SD achieves milestone for its FlightDeck Freedom datalink service
CPaT Global launches content-focused training software platform, CPaT Invent
Etihad, Lumitics to use technology to reduce food wastage on flights
Collins Aerospace unveils ‘no touch’ services
MPS successfully installed FSTD device at Alpha Aviation Academy
AMAC Aerospace receives several maintenance contracts
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