Etihad Airways increases capacity to Beirut
This article was published on: October14,2019 7:46 AM
Etihad Airways will increase capacity between Abu Dhabi and Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, by upgrading the current daily Airbus A321 service to a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from 27 October, 2019. The step-up from narrowbody to widebody aircraft follows yesterday’s announcement by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the immediate removal of aRead More
UAE emphasizes science and technology during World Space Week
This article was published on: October10,2019 9:45 AM
The UAE Space Agency recently participated in the World Space Week, focusing on the role of science and technology for the benefit of humanity, the celebrations ending today is themed around “The Moon: Gateway to the Stars” this year. The agency organized a series of community and educational initiatives to raise awareness of space explorationRead More
UAE tops Middle East region for visa openness – IATA
This article was published on: October9,2019 11:51 AM
UAE is ranked first globally for air trade facilitation and tops the Middle East region for visa openness, according to the International Air Transport Association. This came as IATA presented its latest study on the importance of air transport to the United Arab Emirates showing that ongoing prioritisation of aviation as a key strategic assetRead More
Dubai Airport passengers no longer require passport or board pass to travel
This article was published on: October7,2019 7:30 AM
Passengers will no longer need a passport or boarding pass to travel from Dubai, thanks to a new biometric system which will be launched at Dubai International Airport, officials announced recently. According to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)-Dubai, the ‘Biometric Passenger Journey’ will ease the travel through Dubai airports in cooperationRead More
Bobigny rejects takeover offer, liquidation underway for XL Airways
This article was published on: October6,2019 7:58 AM
The Commercial Court of Bobigny rejected the unique offer of takeover for XL Airways that was submitted at the last minute. The liquidation of the airline has been pronounced. Gérard Houa, a former shareholder in the now-defunct Aigle Azur, had filed a last-minute bid on October 2, 2019, offering to take back 276 employees (outRead More
Magnetic MRO Training celebrates new expansion
This article was published on: October1,2019 7:16 AM
Magnetic MRO Training, EASA Part-147 approved type training organization, has announced the re-opening of their training facility after the most recent expansion. The new premises were opened on 19 September 2019 and are aimed to be used mainly by Magnetic MRO and Estonian Aviation Academy for theoretical technical training for future aircraft mechanics. “The needRead More
Bombardier adds Zypries to its supervisory board
This article was published on: September30,2019 8:27 AM
Today, Brigitte Zypries, new supervisory board member of Bombardier Transportation GmbH and Bombardier Transportation (Bahntechnologie) Holding Germany GmbH, participated in the joint supervisory board meeting of both companies. Brigitte Zypries was the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy from January 2017 until March 2018. She also served as Parliamentary State Secretary in the FederalRead More
Thomas Cook to undergo ‘liquidation with immediate effect’
This article was published on: September26,2019 10:11 AM
British tour operator Thomas Cook declared bankruptcy after negotiations with creditors and Chinese shareholder Fosun failed. The company will go into ‘liquidation with immediate effect’, leaving more than 600,000 customers stranded. The British authorities alone will have to repatriate more than 150,000 tourists, twice as much as when Monarch went bankrupt two years ago. TalkingRead More
