Emirates introduces self-check-in and bag drop kiosks at Terminal 3
This article was published on: October1,2020 8:20 AM
Emirates has introduced self-check-in and bag drop kiosks at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport. The service is now available to customers traveling to all destinations except to the US, Canada, China, India and Hong Kong due to additional requirements from these destinations. The 16 new self-service bag drop machines and eight self-service kiosks complement theRead More
Saab delivers surveillance system to the UAE
This article was published on: October1,2020 8:17 AM
Saab today delivered the second GlobalEye Swing Role Surveillance System to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This follows Saab’s delivery of the first GlobalEye aircraft in April 2020 to the UAE, which has ordered three GlobalEye aircraft. The initial contract was signed in late 2015. “Completing the second GlobalEye delivery in five months is aRead More
IATA, UNOCT sign MoU to strengthen cooperation with CT Travel Program
This article was published on: September26,2020 3:11 PM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) have signed MoU to strengthen cooperation with the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel Program (CT Travel Program). The CT Travel Program, a flagship global initiative of UNOCT, assists Member States in building their capabilities to detect and counter-terrorists and serious criminalsRead More
Taiclet to deliver keynote address at Global Aerospace Summit
This article was published on: September26,2020 3:08 PM
The premier thought leadership forum, hosted by Mubadala Investment Company and EDGE, takes place in a virtual format on 28 and 29 September 2020. Taiclet, a former military pilot and Gulf War veteran, will focus on several critical areas, including the security threats faced by nations worldwide, his perspective on what the modern battlespace looksRead More
Abu Dhabi Airport launches new initiative for international transfer passengers
This article was published on: September22,2020 8:03 AM
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 UnitedRead More
Airbus unveils new concepts for world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft
This article was published on: September22,2020 8:00 AM
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 ofRead More
Flydubai to maintain highest standards of in-flight hygiene and safety with new cleaning technology
This article was published on: September14,2020 8:26 AM
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 tagsRead More
Women in Aviation Middle East Chapter to participate at Saudi International Airshow 2021
This article was published on: September14,2020 8:23 AM
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 inRead More
