Category Archives: Commercial Aviation

The second phase of the new passenger terminal is on track, with more than 80 per cent of the hub already complete. Transportation and Telecommunications Minister and Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) chairman Kamal Ahmed inspected the progress of the construction works. He was accompanied by Hill International consultative representatives, contractors and BAC officials. The projectRead More

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) has signed an agreement to establish its airfield as the operational base for new aviation adventure tourism business, ACTIONFLIGHT AVIATION LLC. The collaboration will see RKT become a hub for unique aerial experiences for residents and visitors to the Emirate, as well as providing a base for VERTICAL, ActionFlight’sRead More

China’s aviation sector will aim to turn losses into profits this year with an expected recovery to 85% of its pre-COVID volume of domestic passenger trips, the aviation regulator said recently. China’s domestic air traffic, once the world’s envy after a fast rebound during the pandemic, is faltering due to a zero-COVID policy of quicklyRead More

Emirates recently received delivery of its 123rd Airbus A380 superjumbo jet. The aircraft, registered as A6-EVS, is also the final new A380 aircraft to join Emirates’ fleet, marking another milestone in the airline’s steadfast 21-year commitment to the program. Receiving delivery of a brand new aircraft amidst an unprecedented global pandemic, Emirates is once againRead More

Etihad Airways and Henan Province Airport Group aim to establish a strategic partnership to strengthen aviation ties between the UAE and China. The signing of the MoU took place during the virtual ‘Zhengzhou Week’ event hosted by Expo 2020 Dubai China Pavilion. The MOU contains plans for Etihad’s potential operation of regular cargo services betweenRead More

During its first operational year, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launched more than 34 destinations including Alexandria (Egypt), Athens (Greece), Baku (Azerbaijan), Bahrain, Belgrade (Serbia), Kutaisi (Georgia), Kyiv (Ukraine), Muscat (Oman), Odesa (Ukraine), Sarajevo (Bosnia), Sohag (Egypt), Tel-Aviv (Israel), Tirana (Albania) and Yerevan (Armenia) among others. The airline has successfully operated more than 1,080 flights sinceRead More

Initial findings from a world-first study of the impact of 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on both engines of a commercial jet have provided promising early results. The ECLIF3 study, involving Airbus, Rolls-Royce, German research center DLR and SAF producer Neste, marks the first time 100% SAF has been measured simultaneously on both engines ofRead More

Boeing and the United Republic of Tanzania recently announced an order for a 787-8 Dreamliner, a 767-300 Freighter and two 737 MAX jets at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. The airplanes will be operated by Air Tanzania, the national flag-carrier of Tanzania, to expand service from the country to new markets across Africa, Asia and Europe.Read More

China Airlines (CAL) has become the latest operator of the A321neo, following the delivery of its first aircraft of the type, on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The aircraft operated with a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAF provides a reduction of up to 80% in carbon emissions over its lifecycle, compared toRead More

Qatar Airways’ first flight to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) touched down in October, 2021. The airline has moved its services to Moscow from Domodedovo Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) and is now operating its multi-award winning Qsuite in Business Class on the route. QSuite is the industry’s first-ever double bed in Business Class, featuringRead More