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Etihad Crystal Cargo launches service to Baghdad 28-Aug-2009 27-Aug-2009 Etihad Crystal Cargo, a division of Etihad Airways, is to launch a twice weekly service from its hub at Abu Dhabi airport to Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. Dubai International double-digit passenger traffic growth continues 20-Aug-2009 19-Aug-2009 Dubai Airports started off the second half of 2009 on a positive note, with Dubai International registering a 12.6 per cent increase in passenger traffic in July. It is the highest monthly growth-rate recorded since May 2008 (13.8 per cent) and the second consecutive month of double-digit growth in passenger traffic this year following the 10.3 per cent rise recorded in June. Air Arabia’s Centro Hotel to complete construction by Apr-2010 20-Aug-2009 18-Aug-2009 Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today that its 300-room three-star Centro Hotel at Sharjah Airport will finish construction by April 2010. The concrete structure for all the four floors of the hotel has been completed and the hotel is anticipated to be completed below budget, highlighting the project’s operational efficiency. ARINC supports the opening of Cairo Terminal 3 18-Aug-2009 Cairo International Airport has joined the front rank of world airports with the recent opening of its massive new passenger facility, Terminal 3. Designed to handle a maximum of 14 million passengers a year, Cairo Terminal 3 is the new home of 27 international and domestic airlines carrying 11,000 passengers each day on some 200 scheduled flights. Shell Aviation renews fuel concession at Dubai Airport 17-Aug-2009 Shell Markets Middle East Limited (Shell) announced recently the renewal of the aviation fuel concession agreement at Dubai International Airport signed with the Dubai Airports. Pteris Global’s new project in Jordan � Queen Alia International Airport 07-Aug-2009 The Company is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract of SGD 17 million to design and build the Baggage Handling System (“BHS”) for Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan. This is the second project awarded to us after our successful completion of another project in the existing terminal National Air Cargo Extends Flights from Bagram Air Base to Kandahar Air Base in Afghanistan 07-Aug-2009 Weekly flights emanate from Willow Run Air Base in Ypsilanti, MI New airlines make their entree: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol welcomes Air Arabia Maroc and Belavia 04-Aug-2009 Starting today, Air Arabia Maroc will be operating weekly flights on Monday, Thursday and Saturday from Schiphol to Casablanca. This service will also fly on Tuesdays from 24 August. From next winter season at the end of October, Casablanca will be accessible from Schiphol seven days a week. The aircraft type to be used for these flights is the Airbus A320. Car Park System Upgraded at Muscat International Airport 03-Aug-2009 Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC) which manages and operates the airport and car park facilities at Muscat International Airport has recently upgraded its car park system at the cost of R.O. 134,000. The upgrade was completed in three car park locations numbered one, two and three. Airport International Group announces traffic performance for the first half of 2009 31-Jul-2009 Airport International Group (AIG), the Jordanian company responsible for rehabilitation, expansion and operation of the Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), has announced traffic performance for the first half of 2009. oneworld airlines to move to Barcelona's new Terminal 1 in September 31-Jul-2009 All airline members of the oneworld® alliance serving Barcelona's El Prat airport are to transfer their operations into its new Terminal 1 with effect from 9 September. DGCA signs contract for Phase 2 of airport terminal maintenance 29-Jul-2009 The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has signed a contract with The Kuwait Company for Process Plant Construction and Contracting k.s.c. (KCPC) to carry out the second phase of inspection, replacement and maintenance of the fire detection, suppression and control systems at Kuwait International Airport's passenger terminal building. Constructions works at Departures Area 20-Jul-2009 Oman Airports Management Company has started an expansion project at the departures hall of Muscat International Airport. Dr. Mohammed Al Zarouni, Director General of Dubai Airport Freezone 20-Jul-2009 Dubai Airport Freezone has registered positive growth in the first half of this year with a 48 % increase in revenue compared to the same period of 2008. SELEX Sistemi Integrati: signed a contract with the Civil Aviation Authority in Qatar 17-Jul-2009 SELEX Sistemi Integrati has signed a contract, worth 2,6 million Euro, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Qatar for the supply of the A-SMGCS (Advanced Surface Movement Guidance & Control System) system to the security and efficiency ground based movements of Doha airport, the capital of Qatar. Abu Dhabi Airports Company Sign Agreements with Major Global Organizations 08-Jul-2009 Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE) to enhance aviation and training services, including the establishment of a regional training centre in Abu Dhabi, for airport executives in the Gulf and Middle East regions.HE Khalifa Al Mazrouei, Chairman of ADAC. Sharjah Airport Authority Outsources Facilities Management Services to Etisalat “FM” 07-Jul-2009 The Sharjah Airport Authority signed a five-year agreement to outsource Facilities management operations for Sharjah International Airport to Etisalat Facilities Management, a member of Etisalat Services Holding LLC. This agreement aims to raise the quality of Facilities Management Services being offered at Sharjah International Airport. The MENA Region is Currently Ensuring Optimum Levels of Air Traffic Control Performance 07-Jul-2009 Regional Vice President for IATA in the Middle East North Africa Dr. Majdi Sabri, announced The Middle East is one of the most dynamic aviation markets in the world expanding from 5% of international traffic to 10% in the past seven years. But we are not immune to the global recession, Airlines in this region will lose $200 million in 2009 as traffic growth slows dramatically. AAAE/IAAE, Abu Dhabi Airports Company Team Up 02-Jul-2009 The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)/International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE) and the Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance aviation and training services, including the establishment of a regional training center in Abu Dhabi, for airport officials in the Middle East and Gulf regions. SITA develops breakthrough global solution for airline emissions regulation 02-Jul-2009 Arab Air Carriers Organization first to endorse SITA's Aircraft Emissions Manager solution as EU deadlines loom

IOC mourns victims of Yemeni Airline's crash 01-Jul-2009 Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - The Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) has expressed d eep shock and sadness at Tuesday morning's crash of a Yemeni Airline's A310 plane . Al Bateen Executive Airport awarded full aerodrome certification 29-Jun-2009 Al Bateen Executive Airport has secured full aerodrome certification from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in recognition of its high standards in all areas of operations Trowers & Hamlins advises Waha Capital on $270m aircraft 29-Jun-2009 Waha Capital has taken a 50% stake in the aircraft leasing joint venture company AerVenture, which was established in 2006 by AerCap. AerVenture was established with a focus on new Airbus A320 family aircraft and has a $2.4bn asset base that includes 22 A320s and firm orders for a further 32 aircraft. New services for families flying from Abu Dhabi 29-Jun-2009 Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, has extended its services for premium passengers who depart from or transit through Abu Dhabi airport, with the introduction of specially trained nannies to its lounges in Terminal 3. Aviall Opens New Facility In Dubai Airport Freezone 29-Jun-2009 Mr. Nasser Madani, Assistant Director General of DAFZ opening new customer service center 27-Jun-2009 Aviall Services, Inc. announced that its new customer service center in Dubai Airport Free Zone officially opened on 25-Jun-2009. CANSO concludes AGM with key announcements 25-Jun-2009 CANSO, the global voice of ATM, has announced (24-Jun-2009) several key achievements at its 13th AGM, held in San Diego. ADAC experiences 6.6 percent rise in passenger numbers 24-Jun-2009 Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) released (23-Jun-2009) the May-2009 traffic figures for Abu Dhabi International Airport, which show a year on year increase of 6.6% in passenger traffic. Aircraft movements increased by 9.4% whilst cargo recorded a 6.4% increase compared to the same month last year. Passenger traffic for the year to date (YTD) shows an increase of 8.2%, with 3,793,693 passengers handled through the airport during this period. Airbus wins commitments worth USD12.9 billion at Paris Air Show 22-Jun-2009 Airbus announced commitments during the 2009 Paris Air Show for 127 aircraft, valued at some USD12.9 billion. These commitments include firm orders for 58 aircraft worth almost US$6.4 billion, plus 'Memoranda of Understanding' (MoU) agreements for a further 69 aircraft totalling USD6.5 billion. Abu Dhabi’s Waha Capital agrees to acquire 50 percent stake 22-Jun-2009 Abu Dhabi-based investment holding company Waha Capital PJSC has agreed to acquire a 50 per cent stake in AerVenture Limited. The remaining 50 percent will be held by AerVenture’s current parent company NYSE-listed global aviation company AerCap. ADAC Partners with World Leading Institution to address Civil Aviation Systems Education and Research 22-Jun-2009 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 20-Jun-2009: Following the successful launch of the Al Ain Aerospace Cluster at the Paris Air Show last week, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) announced a new alliance with the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), one of the world's leading education and research universities in the aerospace field, through a Memorandum of Understanding that will contribute to the further development of the aviation sector in the UAE. The agreement was signed at a ceremony held at the Paris Air Show, Le Bourget. ADAC Announces the Launch of the Investor Services Centre 22-Jun-2009 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 20-Jun-2009: Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) announced that the construction of the Investor Services Centre at the Abu Dhabi Airport Logistics Park has been completed, and that the centre is expected to be launched in the immediate future. CFM Provides Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies and SR Technics with Engine Overhaul Support and Material 19-Jun-2009 CFM International will support the strategic agreement between Mubadala Development Company and GE Aviation announced 17-Jun-2009 at the Paris Air Show with engine overhaul support and material supply agreements. Waha Capital appoints new CEO 18-Jun-2009 Waha Capital PJSC, the Abu Dhabi-based, ADX-listed and diversified holding company has appointed Salem Rashid Al Noaimi as its CEO. Al Noaimi previously served as Deputy CEO of the company and CEO of Waha Leasing, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Waha Capital. ADAC announces JV with Helios SinoGulf to develop a business and logistics park at Al Ain airport 18-Jun-2009 Abu Dhabi Airports Company announced that it has signed a joint venture agreement with Helios SinoGulf Property Development LLC to develop a logistics and business park under free zone regulation adjacent to Al Ain International Airport. Swiss aircraft engine manufacturer signs with Al Ain Aerospace Cluster 17-Jun-2009 Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Swiss-based rotary engine manufacturer MISTRAL Engines. The agreement indicates MISTRAL's commitment to expand its production and development capacity including, flight test programmes, within the new aerospace cluster at Al Ain, the second largest city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). ADAC and Bavairia sign a twin cluster agreement 17-Jun-2009 The United Arab Emirates an important step towards the development of a major aerospace centre, with the signing of an agreement between the Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC)Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and bavAIRia, the Bavarian aerospace cluster. The agreement sets the foundation to develop a mutually beneficial aerospace partnership between both regions. Abu Dhabi Airports Company signs agreement with German aerospace companies 17-Jun-2009 Abu Dhabi Airports Company signed Memorandums of Understanding with three respected German aerospace companies, Aerotech Peissenberg GmbH & Co, Aircraft Electronic Engineering GmbH and MT Aerospace at the Paris Air Show, Le Bourget Airport, further strengthening the strong ties that already exist in the aerospace sector between the UAE and Germany. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum confirms continued investment in Dubai Airports 17-Jun-2009 His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Airports Dubai Airports Company confirmed continued investment in Dubai as passenger volumes continue to grow at the world's sixth largest airport for international passenger traffic despite the global economic downturn. A total of USD 17.2 billion has been earmarked for expansion. ADAC and Bavaria sign a twin cluster agreement 16-Jun-2009 The United Arab Emirates took an important step towards the development of a major aerospace centre, with the signing of an agreement between the Abu Dhabi Airports Company the Bavarian aerospace cluster Abu Dhabi Airports Company agreement with German aerospace companies 16-Jun-2009 Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) signed Memorandums of Understanding with three respected German aerospace companies, Aerotech Peissenberg GmbH & Co, Aircraft Electronic Engineering GmbH and MT Aerospace at the Paris Air Show, Le Bourget Airport, further strengthening the strong ties that already exist in the aerospace sector between the UAE and Germany.

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