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Emirates welcomes aboard Senegal by announcing new route to Dakar

09-Mar-2010
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : Emirates, one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, launches services to Dakar, Senegal from1st September

Gulf Air introduces new dimension to travel experience

09-Mar-2010
Today is an important day for Gulf Air as we continue with our pioneering spirit and celebrate another landmark in what is our 60th anniversary year, said Mr. Majali.

Arab Bank and Royal Jordanian launch co-branded visa card in Bahrain

08-Mar-2010
The Arab Bank launched the Arab Bank-Royal Jordanian co-branded visa card in Bahrain, in a move to prove the bank's commitment to offer its customers the best services wherever they are. The visa card allows its holders to earn and redeem points against purchases, for which they can be awarded free tickets, upgrades to Crown Class and other privileges granted by Royal Jordanian frequent flyer program (Royal Plus).

Embraer delivers two Embraer 170 jets to Gulf Air

05-Mar-2010
Aircraft offer comfort and convenience with dual-class layout and entertainment system

Etihad and ANA codeshare comes into service

05-Mar-2010
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : Etihad Airways’ focus on the Japanese market continues this week, as a codeshare with ANA comes into service.

Qatar Airways' fleet size rises to 80 aircraft

05-Mar-2010
QATAR : Airline Doubles Fleet In Five Years

Gulf Air welcomes second batch of trainee engineers from Tamkeen

04-Mar-2010
Gulf Air reinforced its commitment to developing local talent today when it welcomed 22 trainee engineers into the company to undergo a two year on-the-job-training.

Etihad Airways launches new destination management company - Hala Abu Dhabi

04-Mar-2010
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is expanding the range of services it offers business and leisure travellers with the launch today of its new destination management company � Hala Abu Dhabi.

Gulf Air signs with TRAX

04-Mar-2010
TRAX USA Corp. is proud to announce a new partnership with Gulf Air, the national airline of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The international carrier has selected TRAX Maintenance, the top-selling MRO software available in today’s market, to manage their MRO operations.

Bahrain Air sees 2010 as more promising than last year

04-Mar-2010
Soaring higher, the second flag carrier of the Kingdom, Bahrain Air described yesterday 2010 as the year of growth and ‘more promising’ than 2009.

Oman Air goes live with internet and mobile onair

03-Mar-2010
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : Marking a pioneering milestone in the history of aviation, Oman Air became the first airline in the world to offer both mobile and broadband internet on board its flights.

Beijing joins Emirates A380 'Capital Club'

02-Mar-2010
The world’s most populous country, China, will fittingly receive the aviation world’s largest commercial aircraft with the start of Emirates A380 Dubai-Beijing-Dubai services on 1st August 2010.

Oman Air join hands with Spatial Composite Solutions

02-Mar-2010
Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has awarded a US $2.6M contract to Spatial Composite Solutions, the Dubai-based manufacturer of crew training equipment for two new Cabin Crew Safety Trainers.

flydubai's low-cost Muscat-Dubai service to begin in March

02-Mar-2010
Dubai as a business and leisure destination will be more accessible and affordable from March 28th this year when flydubai, Dubai's first low-cost airline, starts twice daily flights to Muscat.

Goodrich MRO Campus in Dubai invests to support customers in the region

01-Mar-2010
Expanded service offerings are poised for new and highly utilized aircraft types

Mumbai International Airport receives Emirates’ first luxury lounge in India

26-Feb-2010
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : Passengers from Mumbai can now enjoy Emirates’ trademark service on the ground, as well as in the air, following the airline’s inauguration of its first dedicated passenger lounge on the Indian Subcontinent at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

Abu Dhabi International Airport reports Jan-2010 traffic

25-Feb-2010
Abu Dhabi International Airport records double-digit passenger, cargo and aircraft movement growth in January

Japan Airlines and Emirates to Start Tokyo-Dubai code share flights

25-Feb-2010
JAPAN : Japan Airlines (JAL) and Dubai-based Emirates Airline (EK) reached an agreement to expand their code share partnership between Japan and Dubai.

Qatar Airways arrives in Bengaluru

24-Feb-2010
QATAR : Qatar Airways today embarked on its 2010 global expansion programme with the launch of scheduled flights to the southern Indian city of Bengaluru (Bangalore).

Wataniya Airways announces new improved schedule

24-Feb-2010
Wataniya Airways, Kuwait's premium service airline, announced its new summer flight schedule today as it welcomes its fifth aircraft to the fleet.

Abu Dhabi In-flight Catering Co. records delay-free year

22-Feb-2010
44,783 flights catered in 2009. Following on from its International Air Transport Association (IATA) Gold Award, Abu Dhabi In-flight Catering Company (ADIFC), along with its management partners LSG Sky Chefs, has announced its 2009 on-time performance results, with 44,783 flights catered and zero associated delays recorded.

RJ's 46th Annual Conference

22-Feb-2010
JORDAN : Royal Jordanian Board of Directors Engineer Nasser Lozi expressed satisfaction with the results achieved by RJ in 2009; the airline registered a net profit of over JD28 million and total revenues exceeded JD570 million.

Countdown to Emirates’ Tokyo launch begins

22-Feb-2010
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : Airline takes off for Japan’s capital on 28th March

Gulf Air launches Falcon gold

22-Feb-2010
On 1 March, Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, will launch Falcon Gold, a new premium cabin travel experience offering the very best elements of Gulf Air’s First Class for the price of a traditional Business Class Fare.

Boeing, Qatar First Investment Bank highlight aircraft investment opportunities

19-Feb-2010
Qatar-based bankers and financiers heard today from Boeing and Qatar First Investment Bank that the health of the Middle East's air-travel industry compared to other global regions continues to drive good investment opportunities in aircraft financing.

Etihad Airways reschedules flights from Dhaka to Abu Dhabi

19-Feb-2010
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : Etihad Airways has rescheduled flights to and from Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka to ensure better flight connections with Etihad destinations in Western Europe and North America.

Frankfurt Airport route development: Ariana Afghan Airlines flies nonstop to Kabul

18-Feb-2010
Ariana Afghan Airlines (FG) is once again flying nonstop between Frankfurt (FRA) and Kabul (KBL), the capital of Afghanistan.

Air Arabia BoD proposes 10 per cent cash dividend

18-Feb-2010
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : Following a meeting today of the Board of Directors of Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, the company announced that the Board has proposed a cash dividend of 10 per cent for 2009. This proposal is subject to ratification at the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting, which will be held on March 18, 2010, in Sharjah, UAE.

Air Arabia to start services to Montpellier from Casablanca

18-Feb-2010
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low cost carrier (LCC) announced today that it will start services to the City of Montpellier, France from its hub in Casablanca beginning March 28, 2010.

Official name for the new airport at La Mercy: King Shaka International Airport

18-Feb-2010
The name for the new international airport at La Mercy is now called: King Shaka International Airport.

Emirates signs 60 million Euro deal with AC Milan

15-Feb-2010
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : Emirates has scored a belter by announcing a new sponsorship deal with Italian football giants, AC Milan.

More seats on routes between Australia and the Middle East

15-Feb-2010
Australia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have settled a new air services agreement, opening the way for new international flights into Australia’s regional airports.

Oman Air appoints new Chief Officer Corporate Affairs

12-Feb-2010
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : Oman Air has appointed Philippe Georgiou as Chief Officer - Corporate Affairs. The departments that he will be officiating are Marketing, Corporate Communications and Media, Customer Relations, Emergency Response, Government Relations and Legal Affairs. He will also be the official spokesperson for the airline.

Etihad secures additional flights to Australia

12-Feb-2010
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has secured seven additional weekly flight frequencies from its Abu Dhabi home-base to Australia.

airBaltic expands in the Middle East by announcing Tehran, Iran

11-Feb-2010
On June 8, Latvian national airline airBaltic will launch flights between Tehran, Iran, and Riga for passengers travelling via the Latvian capital to/from Europe, Scandinavia, CIS countries, and the Baltic region.

Lubna Al Qasimi discusses stronger UAE-India bilateral ties

11-Feb-2010
Lubna Al Qasimi discusses stronger UAE-India bilateral ties with India's Minister of State for External Affairs

Wataniya Airways celebrates first anniversary with key travel partners

11-Feb-2010
As part of its celebrations for its first anniversary, Wataniya Airways invited all of Kuwait’s travel industry partners and agents to a special dinner on February 9th at Salwa Al Sabah Ballroom to commemorate the airline’s achievements to date and acknowledge the travel trade’s partnership and contribution to Wataniya Airways’ success in its first year.

Afghan Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to discuss issues and projects

10-Feb-2010
New-Fields Exhibitions, Inc., organizers of the 2nd Afghanistan Aviation and Defense Summit (2nd AADS), announced today that His Excellency Dr. Raz Mohammad Alami, Afghanistan's Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, will address delegates of the summit that will be held on March 25-26, 2010 in Washington, D.C.

RJ to open regular, scheduled route to Madinah Munawwarh

10-Feb-2010
JORDAN : On March 28 this year, Royal Jordanian will inaugurate regular direct flights to Madinah Munawwarh, Saudi Arabia, with initial two weekly flights. President/CEO Hussein Dabbas said that opening this route is an advantage to RJ passengers who wish to visit Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah.

Etihad Holidays offers new deals to Thailand

08-Feb-2010
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : Etihad Holidays, a division of Etihad Airways, has announced a new cooperative agreement with Tourism Thailand to promote holiday packages to Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Koh Samui.

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