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Etihad announces plan to increase flights to Morocco

Etihad Airways has announced plans to increase its services to Morocco with the launch of a new twice-weekly service between Abu Dhabi and Rabat. Scheduled to start on January 15, 2016, and providing the only scheduled air link between the UAE and Rabat, the new service will be operated on Wednesdays and Fridays using an A340-500 aircraft configured to carry a total of 240 passengers. The ne...

Emirates Revamps Inflight TV with World's Largest Screens

Emirates Airlines has introduced its new generation in-flight entertainment (IFE) system which features larger screens in First Class and Economy Class and three times the media storage. The new products can now be found on Emirates' newly-delivered Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A380 aircraft, the airline said in a statement. Passengers travelling in First Class will have a more immer...

FlightSafety upgrades simulators on G650 training programme

FlightSafety International continues to enhance its Gulfstream G650 training programme by upgrading its simulators and adding the Autobrakes system. The addition to the training programmes fulfils the requirements of the FAA FSB Report and EASA OSD. The Normal and Abnormal operation of the Autobrakes will be covered during ground school and simulator sessions, allowing pilots to...

Emirates launches new toys for young travellers

Emirates has released its newest range of toys, the Fly with Me Animals for infants and toddlers and specially designed Fly with Me Lonely Planet activity bags for those aged between six and 12 years old. The new toys are now available on board, ahead of the upcoming holiday season. Emirates’ Fly with Me Animals is a new take on its signature kid’s products, replacing the p...

Al Bateen to expect more private jets for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

As motor racing fans from all over the world arrive in Abu Dhabi at the end of the month, the emirate is preparing for an uptick in private jets ahead of the capital’s Formula One race. Al Bateen Executive Airport, which caters to private jets, expects a 20 per cent increase in aviation traffic compared to the same period last year, which had 200 aircraft movements. “We are very...

Two ALSIM ALX simulatorsto be delivered to Prince Sultan Aviation Academy

Alsim has announced Prince Sultan Aviation Academy (PSAA) recently acquired two ALX simulators, full versions, which will be delivered to the school in December. Alsim has said its ALX FNPTII is compatible with the types of aircraft that are used in Prince Sultan Aviation Academy and can simulate all emergency situations together with all weather and environment conditions.

Qatar Airways' corporate jet division obtains European safety authorisation

Qatar Executive, Qatar Airways' corporate jet division, is the first 'Business Aviation Operator' in the Middle East and one of first worldwide to be awarded the European Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) third-country operator (TCO) safety certificate. By 2016, all non-EU commercial operators wishing to fly to the EU will be required to hold the authorisation certifying their com...

UAE’s top aviation authority urges preservation of European air deals ahead of airline access talks

The UAE’s top aviation authority on Tuesday stressed the need to preserve bilateral air deals in Europe while discussions over a broader aviation package are under way. The European Commission is set to ask member states for a mandate to initiate airline access talks with Arabian Gulf countries when it presents an aviation package on December 2. Gulf carriers fear pressure from some ri...

Emirates unveils new generation in-flight entertainment system

Emirates introduced its new in-flight entertainment (IFE) system on its Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A380 aircraft. The latest features include larger screens in First Class and Economy Class and three times the media storage — offering passengers an even greater choice of content on board. Passengers travelling in First Class will have a more immersive viewing experience to look forwar...

Abu Dhabi International Airport is the first in the Middle East to introduce automatic boarding pass

Abu Dhabi International Airport has become the first in the region to successfully introduce an automated Traveler Document Authentication System (TDAS), using the latest innovations on offer to deliver a smooth passenger experience to all travellers. The new technology, developed by SITA, the world’s leading specialist in air transport communications and IT solutions, is now in place i...

STTS launch paint hangar at Dubai South

STTS, a specialist in painting & sealing of airline, military and VIP aircraft, belonging to the French group Finaero, has launched a purpose built paint hangar at Dubai South. In order to offer its customers greater proximity, STTS is investing in a 34 million USD project that will accommodate a wide body painting bay at the new international airport. The site will also accommodate an a...

Etihad Airways to commence twice-weekly services to Rabat

Etihad Airways is increasing its presence in Morocco with the launch of a new twice-weekly service between Abu Dhabi and Rabat to create a direct link between the two capitals. Scheduled to start on 15 January 2016, and providing the only scheduled air link between the UAE and Rabat, the new service will be operated on Wednesdays and Fridays using an A340-500 aircraft configured to carry a tota...