Aviation

Dubai to host maiden GIAS

Dubai will host the first Global Investment in Aviation Summit (GIAS) from January 28-29, 2019, with 500 top aviation industry officials from across the world in attendance. TT Bureau The Global Investment in Aviation Summit in Dubai is set to witness high-profile delegates from 40 countries including 20 aviation ambassadors, …

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ME to invest $58 bn in aviation

A report by Centre for Aviation (CAPA) estimates that the total value of 152 active aviation-related projects in the Middle East reached US$57.7 billion. Saudi Arabia accounted for the largest share of project value, followed by the UAE and Kuwait. TT Bureau According to the Centre for Aviation (CAPA), up …

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Cebu’s int’l flights from T2

Charo Lagamon, Cebu Pacific Air’s Director, Corporate Communications, talks about the shift in the airline’s international flights to Mactan-Cebu International Airport’s new terminal. TT Bureau What was the reason behind the shift to Terminal 2? All the international flights have been moved to the new terminal, in keeping with the …

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Dubai Parks partners with DXB

DXB Entertainments and Dubai Airports announced a partnership to create an unparalleled airport experience while showcasing Dubai’s position as the ultimate destination. TT Bureau The partnership between DXB Entertainments and Dubai Airports will showcase the latter’s efforts to make Dubai International (DXB) a destination in its own while promoting the …

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Rewarding biz travellers

Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Divisional Senior VP— Commercial Operations, Emirates speaks about the revamped Business Rewards programme. TT Bureau Can you brief about the Emirates Business Rewards programme? Emirates Business Rewards is our corporate loyalty programme which is open to organisations of all sizes around the world. The organisation earn …

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Turkish soars high in ME

Turkish Airlines reveals Q1 traffic results and sheds light on the most recent aviation trends. The number of passengers who travelled from the Middle East increased by 22 per cent in Q1 2018. TT Bureau The Turkish aviation and tourism is predicted to be catapulted to a new league with …

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Sharjah Airport’s expansion plans

As Sharjah prepares to receive 20 million passengers by 2027, its billion dirham expansion plan is underway to make it one of the most unique airports in the region. His Excellency Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Airport Authority shares the plan for ATM this year. TT Bureau Q What …

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SalamAir’s Dubai office opens doors

SalamAir’s recent partnership with Smart Travel was celebrated in a ceremony attended by Captain Mohamed Ahmed, CEO, SalamAir. The cost is to be kept at minimal rates for travellers’ affordability. Shehara Rizly SalamAir started off operations about 14 months ago with flights to Dubai, Karachi, Salalah, Multan, Sohar, Doha, Shiraz …

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Etihad at Special Olympics

Etihad is the sponsor of the Special Olympics IX MENA Games 2018 and Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. The airline’s CEO Peter Baumgartner, talks on hospitality. TT Bureau Q) Why is Etihad Airways sponsoring the Special Olympics? As the national carrier of the UAE, we are proud to …

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Indulge in luxury onboard

Known to have the youngest fleet in the world, SaudiGulf Airlines, the unique boutique airline in the Gulf, launched its maiden international operations in Dubai last month. TT Bureau At a time when more lowcost carriers are ruling the skies, SaudiGulf becomes a unique player to follow suit not only …

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