Tag Archives: Middle East

Prepare for new world order: Etihad

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Aimee Turner

The global air travel map is being redrawn as growth rates slow in traditional markets and surge in evolving economies including India, Africa and Latin … More ››

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GCAA automates coordination, contingency cell

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Aimee Turner

The Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre of the General Civil Aviation Authority has formally launched the second phase of the United Arab Emirates Airspace Coordination and … More ››

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Douglas to head Abu Dhabi Airports

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Aimee Turner

Former London Heathrow chief Tony Douglas has been appointed as CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC). Douglas, formerly CEO at Abu Dhabi Ports Company … More ››

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Delta to tackle crowded airspace

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Aimee Turner

Last month witnessed a milestone in UAE Air Navigation Services as Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre of the General Civil Aviation Authority successfully launched a new … More ››

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GCAA inks deal with Airbus ProSky

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Aimee Turner

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Airbus ProSky are to embark on the first phase of a major project to restructure UAE airspace. The … More ››

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LFV/GAL wins Abu Dhabi business

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Aimee Turner

Sweden’s LFV has together with Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) entered into an a five year agreement with Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) to provide civil … More ››

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Emirates’ growth thwarted by airspace, curfews

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Aimee Turner

Middle East carrier Emirates would increase its existing order of 90 Airbus A380s by an additional 30 aircraft if both curfews at destination airports were … More ››

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Low cost carriers face Middle East challenge

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Aimee Turner

The Middle East’s low-fare sector has demonstrated a dramatic pace of growth in the last decade which shows no signs of abating, according to airline … More ››

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Middle East storms ahead in long-haul ops

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Aimee Turner

The Middle East will see the strongest growth of any global region in available long-haul airline seats in September, adding 22,000 extra seats per day, … More ››

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UAE takes lead in timely data provision

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Aimee Turner

The United Arab Emirates’ GCAA Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre launched the region’s first daily Airspace Coordination and Contingency cell earlier this week. Following months … More ››

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