After years of exceptional growth and network development, the three largest carriers of the Gulf area are looking at ways to maximise and rationalise their footprint over the global air …
Category: Transport in Middle East & Africa
OMAN AIRPORTS LOOK FOR A PRIVATE MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Oman main airport has changed its name from Seeb International to Muscat International. This could seem anecdotal, but the change shows the government’s desire to give a stronger identity to …
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HIGH AIR FARES HINDER GROWTH OF AIR TRANSPORT IN AFRICA
African air transport remains far behind any other continent due to the absence of liberalisation, according to IATA. According to the association, the market share of African airlines was just …
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ARABIAN TRAVEL WEEK LAUNCHED BY REED TRAVEL EXHIBITIONS
Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) showcase in Dubai, has announced the launch of Arabian Travel Week – an umbrella brand comprising four co-located shows. …
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KENYA AIRWAYS TAKES ACTION ON ZEROTOLERANCE POLICY THROUGH STAFF TRAINING AND AWARENESS RAISING
Kenya Airways has worked with the USAID Reducing Opportunities for Unlawful Transport of Endangered Species (ROUTES) Partnership to hold a training for staff on how to detect and stop wildlife …
AFRICA’S SINGLE AIR TRANSPORT MARKET WELCOMED BY IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the launch this year of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) initiative by the African Union (AU) to open up Africa's …
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PILOT SHORTAGE ON HORIZON
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has warned that airlines will have to hire 637,000 new pilots worldwide in the next 20 years to mitigate an expected shortage.
NEW A&K AROUND THE WORLD JET EXPEDITION
Geoffrey Kent curates an inspiring expedition around the world by private jet in 2018.
EMIRATES / FLYDUBAI PARTNERSHIP
Following the commencement of their partnership, Emirates and flydubai have announced that Emirates will expand its network to 29 flydubai destinations across three continents.
QATAR AIRWAYS CEO TAKES TOP ROLE AT IATA
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), effective June …