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Etihad buys Kronos management system
Etihad Airways has said that it has signed an agreement with Kronos, a workforce management software provider, to automate and optimize planning and management processes for its 3,900 cabin and flight crew members. The new crew planning software system, which includes Altitude Pairing, Altitude Rostering, and Altitude Insight solutions, will enable the carrier to better manage and deploy its crew resources and build more efficient and cost effective crew schedules.
Emirates inks GE engine repair MoU
Emirates Airline has signed a memorandum of understanding with GE Aviation, an operating unit of General Electric, to enhance Emirate's repair and testing capabilities on GE90 engines. Under the agreement, Emirates will perform engine module and piece-part breakdown on GE90-115B engines in the region along with GE90-115B engine testing at its Engine Test Facility, while GE will ensure that the carrier has the necessary material and manpower support.
Raytheon wins Saudi contract
The Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation has awarded US-based Raytheon a contract for the installation of 21 air traffic management systems across the kingdom, the Saudi Gazette has reported. The new systems will extend air traffic control surveillance throughout the kingdom and enhance flight safety for the domestic airline sector. Raytheon will also establish a regional maintenance facility within the kingdom to support the systems.
Flydubai increases destinations
Low-cost carrier Flydubai has announced that it is expanding its route network to Bahrain, marking the carrier's second destination in the GCC and tenth overall. The double daily service will begin on December 13, the airline's CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith said today at the Dubai Airshow, and ticket prices will begin at Dhs250 one way.
NetJets looks to Mideast for business growth
NetJets, the world's largest private aviation operator, has faced a challenging year across the globe but is counting on its operations in the Middle East to help lead a turnaround in the company's fortunes.
Etihad awards cabin refurbishment, upgrade deal
Etihad Airways has awarded Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) contracts to upgrade seating and in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems in the airline's fleet of six Boeing B777 aircraft and 10 of the airline's Airbus A320s. The cabins of the Airbus A320s will be completely refurbished to the latest Etihad's specifications, while the Boeing B777 retrofit programme involves replacing and reconfiguring economy class seats as well as upgrading existing IFE to the Thales i5000 system.
IATA: Premium passenger numbers down
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said that demand for business and executive seats, the main driver of profitability for most airlines, had dropped in September despite an increase in overall passenger numbers, Reuters has reported. Business class demand was relatively stronger in much of Asia (excluding Japan) where economic growth is getting back on track, the international body said. Air passengers bought 1.2% more tickets in September than the same month period a year ago, but premium travel numbers dropped 13.9%, IATA said.
Saudia signs engine wash service deal
Saudi Arabian Airlines has signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney for the expansion of its EcoPower engine wash service network to the Middle East and North Africa region. The agreement will enable Saudia to wash its own engines and to provide engine wash services to other commercial airlines that fly within the kingdom. The EcoPower service is designed to serve any commercial aero engine in service today, including JT9D, PW4000, PW2000, GE90, Trent700, CF6, V2500, CFM56 and CF34 engines.
Nepal Airlines signs deal for two Airbus aircraft
Nepal Airlines has signed a deal to buy two Airbus aircraft, one A330-200 wide-body plane and one A320 single aisle jet. The new Airbus aircraft, which are valued at about $250m, will be deployed on international services to Japan and will for the very first time connect Nepal to Europe with direct flights. Delivery of the two planes was scheduled for 2011 and valued at about $250 million. The new planes are scheduled for delivery in 2011 and will play a key role in developing Nepal's tourism industry, especially in light of the country's 'Visit Nepal 2011' tourism campaign to attract foreign tourists, the carrier said.
Air Austral buys two A380s
Air Austral, the carrier based on the French-controlled Reunion island in the Indian ocean, has signed a deal for two Airbus A380 superjumbos at the Dubai Airshow today. The planes will be the first all-economy version of the airliner and will be configured to seat 840 passengers. The aircraft will be operated on the high-density route from Reunion to Paris, Airbus said.
Boeing inks deals with two Algerian carriers
Boeing has announced that it has received orders from two Algerian airlines for its 737-800 jets. The announced was made today at the Dubai Airshow, which has seen few orders from Middle East carriers. Air Algerie ordered seven of the planes, which brings its 737 fleet to 22. The airline's CEO, Abdelwahid Bouabdallah, said the new 737-800s will help reduce operating and maintenance costs. The other order was placed by Tassili Airlines, which signed a deal for four of the jets. The deal is Boeing's first with Tassili, which is a subsidiary of Algerian-government-owned Sonatrach Petroleum. The carrier said it will use the planes to transport employees and cargo between large Algerian cities and Sonatrach work sites.
Oman Air buys five Embraer jets
Brazilian plane maker Embraer, the world's largest maker of regional jets, said today it has signed a deal to sell five Embraer 175 aircraft to Oman Air. The deal, which is valued at $177.5m, is the manufacturer's first with a Gulf airline. Oman Air has also taken options for five more Embraer 175, potentially doubling the value of the deal, Embraer said. First delivery of the 72-seat aircraft is scheduled for the first quarter of 2011.
Dubai expects new airport to bring economic boost
With passenger traffic at the Dubai International Airport on track to pass 40 million this year, boosting capacity is a key driver behind the development of a new airport in the emirate, but it is not the only factor behind the project, Dubai aviation officials say.
Adac to install Thales traffic control system
Abu Dhabi Airports Co (Adac) has said that it will install the latest generation Air Traffic Control systems from French group Thales, as part of $6.8bn development project to modernise facilities at the capital's International Airport. The new system will enable controllers to share data on aircraft positions and to operate seamless handovers between territories, Adac said.
Kuwait Airways picks GE borescope
Kuwait Airways, the country's national carrier, has selected GE Sensing and Inspection Technologies' XL Go video borescope to support its aircraft inspection regime. The portable XL Go provides advanced image handling and data transfer capabilities, which the carrier say will raise productivity and efficiency while complying with global aviation safety regulations.
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