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Jet Aviation Handling rebranded
Dnata announced that Jet Aviation Handling AG has been rebranded as Dnata Switzerland AG, to finally integrate the two companies following the acquisition of Jet Aviation Handling AG by Dnata in November 2007. , Jet Aviation Handling was formerly the airport handling division of Swiss-based Jet Aviation Group.
Etihad offers chauffeur service to Toronto customers
Etihad Airways has introduced a new luxury chauffeur service for its premium customers travelling to and from Toronto's Pearson International airport. All first and business class customers travelling within a 50 kilometres radius of Toronto are eligible for Etihad Chauffeur, the complimentary luxury car service.
Emirates to fly nonstop to LA
Emirates Airlines will launch non-stop flights from Dubai to the California city of Los Angeles beginning 1st September. Operating daily, the service will be the first non-stop operation connecting the two cities. The new flight runs a distance of 8339 miles, clocking 16 hours 35 minutes journey time to California, while the shorter return flight will be just under 16 hours.
Saudi budget airline launches flights to UAE
Nasair, Saudi Arabia's first budget airline, launched its first flights to the UAE on Wednesday, reported Gulf News. The airline will operate 10 flights a week linking Riyadh and Jeddah to the UAE emirate of Sharjah. The airline is providing special launch fares starting from 89 riyals. Seats are available through flynas.com, the nasair reservation centre and travel agents, with low prices for early bookings.
Adac signs catering deal with SSP
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (Adac) has signed a three-year partnership with Europe and Asia's leading airport food and beverage provider, SSP, to provide exclusive services across all food and beverage outlets in the upcoming Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Headquartered in the UK, SSP has an extensive portfolio of international and national brands, operating in 28 countries, incorporating over 2,000 restaurants, bars, cafes, convenience stores and food courts under its management.
DAE buys software firm
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has paid $25m for Austria's Flugwerkzeuge Aviation Software, a privately held company that develops flight-planning software for airlines, reported Reuters. Kamilia Sofia, acting chief executive of DAE unit DAE Services, said airlines are looking for technologies that will help ease the burden or record oil prices. She said the software company will deliver 'immediate and substantial savings'.
Cathay offers daily Dubai-Mumbai
Cathay Pacific Airways is now offering daily flights between Dubai and Mumbai. The airline provides a total of 17 non-stop flights a week departing from Dubai, which includes 7 non-stop flights to Mumbai and 10 non-stop flights to Hong Kong. The first daily flight landed in Dubai on 29th February.
India requires travellers' details in advance
Details of travellers flying from the Middle East to India will be available to Indian immigration authorities before their arrival from next month as the government will require all airlines to submit passenger manifest prior to landing, reported Gulf News. Representatives from airlines landing in India will provide information such as the full name, gender, date of birth and nationality of the passengers and crew in electronic form within 15 minutes of the aircraft taking off from a foreign location. UAE-based airlines said they are prepared to follow this procedure when it comes into effect from April 1.
Bahrain Air adds new routes
Bahrain Air plans to launch direct flights to Kuwait from March 30 and Alexandria, Egypt from March 31, reported Khaleej Times. Alexandria flights will be provided four times weekly at 11:00pm and Kuwait three times weekly at 10:30am. The ticket prices are ten Bahraini dinars to Alexandria and seven Bahraini dinars to Kuwait, the daily reported. Alexandria flights will be provided four times weekly at 11:00pm and Kuwait three times weekly at 10:30am. Bahrain Air started commercial operations on February 3, 2008. Currently, Bahrain Air flies regularly from Bahrain International Airport to seven destinations. The airline operates with three Airbus A320s. It is the first privately owned low cost Premium airline of the kingdom. The company was created to contribute to the kingdom's civil aviation, tourism and the transportation industry sectors.
Etihad flies more this summer
Etihad is launching an expanded summer schedule beginning 30th March. The airline will operate a total of 728 weekly flights, 47% larger than the same period last year. It will also increase the frequency of its flights to a number of key destinations within the GCC, Middle East, Europe, Indian sub-continent, Africa and the Asia Pacific region.
No phone calls in Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways has said no to phone calls for passengers who want to talk on mobile phones while on board its flights, reported The Peninsula. The announcement was made in Berlin, citing that voice calls are bound to disturb passengers who look for a relaxing flight. However, text messaging has not been completely ruled out. The European Aviation Safety Agency had recently given the go-ahead for cellphone use on aircraft.
Mideast private jets grow 40%
The double digit growth being experienced by the business aviation sector in the Middle East shows no signs of let up and is expected to continue over the next five years. Shane O'Hare, President and CEO of Abu Dhabi-based Royal Jet said private jets were becoming more cost effective. He pointed to a 40% annual growth rate in the sector over the coming five years, spurred by Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Gulf Air buys 16 Dreamliners
Gulf Air has finalised the deal with Boeing, its decision to purchase 16 Boeing Dreamliners with an option for another eight. The signing agreement was made during the celebration of the US-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement.
Joramco finishes Onu Air work
Joramco has completed its heavy maintenance work for two Airbus of Onur Air, Istanbul based operator. Work performed included; 'C' checks, removal and installation of engines, main landing gear, galleys and lavatories, work also included incorporating the latest A.D mods and service bulletins on the two Onur Airbus A321 and a A300-600.
Qatar Airways to fly to Houston
Qatar Airways has announced that it will launch service to the US city of Houston. The Doha-based airline will launch three flights a week non-stop to Houston beginning November 10. Frequency will rise to daily a few weeks later in December 2008. The airline launched scheduled flights to the US last summer - first with services to New York, followed three weeks later with non-stop flights to Washington DC.
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