Emirates counts down to Catalonia service

 Emirates airline is fast approaching the tripling of its flights to Spain, which includes the launch of a daily service to Barcelona from 3 July.

The airline has been stepping up activities in Barcelona, part of the commercially and culturally rich Catalonia region. Last night (22 May), Emirates hosted a media gathering in Barcelona, sharing the latest on preparations for the Barcelona service and its expansion in Spain. Read more

Unique green concept car for airports unveiled

Dragonfly will help in transporting people within busy airports

Dragonfly able to run up to 4000 kms; running capacity doubles in hot climate

Green Airport Transportation and Technology are just no longer mere concepts but increasingly becoming a reality.

Airports in the Middle East region could potentially benefit from Dragonfly, a green high-tech urban vehicle for runways and tarmacs, when its commercial production starts. Read more

Airport Show opens in Dubai

H.H.Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed opened Airport Show-2012 in Dubai

210 companies from 32 countries attend Airport Show-2012

• Middle East airports expansion draws 210 companies from 32 countries
• Visitors get insights into the future aviation technology and innovations
• 25 seminars to update knowledge of aviation industry professionals
• Deals to be initiated by airports officials from 13 countries Read more

Emirates opens dedicated lounge at Atatürk Airport

 Emirates airline, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, today celebrated the opening of its dedicated lounge for First Class and Business Class passengers as well as Gold members of Skywards – the airline’s frequent flyer programme, at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport (IST). Read more

Emirates launches limited offer for SMEs

 Emirates has teamed up with the Dubai Chamber of  Commerce and Industry to offer exclusive rewards for the leading business organisation’s small and medium enterprise (SME) members.

Under the partnership, Emirates’ Business Rewards will award one Dubai Chamber company, which is registered with the Business Rewards scheme, 500,000 air miles every two weeks. The joint promotion will run until 22nd July 2012. Read more

Billion investments flow to GCC airports

Research study on GCC airports released for Airport Show-2012

Dubai, Doha & Abu Dhabi airports combined annual capacity to reach 190m paxs in 2015; EK, Qatar, and Etihad airlines to have 200 million passengers capacity in 2020

Aircraft movements in Dubai to increase to 560,000 by 2020

A special research study on the GCC airports performance and future growth trends and projections has been released for the Airport Show-2012 which takes place in Dubai from May 22 to 24, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Titled ‘Aviation in the GCC States – Flying High Amidst Global Turbulence’, the 44 page publication has been prepared for the Airport Show-2012 by its PR agency, Nadd Al Shiba PR and Event Management. Read more

Multi-million dollar deals to be discussed at Airport Show 2012

Hosted Buyers Programme to benefit both the exhibitors and buyers

49 senior airports officials from 13 countries to attend the B2B event

Airport Show 2012, taking place in Dubai from May 22, is all set to continue its strong standing as a hugely effective B2B event for the airport build and supply with millions of dollar worth of deals are expected to be discussed during the three-day exhibition, thereby reflecting the unmatched business growth opportunities the MENA region offers to the global aviation industry still reeling under economic crisis. Read more

Emirates Group announces 24th consecutive year of profit

Emirates reaches 34 million passenger milestone

11 new destinations and 22 new aircraft added to Emirates operations

dnata achieves record profit of AED 808 million (US$ 220 million)

 The Emirates Group has today announced its 24th consecutive year of profit and companywide growth amidst unprecedented economic pressure and record high fuel prices. Read more

Impact of aviation on emerging economies

The impact of aviation on emerging economies is essential in the development of Arab nations

Conclusion of second Arab Aviation and Media Summit held under the theme of ‘Mobility in the Middle East’

The Middle East aviation sector has played a pivotal role in steering economic activity, despite continuous political and economic challenges – according to participants at the second edition of The Arab Aviation and Media Summit which took place today at the American University of Sharjah in the UAE. Read more

Airport security technology to be under spotlight at Airport Show 2012

Middle East airports’ security spending to be AED212 million by 2015

The latest technology and innovative solutions for airport security will be under the spotlight at the Airport Show 2012. Regional airports are increasingly focused on enhanced security, more efficient operations and enhanced constituent service to meet the ever-increasing volume of passengers and cargo. Read more

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