Middle East

Etihad Airways appoints new General Manager in Nigeria

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has appointed George Mawadri as its new General Manager in Nigeria.

AT Staff May 16, 2016 · 2 min read

Emirates adds seventh daily service to Bangkok

Emirates today announced its seventh daily service between Dubai and Bangkok starting from 1 July. The additional service, which will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, will help meet growing passenger demand, affirming Thailand’s position as a popular destination for business and leisure. It will make Bangkok one of the most served destinations on the ... <a title="Emirates adds seventh daily service to Bangkok" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-adds-seventh-daily-service-bangkok/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates adds seventh daily service to Bangkok">Read more</a>

AT Staff May 16, 2016 · 2 min read

Maher Al Musallam officially appointed as Gulf Air CEO

Gulf Air’s Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Mr. Maher Salman Jabber Al Musallam in the position of Chief Executive Officer. Mr Al Musallam joined Gulf Air as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and has been at the helm of the airline, as Acting Chief Executive Officer, since December 2012. A seasoned aviation professional ... <a title="Maher Al Musallam officially appointed as Gulf Air CEO" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/maher-al-musallam-officially-instated-gulf-air-ceo/" aria-label="Read more about Maher Al Musallam officially appointed as Gulf Air CEO">Read more</a>

AT Staff May 16, 2016 · 2 min read

Oman Air to fly daily to Manchester

Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, confirmed that it intends to start operating daily flights from its hub in Muscat to Manchester. The new service is scheduled from April 1st 2017. The United Kingdom has always been one of the key markets for Oman Air. London Heathrow has been a flagship ... <a title="Oman Air to fly daily to Manchester" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/oman-air-fly-daily-manchester/" aria-label="Read more about Oman Air to fly daily to Manchester">Read more</a>

AT Staff May 15, 2016 · 2 min read

Saudia Airlines gains paperless authorization

Saudia Airlines (Saudia), the national carrier of Saudi Arabia, recently received authorization for paperless flight deck operations.

AT Staff May 15, 2016 · 2 min read

flynas and Pegasus Airlines launch codeshare flights

flynas announced the launch of codeshare flights with Pegasus Airlines, as part of efforts to expand its route network in Turkey.

AT Staff May 12, 2016 · 1 min read

Emirates Group announces record profits

The Emirates Group today announced its 28th consecutive year of profit and steady business expansion, ending the year with record profits, and in a strong position despite the global and operational challenges during this period. During the 2015-16 financial year, both Emirates and dnata achieved new capacity and profit milestones, as the Group continued to expand its global ... <a title="Emirates Group announces record profits" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-group-announces-record-profits/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates Group announces record profits">Read more</a>

AT Staff May 10, 2016 · 10 min read

New Etihad Aviation Group management structure unveiled

The Etihad Aviation Group Board of Directors under the Chairmanship of HE Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei has announced the new management structure for the Etihad Aviation Group PJSC, which was formally established by Abu Dhabi Law No. 6 of 2014. Etihad Aviation Group Chairman, Mr Al Mazrouei said: “Etihad Airways has been steadily evolving into ... <a title="New Etihad Aviation Group management structure unveiled" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/new-etihad-aviation-group-management-structure-unveiled/" aria-label="Read more about New Etihad Aviation Group management structure unveiled">Read more</a>

AT Staff May 8, 2016 · 4 min read

Emirates opens up new gateways in Midwest China

Emirates has underscored its commitment to China with the launch of a new service from Dubai to Yinchuan and Zhengzhou, two of the fastest growing cities in Midwest China. This service expands Emirates’ destination offering on the mainland to five, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed ... <a title="Emirates opens up new gateways in Midwest China" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-opens-new-gateways-midwest-china/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates opens up new gateways in Midwest China">Read more</a>

AT Staff May 4, 2016 · 3 min read

Etihad Airways to develop cargo services from Parma Airport

Etihad Airways and Parma Airport have signed an agreement to develop cargo traffic at the airport of the central Italian city. The exclusive agreement initially includes the establishment of a cargo transit centre at Parma Airport to receive cargo for forwarding to Milan Malpensa Airport for onward transport. The project will be developed in conjunction ... <a title="Etihad Airways to develop cargo services from Parma Airport" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/etihad-airways-develop-cargo-services-parma-airport/" aria-label="Read more about Etihad Airways to develop cargo services from Parma Airport">Read more</a>

AT Staff May 3, 2016 · 3 min read