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An event like never before - MEBAA Show 2022 - interview with MEBAA Chairman Mr. Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi

MEBAA Show will be back already in a month. The entire community is looking forward to this major event in the business aviation industry.We had the pleasure to ask some questions about the 9th edition of the show to the MEBAA Chairman Mr. Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi: - How the 9th edition will be different from the previous ones; - the new technologies present at the event, is the consumer ready for...

Jekta to present passenger zero emissions hydro aircraft at Abu Dhabi Air Expo

For the first time since the middle of the last century, Jekta Switzerland is proposing a commercial displacement seaplane. Jekta Switzerland will debut at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022 with the design of the new 19-seat all-electric amphibious aircraft PHA-ZE 100. The aircraft's name defines its main features: Passenger Hydro Aircraft with Zero Emissions. The use of a new elec...

Emirates Executive luxury private jet will be on showcase at Abu Dhabi Air Expo

Emirates will be showcasing its Airbus A319 aircraft this year at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022. Emirates Executive, the airline’s luxury private jet will be on display on 1 November to visitors who want a glimpse into the spectacular world of private luxury flying on Emirates. Emirates Executive was introduced in 2013, complete with luxury interiors, including an even larger version of the a...

First Etihad Airways flight using sustainable aviation fuel

First Etihad Airways flight to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel supplied by ITOCHU Corporation and NESTE took off from Tokyo Narita airport. The pioneering flight was the result of a partnership in which ITOCHU provided Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Etihad, making it the first international airline to procure SAF in Japan. Cassie Mackie, Vice President Procurement &...

Demonstrating the future of Net Zero aviation - Etihad Airways and World Energy

Etihad Airways has partnered with World Energy to operate the first NetZero flight powered entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel Book & Claim, delivering delegates to COP27 with zero net emissions. The airline will operate its Washington Dulles to Abu Dhabi service, routed via COP27 venue Sharm-El-Sheik to demonstrate the only feasible path to net-zero commercial aviat...

EVFLY announces its partnership with Air Cargo Trader Dubai for an enhanced collaboration

EVFLY partners with Air Cargo Trader LLC. The terms of our partnership agreement are to give ACT the opportunity to do the marketing, sales and representation of EVFLY for the United Arab Emirates, East Africa and India. Based on long-standing agreement and past collaborations, it was an obvious choice to work with ACT to expand EVFLY's activities worldwide. There are ma...

FL Technics launched a line maintenance operations in Abu Dhabi

There is a range of ways to develop business and establish a presence in new markets. Yet probably the most sustainable way to this, is to leverage synergy with a long-term trusted partner. Such business case has just been launched in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where FL Technics started its line maintenance business to provide solutions for Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. Successful on...

Etihad Cargo becomes first Middle Eastern carrier to join BlueSky sustainability verification programme

Etihad Cargo has advanced its sustainability journey by becoming the first Middle Eastern carrier to participate in The International Air Cargo Association's (TIACA) BlueSky programme. Following the March 2022 launch announcement of the air cargo industry's first multi-sector sustainability verification programme and successful pilot programme, Etihad Cargo is one of the first partici...

Etihad Cargo expands operations in China with additional belly hold capacity to Guangzhou

Etihad Cargo reinforces its commitment to the China market with the introduction of an additional 30 tonnes of belly capacity via two new weekly direct passenger flights to Guangzhou from 10 October, subject to regulatory approvals. With this latest addition to the carrier's network, Etihad will become the first international airline to operate long-haul passenger and cargo services...

Emirates invests over US $ 350 million in next-generation inflight entertainment systems for new A350 fleet

As part of its continued drive to ensure customers ‘fly better’, Emirates has selected the new Thales’ AVANT Up system for its incoming fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2024. The airline’s investment of over US$ 350 million will see its 50-strong fleet of A350s equipped with next-generation inflight entertainment solutions that offer a memorable...

Etihad Cargo enhances its customer service capabilities

Etihad Cargo has enhanced its customer service capabilities with the launch of Microsoft Dynamics 365 based Pulse CRM, which will enable the carrier to meet customer demands more proactively. Etihad Cargo's Customer Contact Centre handles over 13,000 transactions per month, including customer enquiries and feedback, bookings and information requests. As the latest step in the carrier&...

Emirates launches Humanitarian Airbridge to Pakistan

Emirates SkyCargo sets up an airbridge between Dubai and Pakistan to offer cargo capacity free of charge on flights to transport relief aid to people grappling with the damage caused by the devastating floods. Cargo capacity on all Emirates’ passenger flights to Pakistan will be available to organisations based at the world’s largest humanitarian hub, International Humanitarian City...