DUBAI: Dubai-based flydubai has announced yesterday the completion of the first Split Scimitar Winglets installation on its fleet of Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft, becoming the first airline in Middle East to invest in this fuel saving technology. On Friday 27 September, flydubai flight FZ 144 from Amman to Dubai was operated by A6-FEC; the first aircraft in the airline’s fleet …

DUBAI: The stage was set, and there was palpable excitement among the graduates, their families and friends as VIPs and senior leaders arrived to celebrate Emirates Group Security’s 14th graduation yesterday. The ceremony, held at the Emirates Group Headquarters, honoured the achievements of the latest cohort of 109 graduates from 35 nationalities – 72 received the Diploma in Aviation Security Management and 37 the Diploma …

ABU DHABI: To celebrate Manchester City’s first home game of this year’s English Premier League (EPL) season, Etihad Airways—the official shirt and stadium sponsor of Manchester City—seized the opportunity to create an unforgettable fan experience and drive engagement using the power of augmented reality (AR). Etihad Airways worked hand-in-hand with Snapchat and its regional Lens Studio Partner, Tactical, to conceptualize …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has won the Aviation 100 ‘Middle East & Africa Airline of the Year’, awarded by Airline Economics magazine. The Aviation 100 awards distinguish the most outstanding performers in commercial aviation, as well as the most innovative and successful finance and leasing deals closed over the last 12 months. The awards were held during the Airline Economics …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has recently organized a corporate dinner for key travel agents in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The dinner was held at Skylight Hotel and was attended by main travel agents and tour operators in Ethiopia, as well as Gulf Air’s newly appointed Country Manager in Addis Ababa Ms. Shams Al Doseri. …

MANAMA: H.E. Mr. Roderick Drummond the new British Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain was recently welcomed to Gulf Air’s headquarters where he met with the national carrier’s Chief Executive Officer Mr. Krešimir Kučko. During the meeting, Mr. Kučko congratulated H.E. Mr. Drummond on his new post and they discussed Gulf Air’s incoming fleet and other recent developments of the …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Akram Wali Muhammad, Managing Director of Gerry’s Group visited the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) and held meeting with its members under the Chairmanship of Dr. Mirza Ikhtiar Baig Senior Vice President; FPCCI, S.M Munner, Former Chief Executive of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and Former President FPCCI; Noor Ahmed Khan, …

MUSSANAH: Millennium Resort Mussanah, developed by Omran, the leading tourism-related investment‚ development and Management Company in Oman, unveils an all-inclusive package, allowing guests to fully unwind and enjoy a stress-free holiday. The Platinum All-Inclusive Package features exclusive benefits to guests who are staying at the resort for more than three nights. Enjoy unlimited food and beverages across all the resort’s …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, and Kenya Airways, the national carrier of Kenya, have expanded their codeshare cooperation, increasing the destinations available to their guests. Oman Air and Kenya Airways commenced their codeshare agreement covering services between Muscat and Nairobi in August 2017. The codeshare expansion, effective 1 October 2019, will allow seamless connectivity …

DUBAI: Emirates’ award-winning A380 made its debut at Cairo International Airport (CAI) today as the airline brought its popular aircraft to Egypt for the first time. The landing demonstrated the airport’s readiness to accommodate the A380, the world’s largest commercial passenger jet. Welcomed with a ceremonial water cannon salute, the A380 flight was led by Egyptian Captain Hesham Essawy and …