Bombardier Transportation has been awarded a US$241mn contract in Saudi Arabia for its next generation Innovia Monorail 300 fully automated transit system. The company has signed a contract with Saudi Arabian construction company, Saudi Oger Limited, for the supply, installation, operation and maintenance of a 3.6 km Bombardier Innovia Monorail 300 system for the King Abdullah Financial District, the new financial and business centre under development in Riyadh.
Dubai Airports has announced the phased withdrawal of older generation aircraft that do not conform to international noise and emission standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The initiative, in conjunction with the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, is part of Dubai Airports corporate social responsibility programme.
Abu Dhabi International Airport has been ranked top in eight customer service categories in the recent Airports Council International (ACI) ASQ results for the Middle East Region - a key benchmark for customer service in the global airports? industry.
Elaf Group of companies, a business organisation serving the Saudi Arabian travel, tourism and hotel industries, has pointed out that improving packages, services and products from key industry players are complementing the boom in domestic tourism in the country.
Egyptair and leasing company GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) took delivery recently of the first Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) commercial jetliner to join Egyptair?s fleet.
