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.
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Abu Dhabi International gains customer service recognition
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 targets new hotels in the Kingdom
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 takes delivery of first 777
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.
Etihad heads for Tokyo
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has commenced non-stop flights from its home base in Abu Dhabi to Tokyo, becoming the first Middle Eastern airline to operate to the Japanese capital.