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Saudia Group, CFM | Sign $8.5bn Engines Purchase Deal

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JEDDAH: Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation has signed an agreement to buy CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power its new fleet of 35 Airbus A321neo and 30 A320neo aircraft. This agreement also includes a rate-per-flight-hour (RPFH) services contract to cover engines from this new order as

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Oman Air Marks | 10th Anniversary Of Zurich Service

HolidayWeekly December 8, 2021 0

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate, has resumed its Muscat-Zurich-Muscat route on December 1, marking the airline’s 10th anniversary flying to Zurich (ZRH) from its base in Muscat (MCT). The route was paused temporarily due to the unprecedented pandemic and subsequent downturn in global aviation and travel. Due to strong demand for […]

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CAA To Outsource | Pilots Licensing Exams To UK

HolidayWeekly December 8, 2021 0

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to address the concerns of the global aviation industry on the issue of alleged fake licences of Pakistani pilots, Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has finally decided to outsource the process of holding licensing exams to the United Kingdom’s aviation authority. An agreement has been reached between the civil aviation authorities […]

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PIA, PHC Sign | MoU To Promote Religious Tourism

HolidayWeekly December 8, 2021 0

KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Pakistan Hindu Council (PHC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote religious tourism in the country. The memorandum was signed by PIA CEO Air Marshal (Retd) Arshad Malik and Patron-in-Chief PHC Dr. Ramesh Kumar. Under the agreement, PIA and PHC will work together to promote religious […]

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The First Time Ever | Airbus A340 Has Landed In Antarctica

HolidayWeekly November 23, 2021 0

Captain Carlos Mirpuri and his crew flew the widebody aircraft, from Cape Town to the White Continent and back; the journey is 2,500 nautical miles, flying for just over five hours each way. Never before has an A340 landed on an Antarctic blue glacial ice runway. The aircraft will be used this season to fly […]

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Qatar Airways Welcomes | First Boeing 777-9 To Doha

HolidayWeekly November 23, 2021 0

DOHA: Qatar Airways has showcased its role as a global launch customer for the latest generation Boeing 777-9 aircraft after welcoming the jet to Doha International Airport. A host of VIP guests joined Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, to share in the arrival of the aircraft, which will remain in Qatar before […]

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Jazeera Airways To Buy | 28 New A320neo Family Aircraft

HolidayWeekly November 23, 2021 0

DUBAI: Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jazeera Airways, the Kuwait-based carrier, for 20 A320neos and eight A321neos. The MoU was signed by Rohit Ramachandran, Jazeera Airways Chief Executive Officer and Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International. Marwan Boodai, Chairman Jazeera Airways said, “Jazeera

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Emirates To Add | Premium Economy On 105 Aircraft

HolidayWeekly November 23, 2021 0

DUBAI: At the Dubai Airshow 2021, Emirates announced that they will be retrofiting 105 of their modern wide-body aircraft with their Premium Economy product; as well as considering a new 1-2-1 configured Business Class on their B777 fleet. The 18-month retrofit programme, scheduled to begin at the end of 2022, will be entirely conducted at […]

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India’s Akasa Air | Orders 72 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

HolidayWeekly November 17, 2021 0

DUBAI: India’s Akasa Air, a brand of SNV Aviation, has ordered 72 737 MAX airplanes to build its fleet. Valued at nearly $9 billion at list prices, the order is a key endorsement of the 737 family’s capability to serve the rapidly growing Indian market. At the 2021 Dubai Airshow, Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube […]

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Emirates Seals | Codeshare Deal With Garuda Indonesia

HolidayWeekly November 15, 2021 0

JAKARTA: Emirates and Garuda Indonesia have signed an MoU to establish a codeshare partnership between both airlines, a move which will allow customers of both airlines to enjoy seamless connectivity on new routes across the Americas, Middle East, Africa, and Europe. In addition, Emirates and Garuda Indonesia will also explore opportunities to cooperate on their […]