Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for coordinated operations that will lead to the overall benefit of their air freight customers globally. As per the terms of the agreement, both companies will work together on various...
MRO News Archive
Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Triumph to carry out engine overhaul on V2500 engines serviced by Sanad
Sanad has inked a pact with Triumph Product Support to carry out the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services on V2500 engines. Going ahead Sanad and Triumph Group plans to develop a long-term relationship to establish Middle East’s first engine accessory...
Air Liban renews contract with SITA for baggage reconciliation system at Lebanon airport
Middle East Airlines–Air Liban (MEA) has renewed the technology contract with SITA for a cloud-based baggage reconciliation system (BRS) at Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) in Beirut, Lebanon. SITA claims that by installing SITA’s Bag Manager cloud solution,...
FL technics expands presence in Middle East with line maintenance at Abu Dhabi
Expanding its presence in the Middle East, FL Technics has launched its line maintenance services at Abu Dhabi International Airport for the Wizz Air A320 fleet. Apart from Abu Dhabi, FL Technics also provide MRO services at Dubai International Airport. Zilvinas...
IATA to undergo trial with Etihad to launch CO2 Connect for Cargo by 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will conduct a trial to gauge the carbon impact of cargo shipments. The study will be conducted in association with Etihad Airways using a CO2 emission calculation tool specifically developed for cargo flights. IATA...
Qatar Cargo signs up for PROS AI-based software solution
Qatar Cargo has signed up PROS software to deliver smart CPQ and AI-based solutions to achieve profitable growth. With the addition of Qatar as its customer, PROS claims to have about 40% air cargo market players under its banner. PROS also adds that applying its...
Jazeera Airways launches ‘Jazeera Global’ in partnership with Dohop
Jazeera Airways has announced its new partnership with Icelandic technology provider, Dohop. Jazeera Global enables passengers to book connections from Jazeera flights on to other airlines to various destinations in a single seamless transaction, on the Jazeera...
Etihad Cargo joins TIACA’s Bluesky Sustainability Verification Programme
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, 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...
Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub’s ‘Suppliers Complex’ ready for commercial use
Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) recently completed the work of its 12,000 square metre free zone Suppliers Complex, the first vertical aerospace complex that will house aerospace companies. Tahnoon Saif, CEO of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace...
flydubai makes first direct flight to Samarkand International Airport
Samarkand International Airport (SKD) has welcomed its inaugural direct flight from Dubai operated by UAE national carrier - flydubai. A delegation led by flydubai’s Chief Executive Officer - Ghaith Al Ghaith - was welcomed by Gairat Nematov, Chief Executive Officer...
Novus Aviation Capital uses Leasework’s Aeris Asset software for digitalising operations
Novus Aviation Capital has selected LeaseWork’s Aeris Asset software to support its day-to-day management of global leasing operations. According to Leasework, the software is fully customisable, providing finance, technical, contracts and marketing departments with...
Air Belgium awards three-year cargo handling contract to WFS
Air Belgium has awarded a three-year contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to provide cargo handling in Johannesburg and Cape Town for the launch of its first services to South Africa. Air Belgium is expected to carry approximately 1,600 tonnes cargo per annum...