Saudi Ground Services (SGS) Co recently received accreditations from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for a wide range of training courses. The company received approvals for SGS’ compliance with international standards in four training areas,...
MRO News Archive
Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Swissport announces expansion of Nairobi cargo facility and flower exporting hub
Swissport is expanding its cargo centre at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) with "a new 750sqm interconnected cold storeroom with direct access from the perishable’s hub to the airside". The addition can hold 110 aircraft pallets, or a load that...
Emirates announce free Wi-Fi across all classes
Emirates has announced the latest enhancement to its inflight connectivity offering free Wi-Fi across all classes by signing in to Emirates Skywards. The Skywards members, whether Blue, Silver, Gold, or Platinum tier, travelling in any class, whether Economy, Premium...
Hamad International Airport records busy Q1 with 44% rise in passenger traffic
The Hamad International Airport in Qatar recorded a 44.5% rise in passenger traffic and 18.65% increase in aircraft movements in the Q1 of 2023. The airport saw a total of 10,315,695 passengers during the first quarter of 2023. Aircraft movements also increased...
Netherlands Airports Consultants to conduct initial study for Bahrain’s 10bn greenfield airport
The Ministry of Transportation & Telecommunications, Bahrain has awarded Netherlands Airport Consultants a $1.437 million contract to conduct an initial study for Bahrain's estimated $10 bn greenfield airport project. As a part of the contract the firm will...
Emirates replace printed boarding pass with digital version for Dubai passengers
Taking a step forward in terms of digitisation and paperless travel, Emirates has replaced the printed paper version of boarding pass with mobile boarding pass. Passengers checking in at Terminal 3, Dubai will receive their mobile boarding pass via email or SMS....
Air Zimbabwe to convert its Boeing 767-200 into freighter for boosting cargo ops
Air Zimbabwe is planning to bring one of its Boeing 767-200 from storage and covert it into a freighter. The aircraft is expected to enter service by the end of September 2023. Speaking to the Zimbabwe Independent, Edmund Makona, CEO, Air Zimbabwe said: “The move will...
Emirates SkyCargo leases two Boeing 747-400Fs
Emirates SkyCargo has added 2 Boeing 747-400Fs to its freighter fleet and is expecting 15 more freighters to join its fleet from announced orders and its freighter conversion program. The new aircraft will add immediate capacity along with the expected deliveries of...
Etihad Cargo digitize sales initiatives and enhance customer relations
Etihad Cargo has partnered with Rotate to co-develop a first of its kind sales optimisation tool to identify sales initiatives to add value to customer relations. The Sales Cockpit will analyse data using sophisticated custom-built algorithms and generate...
Etihad Cargo enhances ULD tracking by installing Descartes’ next-generation Bluetooth
Etihad Cargo has teamed up with Descartes Systems Group to enhance the visibility of its air shipments by using Bluetooth technology. The carrier will install Descartes' next-generation Bluetooth tracking devices in its containers, also known as Unit Load Devices...
DXB records 21.2 million passengers in Q1 2023, moves closer to pre-pandemic mark
Dubai International Airport (DXB) recorded over 21 million passengers in the first quarter (Q1) of 2023, almost reaching the pre-pandemic levels. Last year the airport recorded 66 million passengers to retain its position as the world’s busiest airport. In the first...
Etihad partners with Astra Tech to provide AI-powered booking solutions to passengers
Etihad Airways partnered with Astra Tech to provide passengers hassle free online booking platform through the chat app, BOTIM. With the new service, passengers will be able to book flights by typing in the basic details of the service and BOTIM will finish the...