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Deep freeze hits UAE flights to London
Several flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to London were affected as Heathrow airport announced that only 70% of its daily scheduled traffic will be allowed to operate due to the cold wave affecting Europe. Emirates airlines cancelled four flights, both departing and arriving from London Heathrow, while Etihad airways announced that it is cancelling its two flights to and from London on Sunday. Emirates apologised for cancelling EK29 and EK05 – scheduled to depart Dubai at 09:40 and 16:30 respectively - and the return flights EK30 and EK06, due to depart London Heathrow at 16:35 and 22:00 on Sunday. “We will book passengers on alternative flights where possible. Passengers due to travel to or from LHR are advised to check the status of their flight using the flight status tool below, before departing for the airport,” said a statement posted on its website. Etihad announced that arrangements are being made to assist all affected passengers of its flights EY 11 (02.40) from Abu Dhabi to London and the return flight EY 12 (0915) from London to Abu Dhabi
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Qatar group eyes stake in Turkish airport operator
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the country’s sovereign wealth fund, has partnered with US private equity firm Carlyle Group to bid for a near 40% stake in Turkish airport operator TAV Havalimanlari Holding, Reuters has reported, citing three sources close to the deal. TAV shareholders construction firm Tepe Insaat and Akfen Holding are selling 18% stakes each, they said. Minority shareholders holding 3.52% of the shares will also sell their stakes in a deal which values the firm at around $2bn, the two firms added. TAV is the leading airport operator in Turkey according to 2010 passenger statistics and the largest duty-free operator. The company runs 10 airports, including Turkey's biggest airport Istanbul Ataturk, and its operations also include ground handling unit Havas, a duty free unit, and catering business BTA.
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Private jet airshow to be held in Abu Dhabi
Al Bateen Executive Airport, the dedicated business aviation airport of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has announced that more than 100 companies in the general aviation sector are to take part in the Abu Dhabi Air Expo to be held next March, Wam has reported. Among the major players from the international and local general aviation community , Embraer will showcase its ultra-large Lineage 1000 executive jet, while Falcon Aviation Services and Al Jaber Aviation will present the 4 Legacy 600 and 2 Lineage 1000 aircraft. The event, running from March 6 to 8, will also bring the latest innovations in general aviation technology, with everything from pilot gear to aircraft accessories.
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International air authority reports good 2011, challenges ahead
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said global air passenger traffic in 2011 rose 5.9% year-on-year, while freight traffic fell 0.8%. Despite the increase in demand, the industry body warned that 2012 will continue to be challenging for airlines across the globe. “2012 is still going to be a tough year,” said Tony Tyler, IATA’s CEO and director general. In the Middle East, carriers’ traffic rose 8.9% for the year, compared with a 9.7% climb in capacity, putting pressure on load factors, which at 75.4%, was the lowest except for Africa. However, December ended on a more positive note, with traffic up 11.7% against an 11% rise in capacity and a load factor of 77.1%. Airlines in this region have slowed the pace at which they have expanded, but price competitive products and geographically well-positioned hubs are enabling Middle East carriers to continue to improve their share of long-haul markets, IATA said.
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Saudia installs two new Boeing planes in fleet
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has launched two new wide-bodied Boeing 777-300 ER passenger aircraft, Saudi Gazette has reported. The two planes will be added to the Saudia fleet when the national airline processes the necessary documents and commercial licenses. The addition of the two new planes will see Saudia have a working fleet of 52 planes. This includes 50 Airbus 320, 321 and 330 models of different sizes.
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