http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=industry&region=mena&mid=41&title=Aviation%2fTransport MENAFN.com Aviation/Transport en-us Copyright © 2013 MENAFN.com 60 http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=industry&region=mena&mid=41&title=Aviation%2fTransport http://www.menafn.com/images/inc_images/img_menafn_small.gif 125 13 http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636898/Turkish-Airlines-adds-5-new-destinations-to-growing-flight-network-May-2013?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636898/Turkish-Airlines-adds-5-new-destinations-to-growing-flight-network-May-2013?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) With the world's 4th largest flight network of 223 destinations in 99 countries, Turkish Airlines continues to grow with five new destinations being added this May. Turkish ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 09:07:21 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636858/Two-airlines-to-open-this-fiscal-year-Iran?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636858/Two-airlines-to-open-this-fiscal-year-Iran?src=RSS (MENAFN) Iranian Civil Aviation Organization head Hamidreza Pahlavani declared that two new Iranian airlines should begin their services during this Iranian fiscal year, reported Tehran ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 05:51:30 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636855/Saudia-receives-777300ER-Boeing-plane?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636855/Saudia-receives-777300ER-Boeing-plane?src=RSS (MENAFN) Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) deputy director general, Abdul Aziz Al Hazmi, announced that the carrier has received a 777-300ER extended range plane from Boeing, reported Gulf Daily ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 05:06:58 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636850/Toyota-to-boost-production-of-lithiumion-batteries?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636850/Toyota-to-boost-production-of-lithiumion-batteries?src=RSS (MENAFN) Toyota Motor Corp is preparing to increase production of lithium-ion batteries to use them in the company's Prius, reported Reuters citing the Nikkei. The lithium-ion batteries will ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 04:32:47 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636831/Al-Maktoum-Airport-to-boost-Dubais-private-jet-movements-to-20k-2020?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636831/Al-Maktoum-Airport-to-boost-Dubais-private-jet-movements-to-20k-2020?src=RSS (MENAFN) Dubai Aviation City Corporation's COO, Rashed Bu Qara'a, stated that once opened for passenger services, Al Maktoum International Airport would increase private business jet traffic in ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 03:01:42 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636788/US-Airlines-decrease-total-losses-to-USD552m-Q1?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636788/US-Airlines-decrease-total-losses-to-USD552m-Q1?src=RSS (MENAFN) Airlines for America, the industry's lobbying group, stated that the US airlines decreased the dept by charging more fees and enhancing their performance during the first quarter, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 02:27:46 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636777/-Greece-to-Buy-142-Ships-from-China?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636777/-Greece-to-Buy-142-Ships-from-China?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Greek Shipping Minister Kostis Moussouroulis said here Saturday Greek shipowners have recently signed contracts to buy 142 new ships from Chinese shipbuilding companies. ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 02:21:47 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636770/11-Ladiesonly-taxis-launched-Ajman?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636770/11-Ladiesonly-taxis-launched-Ajman?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Women in Ajman will now have access to ladies-only taxis, similar to those that already run in other emirates. The Ajman Transport launched the service called the Mahra ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 02:15:11 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636767/UAE-I-got-my-family-my-hands?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636767/UAE-I-got-my-family-my-hands?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) DUBAI - Three months should barely make up for 38 years, but for Mohammed Omar Disombo, who has been searching for his family for nearly four decades, it is as though no ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 02:13:48 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636750/Gulftainer-supports-vessel-launch-of-Mag-Container-Line-Sharjah?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636750/Gulftainer-supports-vessel-launch-of-Mag-Container-Line-Sharjah?src=RSS (MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM)) Gulftainer-operated Sharjah Container Terminal was the site for the launch of the Mag Container Line (MCL), the Mag Bride, the first of four new vessels. The ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 02:02:08 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636724/Saudi-Saher-lowers-accident-rate?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636724/Saudi-Saher-lowers-accident-rate?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Eastern Province Traffic Department spokesman Lt. Col. Ali Zahrani has said that roads operating under the Saher system have experienced a decrease of 80 percent in the number ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 01:44:50 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636721/250-jobs-for-young-Saudis-auto-industry?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636721/250-jobs-for-young-Saudis-auto-industry?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Saudi-Japanese Automobile High Institute (SJAHI) guaranteed 250 jobs for young Saudis in automotive technology this year. "Nine career paths offer attractive salaries and ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 01:43:21 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636693/Saudi-Leading-Muslim-architect-tapped-for-metro-project?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636693/Saudi-Leading-Muslim-architect-tapped-for-metro-project?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The ArRiyadh Development Authority has tapped the world's leading Muslim architect Zaha Hadid to design its metro station at the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh. ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 01:29:30 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636664/Saudi-Haji-Husein-Alireza-upbeat-on-SUV-sales?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636664/Saudi-Haji-Husein-Alireza-upbeat-on-SUV-sales?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Haji Husein Alireza & Co. Ltd. (HHA), sole distributor of Geely vehicles across the Kingdom, is all set to launch Geely's SUV Emgrand X7 model into the Saudi market on June 11. ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 01:02:57 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636511/Emirates-to-operate-Airbus-A380-service-to-Brisbane-Auckland-from-October-1?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636511/Emirates-to-operate-Airbus-A380-service-to-Brisbane-Auckland-from-October-1?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Emirates airlines announced on Thursday that the carrier will operate the Airbus A380 on the Dubai to Brisbane and Auckland route from October 1, 2013. Brisbane will become ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 18 May 2013 02:11:03 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636505/Partnerships-offer-more-choice-for-passengers?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636505/Partnerships-offer-more-choice-for-passengers?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Evolving partnerships between airlines in Europe and the Middle East are delivering significant new options for international air travellers, including reconnecting markets ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 18 May 2013 02:08:05 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636504/Emirates-sees-777X-role-beyond-A3501000?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636504/Emirates-sees-777X-role-beyond-A3501000?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Emirates chief executive officer Tim Clark said there isn't much overlap between Boeing Co's new 777X and the Airbus SAS A350-1000 long-range jet, allowing him to ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 18 May 2013 02:07:35 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636502/Mozambique-UAE-sign-air-transport-pact?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636502/Mozambique-UAE-sign-air-transport-pact?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Mozambique and the UAE on Thursday in Dubai signed a bilateral accord covering air transport. The agreement will pave the way for airlines to launch services for the ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 18 May 2013 02:06:02 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636451/Dubai-Investments-DWC-reach-USD6.66b-so-far?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636451/Dubai-Investments-DWC-reach-USD6.66b-so-far?src=RSS (MENAFN) Dubai Aviation City Corporation's (DACC) COO, Rashid Bu Qara'a, stated that investments in Dubai World Central (DWC) have reached USD6.66 billion until now, reported Gulf News. Qara'a ... http://www.menafn.com Fri, 17 May 2013 04:55:21 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636344/Qatar-Airways-Bangkok-Airways-codeshare-agreement?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636344/Qatar-Airways-Bangkok-Airways-codeshare-agreement?src=RSS (MENAFN) Qatar Airways CEO, Akbar Al Baker, announced that the carrier inked a codeshare deal with Thailand's Bangkok Airways, reported Arabian Business. Al Baker added that the agreement will ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 08:33:08 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636337/Dubais-dnata-buys-Italys-Servair-Airchef?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636337/Dubais-dnata-buys-Italys-Servair-Airchef?src=RSS (MENAFN) Dnata's Divisional Senior Vice President, Stewart Angus, stated that the air services provider purchased the 50-percent stake it hadn't already own in Italy's Servair Airchef, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 07:53:32 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636332/Etihad-Airways-And-Alitalia-Increase-Frequency-On-RomeAbu-Dhabi-Expand-Codeshare-Destinations?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636332/Etihad-Airways-And-Alitalia-Increase-Frequency-On-RomeAbu-Dhabi-Expand-Codeshare-Destinations?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) Codeshare partners Alitalia and Etihad Airways have announced an increase in direct Rome-Abu Dhabi services from four flights per week to five, in addition to an expansion of ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 07:39:40 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636295/India-Jet-Airways-to-present-new-service-to-Kuwait?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636295/India-Jet-Airways-to-present-new-service-to-Kuwait?src=RSS (MENAFN) India's Jet Airways will soon start a daily service from Kochi to Kuwait through Abu Dhabi, reported Arabian Business. The Indian carrier, part owned by Abu Dhabi's Etihad, currently ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 04:04:25 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636266/Airbus-selected-to-provide-Kuwait-Airways-with-25-jets?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636266/Airbus-selected-to-provide-Kuwait-Airways-with-25-jets?src=RSS (MENAFN) Kuwait's transport minister, Salem al-Othaina, announced that the state-owned carrier has selected Airbus to acquire jets from, reported Arabian Business. Al-Othaina said that Kuwait ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 03:09:59 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636261/Qatar-Airways-requests-additional-capacity-India?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636261/Qatar-Airways-requests-additional-capacity-India?src=RSS (MENAFN) Qatar Airways CEO, Akbar Al Baker, stated that the carrier, which at the current time serves Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad, plans to add additional cities in India to its network, ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:57:54 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636241/-Qatar-Airways-Announces-Codeshare-Flights-with-Bangkok-Airways?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636241/-Qatar-Airways-Announces-Codeshare-Flights-with-Bangkok-Airways?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Qatar Airways today announced a new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways to destinations across Thailand and the capital cities of neighbouring Cambodia and ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:48:30 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636219/UAE-17yearold-speedster-terrorises-motorists?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636219/UAE-17yearold-speedster-terrorises-motorists?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) A 17-year-old Arab motorist terrorised several motorists and passengers of vehicles on the Dubai-Al Ain road on Tuesday night as he zoomed past them in his car at 270km per ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:40:18 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636203/Bahrain-Navies-join-forces-to-tackle-mines?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636203/Bahrain-Navies-join-forces-to-tackle-mines?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) As the interest in mine warfare floats to the top of navy agendas around the world, effective coordination remains one of the biggest challenges facing budget-conscious ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:33:48 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636196/Emirates-and-JetBlue-widen-codesharing?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636196/Emirates-and-JetBlue-widen-codesharing?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, and JetBlue Airways, New York's hometown airline, announced on Wednesday a move to expand their current partnership to ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:26:26 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636095/Saudi-Expats-may-apply-for-exit-visas-Saturday?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636095/Saudi-Expats-may-apply-for-exit-visas-Saturday?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Â Saudi Passport authorities will begin Saturday the exit process of all expatriates who want to leave the country, announced Indian Consul General Faiz Ahmed Kidwai. ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 01:48:51 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635966/Latams-Q1-witnesses-profit-decline?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635966/Latams-Q1-witnesses-profit-decline?src=RSS (MENAFN) Latam Airlines announced that the first quarter's net profit slid to USD42.7 million, reported Gulf News. The carrier stated that net profits fell 43.8 percent compared to last year's ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 08:11:22 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635925/3-years-partnership-extension-between-Emirates-JetBlue?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635925/3-years-partnership-extension-between-Emirates-JetBlue?src=RSS (MENAFN) The partnership between JetBlue Airways and Emirates Airline is to be extended by three years as declared by the two companies, reported Arabian Business. The New York-based carrier will ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 03:21:55 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635914/EmiratesQantas-alliance-gets-New-Zealands-nod?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635914/EmiratesQantas-alliance-gets-New-Zealands-nod?src=RSS (MENAFN) New Zealand's Transport Minister, Gerry Brownlee, stated that the government has okayed the Qantas-Emirates alliance, giving the green light to shared services on routes between Australia ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 03:06:11 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635860/Deliveries-of-787-Dreamliner-recommenced-Boeing?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635860/Deliveries-of-787-Dreamliner-recommenced-Boeing?src=RSS (MENAFN) Boeing Co announced the resumption of 787 Dreamliner deliveries, following a 4-month suspension, reported Reuters. The company had to postpone deliveries of the USD207-million aircraft ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:24:31 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635844/flydubai-doubles-number-of-destinations?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635844/flydubai-doubles-number-of-destinations?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai relayed the airline's successful turnover, its latest innovations and future plans to a delegation of journalists at the ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:17:40 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635836/Kuwait-Over-100-taxi-drivers-held-traffic-swoop?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635836/Kuwait-Over-100-taxi-drivers-held-traffic-swoop?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) The General Traffic Department (GTD) continued its campaign against those who violate traffic regulations throughout the country, resulting in the arrest of more than 100 taxi ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:15:03 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635784/Volkswagen-increase-sales-5.3-JanApr-2013?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635784/Volkswagen-increase-sales-5.3-JanApr-2013?src=RSS (MENAFN) Volkswagen declared that its passenger car sales increased by 5.3 percent in January-April 2013, reported Xinhua News. This sale growth was due to higher sales in China and North ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 01:45:35 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635734/USD-400-million-Riyadh-airport-deal-for-TAV?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635734/USD-400-million-Riyadh-airport-deal-for-TAV?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Turkey's TAV Construction has received the design and construction tender worth $ 400 million for the King Khaled Airport Terminal 5 in Riyadh. Construction is planned to be ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 01:23:29 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635578/Ford-Sollers-to-set-up-new-powertrain-plant-Russia?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635578/Ford-Sollers-to-set-up-new-powertrain-plant-Russia?src=RSS (MENAFN) Ford's Russian joint venture, Ford Sollers, is set to spend USD274 million to set up an engine plant in Tatarstan, reported Reuters. The company, which was established in late 2011, said ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 08:50:13 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635576/Dubai-JLR-opens-new-testing-facility?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635576/Dubai-JLR-opens-new-testing-facility?src=RSS (MENAFN) Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) started a new testing facility in Dubai in order to do researches and tests in different weather conditions, reported Arabian Business. One of the major tests ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 08:35:27 GMT