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flynas received the 50th aircraft out of a total of 120 Airbus #A320neo aircraft. #Flynas Saudi Arabia, which specializes in low-cost #aviation in the #MiddleEast and the world, announced that it had received the 50th #aircraft out of an order for 120 A320neo aircraft from #Airbus, at a reception held at King Khalid International #Airport in #Riyadh, as part of the company’s ambitious plan. To expand, #grow and increase the size of the fleet. The receipt of aircraft No. 50 comes within an order to purchase 120 aircraft from Airbus with a value exceeding 32 billion riyals, which was at the time the second largest purchase of A320neo aircraft in the Middle East, and a strategic step for Flynas, and gives a clear indication of the extent of #development and #growth that the #ksa is witnessing. In various sectors, especially the aviation sector in particular. According to the Saudi News Agency "SPA". This deal, in #partnership with Airbus, has contributed to #strengthening Flynas’s position as a low-cost air #carrier in the Middle East, and among the top 4 low-cost #airlines in the world. The company will continue its ambitious plans to double the size of the fleet after the company’s Board of Directors approves an increase in purchase orders to 250 aircraft. As part of Flynas's commitment to move forward with its growth and expansion strategy under the slogan "Connecting the world to the Kingdom." This expansion of Flynas comes in parallel with the GACA - General Authority of Civil Aviation - Saudi Arabia Strategy, which aims to connect the Kingdom with more than 250 international destinations, reach 330 million passengers, and attract 100 million tourists annually by 2030. With the growth in the size of the Flynas fleet, the receipt of the new aircraft contributed to providing hundreds of quality #jobs in the #aviation sector directly and indirectly, as Flynas recently announced the opening of #employment in several programs, including the “#Future #Pilots Programme” and the “Future Engineers Programme.” And the air #hospitality program for Saudi men and women. This is the third aircraft that Flynas will receive during the current year 2024, while it is scheduled to receive other batches of aircraft during this year, as the Airbus A320neo aircraft is the newest, most environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient model among single-aisle aircraft in the world. This reinforces Flynas's commitment to sustainability and environmental protection. Flynas connects more than 70 domestic and international destinations through more than 1,500 weekly flights, and has transported more than 78 million passengers since its launch in 2007, and aims to reach 165 domestic and international destinations. Bander Almohanna Ali Rajab Dr. Imed Ben Abdallah Mikail Houari #airports #investment #transport #aviation #saudiarabia #ports #marinas #marinas #airlines #tourism #saudiarabia #development #abudhabi #media #tourism #culture

flydubai is considering reviewing its flight schedule to its destinations due to the delay in receiving Boeing #aircraft.. Details #Flydubai revealed significant impacts on its #growth plans due to the recent update regarding the ongoing delay from #Boeing in its #aircraft delivery schedule, which prompted the company to evaluate its plans related to destinations and potentially review the flight schedule across its network due to its failure to receive new aircraft within the few months. Coming. Flydubai asked Boeing to do more to fulfill its delivery obligations. Ghaith Al Ghaith, #CEO of Flydubai, explained that the company was very disappointed when we learned that Boeing would not be able to fulfill its commitment to deliver more aircraft for the remainder of the year. He added that Boeing's repeated revisions to the delivery schedule hindered our strategic growth plans and led to negative impacts on our flight schedules. The reduction in capacity will ultimately impact our customers as well as our expected financial performance. According to a press release published on the Flydubai website. Flydubai has always been keen on its long-term #partnership with Boeing, and flydubai, in #cooperation with the #manufacturer, has shown great flexibility in facing challenges over the past years. Boeing called for immediate action and the implementation of decisive measures to stabilize #production and delivery operations to avoid further delays while maintaining the highest standards. Al Ghaith added that Flydubai is looking forward to a quick solution. Flydubai built its plans during this year on a commitment to receive 14 new aircraft, and the company will continue to explore all possible options to mitigate the impact of these delays on it. Low numbers of aircraft delivered annually Flydubai operates a fleet of 88 Boeing #b737 aircraft, which includes: 29 New Generation Boeing #b737-800 aircraft, 56 Boeing #b737 MAX 8 aircraft, and 3 Boeing #b737 MAX 9 aircraft. Impact on operations and costs Flydubai's strategic growth plans, which rely heavily on the timely addition of new aircraft to the fleet, have been significantly affected by delays in the delivery of new aircraft from Boeing. To mitigate aircraft delivery delays, meet the increase in #travel demand and add capacity, particularly during peak travel periods, flydubai has had to resort to aircraft #leasing #agreements with crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI). The company also extended the operational lease contracts for some aircraft that were scheduled to be returned to lessors under sale and lease agreements, and this means more costs for the company. UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Dubai Civil Aviation Authority Government of Dubai Media Office #uae #dubai #investment #airlines #development #media #culture #tourism #covid19

The UAE's flydubai transported about 5 million passengers during the first 4 months of 2024, an increase of 13%. #Flydubai, #UAE, has recorded sustainable #growth in the number of passengers since the beginning of this year, as it transported about 5 million passengers during the period from January 1 to April 28, 2024, an increase of 13% compared to the same period in 2023. A press release published on the Flydubai website explained that since the beginning of 2024, the Flydubai network has grown with the start of its operations to #Mombasa , #Langkawi , #Benan, Al-Jawf, and the #RedSea . The company also announced the expansion of its European network with the launch of flights to Basel, #Riga, #Tallinn and #Vilnius, and with the start of #flights to its seasonal summer destinations between June and October, the company’s network grows to more than 125 destinations in 58 countries. Ghaith Al Ghaith, #CEO of Flydubai, said that Flydubai continues to constantly expand its network, and we can see our operations growing further in Southeast Asia with the addition of #Malaysia, in addition to the continued expansion in #Africa and #Europe in particular. He continued that with the growth in seat capacity, the number of passengers on board our #aircraft has grown since the beginning of this year, although this #growth has diminished due to the ongoing delay in aircraft delivery. Today, flydubai's fleet increased to 86 Boeing #b737 #aircraft, with two new aircraft joining since the beginning of 2024 to serve its growing network, with the addition of 6 more aircraft expected to be delivered by the end of the year, amid ongoing challenges in the supply chain and delays in the aircraft delivery schedule. Flydubai's fleet consists of 29 new generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft, 54 #Boeing #b737 MAX 8 aircraft, and 3 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. The company launched a project that will witness a complete modernization of the interior cabins of the majority of the company's fleet of new generation Boeing aircraft. It transported about 5 million passengers during the period from January 1 to April 28, 2024, an increase of 13% compared to last year, supported by the growth in seat capacity across its various destinations. The flydubai network includes more than 125 destinations in 58 countries, more than 90 of which were not connected by direct flights to Dubai or were not served by a national Emirati airline from #Dubai. Ministry Of Economy, UAE UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Dubai Airports #airports #investment #transport #aviation #saudiarabia #ports #marinas #marinas #airlines #tourism #saudiarabia #development #abudhabi #media #tourism #culture #saudiarabia #airlines #tourism #aviation #umrah #covid #covid19

Saudi flyadeal Airlines received the 34 Airbus #A320neo Saudi #flyadeal #Airlines, which specializes in #economic #aviation, received its latest #Airbus A320neo, as part of the company's continuous expansion, which is the second plane it received from the manufacturer Airbus within two months. This increases the flyadeal fleet to 34 aircraft from the A320 family. Steven Greenway ستيفن غرينوي, #CEO of flyadeal Airlines, said that the arrival of a new plane always represents an important moment for a continuous fleet in #growth, adding that they celebrated the fruit of huge efforts that were made behind the scenes from the airline and the manufacturer alike to fulfill the strict delivery dates. According to a press release posted on the company's account via the "X" website. He explained that this new acquisition is the second in the flyadeal Airlines program to own aircraft, and comes shortly after the first delivery process last June. As flyadeal's flight continues to go to expand its fleet and network, our promising plans will gradually move into effect from the coming months, as the focus has been on increasing the number of trips on highly demanding paths and adding new international destinations that meet the growing #travel needs in the travel market to the #ksa, And the external travel market. Currently flyadeal Airlines operate its #flights from 3 main bases in the Kingdom, namely #Riyadh, #Jeddah, and #Dammam to about 30 destinations within the Kingdom of #SaudiArabia, and to selected destinations in the #MiddleEast, #Europe, and #NorthAfrica. The #A320neo is the backbone of the flyadeal Airlines fleet, and it is characterized by its highest #standards and #specifications, including the spacious cabin, which has a capacity of 186 seats with a 3-3, and wide upper luggage cabinets. It is noteworthy that the flyadeal Airline fleet is among the latest in the industry, with a few years of age, and it consists of 23 A320neo and 11 ceo aircraft. 3 additional A320neo aircraft before this year, in addition to 8 aircraft in 2025, is scheduled to be delivered, and #A320 aircraft have proven their efficiency in fuel consumption and friendship to the #environment. In the context of meeting the #future fleet needs, flyadeal Airlines has held this summer the largest deal in its history to purchase 51 Airbus A320 aircraft, including 12 A320neo and 39 #A321NEO aircraft. GACA - General Authority of Civil Aviation - Saudi Arabia SAUDI AIRLINES Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services MATARAT Holding | مطارات القابضة #aviation #tourism #transporting #logestic #media #ecomomic

Details of the deal to purchase SAUDI AIRLINES and flyadeal 105 Airbus #A320neo and #A321neo #aircraft The Saudia Group concluded the largest #aircraft #deal in the history of Saudi aviation with Airbus, with 105 confirmed aircraft. The deal was signed at the beginning of the first day of the Future Aviation Forum 2024 conference, which is held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and held in King Abdulaziz International Convention Center in Riyadh. The deal was signed by the Director General of the Saudia Group, Eng. Ibrahim AlOmar, and the Executive Vice President of Commercial Aircraft Sales at #Airbus, Benoit de Saint-Exupery. #SaudiAirlines will receive 54 A321neo aircraft, while #Flyadeal will receive 12 A320neo aircraft and 39 A320neo aircraft. A321neo model. According to a press release published on the Saudi Airlines website. This deal will enhance the group’s efforts to continue implementing its ambitious goals to connect the world to the Kingdom, in addition to playing a fundamental and pivotal role in many of the national strategies emanating from Saudi Vision 2030 by contributing to transporting 330 million passengers and increasing destinations to 250 destinations, as well as enhancing tourism by contributing to achieving the goals of the vision. It aspires to receive 150 million tourists, and in the field of Hajj and Umrah, to increase the reception of the guests of God to 30 million pilgrims, in addition to enabling recreational activities and international sports competitions. The Director General of the Saudia Group, Engineer Ibrahim AlOmar, pointed out that the Saudi Group’s operational ambitions are great and ambitious, represented in meeting the high demand by increasing the number of flights and seat capacity on its current destinations, which amount to more than 100 destinations on 4 continents, in addition to expansion plans to add more stations to the network. Its destinations. Flyadeal, which specializes in low-cost #aviation in #SaudiArabia and the #MiddleEast, announced today, Monday, that it has submitted a historic order to purchase 51 modern narrow-body Airbus aircraft to support the next phase of its expansion plans. According to a post on Flyadeal’s LinkedIn account. The historic agreement was signed to purchase 12 Airbus A320neo aircraft, and 39 larger capacity A321neo aircraft, as part of a more comprehensive announcement by the Saudia Group for a record order of 105 aircraft. The deal is the largest in the history of Saudi #aviation. On this occasion, Steven Greenway ستيفن غرينوي, #CEO of Flyadeal, explained that the historic announcement is a clear statement of Flyadeal’s future goals, as preparations are being made for the next phase of dynamic #growth after 2026 when we begin receiving shipments of new aircraft. Ali Rajab #airports #investment #transport #saudiarabia #ports #airlines #ksa #development #media #tourism #umrah #covid19

Saudi flynas signs deal to purchase 160 Airbus #aircraft, including wide-body models Saudi #Flynas, announced the signing of an #agreement with #Airbus to purchase 160 new aircraft, including 30 wide-body #A330neo aircraft, and 130 single-aisle #aircraft of various models from the #A320 family. A press release published on Flynas’ website explained that this deal will increase the company’s aircraft purchase orders to 280 aircraft within 7 years, making it one of the largest aircraft purchase orders in the region, in order to keep pace with the #growth witnessed by the #aviation sector in the #KSA, supported by the programs of Saudi Vision 2030, and to achieve the company’s ambitious plan for growth and expansion under the slogan “Connecting the World to the Kingdom.” Flynas reported that the details of the 160-aircraft agreement include 90 confirmed aircraft, including 15 wide-body A330neo aircraft, and 75 single-aisle aircraft of various models from the #A320 family, in addition to 70 purchase rights, including 15 wide-body #A330neo aircraft, and 55 single-aisle aircraft. The signing took place on the sidelines of the Farnborough International Airshow in #London in the presence of the President of the GACA - General Authority of Civil Aviation - Saudi Arabia, Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Flynas, Ayed Al-Jeaid, and #CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, Christian Scherer, where the agreement was signed by the CEO and Managing Director of Flynas, Bander Almohanna , and the Executive Vice President of Commercial Transactions at Airbus, Paul Meijers. In this context, the President of the #Saudi General Authority of #Civil #Aviation, Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, explained that the signing of this huge agreement confirms the #development and #transformation that the aviation sector is experiencing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in light of Saudi Vision 2030 and the remarkable growth and expansion of Flynas. For his part, Flynas CEO, Bander Almohanna, explained that the agreement to purchase 160 aircraft from Airbus confirms Flynas’ commitment to strengthening its leading global position on the #economic aviation map by doubling the size of aircraft purchase orders to 280 aircraft to ensure sustainable growth in the company’s operations and its network of destinations in the local, regional and international #markets. Almohanna added that this deal will #enhance seat capacity and expand networks and operations in the Kingdom's domestic market to keep pace with the growing demand, as this deal is the second in 7 years after signing an agreement to purchase 120 aircraft in 2016. He pointed out that this deal is the first with Airbus that includes wide-body A330neo aircraft scheduled to begin receiving them in the first quarter of 2027, with the aim of reaching new markets and stations, increasing seat capacity, and providing diverse products to our passengers. Ali Rajab #investment #airlines #media #tourism #covid19

Qatar Airways agrees to purchase 20 Boeing #B777-9 #aircraft during the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow #QatarAirways announced an increase in its order for #Boeing #B777X aircraft to include 20 additional #Boeing B777-9 aircraft during the second day of the Farnborough International #Airshow 2024. A press release published on the Qatar Airways website explained that this agreement comes to update the company’s existing order, which includes the purchase of 40 Boeing B777-9 commercial aircraft, bringing the total number of Boeing B777X aircraft that Qatar Airways has applied for to 94 commercial and air cargo aircraft. . The agreement also includes a commitment to provide 40 GE9X engines and spare engines, as well as a long-term services agreement. For his part, Engineer Badr Mohammed Al Meer, #CEO of Qatar Airways Group, explained that the #agreement strengthens the company’s position as the best airline in the world, by leading the #aviation sector in addition to operating one of the most modern fleets of aircraft in the world, and our planning for the #future is based on continuing to provide The latest products and the best #travel experience ever for all travelers. Stephanie Pope, Director and #CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said that Qatar Airways is enhancing its huge aircraft order by adding 20 more Boeing B777-9 aircraft. She added that we also appreciate Qatar Airways' confidence in Boeing's wide-body aircraft and their ability to enhance the future of aviation through the high #efficiency of this type of aircraft in terms of fuel consumption and improving the passenger experience. Russell Stokes, Director and CEO of Engines and Commercial Services at GE Aerospace , explained that the agreement supports our #partnership with Qatar Airways to support its commitment to providing an exceptional travel experience and providing the highest level of efficiency in the air aviation sector. He pointed out that the GE9X turbocharged engine is the most powerful and most fuel efficient in the world. #investment #airlines #development #media #culture #tourism #covid19

Future Aviation Forum 2024 conference in #SaudiArabia... 47 #agreements worth $19 billion were signed on the first day The first day of the Future of Aviation 2024 conference, last, Monday, which was organized by the GACA - General Authority of Civil Aviation - Saudi Arabia in #Riyadh during the period from May 20 to 22, witnessed the announcement of 47 #memorandums of understanding, agreements, and deals worth $19 billion. The agreements included #aviation services, #aircraft purchase orders, shipping and #logistics services, advanced #airmobility , #humanresources #development , and #informationtechnology, in addition to agreements related to maintenance, repair and renewal. According to a press release published on the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation website. The first day of the conference witnessed the signing by the General Authority of Civil Aviation of several aviation services agreements with #Mozambique, the Kingdom of Eswatini, #Cambodia and Brunei Darussalam. At the same time, SAUDI AIRLINES signed a deal with Airbus International to purchase 105 #A320Neo and #A321Neo #aircraft , with the aim of expanding and modernizing its fleet and enhancing air #connectivity with countries around the world. In conjunction with the conference, the General Authority of Civil Aviation launched the state of the #aviation sector report in the #Ksa in its first edition, which showed the contribution of the civil aviation sector to the Kingdom’s #economy at $53 billion, and the provision of 958 thousand #jobs in various regions of the Kingdom. The Authority also issued a general aviation road map, with the aim of #Developing the #business and #privateaircraft sector in the Kingdom, and increasing its size tenfold by 2030, by allocating 6 #airports for general aviation, and 9 lounges in commercial airports, as the map is expected to contribute to the creation of 35,000 new jobs. The list of speakers in the sessions and meetings of the first day of the conference included the Saudi Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al Khateeb, the Ministers of Transport of #Malaysia, #Lithuania, and #Tunisia, the Governor of the Communications, Space and Technology Commission, Dr. Muhammad Al-Tamimi, and the #CEO of the Human Capacity Development Program, Anas Al-Mudaifer. In addition to interventions by a number of leaders of Saudi and international aviation organizations and companies, such as ACI World - Airports Council International , #SaudiAirlines, Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض, #Airbus, Boeing, Wizz Air, Seattle Airport, King Salman International Airport, Fraport AG, Mactan-Cebu International Airport , Oman Airports Management Company, Ministry of Civil Aviation of #India, Gensler, Munich Airport, Greater Toronto Airports Authority , London Luton Airport, The International Air Cargo Association TIACA , SAL Saudi Logistics Services , ADP Group, Swissport, World Express Cargo Association, dnata, and Etihad #Airways. Ali Rajab #investment #airlines #development

Emirates carried 26.9 million passengers in the first half of the financial year 2024-25 Emirates Airlines announced an increase in passenger traffic during the first half of the current #financial year (2024-25), as Emirates carried 26.9 million passengers between 1 April and 30 September 2024, an increase of 3% compared to the same period last year, and the seat load factor reached 80%, compared to 81.5% during the same period last year. Emirates continued to strengthen its global operations, adding more capacity and #connectivity through its hub in Dubai to meet customer demand in its markets. During the first half of 2024-25, it increased the number of flights to 8 cities: #Amsterdam, #Cebu, #Clark, #Luanda, #Lyon, #Madrid, #Manila and #Singapore. Emirates destinations: - In May, Emirates resumed daily flights to Phnom Penh in #Cambodia via Singapore. - In June, it launched a daily service to #Bogota via #Miami, strengthening its presence in South America via #Colombia. - In September, Emirates launched a new route to #Madagascar via #Seychelles. - By 30 September 2024, Emirates will operate passenger and cargo flights to 148 airports in 80 countries. Codeshare To expand travel options for customers, Emirates has signed codeshare, interline and multimodal transport partnerships with seven partners in the first six months of 2024/25: Air Peace Limited, avianca, Plaid, ATA Airways, Icelandair, SNCF and Viva Aerobus. Fleet refresh Between 1 April and 30 September 2024, eight aircraft including three Airbus A380s and five Boeing B777s were fully refreshed as part of its $4 billion aircraft refresh programme. This has enabled Emirates to offer the latest cabin products, including its latest four-class #Boeing #B777 aircraft featuring a 1-2-1 flat-bed configuration with a personal minibar in #Business Class, as well as the addition of Premium Economy. The first of the refreshed Boeing B777s departed for #Geneva in August, followed by #Tokyo #Haneda and #Brussels. Over the next six months, as more aircraft are refreshed, Emirates has revealed 10 more routes for its refreshed Boeing B777s: #Riyadh, #Zurich, #Kuwait, #Dammam, #Chicago, #Boston, Dallas Fort Worth, Seattle, Newark-Athens and Miami-Bogota. By the end of the year, Emirates’ latest A380 and B777 experiences, including Premium Economy, will be available to customers on over 30 routes. Passenger Lounges Emirates invested AED 44 million to open new First and Business Class lounges at London Stansted and Jeddah, and to upgrade its lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle. This is part of an ongoing multi-million dollar programme to enhance Emirates’ lounge network. #EmiratesAirlines #AviationNews #AirlineIndustry #TravelAndTourism #PassengerTraffic #FleetUpgrade #GlobalConnectivity #TravelPartnerships #A380 #Boeing777 #PremiumEconomy #DubaiHub #AviationGrowth #MiddleEastAirlines #AirTravel #CodeshareAgreement #SustainableAviation #LuxuryTravel #BusinessTravel #AirlineOperations

flynas Saudi Arabia received the 53rd #aircraft from an order for 120 Airbus #A320neo aircraft. #Flynas #SaudiArabia received the 53rd new aircraft out of its order to purchase 120 A320neo aircraft with #Airbus, as part of its strategic plan for #growth, expansion and increasing the size of the fleet, which it launched under the slogan “Connecting the world to the Kingdom. These company expansions come in parallel with the National Civil Aviation Strategy to enable Saudi #airlines to contribute to connecting the #KSA with 250 international destinations, reaching 330 million passengers and attracting 100 million tourists annually by 2030, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The new aircraft No. 53 of the modern A320neo model arrived at King Khalid International Airport in #Riyadh, bringing the total number of aircraft received during the current year 2024 to 6 aircraft of this model until July, which were on the delivery schedule during 2024 from the Airbus aircraft order, which includes 120 aircraft, which when signed was the second largest purchase order for A320neo aircraft in the #Middle East, and contributed to strengthening Flynas’ position as the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, and ranked among the top 4 low-cost airlines in the world according to the Skytrax organization. In parallel with the growth in the size of the flynas fleet, the receipt of new aircraft contributes to generating hundreds of quality jobs in the #aviation sector directly and indirectly, as flynas recently announced the opening of employment in several programs, including the “#Future Pilots Programme,” the “Future Engineers Programme,” and “Air #hospitality program for Saudi men and women.” Increasing the share of A320neo aircraft in the flynas fleet reinforces low-cost aviation’s commitment to sustainability and environmental protection, as this model is the newest, most environmentally friendly and most fuel-efficient among single-aisle aircraft in the world. Bander Almohanna Dr. Imed Ben Abdallah Ali Rajab GACA - General Authority of Civil Aviation - Saudi Arabia Riyadh Airports #investment #airlines #development #media #culture #tourism #umrah #covid19