Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today released the traffic report for Abu Dhabi International Airport during April 2012, marking a 22% growth in passenger traffic over the same period in 2011, with over 1.2 million travellers passing through the U.A.E. capital’s airport. Cargo traffic showing growth, with 45,261 tonnes, an increase of 19% compared to the month of April 2011.
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Oman Air, announced the appointment of Captain Manin bin Khalifa bin Said Al-Said to the new position of general manager, quality and safety. The role, which includes responsibility for emergency response planning, was previously covered by duties of Oman Air’s chief officer - flight operations.
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Etihad Airways announced the launch globally of a television commercial and supporting digital media campaign. This is the first project for the airline's adverting agency, M & C Saatchi, appointed recently and directed by film director, Chris Hartwill, from Ridley Scott’s film production company, RSA Films.
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Paris, Amstelveen, Air Europa has signed a new contract with Air France Industries and KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) to provide and certify business class sections on two of its Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The modification covers fitting of 18 business class seats, new storage furniture and decorative features, and also involves adapting the IFE to the new aircraft configuration.
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East Meadow, N.Y. Lufthansa, launch customer for the Boeing (NYSE: BA) 747-8 Intercontinental, inaugurated today commercial service of the new jumbo jet airliner commencing with the route of Frankfurt (FRA) to Washington, D.C.'s Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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Marshall Aerospace announced the appointment of Ian Atkinson as commercial and purchasing director. Atkinson's past professional experience included United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense- Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Royal Air Force, BAE Systems, GEC Marconi Avionics and director of the North West Aerospace Alliance.
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Dubai, Emirates Airlines has announced the upgraded of the inflight entertainment system "ICE" (information, communication and entertainment) on-board its Boeing 777 aircraft. All fitted with Panasonic's (Panasonic Avionics Corporation) high definition (HD) personal TV screens: 27-inch for the first class, 20-inch for the business class and 12.1 inch for the economy class.
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