Middle East Aviation Thread

[vc15nets]

New domestic airlines have started in the Gulf and the Gulf also has good international airlines so I think Middle East Aviation should have its own thread. Liverys, news, pictures, airports, etc are examples of what one could post in this thread.

[vc15nets]

Lets start off with Gulf Air and its beautiful livery:

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/005000/PlanespottersNet_005985.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/001000/PlanespottersNet_001200.jpg

[Bahraini Spirit]

I like this, it'll be a sticky :).

[Bahraini Spirit]

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/a/A4O-KE-1201.jpg.80022.jpg

[vc15nets]

Special Gulf Air Liverys:

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/006000/PlanespottersNet_006309.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/001000/PlanespottersNet_001828.jpg

And the Ugly Old Livery:
http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/001000/PlanespottersNet_001034.jpg

[Bahraini Spirit]

A few more:

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/a/A4O-GJ_19APR05BKK.JPG.69606.jpg

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/a/A4O-KD_4720.JPG.71631.jpg

http://www.jetphotos.net/images/d/DSC_6403.JPG.62454.jpg


This is my new computer background, love this shot:
http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/g/GF_A40KE_343_EGLL_190605.jpg.19558.jpg

[vc15nets]

Nice pics Bahraini Spirit :)

[Bahraini Spirit]

Thanks, same applies to yours :).

Qatar Airways:

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/a/A7-AED161005.jpg.49440.jpg

http://www.jetphotos.net/images/d/DSC_3956A7AEA27SEP05LHR.jpg.22183.jpg

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/a/A7-ABX_5432.JPG.28578.jpg

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/q/qtr332a.jpg.64641.jpg



I like this shot:

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/j/jiddster_2429.jpg.69544.jpg

[vc15nets]

This thread is gona rock! So many airports are being built, renovated, or expanded in the same region.

[Bahraini Spirit]

Emirates:

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/i/IMG_3697MRalph.jpg.32539.jpg

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/i/IMG_7567.jpg.12411.jpg

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/2/21-10-05_WM_A6-ERI_CHC.jpg.37729.jpg

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/a/A6EMN.JPG.83599.jpg

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/e/EMIRATES777LGW25091.jpg.99015.jpg

[vc15nets]

http://www.airways.cz/images/novinky/emirates_380.jpg

[Bahraini Spirit]

Kuwait Airways (Government):

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/i/IMG_8487_9K-ALD.jpg.51958.jpg

http://www.jetphotos.net/images/9/9K-AHI_Kuwait_A300C4-620_1.jpg.14950.jpg

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/b/bru1256i.jpg.67677.jpg

http://www.jetphotos.net/images/9/9K-AHI.jpg.65176.jpg

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/9/9K-AKD.jpg.26744.jpg

[vc15nets]

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/002000/PlanespottersNet_002744.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/004000/PlanespottersNet_004295.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/005000/PlanespottersNet_005712.jpg

Old Livery
http://airlines.afriqonline.com/images/sarah051.jpg

[Bahraini Spirit]

Oman Air:

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/i/IMG_0952oman.jpg.52511.jpg

http://www.jetphotos.net/images/z/ZB737A40BSdxb.jpg.62589.jpg

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/b/B7377Q8OmanAirA4OBT.jpg.49507.jpg

http://www.jetphotos.net/images/a/A40BR02.jpg.94844.jpg

http://www.jetphotos.net/images/d/DXBb737OM1.jpg.30647.jpg

[vc15nets]

Ethiad Airways

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/001000/PlanespottersNet_001927.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/001000/PlanespottersNet_001167.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/001000/PlanespottersNet_001884.jpg

[Skoulikimou]

Bahraini Spirit,all the pictures that you post ,they are not part of kuwait airways fleet they belong to the amiri fleet ,you can identify by "STATE OF KUWAIT" on the fuselage ;)

[Bahraini Spirit]

Saudi Arabian Airlines:

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/h/HZ-AKC_RUH_010605.jpg.91316.jpg

http://www.jetphotos.net/images/t/TC-FLF2_JED_151005.jpg.50711.jpg

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/2/287.JPG.21579.jpg

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/h/HZ-AKGno3.jpg.34573.jpg

http://www.jetphotos.net/images/h/HZ-AIK_07_09_05_99_GVA_3.jpg.80004.jpg



More later. Enjoy :).

[vc15nets]

Air Arabia

http://www.airplanephotos.de/Latest_Tours/SHJ/0371_1.jpg

http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/0/12890-airarabia.jpg

[vc15nets]

Jazeera Airways

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/012000/PlanespottersNet_012352.jpg

[vc15nets]

Menajet

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/000000/PlanespottersNet_000694.jpg

[Bahraini Spirit]

Bahraini Spirit,all the pictures that you post ,they are not part of kuwait airways fleet they belong to the amiri fleet ,you can identify by "STATE OF KUWAIT" on the fuselage ;)

I was wonderin why it said government, that's why hehe.

[vc15nets]

Iraqi Airways

http://mk31.image.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38695439.DSC_0037.JPG

http://mk23.image.pbase.com/u44/bmcmorrow/upload/32004317.amman053.JPG

[vc15nets]

Saudi Aramco (not a commercial airline)

http://www.flugzeugposter.de/images/gross/a03918.jpg

http://xoomer.virgilio.it/airclipper/DC872_ARAMCO_N728A_GVA_Fregnan.jpg

[vc15nets]

Egyptair

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/012000/PlanespottersNet_012258.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/000000/PlanespottersNet_000781.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/007000/PlanespottersNet_007987.jpg

[vc15nets]

Yemenia

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/001000/PlanespottersNet_001599.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/003000/PlanespottersNet_003929.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/003000/PlanespottersNet_003635.jpg

[vc15nets]

Air Cairo

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/012000/PlanespottersNet_012198.jpg

[vc15nets]

Tristar Air, Egypt

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/003000/PlanespottersNet_003397.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/008000/PlanespottersNet_008153.jpg

[vc15nets]

AMC Airlines, Egypt

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/002000/PlanespottersNet_002575.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/000000/PlanespottersNet_000335.jpg

[vc15nets]

Lotus Airlines, Egypt

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/008000/PlanespottersNet_008256.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/004000/PlanespottersNet_004054.jpg

[vc15nets]

Midwest Airlines, Egypt

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/005000/PlanespottersNet_005805.jpg

[vc15nets]

Air Memphis, Egypt

http://www.airlinerphotos.de/AirMemphis_A320-211_SU-PBE_024_6764.jpg

[Halawala]

Hi Everyone. Nice Thread. What about Cargo Airlines? Hope you like these pics of Cargo airliners in our Arabian Gulf!

First of all, here is Qatar Airways!
http://www.airliners.net/photos/middle/5/7/6/844675.jpg

http://www.airliners.net/photos/middle/1/1/5/902511.jpg

http://www.airliners.net/photos/middle/1/4/8/938841.jpg

http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/h/HZ-AIU0930-2.jpg.53941.jpg

Here is one of a very old Kuwait Airways... http://www.airliners.net/photos/middle/4/8/8/923884.jpg

http://www.airliners.net/photos/middle/1/4/8/938841.jpg

http://www.airliners.net/photos/middle/3/5/9/920953.jpg

[Halawala]

Qatari Emiri Plane (Air Force One)
http://www.planepictures.net/a/10/97/1055347442.jpg

[B-Patriot]

What about the Lebanese ME airline?? And the Syrian one!? And al aal or whatever its called, the Israeli one...!?

Lets vote on which one looks nicest...

I vote GULF AIR :) (I love their new image!)

[B-Patriot]

http://img168.exs.cx/img168/4751/fsscr0851ea.jpg

[gilad500]

Some pictures of israeli flight company called EL-AL
http://www.icfn.net/bluesky/air1/4X-ECA%20-%20BOEING%20777-258ER%20%5BEL%20AL%5D.jpg
http://www.icfn.net/bluesky/air1/4X-EKB%20-%20BOEING%20737-758%20[EL%20AL].jpg
http://www.auctiontransportation.com/sites/airlinephoto/images/0000082020_1.jpg

[vc15nets]

Syrian Arab Airlines

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/000000/PlanespottersNet_000290.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/001000/PlanespottersNet_001190.jpg

[vc15nets]

Saudi Arabian Government

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/010000/PlanespottersNet_010797.jpg

[vc15nets]

Royal Jordanian

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/005000/PlanespottersNet_005512.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/008000/PlanespottersNet_008003.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/004000/PlanespottersNet_004050.jpg

[vc15nets]

MEA, Lebanon

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/003000/PlanespottersNet_003362.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/006000/PlanespottersNet_006470.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/003000/PlanespottersNet_003363.jpg

[vc15nets]

Palestinian

http://www.airliners.net/photos/middle/1/8/0/055081.jpg

[vc15nets]

Iran Air

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/005000/PlanespottersNet_005117.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/009000/PlanespottersNet_009297.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/009000/PlanespottersNet_009298.jpg

[vc15nets]

Mahan Air, Iran

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/009000/PlanespottersNet_009904.jpg

http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/original/007000/PlanespottersNet_007978.jpg

[Qatar4Ever]

Very nice and fresh idea for the forum.

I enjoyed looking at the pics, and i have to say Gulf Air has the best looking paint jobs on thier planes. Then Qatar Airways with their Asian Games Theme.

I think sooner or later the airline industry in the gulf will be more liberalized. Then will see real cut throat competation, espically if the govt stops backing some of the airlines.

Today, am try to be objective here without smiling, Qatar Airways, in terms of quality and customer service bets all other airlines by a mile. In terms of routes I think Emirities has the most routes. A strong competatior is Saudi Airline if they choose to serve markets other than the Saudi one, which will probably be impossible.

Iraq, Palistinain, Yeman, Egypt and Israel airlines are probably the least likely Id fly with.

[shayan]

I like middle eastern airlines they are so cool and save (most of the airlines of countries around the persian gulf are save i dont know about the palestinian)

[Ikarus_q8]

hi there , I grabed some recent pics 4 kuwait airways hope u'll like them :)
http://www.swissair.ch/2004/9K-ADE.jpg http://www.jetphotos.net/images/d/DSC04607.JPG.79345.jpg http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/a6/d8/trvlKuwait_Airways.jpg http://img28.echo.cx/img28/5540/kuwaitairwaysa333blog2es.jpg

By the way kuwait airways is on of the oldest if not the oldest airline in the region , it celebrates 54 years of service in late 2004/ early 2005.
since the first gulf war in 1991 kuwait airways didnt recover fully . All the best kuwait airways ( wa lekol mojtahed na9eeb ) .

[B-Patriot]

How can it have celebrated 54 yrs of service, if it was launched in 1954, according to their website..Thats when the airliner first started services and trips...Gulf Air started business in 1950...When was the Iranian airline and Israeli one first started??

[Ikarus_q8]

sorry ,it was a print mistake .
should say 50 years insted of 54
thanks 4 pionting it out

[Gilgamesh]

How can it have celebrated 54 yrs of service, if it was launched in 1954, according to their website..Thats when the airliner first started services and trips...Gulf Air started business in 1950...When was the Iranian airline and Israeli one first started??

Iranian airways was started in May 1944. In 1961 it was merged with another company called Pars Airways (started in 1954) and renamed Iran Air.

[vc15nets]

Emirates A380

http://images.airliners.net/photos/middle/0/1/1/962110.jpg

http://images.airliners.net/photos/middle/7/8/7/961787.jpg

http://images.airliners.net/photos/middle/0/8/3/963380.jpg

http://images.airliners.net/photos/middle/4/2/9/962924.jpg

http://images.airliners.net/photos/middle/5/0/3/962305.jpg

http://images.airliners.net/photos/middle/3/1/2/962213.jpg

http://images.airliners.net/photos/middle/4/0/2/962204.jpg

[vc15nets]

DXB Construction

Hangers for the A380
http://images.airliners.net/photos/middle/1/7/4/942471.jpg

http://images.airliners.net/photos/middle/8/5/0/950058.jpg

[vc15nets]

Dubai Aiport
(Lets start posting pics of Middle Eastern airports)

http://images.airliners.net/photos/middle/7/5/4/942457.jpg

http://images.airliners.net/photos/middle/5/5/4/942455.jpg

http://www.bmcg.co.kr/agent/project/files/[17]Dubai%20International%20Airport.jpg

http://www.duran-audio.com/DDC_Projects/Images/DubaiAirport01.jpg

http://www.irlbrl.com/images/2002-09-01_Asia/dcp_1841.jpg

http://www.irlbrl.com/images/2002-09-01_Asia/dcp_1845.jpg

[vc15nets]

More DXB

http://mishilo.image.pbase.com/u40/bmcmorrow/upload/25966641.aerials379.JPG

http://mishilo.image.pbase.com/u37/bmcmorrow/upload/24317931.d04.jpg

http://k43.pbase.com/u37/bmcmorrow/upload/24317932.d05.jpg

http://misheli.image.pbase.com/u37/bmcmorrow/upload/24317933.d06.jpg

http://k41.pbase.com/u8/bmcmorrow/upload/37334506.DSC_0002.JPG

http://mk23.image.pbase.com/u8/bmcmorrow/upload/37334507.DSC_0005.JPG

http://mk31.image.pbase.com/u8/bmcmorrow/upload/37334509.DSC_0009.JPG

[shayan]

Tehran

IKEA (new)

http://www3.worldisround.com/photos/13/420/322.jpg

http://www.bezanberim.com/photo/data/500/41t326.jpg

http://www.farhangsara.com/technology/4_imam_khomeni_airport_tehran.jpg

http://www.payvand.com/news/04/may/tehran-ikia2.jpg

http://www.flysouth.co.za/news/archive/2004-05-14/2004-05-14-images/tehran-ikia1.jpg

http://www.farhangsara.com/technology/1_imam_khomeni_airport_tehran.jpg

http://www.farhangsara.com/technology/2_imam_khomeni_airport_tehran.jpg

Mehrabad (old)

http://www3.worldisround.com/photos/6/39/428.jpg

http://www.sw-asia.com/Friends/images/Fri998b.jpg

[vc15nets]

Bahrain Airport

http://www.bahrainairport.com/bia/images/gallery/DSC00785.JPG

http://www.bahrainairport.com/bia/images/gallery/DSC00786.JPG

http://www.bdutyfree.com/images/home/bdfs-shop.jpg

http://www.bahrainairport.com/bia/images/gallery/DSC00794.JPG

http://www.bahrainairport.com/bia/images/gallery/DSC00795.JPG

http://www.bahrainairport.com/bia/images/gallery/DSC00789.JPG

http://www.bahrainairport.com/bia/images/gallery/DSC00792.JPG

http://www.bahrainairport.com/bia/images/gallery/DSC00796.JPG

http://www.bahrainairport.com/bia/images/gallery/DSC00814.JPG

http://www.bahrainairport.com/bia/images/gallery/DSC00810.JPG

[vc15nets]

Emirates opens exclusive new lounge at Paris' Charles De Gaulle Airport

Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, continued the expansion of its network of dedicated passenger lounges with the official opening of its exclusive lounge in Terminal 2C at Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport today.

In keeping with Emirates lounges around the world, this new dedicated facility for Emirates passengers boasts a wide array of amenities. These include extensive seating areas with a large number of comfortable leather armchairs, flat-screen TVs showing the latest news and lifestyle programmes from a selection of global channels, and business centres with complimentary broadband and wireless LAN access at the computer workstations as well as for laptop users. The lounge also features hotlines to both Skywards and Emirates Call Centres.

All Emirates lounges, including this one at Charles de Gaulle, also offer shower facilities so passengers can freshen up prior to their flight, which is especially useful for those passengers who are in transit.

Emirates passengers travelling from Paris will now be able to enjoy an extensive menu of complimentary hot and cold gourmet dishes having the choice of formal or informal seating in the dining area accompanied by a full bar service, including champagne, as well as Emirates' trademark attentive service from the dedicated lounge staff.

The opening of this new lounge at Charles de Gaulle coincides with the airline's move to Terminal 2C at the airport. A move which offers Emirates passengers excellent onward connections throughout France via the TVG high-speed train network.

Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline, said at the opening of the lounge in Paris:

"The development of Emirates lounges around our expanding network is testament to how much emphasis we put on customer service. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we are sure that they will enjoy this new facility at Charles de Gaulle, as much as they enjoy our existing lounges, including our excellent new lounge at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York."



'We are constantly seeking ways to enhance the travel experience for our passengers, both in the air and on the ground, and our lounges form an integral part of that strategy. Emirates lounge development programme is a natural extension of the customer service initiatives we provide for our Business and First Class passengers, many of whom will already have begun to experience the end-to-end service offer by enjoying our complimentary chauffeur drive to and from the airport.'

Emirates Lounges are modelled on the carrier's award-winning lounges at Dubai International Airport, and this new lounge, as well as others set to open during the next few months, are a part of Emirates' $13 million investment programme to install lounges at key airports across its global network offering Emirates' First and Business Class passengers - as well as Gold members of its Skywards frequent flyer programme - a place to work or rest in luxury prior to departure.

Ensuring that Emirates' lounges surpass their customers expectations in terms of comfort and facilities takes a strong commitment from staff working behind the scenes with third party suppliers and organisations to make them happen on time and on budget. This lounge was created in a record time for Emirates of just four months from final selection to completion.

This involves a great commitment from all involved internal departments from Facilities Management to the Airport Services team in Dubai working with those in Paris and around the world to create such quality products around Emirates' ever-increasing number of destinations.

Emirates offers dedicated lounges at, Auckland, Brisbane, Dubai, London Gatwick, New York's JFK and Perth.

[Dor. IL]

EL-AL
http://tinypic.com/hulgjo
http://www.port2port.co.il/_Uploads/46278El-Al_Plane.jpg
http://www.icfn.net/bluesky/air1/4X-ECA%20-%20BOEING%20777-258ER%20%5BEL%20AL%5D.jpg
http://images.airliners.net/photos/middle/2/3/5/859532.jpg
http://images.airliners.net/photos/middle/9/6/6/825669.jpg
http://images.airliners.net/photos/middle/2/9/2/700292.jpg
http://images.airliners.net/photos/middle/2/3/3/697332.jpg
http://images.airliners.net/photos/middle/9/3/3/622339.jpg

[Nainawaaz]

Report: Etihad Airways in sponsorship talks with Manchester United
Posted: 22-12-2005 , 08:35 GMT
The owners of Manchester United, one of the world's most famous football clubs, are still searching for the right sponsorship deal to replace Vodafone. The Times reports that the British club has been demanding as much as £20 million a season for shirt sponsorship but he has been forced to revise such demands downwards.


The club representatives are in talks with several companies, most notably Etihad Airways, the United Arab Emirates carrier, which is believed to have offered about £8 million - about £1 million less than Vodafone are paying.



United consider the offer too low, but many in the industry believe that, with the market a little depressed, the club may have to settle for about £12 million.


Etihad Airways aims at increasing its exposure in the UK and recently announced that it would begin daily Manchester to Abu Dhabi flights, possibly in March next year.

The airline officially launched its services on November 5, 2003. By the end of 2004, the airline ended with as many as 16 destinations across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. By 2010, Etihad plans to take this figure to nearly 70 destinations.

[prsn41ife]

Kish Air

http://www.kiani.akkasee.com/archives/images/kish-air.jpg

http://members.aol.com/aeroprintstrips/eplbt.jpg

http://www.airliners.net/photos/middle/4/7/4/854474.jpg

[Casa]

Morocco :Royal Air Maroc http://www.freephotohost.com/out.php/i5014_a321royalairmaroc1280.jpg

[Casa]

Royal Air Maroc
http://www.freephotohost.com/out.php/i5015_ram.jpg

[Casa]

Morocco: Regional Airlines
http://www.freephotohost.com/out.php/i5021_regional.jpg


Morocco: Atlas-blue.com
http://www.freephotohost.com/out.php/i5023_atlasblue.jpg


Morocco: Jet4you.com
http://www.freephotohost.com/out.php/i5024_Jet4youcom.jpg

[Ikarus_q8]

more of kuwaiti airlines , aljazeera airways .

http://www.airbus.com/store/photolibrary/AIRCRAFT/CUSTOMER/A320/att00005770/media_object_image_lowres_a320_jazeera_airways_mr.jpg http://coppermine.luchtzak.be/albums/userpics/10001/normal_Jazeera%20Airways%20VIP%20launch%2029%20Oct%20Kuwait.JPGhttp://images1.jetphotos.net/images/w/WBF_2569_1024_3794.jpg.97204.jpg

[conquest]

ECONOMY Arab Airline interested in Colombia Emirates wants seven weekly frequencies to fly to the country from the middle east, By Brown Aldemar, With the company/signature of memorando of understanding between the Colombian Civil Aeronautics and its similar of the United Arab Emirates,everything was left ready so that flights arrives to the country from one of the most important airlines of the middle east, deals with the Emirates company, according to the director of the colombian Civil Aeronautics, Fernando Sanclemente. The agreement also opens the possibility that a Colombian airlines also go to that destination in the east. The agreement implies seven weekly frequencies for passengers and six frequencies for load. The representatives of Emirates were in Colombia and showed interest to offer the service of load and passengers from Dubai. The document was signed the past Friday 27 of January, Emirates operates 80 airplanes, recently it announced the acquisition of other 45 airplanes and will be one of first that the will have the Airbus A380 in its fleet, considered the biggest of the world because it can transport more than 500 passengers. A model of this airplane was recently in the country and tested at the enrique olaya herrera airport in rionegro. Dubai was the first port of destination of the A380, outside Europe, during its itinerary of test everywhere.

[Pish-REZ-pash]

dunno bout you people but I think Emirates are CRAP

[asb63]

Why CRAP?? :weirdo:

http://www.airlinequality.com/Airlines/EK.htm

[Pish-REZ-pash]

Why CRAP?? :weirdo:

http://www.airlinequality.com/Airlines/EK.htm

coz Emirates has become like a mass transit system in the air. And their quality of service is worse than the indian restaurant near my work

oh and BTW Gulf Air has the same ranking

[pali]

Palestinian:
i'll post better pictures latter
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/4669/01724249hu.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Halawala]

^^^ I thought that the Jews bombed Gaza airport and now there is no Palestinean airlines?

[pali]

^^ yes in fact they did, but we still have some airplanes around the world.

http://www.arteutile.net/Gianni/Palestine/images/pal009_JPG.jpg

http://www.zmag.org/meastwatch/ellphotoessay/1-Radar.jpg

http://www.aljazeerah.info/News%20photo%20negatives/2005%20news%20photo%20originals/June/gazaairport27j5.jpg

[Halawala]

^^^ Very Sad really; not only to aviation, but to humanity as well :(

[Skoulikimou]

this is not the right place to discuss political issues .

[Jayme]

Hey i agree Emirates is not that great its so cramped in there
i wood love to fly on MEA ( Middle East Airlines Air Liban ) i hope it flys to Melbourne one day and i will go on that Airline all the time the last time i went on MEA was like in 1992 it wasnt that good but i herd its a great airline now heaps of Major improvments and quality

[asb63]

Hey i agree Emirates is not that great its so cramped in there
i wood love to fly on MEA ( Middle East Airlines Air Liban ) i hope it flys to Melbourne one day and i will go on that Airline all the time the last time i went on MEA was like in 1992 it wasnt that good but i herd its a great airline now heaps of Major improvments and quality

It improved but can not beat Emirates. http://www.airlinequality.com/index.htm

[Pish-REZ-pash]

It improved but can not beat Emirates. http://www.airlinequality.com/index.htm

times change brutha

[Halawala]

Different Color Schemes of Qatar Airways Aircraft:

Classic A330-200
http://www.jetphotos.net/images/q/QR_A330-203_A7-ACC_FRA_11-05-06.jpg.42727.jpg
Blue Asian Games Scheme (A330-200)
http://www.jetphotos.net/images/a/A7-ACI.jpg.55776.jpg
Orange/Yellow Asian Games (A330-300)
http://www.jetphotos.net/images/a/A7AEF193PRMJP.JPG.87216.jpg
Red Scheme Asian Games (A330-300)
http://images1.jetphotos.net/images/a/A7AEG29306.jpg.93885.jpg
The New Qatar Airways Livery (A340-600HGW)
http://www.aviationcorner.net/photos/avc_00001900.jpg

[cmoonflyer]

Great thread , amazing , and keep its coming !

http://myaviation.net/search/display_photo.file?filename=3/5/6/00687653.jpg&ZyXtCe=MDIxODM3&id=00687653&ViD=big

[sargon]

Malév and Royal Jordanian get ready to board, with both airlines making significant progress towards their oneworld membership, also early in 2007.
Malév will considerably expand the alliance's network in central and east Europe, adding its attractive Budapest hub as a key hub for the alliance.
Royal Jordanian is the first carrier from an Arab region to join any of the global airline groupings, expanding oneworld's presence in the Middle East and Gulf.
Until the joining processes are complete, it is business and service as usual for all three airlines and oneworld

[hamorabi]

the old days

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/8086/iraqiairlinesmat2em0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/6232/iraqiax4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/6655/iraqiairlinesza0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/4172/0215973kg3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[sargon]

http://www.baidas.net/public/images/rj01.jpg

[sargon]

http://www.airchive.com/airline%20pics/Amsterdram%20Compressed/AM%20SCHCIPOL%20IRAN%20AIR3.jpg

[asb63]

Effective May 25, Royal Jordanian has announced that it will resume operating a regular, non-stop flight between Amman and Montreal, Canada. operations to Montreal having been halted for ten years due to commercial reasons.Press Release (http://www.rj.com/tabid/59/locale/en-US/default.aspx?itemid=53)

[mahdial_x5]

ive heard that mahan air will be adding a route to toronto with theur newly recieved 747-400s? does anyone have information on this?

[Giladist]

I like the Emirates livery and the Qatar one. I think GulfAir took some ideas from EL-AL's livery, especially that stipe flying from the bottom of the A/C towards the tail. Btw the GulfAir tail drawing is beautiful 2...

I wish someday I'll fly with Qatar airways, word has it that they're really good.

[Halawala]

I like the Emirates livery and the Qatar one. I think GulfAir took some ideas from EL-AL's livery, especially that stipe flying from the bottom of the A/C towards the tail. Btw the GulfAir tail drawing is beautiful 2...

I wish someday I'll fly with Qatar airways, word has it that they're really good.

I can see the comparison between El Al and GF, but I think El Al took some of Emirate's idea of the flag at the tail end.

Qatar Airways is the best, and you wont be dissapointed!

[mahdial_x5]

the best livery is DEFINETELY that of Saudi Arabian, and ROyal Jordanian, very beatiful indeed!

[shugs]

the old days
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/4172/0215973kg3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I really like the livery :yes:

[mahdial_x5]

Iraqi Airways also has a stunning livery of green, my fav colour!

[Giladist]

I fixed the pics.
Can you see how much nicer and more BLUE the sky in Tel Aviv is compared to London/Bangkok?? :)

This one was taken at London Heathrow (747-400)
http://i13.tinypic.com/2e3n89k.png

And this one is leaving Bangkok Int'l (777-200)
http://i16.tinypic.com/405ciyr.png

And a last one (747-400) arriving home at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion airport...
http://i16.tinypic.com/2qds9cn.png

[Giladist]

the best livery is DEFINETELY that of Saudi Arabian, and ROyal Jordanian, very beatiful indeed!

I agree Royal Jordanian is really nice

[mahdial_x5]

GILADIST, are you a member of airliners.net??
i wanted to become one, then i thought to my self that the PICS are already for free...soo why would i pay $$ to just, post on forums??
what do you think?

[sargon]

I agree Royal Jordanian is really nice

They introduced some changes to wing & engine colors by adding more red


RJ New Embraer 190

http://www.asiatraveltips.com/newspics/063/RoyalJordanian.jpg

[mahdial_x5]

^^yes that is true

[Giladist]

GILADIST, are you a member of airliners.net??
i wanted to become one, then i thought to my self that the PICS are already for free...soo why would i pay $$ to just, post on forums??
what do you think?

I'm not a member, I'm actually quite happy with just viewing the pictures...

[Giladist]

They introduced some changes to wing & engine colors by adding more red


RJ New Embraer 190


Yeah they probably wanted to liven up the livery a little... I think I prefer the old one, it was really royal :)

[Halawala]

Yeah they probably wanted to liven up the livery a little... I think I prefer the old one, it was really royal :)

Its actually a very minimal change--I dont think anyone notices. I like it better this way--and still think Royal Jordanian has the best livery in the world!

[mahdial_x5]

It does, Royal Jordanian, such elegant colours!

[sargon]

Emirates is to launch flights to to the exotic destination of Sao Paulo, Brazil on October 1, 2007. The flight, which will be operated via Emirates’ home base, Dubai, is the airline’s first service to South America.

On the Dubai – Sao Paulo sector, Emirates will fly its brand new Boeing 777-200LR – the first of its ten on order, expected to be delivered this summer. HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group said, “We have been looking to expand our operations in the Americas for some time, and we are delighted to be able to launch our first South American destination when we receive our first 777-200LR later this year.

“Sao Paulo is the commercial heart of Brazil and a key financial and industrial centre in Latin America, and Dubai, the Middle East’s premium hub for business and tourism. We believe this new direct air link (between Dubai and Sao Paulo) will stimulate more trade and tourism exchange between these two thriving economies, and we are confident our service would prove popular with both business and leisure travellers.”
Emirates’ technologically-advanced 777-200LR will offer eight luxurious private suites in First class, 42 of its latest lie-flat seats in Business class, and generous space for 216 passengers in Economy. The 777-200LR will also offer shippers up to 18 tonnes of cargo capacity.

EK261 will depart Dubai at 0930hrs on all days except Thursdays and arrive in Sao Paulo at 1800hrs. EK262 will depart Sao Paulo at 0125hrs every day except Fridays, and arrive in Dubai at 23:05.

[Giladist]

I fixed my pics above...
For those of you who never really got to see them.

:banana:

[Hebrewtext]

Israel develops and manufacturs air planes by IAI
http://www.iai.co.il/Templates/Homepage/Homepage.aspx?lang=EN

the Astra and Westwind series

http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/841/10443116ns.jpg

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/528/09616241an.jpg

http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/4921/08766857zu.jpg

http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/4673/08698905hl.jpg

http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/7105/08282243yn.jpg

http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/4166/07486985ld.jpg

http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/2896/06654966ka.jpg

the Americans bought some
http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/2961/06199172nz.jpg

the best cockpit design in the world
http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/6716/05862611yr.jpg

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/6326/05645125po.jpg

http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/8999/05512972oo.jpg

http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/7104/05326651ad.jpg

http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/2471/05234327tr.jpg

[mahdial_x5]

OH MAN...those are nice!! :okay:

[Giladist]

Yeah good job! Go IAI!! :banana:

[asb63]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/db/1worldfinsnew.jpg/597px-1worldfinsnew.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/82/Royaljorandianoneworld.jpg

Oneworld tail fins including new members Japan Airlines, Malev Hungarian and Royal Jordanian which is the first MENA airliner to join one of the major Airline Alliances

[TooNs]

Royal Air Maroc - from the Caravelle to the Dreamliner - Part I

-1962-
http://photos.airliners.net/photos/middle/3/1/4/0113413.jpg (http://photos.airliners.net/photos/photos/3/1/4/0113413.jpg)

-1977-
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2449/0683787ba6.jpg

-1985-
http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/1416/1151040ip5.jpg

-1992-
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/521/1101732ux7.jpg

-1995-
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/4410/1140436uj4.jpg

[TooNs]

Royal Air Maroc - from the Caravelle to the Dreamliner - Part II

-2000-
http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/5153/0234113yx4.jpg

-2006-
http://photos.airliners.net/photos/middle/1/5/8/1000851.jpg (http://photos.airliners.net/photos/photos/1/5/8/1000851.jpg)

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/8361/1111188sr6.jpg

-2007-
http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/367/1180100nw3.jpg

-Near future-
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/757/050810han5.jpg

[mahdial_x5]

FANTASTIC! though i wish they would change the livery!

i had no clue they ordered 7E7/787s?

how many?

[TooNs]

FANTASTIC! though i wish they would change the livery!

i had no clue they ordered 7E7/787s?

how many?

They ordered 4 B-787 + option for another 1 :)

[Halawala]

Gulf Air Grounds all its 767's!!

All of Gulf Air 767s have been grounded due to serious faults and have been ferried to DUB for maintenance with SR Technics. This has caused many flights to be cancelled i.e. Kathmandu, Dhaka, Kuala Lumpur etc...

[Giladist]

^^ OMG

[Giladist]

I know this one is not a MENA a/c (right Halawala? :) )
http://i3.tinypic.com/2zno8dt.png

but this one is...
http://i5.tinypic.com/2u792kx.png

[mahdial_x5]

LOL look at this:
:rofl:

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/4792/1182652cs8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[alitezar]

What an awesome thread.

I think it'll be good to share pix of the airports, flight cabin, flight attnednats and food as well :)

Very cool Baloon Mahdi

[Halawala]

Giladist,the A380 is sheer elegance... pure perfection... ;)

[Halawala]

Giladist,the A380 is sheer elegance... pure perfection... ;)

[mahdial_x5]

yea man i think so too! ;)

[gole_hayahou]

Iran Air

http://www3.worldisround.com/photos/13/420/549.jpg
^^ Irani Air Stewardess
http://www.iran-blog.eu/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/167196833_bf010ecf42.thumbnail.jpg
^^ Iran Air Catering inflight
http://sicksack.com/bags/bag-0701.jpg
^^ the "Sick Sack"

[Halawala]

^^^ NICE uniform! The fooooooooooooood!Yummmm!

[asb63]

http://www.qatarembassy.net/qatar%20gallery/shopping/qatar%20airways%20airport.jpg

[Giladist]

Giladist,the A380 is sheer elegance... pure perfection... ;)

This plane is gigantic and really impressive, I'll give you that :lol: !!!
But you have to admit it does look kinda chubby... :)

[Halawala]

But you have to admit it does look kinda chubby... :)

What's wrong with CHUBBY? Do you have anything against CHUBBY people??? hehehe

[Morokkan]

^^ yes in fact they did, but we still have some airplanes around the world.

http://www.arteutile.net/Gianni/Palestine/images/pal009_JPG.jpg

http://www.zmag.org/meastwatch/ellphotoessay/1-Radar.jpg

http://www.aljazeerah.info/News%20photo%20negatives/2005%20news%20photo%20originals/June/gazaairport27j5.jpg

by the way this aiereport was built by moroccans and given away to the palestinian authority as encouragement after the Oslo talks ...now it is history .....

[Giladist]

What's wrong with CHUBBY? Do you have anything against CHUBBY people??? hehehe

:lol: Nope, nothing against chubby people, but with airplanes... To me the A380 looks like an A320 that grew another deck on its back... :lol:

[Giladist]

by the way this aiereport was built by moroccans and given away to the palestinian authority as encouragement after the Oslo talks ...now it is history .....


So is the Oslo accords... :ohno:

[mahdial_x5]

No man so many people call the A380 a flying whale

honestly, i dont think there is a future for big, gigantic aircraft, rather smaller, more effecient, faster, and increased range, for aircraft.

the 'biggest' ended with Boeings 747

nevertheless, i love the A380 it is a beautiful aircraft!

[Halawala]

:lol: Nope, nothing against chubby people, but with airplanes... To me the A380 looks like an A320 that grew another deck on its back... :lol:

Lol, i'm just teasing you, Giladist. hehe But, yes actually that is what I have always said, the A380 looks exactly like the A320 but with an extra deck! No one understood me though :( except you :)

[Halawala]

No man so many people call the A380 a flying whale

honestly, i dont think there is a future for big, gigantic aircraft, rather smaller, more effecient, faster, and increased range, for aircraft.

the 'biggest' ended with Boeings 747

nevertheless, i love the A380 it is a beautiful aircraft!

Well, to be honest all the people who are bashing the whale-jet do not have a right-- (well just a little maybe ;)) But, when the A380 EIS in Octrober this year, THEN and only THEN must people must judge the plane.

[mahdial_x5]

Yea bro, Okk^^

so, you are into aviaiton??

[Halawala]

Yea bro, Okk^^

so, you are into aviaiton??

Ya-ha! Big time.

[mahdial_x5]

EH? PM gimme your email??

[Halawala]

Biman, Bangladesh Airlines Flight BG 006 from Dubai to Dhaka had an accident during departure and failed to take off around 0630am today. All 236 passengers, including crew, are safe, and were immediately evacuated from the aircraft. Fourteen passengers sustained minor injuries.



Dubai Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) has announced an 8-hour closure for Dubai International Airport starting 0630 hrs, March 12, 2007. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and DCA are investigating the cause of the accident

All the flights are now diverted to AUH, SHJ, MCT, and KUWAIT. Im glad no one got seriously hurt

[Saudi guy]

nice cover in Gulf Airline.

[mahdial_x5]

thanks for that post there Halawala, y

im glad as well, no one got hurt :D thank god

[Halawala]

Biman Crash from Dubai Airport in Video: a MUST SEE!
iU6QG79dw2g

[mahdial_x5]

OH GOD! THE MAIN GEAR collapsed no?

thank god no one was injured

thanks for that Video bro

:okay:

[Halawala]

No problem Mehdi. Actually, there are 2 beliefs:
1. The engine caught fire just as the plane was taking off, which prompted BG to hault the takeoff. This action applied pressure on the nosegear due to the sudden force of the brakes--which collapsed the nosegear.

2. Parts of a wheel of a Cathay Pacific Cargo Plane (B 747-200),which landed in DXB earlier that morning was the cause of the BG's crash, since it mengled with the wheels and/or engines upon take-off.


ITs pretty scary and thank God the BG pilots managed not to flip or crash the airplane more significantly.

[mahdial_x5]

^^ true, thanks for that info,

jeez parts of a B742? that is similar i suppose to what happened to that concorde no? parts of metal mengled in the wheel, then flicked back up into the engine/fuel tank, the conocrde was on fire while it took off

the pilots managed it very well, WELL DONE BIMAN! :okay:

[Jayme]

Qatar Airways has won rights to launch daily services to Melbourne under a bilateral air services deal with the Gulf nation, Qatar.

Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Mark Vaile announced the successful negotiation of the new arrangements allowing Qatar's national carrier to operate services to and from Melbourne.

Australian carriers will gain access to Europe through Qatar's capital Doha under the agreement which Mr Vaile said was an important milestone in the development of Australia's aviation relations with the Middle East.

He said the government valued the contribution airlines like Qatar Airways can make to Australia.

Mr Vaile said Qatar's government had recognised the significance Australia placed on the issue of fair and equitable access for Australian carriers to developing aviation hubs.

"Without the ability to operate services through intermediate hubs such as Doha to long haul destinations in Europe, Australian carriers cannot compete effectively on the world stage," he said.

Under the revised air services agreement finalised in Doha on March 15, Qatar Airways can launch the daily service to Melbourne and introduce a second daily service to another Australian city from 2008.

Mr Vaile said regional tourist destinations had the opportunity to benefit from the new agreement.

"Australia is an attractive and competitive tourist destination and it will now be up to airports and tourism operators to make the most of the opportunities created by the arrival of Qatar Airways," he said.

The government would continue to encourage increased airline operations into Australia but success would depend on the willingness of state governments, airport operators and tourism bodies to support the new business, he said.

He also called on the Victorian Government to immediately scrap the stamp duty it imposes on international airline insurance contracts.

"The duty not only contravenes Australia's international obligations but represents an unnecessary cost to international airlines and possible impediment to growth," he said.

_________________________________
thats great i can fly with Qatar Airways now !

[Halawala]

^^^ Great news! But where is the news. Last I heard that QR and OZ failed to reach an agreement and that the talks have failed.

[Jayme]

it was on the news today in Australia , they tried in 2003 but that failed they finaly got the rights

[Halawala]

Behold, the first Israeli Airbus! Gilad, this one is for you ;)

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/4506/1188844ef9fb0eq5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Giladist]

^^ oh no! Israir is conspiring against my beloved Boeing!! :lol:
Shame on them ;)

[Halawala]

^^ oh no! Israir is conspiring against my beloved Boeing!! :lol:
Shame on them ;)

Come-on!! Dont tell me the bird doesn't look sexy!! She looks way better than... than... what's the crappy thing called, umm... oh ya... a Boeing!

[Giladist]

^^ errm, no :D
The only airbus I really really love is the A340-400 - most beautiful airbus ever!!

[mahdial_x5]

^^LOL NO SUCH THING THERE BRO ;)

only,

A340-200
A340-300
A340-500
A340-600


i take it HALAWALA you weere going to say this, i beat you :D

[Halawala]

^^ errm, no :D
the A340-400!!

The A340-400??

Hmmm.... :lol:

nice one!

[Giladist]

^^ :lol: you got it... ;)

[mahdial_x5]

hehe:hammer:
:doh:

[TooNs]

Come-on!! Dont tell me the bird doesn't look sexy!! She looks way better than... than... what's the crappy thing called, umm... oh ya... a Boeing!

A 737-800 with the same colors scheme 'l look better! :D

[Halawala]

The first A320 in the new Colorscheme in the air, with all its engines.
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5862/wim3071100645jpg62820adnm7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

A TRUE BEAUTY! THE BEST A320 LIVERY I HAVE EVER SEEN!

[TooNs]

The first A320 in the new Colorscheme in the air, with all its engines.
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5862/wim3071100645jpg62820adnm7.jpg

A TRUE BEAUTY! THE BEST A320 LIVERY I HAVE EVER SEEN!
still with french serial :D

[sargon]

Royal Jordanian negotiating for 12 787s through direct purchase and lease contracts

Royal Jordanian's President and CEO, Eng. Samer A. Majali, said that the strategic decision to purchase Boeing's revolutionary twin-aisle jet positions the airline to achieve its plans for continued growth and increased profitability.

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Royal Jordanian today announced an order for Boeing's highly sought-after 787 Dreamliner, confirming two unidentified customer purchases previously listed on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website.

The announcement was made at the World Economic Forum, an event sanctioned by the Jordanian royal family and held at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center on Jordan's Dead Sea. Royal Jordanian is the first Middle East airline to announce an order for Boeing's 787, the fastest-selling new commercial airplane ever built. Royal Jordanian plans to confirm the purchase of its two outstanding options before the end of the year. The airline also intends to take an additional eight Boeing 787s on lease. The first aircraft will join the fleet in 2010.

'Today marks a milestone in Royal Jordanian's proud history,' Majali said. 'Looking to our plans for future growth, we see the superior economics and unique passenger comfort features of the 787 bringing even greater recognition to Royal Jordanian as we fulfill our commitment to provide world-class service to our passengers.'

Royal Jordanian was created in 1963 by a Royal Decree issued by His Majesty the late King Hussein, who was also known to be an excellent pilot. In 2006, Royal Jordanian received Air Transport World's Phoenix award in recognition of the airline having gone through a major transformation of its strategy and operations, resulting in consecutive years of profitable growth. Royal Jordanian also received a merit award from The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) for 2006 Airline Turnaround of the Year.

Beginning April 1, Royal Jordanian became a member of the oneworld™ airline alliance, offering even more extensive connectivity and flight options for its passengers traveling globally. Royal Jordanian continues to experience successive annual growth, with passenger loads showing a 20% increase from 2006.

'Royal Jordanian's distinguished history and recognized success over the last three years is admirable,' said Lee Monson, Boeing Commercial Airplane's vice president of sales for the Middle East & Africa. 'It's very satisfying for Boeing to see such a well-respected airline choosing the 787 Dreamliner as the core airplane for its international long-haul service.'

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, scheduled for entry into service in 2008, provides passengers with a better flying experience, and operators with a more efficient commercial jetliner.

With the 787 Dreamliner, Boeing continues its leadership and innovation with a mostly composite airplane that uses significantly less fuel per passenger than similarly sized airplanes. The 787 is designed for the environment with lower carbon emissions and quieter takeoffs and landings. Inside the airplane, passengers will find cleaner air, bigger windows, more stowage space and improved lighting.

Since the 787 launch in April 2004, 44 customers worldwide have logged 568 orders, making the Dreamliner the most successful commercial airplane launch in history.

Present at the press conference were the Jordanian Minister of Transport, the American Ambassador in Amman, RJ's Chairman of the Board of Directors and a number of officials.

[Halawala]

QR firms up 80 A350XWB aircraft, orders 3 more A380s and 3 more A320's!!


Qatar Airways has signed a contract for the purchase of 80 of the all-new Airbus A350 XWB aircraft and also placed an order for a further three A380s, bringing their total order for the type to five.


Qatar Airways also ordered 3 A32S aircraft.

"Additionally, Qatar is ordering three new single-aisle jets of Airbus's A320 family."



I think this is the world's largest order of airplanes at one time!:banana: :banana: :banana:

[Qatar Son 333]

wow i still think zees is great

[Qatar Son 333]

Qatar Airways seals $17bn Airbus order

doha • Qatar Airways yesterday confirmed a $16bn order for 80 Airbus A350s making the airline the single largest customer of the European aircraft manufacturer’s newest commercial jet.

The airline has also increased its orders for the widebody Airbus A380s from two to five aircraft, a release said. A separate agreement for three additional A380s worth almost $1bn in total was also announced.

At a press conference held on the opening day of the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget yesterday, Qatar Airways’ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Akbar Al Baker confirmed the orders in the presence of Airbus President Louis Gallois.

The A350 deal replaces original plans announced two years ago by Qatar Airways to purchase 60 A350s. The airline has now opted for the redesigned Extra Widebody (XWB) version of the A350 in three different variants. Qatar Airways’ commitment announced yesterday is for 20 Airbus A350-800s, 40 A350-900s and 20 A350-1000s, the latter being a stretch version of the new aircraft. Qatar Airways is the launch customer of the A350-1000XWB variant.

The A350-XWB, depending upon variant, will have between 260 and 350 seats in Qatar Airways’ typical two-class configuration and will be used to operate on key routes across the airline’s international network covering Europe, Africa, Far East and the Indian subcontinent.

Deliveries are set to begin in August 2013 and will gradually replace the Airbus A330s, which are currently the backbone of Qatar Airways’ fleet. Al Baker said the announcement finally ended months of protracted negotiations with Airbus over the design of the A350-XWB. “This deal has been a long time coming but clearly demonstrates Qatar Airways’ commitment to this new generation aircraft,” he said, speaking at a press conference at Le Bourget.

“This large A350-XWB order, comprising all three variants, underlines the confidence that Qatar Airways has in Airbus’ capability to produce an outstanding, new generation twin-engine widebody aircraft for entry into service from 2013.

Rolls-Royce, meanwhile, announced the largest-ever firm engine order for its civil aerospace business in an order with Qatar Airways worth $5.6bn at list prices, which includes a TotalCare long-term services agreement. The order is for Trent XWB engines to power the new fleet of 80 Airbus A350XWB twinjets.

Qatar Airways has, and will continue to, work with Airbus and Rolls-Royce in the definition and optimisation of an outstanding family of aircraft.“

Qatar Airways is the largest Airbus operator in the Middle East, currently flying 58 all-Airbus aircraft, including the A319s, A320s, A321s, A330s and A340s. Qatar Airways is also a launch customer of the with five now on order for deliveries beginning in 2010.

[sargon]

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates has signed a firm contract for the purchase of 12 Airbus wide-body aircraft including the newest model in its freighter product range, the A330-200F. The order is for five A330-200s, four A340-600s and three A330-200Fs.

The agreement was signed by James Hogan, Etihad Chief Executive and Louis Gallois, Airbus President and CEO, at a ceremony at the 47th International Paris Air show at Le Bourget.



“This aircraft order will enable Etihad to continue its impressive route network growth which now stands at 43 global destinations. Each Airbus aircraft within the new order has been specifically chosen to fit our ambitious development plans” said James Hogan, Etihad Chief Executive, who attended the ceremony.

At present, Etihad have a fleet of 21 Airbus aircraft with 11 to be delivered. Taking the latest order into account, the Etihad Airbus fleet will grow to 44 aircraft.



“Etihad is one of the world’s dynamic airlines and we’re delighted we are continuing to build on our partnership. I am particularly proud about Etihad’s faith in our A340 aircraft which really do offer outstanding performance and unparalleled levels passenger comfort. I am also delighted Etihad have chosen the A330 which is simply the leading aircraft type in this sector,” said Louis Gallois, Airbus President and CEO.



The A330 wide-body aircraft is the unquestioned leader in its class with a commanding market share and a continually expanding operator base. It has excellent flexibility for a wide range of route structures, providing the operator with proven low operating cost per seat as well as the widest and most comfortable cabin in its category.



The A330-200F freighter can carry 64 metric tonnes over 4,000 nautical miles/7,400 kilometres or 69 metric tonnes up to 3,200 nautical miles/5,930 kilometres. With unrivalled volume and range capacity in its class and flexibility to carry a wide variety of pallet and container sizes for maximum interlining capability, the A330-200F offers new and established cargo operators to offer new routes with the most modern and economically efficient freighter aircraft.



The A340-600 is the largest member of Airbus’ A330/A340 Family, and is the most modern aircraft in the 250-375-seater segment flying today. With four engines, the A340 offers unrivalled operational economics and flexibility on ultra-long-haul non-stop routes over remote oceans and terrains such as mountain ranges and the Polar Regions. Airbus is an EADS company.


© 2007 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)

[Giladist]

What the hell do they need all those planes for?????

[TooNs]

What the hell do they need all those planes for?????
Leasing?

[Giladist]

^^ hmm, interesting... Good financial thinking.

[Giladist]

By the way, I recently saw a nice cartoon on The Herald Tribune, it went something like this:

You see a Boeing 787 dreamliner and next to it a sign that says:

"Save!
Buy Boeing!"

And then you see an Airbus 350XWB with a sign that says:

"Buy!
Save Airbus!"

:lol:

[Halawala]

By the way, I recently saw a nice cartoon on The Herald Tribune, it went something like this:

You see a Boeing 787 dreamliner and next to it a sign that says:

"Save!
Buy Boeing!"

And then you see an Airbus 350XWB with a sign that says:

"Buy!
Save Airbus!"

:lol:

LoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooL :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Giladist that was just tooooooooooooo funny! :lol: :lol:

[Giladist]

^^ yeah... :lol:

;)

[sargon]

MENAFN - Arab News) RIYADH, 26 June 2007 — The National Air Services (NAS) has allocated SR15.5 billion for the purchase of 98 new aircraft in the next five years, NAS Chairman Ayed Al-Jeaid said in a press conference at the company's headquarters here yesterday.

He said arrangements for the acquisitions were made with different airlines such as Airbus, Boeing, Gulfstream, Dassault and Raytheon.

"Following the signing of a number of purchase agreements, NAS will increase its fleet size to include 142 over the next five years, thus becoming one of the most significant companies operating in the commercial and private aviation sectors in the Middle East," Al-Jeaid said.

NAS, the largest and fastest growing independent provider of aviation services in the Middle East which currently operates 44 aircraft, is the region's sole provider of both commercial and private aviation services through its four distinct strategic business units, offering its customers innovative and total solutions to meet their various aviation needs.

The company is also the Middle East representative of NetJets, offering fractional ownership and leasing options, and has been providing this service for the last six years along with full portfolio of aircraft management services solutions.

To complement its package of products, NAS also offers two commercial services.

These include Al-Khayala Airlines, a scheduled all-business class service between Riyadh and Jeddah as well as regional flights to Dubai, and the recently launched NASair, which is the Kingdom's first domestic budget carrier.

Al-Jeaid said in the first half of 2007, NAS finalized four of the biggest deals — in terms of quantity and quality — made by the private sector in the history of aviation markets in the Middle East.

"The latest of these deals was announced during the Paris Airshow at Le Bourget where NAS signed agreements with Airbus for the purchase of 38 Airbus 320 aircraft valued above SR9 billion, and with Dassault Falcon to buy 20 of its new large cabin business jet, the Falcon 2000LX, for over SR1.9 billion," he said.

He added that last month, NAS also announced a similar deal with Gulfstream Aerospace Company to buy 20 long-range G450 business jet at a cost of SR2.6 billion, only four months after the company purchased 20 new Hawker 750 aircraft from Raytheon at a cost of SR1 billion.

"NAS will finance the aggressive acquisition plans via local, regional and international financial institutions. It will also rely on creative financial instruments that will provide attractive investment venues to capital market investors," Al-Jeaid said. He said that the aircraft selection is the result of extensive studies and vigorous negotiations with the manufacturers aimed at building long-term partnerships.

"We have taken into account the diverse needs of the company's services and its aircraft requirements in terms of frame size, load capacity, performance levels and operational cost," he said.

He added that the recent announcement with Airbus constitutes the core fleet of NASair and allows the new budget carrier to operate new domestic and international destinations in the near future.


Last December, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation granted NAS the first license to operate scheduled domestic flights from Riyadh and in February, launched the Kingdom's first budget carrier under the commercial name "NASair."

The addition of 60 aircraft from three different categories is expected to enhance the company's aircraft fractional ownership and lease program (NetJets) and cater to the needs of the largest segment of the private aviation sector throughout the region.

Al-Jeaid said that strengthening NAS' fleet and providing clients with innovative aviation solutions through professional teams play pivotal roles in expanding the company's clientele base across many segments of traveling community in the Kingdom and in the Middle East.

"Now, more than ever, our clients are interested in alternatives to secure outstanding service with better return. NAS also seeks to achieve a rewarding return on investment for the company's shareholders," he said.

NAS is expecting to sell a portion of the company via IPO next year to share its success with Saudi investors in the capital market.

Al-Jeaid added that the company is continuously working on recruiting high caliber professionals from the national and international markets as part of its ongoing employment strategy for the needs of the company's strategic business units.

He pointed out that sound economic indicators, heightened corporate travels, the need for efficient travel services and the liberalization of many of the region's aviation sector "leads to a travel market boom and the creation of a healthy environment with many attractive opportunities."

"Our fleet expansion plans are due to the high demand for private and commercial aviation services which the region is likely to witness in the next 10 years," he said.

According to recent statistics, Middle East is witnessing phenomenal growth rates compared to other international markets with 8 percent and 7 percent annual growth rates for the private and commercial aviation, respectively.

[Qatar Son 333]

Qatar Airways Flies To NewYork Today !!!!

DOHA • Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Akbar Al Baker will lead a host of dignitaries as the airline embarks on its inaugural flight to the US and New York at 8.40am this morning. The airline will use Newark's Liberty International Airport as its port of entry into New York.

Flight QR083 will be making the journey via Geneva-its second Swiss destination after Zurich-where it will halt for approximately one hour and 45 minutes. The New York service will be operated utilising Airbus A330 aircraft.

Other than senior airline and government officials, media from Doha and Dubai will also be making the trip. In Geneva, Swiss aviation authorities are expected to greet the flight and a water arch is planned both in Switzerland and in Newark soon after Flight QR083's arrival.

The A330 flights to the US will have a three-class configuration with 12 seats in First Class, 18 in Business Class and 208 in Economy Class.

In New York, Al Baker will address a media briefing on June 27 and on the following day, a gala dinner will take place where well-known singer and ex-Supreme Diana Ross will be among the featured guests at an event which will see other luminaries from the Big Apple.

Al Baker had said recently the airline will be increasing the frequency of its flights to New York to daily by the end of next year gradually increasing its number of flights until then. At present, flights will depart Doha on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The airline is due to its start its daily non-stop service to Washington DC from July 19.

[Halawala]

Qatar Airways orders 30 787's Dreamliners!

" Boeing Co. won an order for its 787 Dreamliner planes from Qatar Airways, the biggest customer for competitor Airbus SAS's A350 airliner.The carrier, with a growth rate surpassed only by Emirates in the Arab world, was revealed as a customer during the aircraft's rollout ceremony today with its tail logo presented as a Dreamliner customer"
"Boeing spokesman Jim Condelles confirmed that the Doha-based Qatar has ordered the plane"
"the contract value and size of the order were not disclosed"


:banana:

[sargon]

Kuwaiti's Aviation Lease and Finance Company (Alafco) said on Saturday it had ordered 10 more of Boeing Co.'s 787 Dreamliner planes, worth about $1.6 billion at list prices, bringing its total of 787s on order to 22.

In March, the aircraft financing company placed an order for 12 787s, Boeing's new carbon-composite and titanium jetliner, which promises to cut airlines' fuel costs by 20%.

Alafco's latest order was announced at a Boeing event in Seattle the day before the first 787 rolls off the production line at its nearby plant in Everett, Washington.

Source (http://www.arabianbusiness.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=495881:kuwait-puts-in-16bn-order-for-787s-&Itemid=0#targetCommentForm)

[mahdial_x5]

ROLLOUT PICS OF THE FIRST 787 DREAMLINER

http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1233662&size=L
http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1233653&size=L
http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1233546&size=L
http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1233664&size=L

[mahdial_x5]

MUSLIM MAN BOOTED OFF A PLANE

http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/sundaysun/news/tm_headline=muslim-booted-off-north-plane&method=full&objectid=19424703&siteid=50081-name_page.html
A young Muslim was booted off a plane at a North airport after asking cabin crew if he could pray before his flight, we can reveal.

The incident happened when the country was on high alert last weekend after an alleged terrorist attack at Glasgow airport.

A source told us that the man - who has not been named - boarded a Thomsonfly flight at Newcastle International Airport bound for a holiday in Malaga, Spain, with friends.

He asked staff if he could go in the galley area - which can be curtained off from passengers - and offer prayers before the flight took off.

However - according to our source - the flight attendant asked the plane's captain who promptly ordered the man off the aircraft.


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Northumbria Police officers were waiting for the man in the departure lounge and searched him under terrorism laws.

All they found was a bottle of water, used by Muslims to wash themselves before prayer, a compass to ensure he was facing the holy city of Mecca, and a traditional prayer-mat.

The flight - TOM 4125 from Newcastle to Malaga - took off an hour later than its scheduled 4.20pm departure time last Sunday.

A spokeswoman for Thomson said: "The captain has the right to remove passengers from a flight if he feels their behaviour is detrimental to other customers. For legal reasons, we are unable to comment any further."

A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said: "We were called to the airport just before 5.15pm on Sunday after concerns were raised about a passenger.

"We attended and searched the man and found that no offence had been committed and everything was in order. The man was not arrested."

Azad Ali, executive leader of the counter-terrorism section of the Muslim Safety Forum, which liaises with police forces, appealed through the Sunday Sun for the man to come forward.

He said: "If the man feels hard done by then he will be upset by this.

"If he feels it difficult to gain resolution in Newcastle he can log onto our website and email us his details.

"We will then go to the Association of Chief Police Officers and ask them to look into it.

"However, it looks as if the airline itself is guilty of over reaction in this incident.

"There is a tendency for some people to blame an entire community for the actions of individuals. It's guilt by association."

The drama unfolded at a time that the security level was at its highest following the abortive car bombs found in London and the attack on Glasgow Airport where two men drove a Jeep Cherokee into the main terminal building.

The vehicle had gas cylinders on board . . . which have the potential to cause huge explosions. It is believed the gas cylinders and the car came from Teesside.

A total of eight suspects, all of them connected with the NHS, have been arrested since the Glasgow airport attack and the two failed car bombs discovered in central London the previous day.

[Qatar Son 333]

^^ poor guy :ohno:

[CrazY]

the dreamliner is one of the best looking airplanes! thanx Mahdi for the photos :)

[mahdial_x5]

^^

No problemoo

:cheers1:

[CrazY]

Govt. to sell majority in Kuwait Airways


Kuwait: The Kuwaiti government wants to sell an 80 per cent stake in loss-making national carrier Kuwait Airways, state news agency KUNA said on Tuesday.

Acting Parliamentary Affairs Minister Abdulwahed Al Awadhi told KUNA the government wanted to sell 40 per cent of the firm in an initial public offering (IPO).

Another 40 per cent would be offered in an auction for firms listed on the Kuwaiti stock market, while the government would keep a 20 per cent stake.

KAC staff would be entitled to an unidentified percentage of the IPO at a "preferential" price, KUNA said, without elaborating. IPOs in the Gulf Arab state are often only open to
Kuwaitis, a main government tool to share wealth.

Parliament's financial and economic committee earlier on Tuesday approved the government plan to sell the carrier which now goes to the floor.

Under the government plan, KAC staff will get incentives to leave the company, which analysts see as overstaffed. Employees would be entitled to a five-year salary if they decided to leave or could transfer to a government body at the same salary level.

KAC management has been keen to privatise the company to make it more competitive, but many parliamentarians have rejected such as moves, saying this would endanger jobs for Kuwaitis.

KAC, which has posted losses for several years, last month placed an order with local firm Aviation Lease and Finance Co. to supply it with 19 Airbus and Boeing planes. The deal is pending cabinet approval.

Gulfnews (http://www.gulf-news.com/business/Aviation/10138518.html)
________________________

Thank GOD !!!! :lol:

[khalelooo]

I proudly present you with images of Saudi Arabian Airlines, which I personally believe has one of he best looking commercial airlines in the ME if not the world.

http://i16.tinypic.com/4qsszkk.jpg


http://i15.tinypic.com/4xyn0nq.jpg

http://i15.tinypic.com/6gjgeiq.jpg

[khalelooo]

http://i11.tinypic.com/66y233t.jpg

http://i12.tinypic.com/4tgjwwk.jpg

http://i12.tinypic.com/6coliip.jpg

[TooNs]

http://i12.tinypic.com/4tgjwwk.jpg


Tail strike???

[sargon]

I proudly present you with images of Saudi Arabian Airlines, which I personally believe has one of he best looking commercial airlines in the ME if not the world.


Livery is nice but the creamy color? I don't think so

Best color "in my opinion" goes for Emirates, Qatar Airways & Royal Jordanian

[Qatar Son 333]

i also hated saudi arabian cream colouring

so you chose Qatar airways, Royal Jordanian and Emirates :D

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/photos/middle/5/4/9/1236945.jpg

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/photos/middle/7/3/0/1242037.jpg

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/photos/middle/2/2/5/1241522.jpg

[sargon]

Also Gulf Air :)

http://widebodyaircraft.nl/a330gula.jpg

[khalelooo]

Tail strike???

Yes..a tail stirke at Frankfurt International Airport - Germany. This was the last flight to depart that day due to weather conditions.

[khalelooo]

Gulf Air--too much gold
Royal Jordanian--very nice, but very classic..
Qatar--I feel something is missing..

What do you guys think would be a good colour for SAudia instead of the creamy? light blue?

[Qatar Son 333]

green,grey,white,light blue would be nice :D


btw that day when i was at Doha international airport i saw an airplane named "Gulf Traveler" and had the exact same logo as Gulf Air any idea what it is ????

[Qatar Son 333]

Qatar Airways First Class is best in world

DOHA • Qatar Airways has once again been honoured in the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards with three accolades in this year's survey, including being named as having the ‘Best First Class’ in the world.

The airline secured the ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’ award for the second year running, while cabin crew once again won top honours as ‘Best in the Middle East’ for the fifth year running, said a release.

Qatar Airways also saw its global ranking rise to be named among the top five airlines in the world in the annual survey of almost 15m international travellers spread across 90 nationalities. The airline's global ranking rose to 4th position. The elite top five group features airlines from the service-oriented Far East.

Earlier this year, Qatar Airways held onto Skytrax's ‘Five Star’ award for excellence and service quality.

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Akbar Al Baker said he was honoured to see such prestigious awards bestowed on the airline.

"We have come a long way since we launched our airline just 10 years ago and these awards clearly demonstrate that Qatar Airways is firmly in the top league of international airlines.

"I would like to thank the staff at Qatar Airways around the world for their tremendous dedication and commitment to the job they do so well. Our cabin crew have once again proved that they have what it takes to deliver the best levels of service in the skies.

"Passengers have voted with their feet and I would like to thank them for taking the time to take part in the survey. Qatar Airways strives to be the best and it is only a matter of time before we walk away with the top award - ‘Best Airline in the World’."

Qatar Airways' First Class product includes a 180 degree flat bed onboard its long-range Airbus A330s and A340s, while the latter aircraft also features a unique First Class lounge for passengers to relax and unwind at 35,000 feet.

In November 2006, Qatar Airways opened the world's first passenger building dedicated to its First and Business Class passengers at Doha International Airport.

The $90m Premium Terminal features exclusive check-in, duty-free shopping, fine dining, spa treatments, games room, business centre and medical room.

The award for cabin crew was based on a number of criteria, including professionalism of staff in handling passengers, efficiency, problem-solving, enthusiasm, friendliness and appearance.

Skytrax Chief Executive Edward Plaisted said the 2007 survey was the longest and biggest ever featuring the most number of respondents in interviews conducted between August 2006 and June this year.

The awards are recognised around the world and are renowned for being the only truly global, independent passenger survey.

"All-round excellence is the most accurate description of a good First Class service, and with customers paying very high fares for this privilege, airlines know that to retain loyalty they have to exceed every level of expectation of creating the feel-good factor and making the customer feel special," said Plaisted.

"This year we have seen a jump into the top spot by Qatar Airways and this is clear recognition of their new Premium Terminal facilities at the home base airport in Doha, geared totally towards premium customers."

[Halawala]

Qatar Airways is also the 4th Best Airline in the world after Singapore, Thai, and Cathy Pacific. Hopefully next year it will be the world's best airline.

[Qatar Son 333]

^^ inshallah it will :D

[sargon]

DUBAI, U.A.E., 1st October 2007 - Emirates, the international Dubai-based airline, made history on Monday when EK261 took off from Dubai International Airport en-route to Sao Paulo, Brazil; representing the first ever non-stop flight between the Middle East and South America.

Emirates is using its technically advanced Boeing 777-200LR on the route, with Brazil becoming the 60th country and Sao Paulo the 94th destination on the airline’s rapidly expanding network.

Passengers from over 12 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India, Malaysia and Australia, joined the first flight to Sao Paulo after connecting through Dubai from other Emirates flights.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group said: “Today marks an important milestone for Emirates; not only is it our first gateway in South America, but it means we now fly non-stop to six continents from Dubai.

“Our services provide a perfect match for business people and leisure travellers from the whole Middle East region, Africa, Far East and Australia seeking a convenient route to South America. The service will also offer Dubai as a new tourist and business destination to the relatively untapped market of South America.

“We look forward to developing closer ties with Brazil and we thank the Brazilian Government and airport officials for making this route possible.”
On board the first flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo was His Excellency Flavio Moreira Sapha, the Brazilian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.

Passengers travelling on the Dubai – Sao Paulo route will enjoy unrivalled in-flight service, including eight luxurious private suites in First Class, 42 of its latest lie-flat seats in Business, and generous space for 216 passengers in Economy.

The aircraft is fitted with the ice Digital Widescreen - Emirates' next generation inflight entertainment system, offering over 1,000 channels of movies, TV and game entertainment on demand - more than any other airline offers, by far.

Captain Stefan Prugner, Emirates’ Deputy Chief Pilot, Boeing, was at the controls of the historic flight, assisted on the flight deck by Captain Murilo Mariozi, First Officer Ali Al Jallaf and First Officer Hassan Asad Hassan Abdulla Abdulwahed.

Departing Dubai at 10:00 hrs, the flight time was 15 hours and 30 minutes with an arrival time at Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport of 18:30 hrs on the same day. The return flight, EK262, departs Sao Paulo at 01:25 hrs and arrives in Dubai at 23:05 hrs on the same day.

Emirates Holidays, the tour-operating arm of Emirates Airline, will offer its customers a blend of samba, carnival, natural settings and beach culture. The highlights will be Sao Paulo, the Brazilian vanguard and cultural centre, and Rio de Janeiro, famous for its carnival celebrations, the beat of samba and its vibrant beaches.

Emirates Holidays packages the best of Brazil, taking the discerning traveller on a country tour to discover the most magnificent natural scenarios such as Rio’s Corcovado Mountain, the waterfalls of Iguaçu and the tropical rainforest of the Amazon.

The largest wholesale tour operator in the Middle East is offering great value vacations to Brazil. From AED 6,186 per person, Emirates Holidays provides a three-night stay at the four-star Crowne Plaza in Sao Paulo. The offer, valid until end-December, includes return economy class airfare on Emirates, hotel accommodation in superior room, arrival meet-and-assist in Sao Paulo, transfers between the airport and hotel, and daily breakfasts.

For those who choose to upgrade their package, Emirates Holidays is offering three nights at the five-star Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi from AED 26,775 per person, including return business class airfare, hotel accommodation in a deluxe room, assistance on arrival, transfers, and daily breakfast.

[sargon]

Delta Air Lines plans to operate non-stop flights between Amman and New York, according to a press statement.

The statement said the air service between Amman's Queen Alia International Airport and New York's John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport is planned for June 5, 2008.

"The four times weekly flight will be the only non-stop service to the United States from Jordan operated by a US carrier and will offer passengers connections to around 40 business and leisure destinations throughout the United States including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Washington, Tampa and Dallas," said the airline's website.

According to the statement, the new Amman service is one of a number of new transatlantic routes not served by any other major US airline from JFK planned for 2008 including Cairo, Edinburgh, Lagos, Malaga, Dakar, Cape Town (via Dakar) and Nairobi (via Dakar).

Delta's nonstop service between Amman and New York JFK will be the carrier's second Middle Eastern destination, following the launch of Delta's nonstop service between Dubai and Atlanta in June this year.

[Hassoun]

NEW PAINT SCHEME FOR MEA (thanx Lebanese_cedar)

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/9489/liverymw2.gif

[Halawala]

وااااااااااااااااو Are you sure thats a definete one??? You made my day; it really looks great!

[Hassoun]

^^Yes,it is :)

[Halawala]

Hassoun, Im guessing they wont change that livery that much, probably just add the red stripes. However, if they would loose the blue, and green stripes would be much better. BTW, why are the three colors blue, and green? Green, obviously for the cedar tree; but the blue?

[LeB-iT]

^^yeah i've never really figured that out! but i guess it's just to add more colors? And I agree blue and green have to go.

[Jayme]

Maybe the Med Sea

[FreeToLove]

Excellent thread guys

I love seein the different airplanes from each nation in the middle east. :D

I love the Royal Jordanian Airplane! the best one ever

[yazm1991]

the best colour scheme is Royal Jordanians so elegant and it will never get old

i also like gulf air and MEA's new one

[Halawala]

The First 777-300ER for Qatar Airways

Sorce: Matt Cowby

http://microvoltradio.com/images/kpae2024.jpg

Looks Great!

[LeB-iT]

^^that is one sexy plane with hot livery

[Halawala]

^^that is one sexy plane with hot livery

Totally!:cheers:

[CrazY]

halawala please, interior shots :)

want to see the inside

[Halawala]

^^ Its in Seattle! But, Im scheduled to fly it in December and Ill post pics.

[Skyprince]

I hope QR will launch Doha - Rio to challenge Emirates' DXB- GRU

[Halawala]

I hope QR will launch Doha - Rio to challenge Emirates' DXB- GRU

There were preliminary plans to launch DOH-GRU in January, but so far nothing surfaced. :ohno:

[Skyprince]

Why QR also wanna fly to Sao Paulo it's already taken by EK :ohno: I think DOH-Rio de Janeiro or Buenos Aires or Mexico City sounds more interesting !

[CrazY]

this is one sexy plane :)

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd166/7amani1/349103_560005.jpg

[metal gear]

^^:lol:....................no comment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CrazY]

:sly: lol, what... IT IS :P :lol:

[metal gear]

^^btw almost all the pictures are gone.................might as well close the thread..............it needs pictures.

[Halawala]

this is one sexy plane :)

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd166/7amani1/349103_560005.jpg

Thats one HOOOTT Bird!

[Hassoun]

Ok,It is HERE guys :cheers::cheers: (Thanx To Beiruti)

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d184/rhmud/n782965033_2596440_5235.jpg

[Jayme]

this is one sexy plane :)

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd166/7amani1/349103_560005.jpg

That is a sexy plane !

[nimrooo]

I proudly present you with images of Saudi Arabian Airlines, which I personally believe has one of he best looking commercial airlines in the ME if not the world.

http://i16.tinypic.com/4qsszkk.jpg



ugly

[Slaoui]

http://images3.jetphotos.net/img/1/9/7/9/17586_1136543979.jpg

[juzzy]

any pics of DXB terminal 3???

[Jayme]

DAMASCUS: Syrian Arab Airlines, the country's state-run carrier, plans to buy 50 planes from Airbus SAS to modernize its fleet, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Abdallah Dardari said. Initial negotiations with France's government, also involving a reorganization of the airline, were held three weeks ago and a transaction may be completed when French President Nicolas Sarkozy visits Syria in September, Dardari said in an interview in Damascus. The airline would buy single-aisle Airbus A320s as well as twin-aisle A330, A340 and A350 models.

"We are now in agreement with the French to completely restructure the national airline, now that we have an agreement to buy Airbus planes,'' Dardari said. However, he declined to specify an order value or a breakdown by model.

Airlines from Middle Eastern and Asian countries, where economic expansion is beating growth in more developed markets, accounted for most of the $64 billion in orders that Airbus and Boeing Co. won at the Farnborough International Air Show near London in mid-July.

Syria's economy expanded by more than 6 percent last year, and President Bashar Assad forecast in June that growth in 2008 will reach 6.6 percent.

The carrier, known as Syrian Air, was set up in 1946. Its 18-plane fleet includes A320s and single-aisle Boeing 727s, according to the Arab Air Carrier's Association Web site. The airline would lease four planes in the next 18 months and then take delivery of the first 14 Airbus airliners from 2010 to 2018 and a further 36 by 2028, Dardari said.

"We are in discussions,'' Habib Fekih, Airbus's president for the Middle East, said in a telephone interview. "We didn't finish the review yet and are working on the final details and their requirements over the coming years.''

A320-series planes, which offer 107 to 185 seats, are priced at $56 million apiece to $86 million. The four-engine, 380-seat A340 costs $239 million while the planned A350, similar in size to the A330 with 250 to 350 seats, will cost as much as $259 million. Catalog prices don't include discounts that Toulouse, France-based Airbus offers for larger orders.


The US imposed economic sanctions in May 2004, including a ban on trade transactions with the Commercial Bank of Syria, the country's largest bank, as President George W. Bush's administration accused the government of aiding militants in Iraq and destabilizing Lebanon.

The sanctions, preventing Boeing from taking part in recent bidding, have in the past scuttled efforts to overhaul Syrian Air's fleet, Dardari said.

International pressure on Syria has eased since it helped broker an end to an 18-month long political crisis in Lebanon in May. Syria played a key role in Lebanese politics for three decades and withdrew its army in 2005. "I don't think the US has managed to dampen foreign direct investment nor have they succeeded in stopping economic reforms and liberalization,'' Dardari said. "Sanctions have failed especially when they are unilateral.''

Dardari was in France last month to boost economic ties, a week after the presidents of the two countries met for the first time. During his two-day visit, Dardari focused on issues including transportation, electricity, energy including oil and gas exploration, telecommunications and technology.

Part of Syrian Air's multibillion-dollar restructuring may include preparing it for an initial public offering on the Syrian Stock Exchange once the market becomes operational, Dardari said.

"Our main concern today is that state-owned industry and construction companies require a complete overhaul and need to stand on their feet in an open economy,'' Dardari said. "They are no longer monopolies and that's why they aren't making a profit and are facing very tough private-sector competition.''

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A day at Tehran's Domestic Airport :)


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