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AVIATION-
#1- Kuwait Airways is mulling over plans to expand its flight network and boost its connectivity, chairman of Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC) Captain Abdul Mohsen Al-Faqan told Arab Times. KAC is exploring the addition of new tourist destinations over the next few years to popular places in line with fleet growth plans and increased international routes. The airline is studying the feasibility of raising flights to Barcelona to four or five per week as well as the resumption of flights to Lebanon pending government approval.
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#2- Air France-KLM + Saudia boost cooperation: French-Dutch carrier Air France-KLM inked an MoU with Saudi Arabia’ ’s flagship carrier Saudia to boost cooperation in aircraft maintenance and passenger transport, according to a press release. Both carriers will expand their existing codeshare and interline commercial agreements to offer more travel destinations.
There’s more: Air France Industries-KLM Engineering and Maintenance was awarded a firm minimum of 50% of the maintenance work on Saudia’s GE90 engines, according to the statement. Air France Industries-KLM Engineering and Maintenance and Saudia Technic will explore the possibility of establishing a joint venture for GEnx engines in a bid to help expand and localize Saudia’s MRO capabilities, the press release added.
AND- Air France-KLM plans to launch new flights operated by Air France between Paris’ Charles de Gaulle and Riyadh’s King Khaled International Airport in summer of 2025, according to a statement.
#3- Gulf Air aims to expand its UK service: Bahrain’s flag carrier Gulf Air wants to boost its services to London by up to 30% and is mulling over launching the services from London Gatwick to avoid congestion at Heathrow, CEO Jeffrey Goh told Travel Weekly. The airline currently operates two daily flights from London Heathrow to Bahrain International Airport. The airline also plans to increase its operations to India and is evaluating the potential of launching direct flights to the US, with New York’s JFK airport the likely candidate.
LOGISTICS HANDLING-
NMDC Group taps into logistics, technical services market: NMDC Group launched a new business arm, NMDC LTS, focusing on marine logistics and technical operations, according to an ADX disclosure (pdf). The move comes as part of the company’s strategy to diversify its portfolio.
CARGO-
A new cargo facility at Sohar Airport: Oman is accepting bids for the development, ownership and operations of an air cargo facility at Sohar Airport, Oman Daily Observer reports. The last date to submit the bids is 26 February. The airport operated 580 flights in ten months in 2024, including 437 international, catering to 65.4k passengers, an increase of 53.6 % y-o-y during the same time period.
OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-
- Emirates renews partnership with Tennis Australia: Emirates inked a five-year renewal of its partnership with Tennis Australia, allowing it to remain as the Official Airline of the Australian Open until 2029. (Statement)
