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Egypt's Orascom Aviation Adds Corporate Global 5000

A new Global 5000 corporate jet has been delivered to Orascom Aviation. It takes the place of a Challenger 650 that was retired earlier this year. T7-MASHI (msn 9707) was flown from Berlin Brandenburg International to Tivat and then to Zurich on August 18, 2024, according to Flightradar24 ADS-B data.

?The ultra-long-range business jet, which is 9.4 years old, was formerly registered as P4-HBK in Aruba. The tech company that serves both the Egyptian military and civilian sectors lacks an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC). Up to September 2023, it was registered as T7-MASHI (msn 6162) and operated a single Challenger 650. Since then, Swan Aviation in Turkey has registered it as TC-KYA.

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Malaysia Aviation Group Showcases Cutting-Edge Travel Innovations

The appointment of Malaysia Aviation Group as the Official Airline Partner and Premier Sponsor of MATTA Expo 2024, the largest international travel expo in Malaysia, fills with immense joy. From September 6 to 8, 2024, the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) hosted this momentous occasion, which was arranged by the Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA). It featured the largest participation from MAG to date, along with a wide array of travel promotions and exclusive offers from travel and lifestyle products like Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, MASwings, Journify, and Enrich.

Discounts of up to 30% are available to travelers on all Malaysia Airlines flights in both Business and Economy Class, as well as on all Firefly seats. For immediate travel until August 31, 2025, this special deal is available on the airline's online platforms until September 16, 2024. Members of Enrich will also be able to book with priority. When they fully redeem their Enrich points on Enrich Hotels, they will also receive a discount offer of 5,000 points off. EnrichMoney cardholders and users of the AmBank Enrich Visa Credit Card can take advantage of an extra 5% discount, 5X EnrichMoney Points, and 2X Bonus Enrich Points for even more cash savings.

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Saudi Aviation Leaders Explore Latest Tech Innovations at Egypt Airshow

The president of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, and senior Saudi officials visited the Egypt International Airshow at El Alamein International Airport. Al-Duailej was accompanied by Maj. Gen. Talal Al-Ghamdi, deputy commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force and Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Egypt, Saleh bin Eid Al-Hosseini.

The delegation toured pavilions featuring the newest services and products in space technology as well as civil and military aviation. Major companies such as Saudia Group, Saudi Arabian Military Industries, Boeing, Korea Aerospace Industries, the Royal Saudi Air Force, and the Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China were among the exhibitors at the airshow.

During the visit, Al-Duailej met with Egypt's Minister of Civil Aviation, Sameh Ahmed El-Hefny, to discuss ways to strengthen connections and investigate possible business opportunities. He also discussed the company's strategic goals and potential areas of cooperation with AviLease CEO Edward O'Brien. With more than 300 companies representing 100 nations, the airshow provides a forum for global aviation and aerospace specialists to engage in discussions concerning cutting-edge technology, aircraft maintenance, and defense systems.

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CAAS Launches International Aviation Lab for Airport Operations Innovation

An International Aviation Lab is being established by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to generate creative ideas for the global transformation of airport operations. In order to work together on the International Aviation Lab to jointly explore, initiate, and undertake innovation projects, CAAS, the International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI), Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD), Airbus, Boeing, Changi Airport Group (CAG), SATS Ltd. (SATS), International Airlines Group (IAG), and Singapore Airlines (SIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on September 6, 2024. Mr. Chee Hong Tat, the Second Minister of Finance and Minister of Transportation for Singapore, witnessed the signing of the MOU.

The COVID-19 epidemic has had a significant positive impact on the global aviation industry. Over the next several decades, there will likely be a significant increase in demand for air travel; the International Air Transport Association projects that by 2040, the volume of air passengers will have doubled. This will improve connectivity and spur economic growth for individuals, nations, and companies. Airports worldwide will need to reevaluate their operations in order to fulfill the increasing demand and realize the potential of the sector. Many will need to make better use of innovation and technology in order to get beyond constraints in manpower and capacity.