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Celebrating Aviation Legends: Vecihi Hurkus

This September, we're honoring Vecihi Hurkus - Turkey’s first civil aviator. Hurkus adopted his surname which means “free bird.” During his life, he accumulated a long list of firsts in Turkey, including the first to fly a twin-engine aircraft, to manufacture…

Sep 04, 2016
Marketing Team | UAS International Trip Support

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New Passenger Fee announced for Doha Airport

New Passenger Fee announced for Doha Airport: A new passenger fee of QAR 35 (approximately 10 USD) is being introduced at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport. The new HIA Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) applies to all departing passengers, including those catching…

Aug 31, 2016
Niamh McNamara | UAS Corporate Communications Manager

UAE GCAP Number Mandatory for all Foreign Aircraft

All non-UAE based operators must now register their fleet details with the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) under a new requirement. Foreign registered operators conducting commercial flights into the UAE must comply in order to be issued with a unique…

Aug 30, 2016
Robert Brady | UAS Operations Director

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Reduced Availability of Jet A1 at TBPB

Operators are being advised of reduced availability of Jet A1 at Barbados TBPB for the next month. Both storage tanks have been taken out of service sequentially for mandatory maintenance at Grantley Adams International Airport. Currently, all jet fuel received passes through…

Aug 28, 2016
Niamh McNamara | UAS Corporate Communications Manager

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A Day Meant to Celebrate Aviation

On August 19, 1939, U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt proclaimed the anniversary of Orville Wright’s birthday to be National Aviation Day and designated it as a federal observance (not a public holiday) and a celebration of the history and development…

Aug 18, 2016
Marketing Team | UAS International Trip Support

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Kenya Increases Airport Passenger Service Charge

Kenya Increases Airport Passenger Service Charge: Kenya has introduced an increase in its Airport Passenger Service Charge. Operators are advised that the increase came into effect in July. Domestic APSC has risen from 500 KES to 600 KES (from 5…

Aug 03, 2016
Marketing Team | UAS International Trip Support

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GCC Nationals Now Require E-Visas to Enter UAE

GCC Nationals Now Require E-Visas to Enter UAE: It is now mandatory for all GCC nationals to obtain an e-visa prior to arrival in the UAE. This follows the recent introduction of an online arrival visa application facility. The new…

May 02, 2016
Niamh McNamara | UAS Corporate Communications Manager

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JKIA Service Disruptions Expected

Service disruptions are expected at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (HKJK) from May 4-8. Terminal 1E will commence operations on Wednesday, May 4 at 0800 hours. A transition period of one week has been set aside for stakeholders to take…

May 01, 2016
Niamh McNamara | UAS Corporate Communications Manager