United Arab Emirates: September 27, 2009 - As per the latest projections by Airbus, Dubai is expected to become the world's fourth biggest aviation hub after Hong Kong, London Heathrow and Beijing. According to the Airports Council International (ACI), Dubai has already become the world's sixth biggest aviation hub, overtaking Singapore's Changi last year. Combined aircraft orders by UAE-based carriers have already crossed the 400 mark with a book value exceeding $128bn including $72bn placed by Emirates and $43bn announced by Etihad in recent years. UAE authorities are pumping in about $20bn to expand aviation infrastructure. (Mac Capital Advisors)
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AMEinfo.com | Services begin into Gulf Air's second destination in Iraq, Najaf
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AMEinfo.com | Services begin into Gulf Air's second destination in Iraq, Najaf
The arrival of the maiden flight into the Holy City of Najaf takes the number of cities Gulf Air flies to in Iraq to two and the airline's total route network to 44 destinations in 29 countries.
The packed Gulf Air flight, operated by an Airbus 320 aircraft, carried a delegation of senior officials from Gulf Air as well as government, business, religious, diplomatic and media representatives and a number of guests.
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The packed Gulf Air flight, operated by an Airbus 320 aircraft, carried a delegation of senior officials from Gulf Air as well as government, business, religious, diplomatic and media representatives and a number of guests.
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