May 21, 2024News

Airbus Helicopters Signs Order Deal With LCI And SMFL

LCI, an aviation company, and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company Limited (SMFL) have created a joint venture (JV) leasing operation. That JV has signed an order contract with Airbus Helicopters for up to 21 helicopters. It comprises a firm order for 14 with the option to purchase an additional 7. The order is a mix of light twin H145s, medium twin H160s and super medium H175 choppers.

Per Airbus Helicopters, the order will be completed by 2028. The new helicopters joining the JV’s fleet will cater to various segments, like emergency medical services (EMS), search and rescue (SAR) and offshore energy. LCI and SMFL’s combined fleet presently consists of more than 40 Airbus helicopters deployed by 12 operators in over 10 countries. Those, too, serve the same sectors as mentioned above, all of which align with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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October 17, 2024

Etihad Announces More Direct Flights To Dusseldorf And Copenhagen

The UAE’s national airline, Etihad Airways, has announced a boost in flight frequencies to two European destinations: Dusseldorf, Germany, and Copenhagen, Denmark. From October 1, 2025, the carrier will add extra weekly flights to both cities from its hub in Abu Dhabi, making them a daily service.

Etihad currently operates three weekly to Dusseldorf. An additional four weekly services will make it a daily affair. Moreover, the carrier will operate this route year-round. Flight EY133 will depart from Abu Dhabi at 02:55 and land in Dusseldorf at 08:05. The return leg – EY134 – will leave Dusseldorf and arrive in the UAE’s capital at 10:30 and 19:00, respectively.

Similarly, an additional three weekly flights will make the Abu Dhabi-Copenhagen route a daily service. Flight EY177 will depart the UAE’s capital and land in the Danish capital at 03:15 and 08:05, respectively. Those flying the other way will board flight EY178, leaving Copenhagen at 10:40 and landing in Abu Dhabi at 19:00. All times mentioned are local.

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October 17, 2024

AZAL Adds New Dubai Flights; Extends Batumi Services

To offer more convenient travel options for Dubai and Batumi passengers, Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has made a combined announcement. For the city in the UAE, the airline will begin operating flights to an additional airport from next month. And for Batumi, the carrier has decided to extend its services.

On November 8, 11, 13, and 20, 2024, AZAL will launch more flights on the Baku-Dubai-Baku route. These will operate from Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Azerbaijan’s capital to Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai. There are several hotels in the latter’s proximity. That means one won’t waste too much time travelling between the airport and the accommodation.

Over to the Baku-Batumi-Baku route. The airline has announced the extension of services until January 12, 2025. It will operate two weekly flights until then. In addition, AZAL is now accepting bookings for flights on the same route between March 14 and 28, 2025. Both measures have been devised to provide improved travel opportunities.

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