Dubai’s low-cost carrier flydubai is offering passengers up to 40% off flights to all its destinations, including Doha.
The 40% discount means that one way flights will start from only AED120. The bewitching bargains will last until 23:59 on February 21 and the special prices are valid for travel between March 1 and May 31.
The flydubai discounts are part of a region-wide campaign, ‘Love low fares’, and will be available on all of the airline’s eleven destinations- Beirut, Amman, Damascus, Aleppo, Alexandria, Djibouti, Doha, Khartoum, Baku, Bahrain, and Kathmandu.
Flydubai CEO, Ghaith al-Ghaith, said: “It is the season of love and we are proving that flydubai loves low fares by offering our passengers the opportunity to get away for up to 40% off our already low prices. With these prices, a short break on flydubai costs less than a meal for two at a mid range restaurant.
“Our previous flydubai sales have been very popular, so my advice would be to make your reservation early to ensure the price and the flight you want is available.” Bookings can be made through flydubai’s website (www.flydubai.com) and travel agents.
The flydubai model is simple, with customers paying only for the services they want to receive. The price includes all taxes and one piece of hand baggage, weighing up to 10 kg, per passenger.
Passengers have the option to purchase checked-in baggage in advance at just AED 40 for the first piece and AED100 for the second, weighing up to 32 kg, subject to availability.
Checked baggage at the airport is also strictly subject to availability and passengers are advised to book online early to secure the space, as only pre-purchased baggage can be guaranteed.
A nominal payment of AED5 allows customers to select their seat and AED50 secures the extra legroom positions. Bookings can be changed for a small fee, plus any difference in the fare, and food and drink can be purchased on board.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Flydubai announces summer schedule
Dubai’s first low-cost airline flydubai has announced its flight schedules for the summer offering a range of exciting destinations including Lebanon, Aleppo, Alexandria, Doha, Baku, Bahrain and Nepal.
The offer, flydubai said, runs until the end of October 2010 and is aimed at helping passengers plan early for their trips and book their favourite summer hotspots.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, said: 'The best way to bag the cheapest fares with flydubai is to book early and book online. Releasing our 2010 summer schedule well in advance will allow our customers to plan ahead, giving them the opportunity to book early and take advantage of better rates.'
The carrier currently flies to 11 destinations - Beirut (Lebanon), Amman (Jordan), Damascus and Aleppo (Syria), Alexandria (Egypt), Djibouti (Africa), Doha (Qatar), Baku (Azerbaijan), Khartoum (Sudan), Bahrain and Kathmandu (Nepal).
The offer, flydubai said, runs until the end of October 2010 and is aimed at helping passengers plan early for their trips and book their favourite summer hotspots.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, said: 'The best way to bag the cheapest fares with flydubai is to book early and book online. Releasing our 2010 summer schedule well in advance will allow our customers to plan ahead, giving them the opportunity to book early and take advantage of better rates.'
The carrier currently flies to 11 destinations - Beirut (Lebanon), Amman (Jordan), Damascus and Aleppo (Syria), Alexandria (Egypt), Djibouti (Africa), Doha (Qatar), Baku (Azerbaijan), Khartoum (Sudan), Bahrain and Kathmandu (Nepal).
Monday, January 25, 2010
Two among the top 10 low cost airlines serving the Middle East
With growing demand for budget travel, HotelierMiddleEast.com's sister site ArabianSupplyChain.com took a look at some of the leading low-cost airlines that are currently serving the Middle East and surrounding areas, in no particular order. The list includes market-leaders such as Air Arabia, flydubai, Jazeera Airways, Sama, Nas Air, Bahrain Air and Airblue.
Air Arabia
Air Arabia is marketed as the Middle East and North Africa's leading low-cost carrier, with a total fleet of 20 new Airbus A320 aircraft, serving 59 destinations from two hubs in the UAE and Morocco.
Earlier this year, the airline published its financial results for the nine months ending 30th September 2009, demonstrating the long-term sustainability of its business model and appeal of its low-cost services at a time when the global aviation sector is witnessing unprecedented financial challenges.
Air Arabia's net profit for the first nine months of this year stood at Dhs337m, an increase of 6% compared to Dhs318m for the same period in 2008, excluding exceptional items. During the first nine months of 2009, the company registered a turnover of Dhs1.469bn, 2% lower than Dhs1.495bn recorded during the same period last year.
The airline served more than 2.96 million passengers during the first nine months of 2009, an increase of 14% compared to 2.6 million passengers during the same period last year. Air Arabia's average seat load factor - or passengers carried as a percentage of available seats - for the first nine months of 2009 stood at a strong 79%.
Despite the market challenges in 2009, this year has also seen several accolades for the airline, including "Best Low-Cost Airline in the Middle East" for the third consecutive year at the 2009 World Airline Awards, and "Low-Cost Carrier of the Year" by both the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) at the Aviation Outlook Asia 2009 congress in Beijing and at the Doha Aviation Summit 2009. More recently, Air Arabia's Adel Ali was selected as "CEO of the Year" by Aviation Business magazine, the leading industry title in the Middle East.
Website: www.airarabia.com
Flydubai
Flydubai celebrated its tenth route in just over six months this month when flight FZ015 touched down in Bahrain, Flydubai's second GCC destination.
The inaugural flight comes at a time of intense activity for Dubai's first low cost airline; it is less than a week since Flydubai took delivery of its sixth aircraft and less than a month after the Dubai Airshow, where financing, logistics and maintenance deals worth nearly $200m were announced.
Flydubai's twice daily flights to Bahrain (FZ015 and FZ021) leave Dubai International Airport Terminal 2 at 0715hrs and 2005hrs, and arrive at 0730hrs and 2020hrs local time respectively. The return flights FZ016 and FZ022 leave Bahrain at 0815hrs and 2105hrs arriving in Dubai at 1025hrs and 2315hrs local time respectively.
The other nine operational routes in Flydubai's growing network are: Beirut-Lebanon, Amman-Jordan, Damascus and Aleppo-Syria, Alexandria-Egypt, Djibouti-Africa, Doha-Qatar, Khartoum-Sudan, Baku-Azerbaijan and flights to Flydubai's newest destination, Kathmandu-Nepal, will start from December 15th.
The Flydubai model is simple, with customers paying only for the services they want to receive. Passengers have the option to purchase checked-in baggage in advance, weighing up to 32 kg, subject to availability. Checked baggage at the airport is also strictly subject to availability and passengers are advised to book online early to secure the space, as only pre-purchased baggage can be guaranteed.
Flydubai operates from a modernised and enhanced Terminal 2 on the north side of Dubai International Airport.
Website: www.flydubai.com
Air Arabia
Air Arabia is marketed as the Middle East and North Africa's leading low-cost carrier, with a total fleet of 20 new Airbus A320 aircraft, serving 59 destinations from two hubs in the UAE and Morocco.
Earlier this year, the airline published its financial results for the nine months ending 30th September 2009, demonstrating the long-term sustainability of its business model and appeal of its low-cost services at a time when the global aviation sector is witnessing unprecedented financial challenges.
Air Arabia's net profit for the first nine months of this year stood at Dhs337m, an increase of 6% compared to Dhs318m for the same period in 2008, excluding exceptional items. During the first nine months of 2009, the company registered a turnover of Dhs1.469bn, 2% lower than Dhs1.495bn recorded during the same period last year.
The airline served more than 2.96 million passengers during the first nine months of 2009, an increase of 14% compared to 2.6 million passengers during the same period last year. Air Arabia's average seat load factor - or passengers carried as a percentage of available seats - for the first nine months of 2009 stood at a strong 79%.
Despite the market challenges in 2009, this year has also seen several accolades for the airline, including "Best Low-Cost Airline in the Middle East" for the third consecutive year at the 2009 World Airline Awards, and "Low-Cost Carrier of the Year" by both the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) at the Aviation Outlook Asia 2009 congress in Beijing and at the Doha Aviation Summit 2009. More recently, Air Arabia's Adel Ali was selected as "CEO of the Year" by Aviation Business magazine, the leading industry title in the Middle East.
Website: www.airarabia.com
Flydubai
Flydubai celebrated its tenth route in just over six months this month when flight FZ015 touched down in Bahrain, Flydubai's second GCC destination.
The inaugural flight comes at a time of intense activity for Dubai's first low cost airline; it is less than a week since Flydubai took delivery of its sixth aircraft and less than a month after the Dubai Airshow, where financing, logistics and maintenance deals worth nearly $200m were announced.
Flydubai's twice daily flights to Bahrain (FZ015 and FZ021) leave Dubai International Airport Terminal 2 at 0715hrs and 2005hrs, and arrive at 0730hrs and 2020hrs local time respectively. The return flights FZ016 and FZ022 leave Bahrain at 0815hrs and 2105hrs arriving in Dubai at 1025hrs and 2315hrs local time respectively.
The other nine operational routes in Flydubai's growing network are: Beirut-Lebanon, Amman-Jordan, Damascus and Aleppo-Syria, Alexandria-Egypt, Djibouti-Africa, Doha-Qatar, Khartoum-Sudan, Baku-Azerbaijan and flights to Flydubai's newest destination, Kathmandu-Nepal, will start from December 15th.
The Flydubai model is simple, with customers paying only for the services they want to receive. Passengers have the option to purchase checked-in baggage in advance, weighing up to 32 kg, subject to availability. Checked baggage at the airport is also strictly subject to availability and passengers are advised to book online early to secure the space, as only pre-purchased baggage can be guaranteed.
Flydubai operates from a modernised and enhanced Terminal 2 on the north side of Dubai International Airport.
Website: www.flydubai.com
UAE airlines flying high in race to safeguard environment
UAE airlines Emirates, flydubai and Etihad are all in the forefront of efforts to safeguard the environment, according to senior officials.
The civil aviation sector as a whole places a special emphasis on the issues of climate change and global warming through the manufacture and purchase of environment-friendly and fuel-efficient aircraft.
Other measures include the use of shorter navigation tracks and joining the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (Safug) to speed up procedures for carbon trading. Membership obliges airlines to stick to a maximum limit for carbon emissions.
The aviation sector has taken these steps even though the amount of greenhouse gas emissions it produces does not exceed two per cent of the total generated around the world.
Emirates became a pioneer in the launch of green initiatives when it started implementing an environmental programme.
It plans to purchase and operate 58 Airbus A380 aircraft, which is regarded as the most highly developed commercial plane in terms of reduced environmental impact. Last year it began operating the double-decker super-jumbo on services to Australia and New Zealand.
Emirates chose the A380 because of its fuel-efficiency – its consumption is 20 per cent lower per seat compared with other large planes.
In addition the European-built superjumbo consumes just 3.1 litres of fuel to carry 100 passengers 1km – a rate that is better than the consumption of most normal cars. The A380 produces 75 grammes of carbon dioxide to carry each passenger 1km – half the target European rate for cars manufactured in 2008.
Emirates' green efforts are not restricted to the use of more efficient planes – the carrier also organises joint initiatives with governments, aircraft manufacturers and other airlines with a view to reaching the highest level of environmental efficiency.
The carrier has launched many green and environment-friendly services as part of a programme that determines the most environment-friendly routes for direct trips. This saves 2,000 gallons of fuel and 30,000 pounds of carbon emissions per trip. An example is the service to San Francisco – the first that passes over the North Pole.
The European Union (EU) has announced a plan that will require airlines to adhere to a maximum level of emissions by 2012. Emirates set up a team, with senior members drawn from a number of departments, to prepare the carrier's response to this initiative. The team comprises top officials from the Trips Operations Department, Planning Department, Engineering Department, Finance Department, Legal Department, IT Department and Environmental Affairs Department.
Emirates said in a statement that it was one of many carriers that were attempting to limit emissions in line with the EU plan. On the day the plan was announced it started making its plans so that it would be fully ready when the new requirements came into effect.
"Emirates has invested billions of dollars to purchase modern aircraft with high environmental efficiency," said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and CEO of the Emirates Group and Chairman of Dubai Airports. "That will enhance the group's record of improving environmental performance."
Andre Parker, Senior Vice-President for Public, Industry, International Environment Affairs, said: "By virtue of a confirmed order of 58 A380 aircraft – 30 per cent of the total orders for this model received by Airbus – Emirates has become the largest customer for this environment-friendly plane. Seven A380s have joined the carrier's fleet so far.
"The noise levels of the A380 are in line with the three-level standards which are approved by the EU and the four-level standards which are expected to be applied in 2012."
The use of huge aircraft such as the A380 means fewer take-off and landing operations are necessary compared with the number required when smaller planes are used by airlines – the operation of one trip by an A380 is equal to the operation of three by an A320.
Parker said Emirates' fleet – which currently contains 117 aircraft – was regarded as the most modern in the industry at the global level. The average age of in-service aircraft was 67 months.
"The carrier continues to take important steps in terms of the environmental aspects of its operations through the purchase of environment-friendly aircraft," he added.
Flydubai, the first economy carrier in Dubai, was set up in 2008 and is heavily involved in tackling global warming through initiatives to limit harmful emissions by its aircraft.
The carrier uses Boeing 737-800 NG planes that have specially designed wingtips that reduce friction and improve performance during take-off. This reduces the carrier's and cuts total fuel consumption by four per cent.
The design reduces the amount of power needed to take off by three per cent, and the improved efficiency enables flydubai to save between 75,000 and 125,000 gallons of fuel per plane annually. This not only reduces energy costs but also extends the operational life of the engines and cuts maintenance costs.
The fuel savings naturally have a positive effect on the environment, reducing nitrogen oxide emissions by five per cent for each plane and carbon emissions by four per cent over the aircraft's operational lifetime.
Flydubai CEO Gaith Al Gaith said: "The Boeing 737-800 is regarded as an outstanding plane by all standards. Its ability to enhance fuel efficiency means it is able to increase flight times.
"Since its flights last four-and-a-half hours at the most, the plane's performance characteristics not only enable us to reach the largest number of potential customers but also reduces the carbon emissions that result from the trips.
"In addition, the plane's wings are designed to reduce the amount of thrust required during take-off, which helps reduce noise by 6.5 per cent. That makes the plane used by flydubai an attractive choice for both the environment and human beings."
Meanwhile, Etihad Airways recently announced it had joined Safug, which was set up in 2008 to speed up carbon trading initiatives and improve the sustainability of the aviation sector.
James Hogan, the carrier's CEO, said: "Etihad realizes the need to introduce changes to reduce the aviation industry's dependence on fossil fuel and meet the goals of the sector regarding the reduction of carbon emissions."
He said this alternative approach should be acceptable morally, socially and environmentally while not affecting the sustainability and future of the sector.
Abu Dhabi, the carrier's home emirate, has already shown a strong commitment to sustainable development and renewable energy through the launch of the zero-emission Masdar City, which is due to host the headquarters of International Renewable Energy Agency.
Safug imposes strict standards to improve the use of non-fossil fuel, including the implementation of plant sources in a way that does not have a detrimental impact on food sources or endanger supplies of drinking water.
The impact of the EU's 2012 initiative will be felt by airlines across the region.
Mohammed Al Abbadi, Egypt Air’s Regional Manager for Dubai and the Northern Emirates, said: "The Kyoto Protocol, as the most prominent global move towards curbing greenhouse gas emissions, does not cover international aviation due to the difficulty of allocating emissions to a given country. Therefore air transport has been exempt from any binding emissions reduction limits to date.
"Under Kyoto, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was tasked with developing a framework for developed countries to pursue the limitation or reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation.
"Consequently, Egypt Air will not be affected in a great way, except after 2012 in the EU countries, as this situation led to the EU deciding to take the initiative and act alone to include air transport in its emission trading scheme starting from 2012. The new regulations will be applied to all flights landing in or departing from its member-states.
"This also will add to the cost structure of the airlines, especially in these hard times, but Egypt Air, as an international airline, has to abide by all regulations in this respect and we have the expertise and the resources needed to fulfill the environmental requirements.
"The EU scheme grants 85 per cent of a carrier's total emissions for free, and the remainder has to be bought. To decide whether the 85 per cent will be enough for Egypt Air’s European flights, or whether we will have to buy additional carbon units, we will have to wait to see how the scheme performs in Europe in 2010.
"Depending on the performance in 2010, we will be able to decide if we will have to raise ticket prices or can follow another strategy to deal with this situation."
Al Abbadi said Egypt Air was in the process of taking delivery of six new environment-friendly Boeing 777-300 aircraft that would reduce harmful emissions.
Emissions trading programme
The EU has decided to bring the civil aviation sector into its emissions trading programme from January 1, 2012.
The European Commission will set the maximum limit of gas emissions allowed for airlines during trips to and from EU countries. The commission will grant each airline 85 per cent of the value of its emissions for free. But each carrier will have to buy 15 per cent of the total value, either through the purchase of this percentage from other airlines that do not take up their full share or through the payment of charges agreed with the commission.
According to the decision, each airline should present a report on its emissions before March 31, 2011. There is a maximum limit of free emissions that should not be exceeded. This means the free emissions will not cover the operation of airlines' total trips to EU nations.
The EU's decision comes as response to the Kyoto Protocol which set a limit of emissions that should not be exceeded. The ICAO instructed each member-country to draw up a law covering emissions. This pushed the EU to make its decision without consulting international organizations in the industry.
A380 fuel efficient
The Airbus A380 is powered by the fuel-efficient Engine Alliance GP7270 turbofan, which can save more than 500,000 litres of fuel per plane each year. The superjumbo conforms to the emission standards set by the ICAO.
The civil aviation sector as a whole places a special emphasis on the issues of climate change and global warming through the manufacture and purchase of environment-friendly and fuel-efficient aircraft.
Other measures include the use of shorter navigation tracks and joining the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (Safug) to speed up procedures for carbon trading. Membership obliges airlines to stick to a maximum limit for carbon emissions.
The aviation sector has taken these steps even though the amount of greenhouse gas emissions it produces does not exceed two per cent of the total generated around the world.
Emirates became a pioneer in the launch of green initiatives when it started implementing an environmental programme.
It plans to purchase and operate 58 Airbus A380 aircraft, which is regarded as the most highly developed commercial plane in terms of reduced environmental impact. Last year it began operating the double-decker super-jumbo on services to Australia and New Zealand.
Emirates chose the A380 because of its fuel-efficiency – its consumption is 20 per cent lower per seat compared with other large planes.
In addition the European-built superjumbo consumes just 3.1 litres of fuel to carry 100 passengers 1km – a rate that is better than the consumption of most normal cars. The A380 produces 75 grammes of carbon dioxide to carry each passenger 1km – half the target European rate for cars manufactured in 2008.
Emirates' green efforts are not restricted to the use of more efficient planes – the carrier also organises joint initiatives with governments, aircraft manufacturers and other airlines with a view to reaching the highest level of environmental efficiency.
The carrier has launched many green and environment-friendly services as part of a programme that determines the most environment-friendly routes for direct trips. This saves 2,000 gallons of fuel and 30,000 pounds of carbon emissions per trip. An example is the service to San Francisco – the first that passes over the North Pole.
The European Union (EU) has announced a plan that will require airlines to adhere to a maximum level of emissions by 2012. Emirates set up a team, with senior members drawn from a number of departments, to prepare the carrier's response to this initiative. The team comprises top officials from the Trips Operations Department, Planning Department, Engineering Department, Finance Department, Legal Department, IT Department and Environmental Affairs Department.
Emirates said in a statement that it was one of many carriers that were attempting to limit emissions in line with the EU plan. On the day the plan was announced it started making its plans so that it would be fully ready when the new requirements came into effect.
"Emirates has invested billions of dollars to purchase modern aircraft with high environmental efficiency," said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and CEO of the Emirates Group and Chairman of Dubai Airports. "That will enhance the group's record of improving environmental performance."
Andre Parker, Senior Vice-President for Public, Industry, International Environment Affairs, said: "By virtue of a confirmed order of 58 A380 aircraft – 30 per cent of the total orders for this model received by Airbus – Emirates has become the largest customer for this environment-friendly plane. Seven A380s have joined the carrier's fleet so far.
"The noise levels of the A380 are in line with the three-level standards which are approved by the EU and the four-level standards which are expected to be applied in 2012."
The use of huge aircraft such as the A380 means fewer take-off and landing operations are necessary compared with the number required when smaller planes are used by airlines – the operation of one trip by an A380 is equal to the operation of three by an A320.
Parker said Emirates' fleet – which currently contains 117 aircraft – was regarded as the most modern in the industry at the global level. The average age of in-service aircraft was 67 months.
"The carrier continues to take important steps in terms of the environmental aspects of its operations through the purchase of environment-friendly aircraft," he added.
Flydubai, the first economy carrier in Dubai, was set up in 2008 and is heavily involved in tackling global warming through initiatives to limit harmful emissions by its aircraft.
The carrier uses Boeing 737-800 NG planes that have specially designed wingtips that reduce friction and improve performance during take-off. This reduces the carrier's and cuts total fuel consumption by four per cent.
The design reduces the amount of power needed to take off by three per cent, and the improved efficiency enables flydubai to save between 75,000 and 125,000 gallons of fuel per plane annually. This not only reduces energy costs but also extends the operational life of the engines and cuts maintenance costs.
The fuel savings naturally have a positive effect on the environment, reducing nitrogen oxide emissions by five per cent for each plane and carbon emissions by four per cent over the aircraft's operational lifetime.
Flydubai CEO Gaith Al Gaith said: "The Boeing 737-800 is regarded as an outstanding plane by all standards. Its ability to enhance fuel efficiency means it is able to increase flight times.
"Since its flights last four-and-a-half hours at the most, the plane's performance characteristics not only enable us to reach the largest number of potential customers but also reduces the carbon emissions that result from the trips.
"In addition, the plane's wings are designed to reduce the amount of thrust required during take-off, which helps reduce noise by 6.5 per cent. That makes the plane used by flydubai an attractive choice for both the environment and human beings."
Meanwhile, Etihad Airways recently announced it had joined Safug, which was set up in 2008 to speed up carbon trading initiatives and improve the sustainability of the aviation sector.
James Hogan, the carrier's CEO, said: "Etihad realizes the need to introduce changes to reduce the aviation industry's dependence on fossil fuel and meet the goals of the sector regarding the reduction of carbon emissions."
He said this alternative approach should be acceptable morally, socially and environmentally while not affecting the sustainability and future of the sector.
Abu Dhabi, the carrier's home emirate, has already shown a strong commitment to sustainable development and renewable energy through the launch of the zero-emission Masdar City, which is due to host the headquarters of International Renewable Energy Agency.
Safug imposes strict standards to improve the use of non-fossil fuel, including the implementation of plant sources in a way that does not have a detrimental impact on food sources or endanger supplies of drinking water.
The impact of the EU's 2012 initiative will be felt by airlines across the region.
Mohammed Al Abbadi, Egypt Air’s Regional Manager for Dubai and the Northern Emirates, said: "The Kyoto Protocol, as the most prominent global move towards curbing greenhouse gas emissions, does not cover international aviation due to the difficulty of allocating emissions to a given country. Therefore air transport has been exempt from any binding emissions reduction limits to date.
"Under Kyoto, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was tasked with developing a framework for developed countries to pursue the limitation or reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation.
"Consequently, Egypt Air will not be affected in a great way, except after 2012 in the EU countries, as this situation led to the EU deciding to take the initiative and act alone to include air transport in its emission trading scheme starting from 2012. The new regulations will be applied to all flights landing in or departing from its member-states.
"This also will add to the cost structure of the airlines, especially in these hard times, but Egypt Air, as an international airline, has to abide by all regulations in this respect and we have the expertise and the resources needed to fulfill the environmental requirements.
"The EU scheme grants 85 per cent of a carrier's total emissions for free, and the remainder has to be bought. To decide whether the 85 per cent will be enough for Egypt Air’s European flights, or whether we will have to buy additional carbon units, we will have to wait to see how the scheme performs in Europe in 2010.
"Depending on the performance in 2010, we will be able to decide if we will have to raise ticket prices or can follow another strategy to deal with this situation."
Al Abbadi said Egypt Air was in the process of taking delivery of six new environment-friendly Boeing 777-300 aircraft that would reduce harmful emissions.
Emissions trading programme
The EU has decided to bring the civil aviation sector into its emissions trading programme from January 1, 2012.
The European Commission will set the maximum limit of gas emissions allowed for airlines during trips to and from EU countries. The commission will grant each airline 85 per cent of the value of its emissions for free. But each carrier will have to buy 15 per cent of the total value, either through the purchase of this percentage from other airlines that do not take up their full share or through the payment of charges agreed with the commission.
According to the decision, each airline should present a report on its emissions before March 31, 2011. There is a maximum limit of free emissions that should not be exceeded. This means the free emissions will not cover the operation of airlines' total trips to EU nations.
The EU's decision comes as response to the Kyoto Protocol which set a limit of emissions that should not be exceeded. The ICAO instructed each member-country to draw up a law covering emissions. This pushed the EU to make its decision without consulting international organizations in the industry.
A380 fuel efficient
The Airbus A380 is powered by the fuel-efficient Engine Alliance GP7270 turbofan, which can save more than 500,000 litres of fuel per plane each year. The superjumbo conforms to the emission standards set by the ICAO.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Flydubai Career - Schedule Planning Manager
Reports to: Manager Network Planning & Scheduling
Department: flydubai
Job purpose
* Managing the production and filing of flydubai schedules.
* Optimisation of the flydubai Operating Plan taking into consideration passenger demand, seasonality and operational requirements.
* To actively pursue optimum slots for the airline and manage the request and approval process.
Job outline
* Responsible for the timely schedule production and distribution to key internal (e.g. Senior Management, Engineering, Crewing, Airport Services) and external stakeholders (e.g. OAG, etc).
* Responsible for managing the slot request and approval process, including representation at the IATA Slots Conferences.
* Monitoring route performance and proposing schedule improvements to key stakeholders
Qualifications
* Degree in commerce, aviation or engineering
Experience
* Five years experience in scheduling – experience with a LCC is a distinct advantage.
* Proficiency with a scheduling tool, preferably ‘PC Airflite’ or ‘Airflite’.
* Expert knowledge of IATA SSIM messaging.
* Should possess a holistic knowledge of airline economic theories and statistics.
* Excellent planning, communication, verbal, written, presentation skills and report writing skills are essential
Critical competencies
* Business Awareness
* Problem Solving and Decision Making
* Effective Communication
* Leadership
Last date to receive application is on06 Jun 2009
Department: flydubai
Job purpose
* Managing the production and filing of flydubai schedules.
* Optimisation of the flydubai Operating Plan taking into consideration passenger demand, seasonality and operational requirements.
* To actively pursue optimum slots for the airline and manage the request and approval process.
Job outline
* Responsible for the timely schedule production and distribution to key internal (e.g. Senior Management, Engineering, Crewing, Airport Services) and external stakeholders (e.g. OAG, etc).
* Responsible for managing the slot request and approval process, including representation at the IATA Slots Conferences.
* Monitoring route performance and proposing schedule improvements to key stakeholders
Qualifications
* Degree in commerce, aviation or engineering
Experience
* Five years experience in scheduling – experience with a LCC is a distinct advantage.
* Proficiency with a scheduling tool, preferably ‘PC Airflite’ or ‘Airflite’.
* Expert knowledge of IATA SSIM messaging.
* Should possess a holistic knowledge of airline economic theories and statistics.
* Excellent planning, communication, verbal, written, presentation skills and report writing skills are essential
Critical competencies
* Business Awareness
* Problem Solving and Decision Making
* Effective Communication
* Leadership
Last date to receive application is on06 Jun 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Flydubai Vacancy - Outstation Manager
Outstation Manager
Reports to: Airport Services Manager
Department: Operations
Job purpose
Be a passionate brand ambassador of flydubai by taking onus of the operational profitability and meeting the following job outline.
Job outline
* To manage and ensure safe and efficient operations in order that flydubai’s image, reputation, and Customer Service levels are maintained and enhanced to the highest standards.
* Manage relationships with various government / regulatory bodies for smooth business / operation continuity at all times.
* Achieve the Ground Handling performance targets set by Head Office such as flight punctuality, check-in standards and baggage delivery times, in order that flydubai remains competitive at all times.
* Ensure the delivery of all contracted services to a mutually acceptable standard, or Inline with Service Level Agreements. Check and authorize the supplier’s invoices at the station to ensure that the service has been provided as per the contract and the amounts reflected are correct and that prices remain competitive.
* Ensure that the Station is ready and able to respond effectively in the event that an Aircraft accident occurs; this is done through regular review of Contingency Response Planning.
Qualifications
* University Graduate or higher
Experience
* At least years experience in an airport function and passenger sales in a highly competitive airline/travel market, of which 3 years should have been in a senior airport position.
* Excellent organizational, communicational, interpersonal and leadership skills.
* An excellent track record in developing, implementing and controlling budgets.
* Should be an analytical thinker with a high degree of initiative to keep pace with market trends and develop appropriate innovative strategies.
* Thorough knowledge of Word/Excel and PowerPoint.
* Good knowledge of the local travel market.
* Should possess a valid local driving license.
* Ability to communicate fluently in spoken and written English
Preferred Additional Qualification
* Must have the right to work and live in the country of employment
Critical competencies
* Business awareness
* Adaptability and innovation
* Organizing for results
* Problem solving and decision making
* Initiative and commitment to achieve
* Influence and negotiation
Reports to: Airport Services Manager
Department: Operations
Job purpose
Be a passionate brand ambassador of flydubai by taking onus of the operational profitability and meeting the following job outline.
Job outline
* To manage and ensure safe and efficient operations in order that flydubai’s image, reputation, and Customer Service levels are maintained and enhanced to the highest standards.
* Manage relationships with various government / regulatory bodies for smooth business / operation continuity at all times.
* Achieve the Ground Handling performance targets set by Head Office such as flight punctuality, check-in standards and baggage delivery times, in order that flydubai remains competitive at all times.
* Ensure the delivery of all contracted services to a mutually acceptable standard, or Inline with Service Level Agreements. Check and authorize the supplier’s invoices at the station to ensure that the service has been provided as per the contract and the amounts reflected are correct and that prices remain competitive.
* Ensure that the Station is ready and able to respond effectively in the event that an Aircraft accident occurs; this is done through regular review of Contingency Response Planning.
Qualifications
* University Graduate or higher
Experience
* At least years experience in an airport function and passenger sales in a highly competitive airline/travel market, of which 3 years should have been in a senior airport position.
* Excellent organizational, communicational, interpersonal and leadership skills.
* An excellent track record in developing, implementing and controlling budgets.
* Should be an analytical thinker with a high degree of initiative to keep pace with market trends and develop appropriate innovative strategies.
* Thorough knowledge of Word/Excel and PowerPoint.
* Good knowledge of the local travel market.
* Should possess a valid local driving license.
* Ability to communicate fluently in spoken and written English
Preferred Additional Qualification
* Must have the right to work and live in the country of employment
Critical competencies
* Business awareness
* Adaptability and innovation
* Organizing for results
* Problem solving and decision making
* Initiative and commitment to achieve
* Influence and negotiation
Flydubai Career - Insurance Officer / Superintendent
Insurance Officer / Superintendent
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Department: Finance
Job purpose
* Secure and manage the aviation and non-avaition global risks and exposures of the Company through cost
* effective techniques of insurance, risk management and claims recovery.
Job outline
* Formulate and recommend corporate policies on all matters relating to insurance.
* Identify and evaluate the Company’s system wide risks and exposures arising from aircraft, legal liabilities, political risks, assets, personnel, e-commerce and all other related exposures – with a view to securing the same.
* Negotiate and secure all contracts of insurance.
* Negotiate insurance provisions in all Contracts – with a view to securing the best interest of the Company with contracting parties concerned.
* Evaluate (in consultation with Legal) the impact of international legal conventions, protocols, national legislation, acts and statutes on the exposures of the Group – with a view to securing the same through cost effective insurance.
* Effectively investigation, control, and negotiate recovery of all claims with underwriters, brokers, surveyors, loss adjustors, solicitors, third party carriers.
* Formulate and regularly update departmental crisis management plan – with a view to ensuring pro-active involvement in the event of a major disaster involving Company assets or personnel.
Qualifications
* Business Graduate with additional legal or insurance qualifications
Experience
* Minimum 7 years experience in managing a global insurance portfolio for a medium to large Corporate – preferably an airline
Critical competencies
* Initiative and Commitment to achieve.
* Attention to Detail and Quality.
* Organising for results.
* Influence and Negotiation.
* Effective communication.
* Business Awareness
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Department: Finance
Job purpose
* Secure and manage the aviation and non-avaition global risks and exposures of the Company through cost
* effective techniques of insurance, risk management and claims recovery.
Job outline
* Formulate and recommend corporate policies on all matters relating to insurance.
* Identify and evaluate the Company’s system wide risks and exposures arising from aircraft, legal liabilities, political risks, assets, personnel, e-commerce and all other related exposures – with a view to securing the same.
* Negotiate and secure all contracts of insurance.
* Negotiate insurance provisions in all Contracts – with a view to securing the best interest of the Company with contracting parties concerned.
* Evaluate (in consultation with Legal) the impact of international legal conventions, protocols, national legislation, acts and statutes on the exposures of the Group – with a view to securing the same through cost effective insurance.
* Effectively investigation, control, and negotiate recovery of all claims with underwriters, brokers, surveyors, loss adjustors, solicitors, third party carriers.
* Formulate and regularly update departmental crisis management plan – with a view to ensuring pro-active involvement in the event of a major disaster involving Company assets or personnel.
Qualifications
* Business Graduate with additional legal or insurance qualifications
Experience
* Minimum 7 years experience in managing a global insurance portfolio for a medium to large Corporate – preferably an airline
Critical competencies
* Initiative and Commitment to achieve.
* Attention to Detail and Quality.
* Organising for results.
* Influence and Negotiation.
* Effective communication.
* Business Awareness
Last date to receive application is on 21 May 2009
Flydubai announces new routes to Damascus and Alexandria
Just weeks after the launch of its first routes to Beirut and Amman, flydubai - Dubai's first low cost airline - has announced daily flights to Damascus starting from June 8th 2009 and daily flights to Alexandria from June 9th, 2009.
In line with its business strategy to rapidly expand its regional network, flydubai chose Damascus and Alexandria as its next routes due to the popularity of the destinations among the expatriate population in the UAE and because the cities are attractive to holidaymakers looking for a short summer break.
The seat price includes all taxes and a generous hand baggage allowance of 10kgs. When traveling with flydubai, passengers only have to pay for the optional extras they choose, such as checked bags of up to 32kgs each, seat selection and any desired food and beverages.
flydubai's CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith said further routes would be launched in quick succession and several announcements have been planned for the coming weeks. 'The response when we launched our first routes to Amman and Beirut was phenomenal. We were inundated with calls from travellers checking flight availability as soon as the website went live.'
'Our aim is to establish and strengthen our presence in the region's budget travel sector and we will be quickly adding new destinations and expanding our reach for tourists as well as the large working expatriate population across the region,' Ghaith added.
The airline will issue each passenger with a boarding pass once the booking has been paid for, eliminating the need for e-tickets or paper tickets. Mr. Ghaith believes that this is an excellent time to introduce these routes.
In line with its business strategy to rapidly expand its regional network, flydubai chose Damascus and Alexandria as its next routes due to the popularity of the destinations among the expatriate population in the UAE and because the cities are attractive to holidaymakers looking for a short summer break.
The seat price includes all taxes and a generous hand baggage allowance of 10kgs. When traveling with flydubai, passengers only have to pay for the optional extras they choose, such as checked bags of up to 32kgs each, seat selection and any desired food and beverages.
flydubai's CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith said further routes would be launched in quick succession and several announcements have been planned for the coming weeks. 'The response when we launched our first routes to Amman and Beirut was phenomenal. We were inundated with calls from travellers checking flight availability as soon as the website went live.'
'Our aim is to establish and strengthen our presence in the region's budget travel sector and we will be quickly adding new destinations and expanding our reach for tourists as well as the large working expatriate population across the region,' Ghaith added.
The airline will issue each passenger with a boarding pass once the booking has been paid for, eliminating the need for e-tickets or paper tickets. Mr. Ghaith believes that this is an excellent time to introduce these routes.
flydubai opens for business with flights to Dubai
Dubai's first low cost airline, flydubai, has announced flights will start on June 2nd 2009 with a daily service to Dubai.
The airline's new website went live on April 6th 2009 and the response on bookings has so far been overwhelming. Passengers are also able to book flights through travel partners or the call centre (06 5507660).
flydubai has chosen Jordan as one of its debut destinations because of its popularity with expatriates in Dubai and the UAE, as well as with Jordanians wanting to visit Dubai. The timing of the launch caters perfectly to the important and busy summer season.
Fares will start from just 80 JOD one way to Dubai and are inclusive of the seat price, all taxes and a generous hand baggage allowance of 10kgs, unmatched in the region. Passengers only have to pay for the optional extras they choose, such as checked bags of up to 32kgs each, seat selection and any food and beverages.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai, said the new airline's business philosophy is very straightforward:
"As a true low cost airline we are geared towards providing our passengers with the best price and increased choice. We will operate efficiently and continually evolve to deliver the best possible product to our customers. We are committed to bringing a new option to the market and to growing the region's budget air travel business," he said.
The airline will issue each passenger with a boarding pass once the booking has been paid for, eliminating the need for e-tickets and paper tickets. flydubai CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith, believes the daily Amman flights are the perfect way to launch the airline:
"With the popularity of this destination and the timing right at the start of summer, this is a great beginning," he said.
"We are offering a low cost alternative to residents of Dubai and Jordan who want to travel for leisure or visit relatives and friends more often. flydubai is making travel affordable and easier than ever before. We are looking forward to welcoming our first customers to flydubai," he said.
The new airline will operate from an enhanced and modernised Terminal 2 on the north side of Dubai International Airport. Further destinations will be announced shortly, all of which will be within 4.5 hours flying time of Dubai. flydubai will operate Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft on all of its routes, each with 189 economy class seats.
The airline's new website went live on April 6th 2009 and the response on bookings has so far been overwhelming. Passengers are also able to book flights through travel partners or the call centre (06 5507660).
flydubai has chosen Jordan as one of its debut destinations because of its popularity with expatriates in Dubai and the UAE, as well as with Jordanians wanting to visit Dubai. The timing of the launch caters perfectly to the important and busy summer season.
Fares will start from just 80 JOD one way to Dubai and are inclusive of the seat price, all taxes and a generous hand baggage allowance of 10kgs, unmatched in the region. Passengers only have to pay for the optional extras they choose, such as checked bags of up to 32kgs each, seat selection and any food and beverages.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai, said the new airline's business philosophy is very straightforward:
"As a true low cost airline we are geared towards providing our passengers with the best price and increased choice. We will operate efficiently and continually evolve to deliver the best possible product to our customers. We are committed to bringing a new option to the market and to growing the region's budget air travel business," he said.
The airline will issue each passenger with a boarding pass once the booking has been paid for, eliminating the need for e-tickets and paper tickets. flydubai CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith, believes the daily Amman flights are the perfect way to launch the airline:
"With the popularity of this destination and the timing right at the start of summer, this is a great beginning," he said.
"We are offering a low cost alternative to residents of Dubai and Jordan who want to travel for leisure or visit relatives and friends more often. flydubai is making travel affordable and easier than ever before. We are looking forward to welcoming our first customers to flydubai," he said.
The new airline will operate from an enhanced and modernised Terminal 2 on the north side of Dubai International Airport. Further destinations will be announced shortly, all of which will be within 4.5 hours flying time of Dubai. flydubai will operate Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft on all of its routes, each with 189 economy class seats.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
FlyDubai Job Vacancies
FlyDubai Job Vacancies
If you’re excited about building a career with one of the region’s most dynamic airlines, in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, Dubai, step up to the challenge. FlyDubai is constantly looking for experienced & highly motivated personnel…
FlyDubai recruiting for the following posts:-
* Crew Scheduling Officer
* Crew Planning Officer
* Insurance Officer / Superintendent
* Public Relation Officer (PRO)
If you’re excited about building a career with one of the region’s most dynamic airlines, in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, Dubai, step up to the challenge. FlyDubai is constantly looking for experienced & highly motivated personnel…
FlyDubai recruiting for the following posts:-
* Crew Scheduling Officer
* Crew Planning Officer
* Insurance Officer / Superintendent
* Public Relation Officer (PRO)
Flydubai prepares crew for takeoff
Flydubai prepares crew for takeoff
Dubai’s first low cost airline Flydubai has announced completion of its selection process of its pilots and crew. The airline will operate a fleet of brand new Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s each with 189 economy class seats. Routes have not yet announced but will include destinations within 4.5 hours flying time of Dubai.
Flydubai will operate from Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport.
Dubai’s first low cost airline Flydubai has announced completion of its selection process of its pilots and crew. The airline will operate a fleet of brand new Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s each with 189 economy class seats. Routes have not yet announced but will include destinations within 4.5 hours flying time of Dubai.
Flydubai will operate from Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport.
FlyDubai routes and fares announced
FlyDubai routes and fares announced
FlyDubai routes and fares announced 06 April 2009…
Initially FlyDubai flights will fly -
* From 01 June 2009, flydubai will offer daily return flights between Dubai and Beirut
* From 02 June 2009, flydubai will offer daily return flights between Dubai and Amman
The flydubai network will expand rapidly. You’ll soon be able to flydubai to other cities in the Middle East, GCC and India. And eventually, the network will extend to Iran, Eastern Europe and North & East Africa.
FlyDubai routes and fares announced 06 April 2009…
Initially FlyDubai flights will fly -
* From 01 June 2009, flydubai will offer daily return flights between Dubai and Beirut
* From 02 June 2009, flydubai will offer daily return flights between Dubai and Amman
The flydubai network will expand rapidly. You’ll soon be able to flydubai to other cities in the Middle East, GCC and India. And eventually, the network will extend to Iran, Eastern Europe and North & East Africa.
Fly Dubai Careers - Flydubai Pilot applications
Fly Dubai Careers - Flydubai Pilot applications
Minimum requirements
Captains:
* B737-800-900 Type Rating is required
* A minimum of 5,000 hours total flying time
* A minimum of 500 hours in command in B737 type aircraft - with preference given to B737NG command time
* A minimum of 1,500 hours in command of a multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft (jet or turboprop) in excess of 10 tonnes
* ICAO ATPL
* 1st Class Medical
* English language fluency ICAO level 4 or above
* Actively seeking Captains with training experience, i.e., B737NG TRI/TRE/Standards Captain. A solid background in B737NG training would be highly advantageous
* Actively seeking Captains with airline senior management experience
First officers:
* A minimum of 2,500 hours total flying time
* 500 or greater hours in command of a multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft (jet or turboprop) in excess of 10 tonnes
* Significant experience in B737EFIS/NG may be considered in lieu of 500 hours PIC requirement ICAO ATPL
* 1st Class Medical
* English language fluency ICAO level 4 or above
* Preference given to pilots with B737-300-900 Type Rating
The Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed and candidates selected for interview based on their relevant experience and suitability. If your are not contacted within 8 weeks of submitting your application, you can assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.
The selection process is held in Dubai. flydubai shall provide candidates with a free ticket from an Emirates Airline network destination to Dubai; additional travel arrangements shall be at the candidate’s expense.Once in Dubai, flydubai shall provide hotel accommodation for the candidates whilst attending the selection programme.
The programme itself is a two-stage process.
Day 1 consists of a welcome brief, an occupational aptitude/cognitive assessment and a simulator assessment. At the end of the day, candidates will be notified if they have been successful in the first stage of the assessment and will continue onto the second day of the programme.
Day 2 involves a Human Resources brief, psychometric evaluation, panel interview and a medical check. A complete itinerary shall be provided to candidates on their arrival in Dubai.
Following completion of the full selection programme, a decision of suitability will be made and candidates advised within 8 to 12 weeks. Offers will be subject to suitable references being obtained and other pre-joining requirements being met.
Minimum requirements
Captains:
* B737-800-900 Type Rating is required
* A minimum of 5,000 hours total flying time
* A minimum of 500 hours in command in B737 type aircraft - with preference given to B737NG command time
* A minimum of 1,500 hours in command of a multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft (jet or turboprop) in excess of 10 tonnes
* ICAO ATPL
* 1st Class Medical
* English language fluency ICAO level 4 or above
* Actively seeking Captains with training experience, i.e., B737NG TRI/TRE/Standards Captain. A solid background in B737NG training would be highly advantageous
* Actively seeking Captains with airline senior management experience
First officers:
* A minimum of 2,500 hours total flying time
* 500 or greater hours in command of a multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft (jet or turboprop) in excess of 10 tonnes
* Significant experience in B737EFIS/NG may be considered in lieu of 500 hours PIC requirement ICAO ATPL
* 1st Class Medical
* English language fluency ICAO level 4 or above
* Preference given to pilots with B737-300-900 Type Rating
The Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed and candidates selected for interview based on their relevant experience and suitability. If your are not contacted within 8 weeks of submitting your application, you can assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.
The selection process is held in Dubai. flydubai shall provide candidates with a free ticket from an Emirates Airline network destination to Dubai; additional travel arrangements shall be at the candidate’s expense.Once in Dubai, flydubai shall provide hotel accommodation for the candidates whilst attending the selection programme.
The programme itself is a two-stage process.
Day 1 consists of a welcome brief, an occupational aptitude/cognitive assessment and a simulator assessment. At the end of the day, candidates will be notified if they have been successful in the first stage of the assessment and will continue onto the second day of the programme.
Day 2 involves a Human Resources brief, psychometric evaluation, panel interview and a medical check. A complete itinerary shall be provided to candidates on their arrival in Dubai.
Following completion of the full selection programme, a decision of suitability will be made and candidates advised within 8 to 12 weeks. Offers will be subject to suitable references being obtained and other pre-joining requirements being met.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
FlyDubai launch date 'not affected' by delivery delays
Dubai's budget airline FlyDubai has reiterated its planned mid-2009 launch will not be pushed back due to aircraft delivery delays.
A spokesperson for the Dubai low-cost carrier - FlyDubai told on Wednesday that operations will go ahead this summer, despite Boeing’s aircraft production delay announcement late last year.
In November, a 58-day machinist strike at the US aircraft manufacturer’s Seattle plant halted aircraft production, and subsequent deliveries. Several airlines including FlyDubai are thought to have been affected by the setback.
ON SCHEDULE: Low-cost carrier FlyDubai will launch as planned in mid-2009, the company said on Wednesday.
A spokesperson for the Dubai low-cost carrier - FlyDubai told on Wednesday that operations will go ahead this summer, despite Boeing’s aircraft production delay announcement late last year.
In November, a 58-day machinist strike at the US aircraft manufacturer’s Seattle plant halted aircraft production, and subsequent deliveries. Several airlines including FlyDubai are thought to have been affected by the setback.
ON SCHEDULE: Low-cost carrier FlyDubai will launch as planned in mid-2009, the company said on Wednesday.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Fly Dubai recruitment - FlyDubai pilot recruitment information
Flydubai, the world’s newest and most exciting airline, is looking for experienced pilots to fly there modern fleet of Next-Generation Boeing passenger jets. They will receive the first aircraft in 2009 and will commence commercial operations shortly thereafter.
Flydubai is looking to recruit type-rated Captains immediately and are soliciting interest from First Officers to operate flydubai’s brand new fleet to high demand destinations in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and the Asian Sub-continent.
In addition to a competitive tax-free salary and the opportunity to live in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, flydubai also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes housing & transport allowances, private health care, life insurance, educational support for children and various other airline benefits.
FlyDubai pilot recruitment information:
For more information on Fly Dubai recruitment visit FlyDubai recruitment website.
Career - FlyDubai recruiting professionals
I. Operations
A. Manager - Check & Training
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
Grade: E
Department: Operations
Purpose
Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Manager - Check & Training will be responsible to conduct the approved training, validations as required by the GCAA and the Company. To ensure highest standards of safety in an industrial working environment and compliance to the regulatory authority’s standards.
To manage a team of Check Airmen, Instructors and the administration of a reliable training time line for Flight Operations, Cabin Crew Training and Flight deck crew. To play a key role in all existing and future training device procurements including their introduction into service and continued operation.
To develop and implement effective processes and systems across all training. Ensuring the high quality, cost-effective and regulatory compliant pilot and In-flight training through the leadership and management of a few internal instructors and external providers.
The role will use specialist skills and knowledge in Flight Instruction, Project Management, the design of training and development initiatives, effective use of IT and training technology and e-learning delivery.
Responsible for the efficient co-ordination with the training providers, including the yearly planning / scheduling of training and trainees. Ensuring a comprehensive support service for all specialized ground school, simulator and other technical courses required to ensure that flydubai Flight crew are professionally and legally qualified to operate flydubai aircraft on commercial flights.
Qualifications and trainings
• Education: Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline.
• 8 years Flight Operations experience with a minimum of 5 years experience as TRI (Training Instructor), CFI (Certified Training Instructor) or SFI (Synthetic Training Instructor) or equivalent.
• Hold (or have held) an ATPL or CPL-IR.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Project Management.
Experience
• A strong aviation background with civil or military pilot experience.
• At least 3 years experience in the areas of crew planning and scheduling, training administration. Should have worked for at least 3 years in a similar managerial role.
Competencies
• Organising for Results.
• Customer Service Orientation.
• Influence and Negotiation.
• Initiative and Commitment to achieve.
• Attention to Detail and Quality.
• Business Awareness.
Accountabilities
• Responsible for all aspects of the operation, control, and day to day administration of the Flight Operations Training Function, including assignment of instructors, equipment, material, etc to ensure timely conduct and completion of all courses with minimum disruption to line operations, and in the most cost effective manner possible.
• Liaise with Chief Operations Officer, Chief Pilot, Chief Flight Attendant and Crew Planning team to ensure ground training is completed with the least disruption to line operations.
• Liaise with COO, Chief Pilot, Chief Flight Attendant and UAE GCAA authorities to ensure certification of courses to meet regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and recommend to the COO the annual budget for the Flight Training Function and monitor the budget for compliance to plan
• Responsible for administering all the documentation for conducting of said courses and to maintain adequate records of attendance and the issue of certificates of completion so as to satisfy Flight Operations and UAE DGCA authority requirements.
• Evaluate and select potential suppliers for new devices involving initial manufacturer contact and team negotiation. Identification of Flight Training personnel needs with respect to instructor facilities and user defined content. Monitoring of project progress and financial milestones up to contractual ‘Ready for Training’ and device introduction into service.
• Accountable for spares levels to maintain acceptable availability of devices for training. Identify temporary resources and manage change in the face of shifting operational requirements, identifying the implications of change and recommending workarounds and long term solutions.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of International Regulatory Authority requirements for Synthetic Training Devices (STD’s). To attend and contribute to simulator industry conferences, and professional seminars.
• Responsible for the security, monitoring, maintenance and repair of the equipment located at the flydubai Facility (both company owned and contractors/service providers) to ensure the timely conduct of all courses, so as to minimize time requirements of flight crew and cabin crew and reduce disruption to line operations.
• Establish and maintain good relations with outside manufacturers/suppliers of training equipment training providers to ensure that appropriate training aids and facilities are available.
• Ensure all scheduling of training as per agreed plan, and wherever there are last minute amendments (as in case of aircraft swaps etc); develop alternate arrangements in such a way as to balance the requirements of the Line and Flight Training.
• Manage the Training Resource Team to ensure optimal utilisation of all flydubai and outsourced Training resources (Trainees, Instructors, Classrooms, Simulators and Flights) in full compliance with GCAA Regulations and our aircrew training requirements.
• Manage the Training Administration team to ensure effective and efficient operation with maximum use of automation and paperless concept. Ensure Trainees and Students are issued up-to-date training materials.
• Manage all Training Records securely and confidentially, analyse data for trends, quality and regulatory compliance. Give timely and accurate updates to the COO, Chief Pilot, Chief Flight Attendant and Certified Flight Instructors as appropriate.
• Manage training course content to ensure a centrally managed and tracked process/workflow is adhered to for all Training material created and/or delivered within Flight Operations Training.
• Manage training curriculum team to ensure full regulatory compliance of all training curricula conducted by Flight Operations Training function in accordance with flydubai guidelines, rules and GCAA regulations.
• Liaise with other departments, such as Security and Safety, Audit etc to ensure courses meet flydubai and GCAA requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate non-moving training devices (Part Task Trainers) for use, functionality and cost effectiveness in collaboration with the CFIs.
• Manage centrally all Flight Training projects such that efficient utilisation of human resources is maintained with full tracking and audit capability.
• Must be able to guide various supplier / simulator manufacturers / IT Solution providers in relation to Company’s training requirements; thereby ensuring accurate and efficient matching of Training equipments / IT systems to support overall business objective.
B. Head - Ground Services
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
Grade: E
Department: Operations
Purpose
Manage and develop the productivity of the Hub and out stations to ensure that the company flights are punctually dispatched with optimum of commercial load and all ground handling activities are carried out in a cost effective, efficient and safe manner.
Qualifications
• University degree, preferably with a post graduation in a business related discipline.
Experience
• Minimum 10 years of relevant airline experience, 3 years of which holding the position of Station Manager/Ground Services Manager.
• In depth knowledge of Passenger Services, Ground Operations, Weight & Balance, Flight Operations and Mishandled Baggage.
• Previous experience in negotiating and the drafting of IATA Standard Ground Handling Agreements and their annexes.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of Departure Control Systems, Reservations Systems and Baggage Tracing Systems.
• Understanding of hardware / software / protocols related to airport systems.
Competencies
• Attention to Detail & Quality.
• Customer Service & Orientation.
• Initiative and Commitment to Achieve.
• Organizing for result.
• Leadership.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making.
Accountabilities
• Responsible for starting up all stations including Dubai hub, managing issues relating to the establishment of manpower requirements on station, budgeting, acquisition of airport offices and equipment, staff recruitment and appropriate training for both company staff and those of the Ground Handling Agent. This will ensure that the station is able to operate effectively from the outset and will be able to respond to future expansion.
• The incumbent would be responsible for negotiating contract rates and service level agreements with Service Providers for passenger handling, ramp handling and cabin cleaning, so that all flights are handled in a convenient and cost effective way.
• Manages and monitor Hub and other out Stations performance through regular inspections & reports and by providing constructive feedback to the concerned Team leaders.
• Analyses monthly station report in order to review the performance of the station in areas relating to the achievement and progress of customer service standards, excess baggage revenue targets and on going developments which impact the Station, so that effective control and remedial follow up is maintained, which often includes making changes to procedures or introducing new methods, in order to achieve the desired results.
• Provides guidance to the Training function on the frequency of all passenger services and ground operations courses and approves any content change or the introduction of new courses prior to the issue of the Training Program. This will ensure that the Training functions resources remain focused and are used cost effectively, so that the training and development needs of all staff are efficiently met.
• Project managers all ground handling location changes in connection with airlines expansion plans.
II. Sales & Marketing
A. Revenue Management Officer
Reports to: Revenue Optimisation Manager
Department: Commercial
Purpose
To manage commercials systems, including reservation system and ensure that operational integrity of the system is maintained. To act as a fist level support for the end users of systems and co-ordinate fault rectification through internal and external system providers. To carry out inventory management activities, in line with the set procedures. To carry out acceptance testing of new systems and new versions/patches to existing system and assure their quality before their production promotes.
Qualifications
• A graduation/qualification preferably in Mathematics or Science.
Experience
• 2-3 years experience preferably in the airline industry
• Previous experience in a revenue management capacity will be an added advantage
Competencies
• Organising for results.
• Team work.
• Business awareness.
• Effective Communication.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Initiative and Commitment to achieve.
Accountabilities
• Create and manage airline flight schedules in the reservation system, including ad-hoc operational related changes.
• Create and manage the inventory of ancillary products including pricing related information.
• Management of flight disruption related to passenger reservation including re-accommodation of passengers affected by the disruption.
• Provide first level support to end users on all commercial system related queries.
• Report all system faults identifying their priority inline with the commercial impact, escalate them to appropriate people both internally and externally and follow through till their rectification.
• Carry out inventory management related activities, setting up pricing based seat allocations. Take appropriate actions on system generate inventory alerts.
• Create and manage product pricing and all related rules and verify that the rules are applied correctly at the end user level.
• Conduct user acceptance testing on new versions of the system provided by the vendors and ensure that the system functions in accordance with the specifications before they are promoted to production.
• Assist in developing specifications for system enhancements through creation of proto-types and work flow diagrams.
• Prepare periodic reports for use by senior management and other sections to assist in making commercial decisions.
B. Revenue Management Analyst
Reports to: Revenue Optimisation Manager
Department: Commercial
Purpose
To maximise the profit of commercial operations through appropriate Revenue Management Strategy taking into account Market potential, Competitor fares/schedules and ancillary revenue stream. To provide input to the planning and marketing teams for appropriate allocation of aircraft and targeting marketing promotions and to generate management information reports about the past performance and future outlook of commercial operations. To manage commercial systems and their enhancements, to derive commercial advantages through them.
Qualifications
• A graduation/qualification in business or Mathematics.
Experience
• 3 years experience as a business analyst/similar role with an international organisation.
• Experience in managing MI-systems from a user perspective.
• Previous experience in a revenue management capacity preferably in a LCC.
Competencies
• Organising for results.
• Influence and Negotiation.
• Business awareness.
• Problem solving and Decision making.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Initiative and Commitment to achieve.
Accountabilities
• Manage forecasts of future flights using either the Revenue Management system or empirical models and assure their quality for use of inventory management functions and commercial operational decisions.
• Formulate inventory management strategies analysing forward booking data and forecast information.
• Set up bundled products combining air and non-air products based on market requirements to maximise profit for the airline.
• Measure the performance of ancillary products and provide feedback to business development.
• Identify and system enhancements to improve the product/efficiency co-ordinate the development and implementation of the enhancements with the external system vendor.
• Develop User Acceptance Test (UAT) plans for new systems and new versions existing systems and oversee their implementation process.
• Generate reports indicating ROI on all aspects of the business. This will entail measuring impact of promotional campaigns, additional products vis-à-vis the costs involved in them.
• Assist finance in preparing periodic airline performance reports, by providing appropriate data from the commercial systems.
• Manage operational level relationship with the software vendors and ensure that their SQLs are inline with agreed levels.
• Managing customer data and analysing them to derive commercially sensible information which can be used to create revenue generation opportunities.
III. Finance
A. Team Leader - Revenue & GL
Reports to: Finance Manager
Grade: D
Department: Finance
Purpose
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the position will be primarily responsible for -
• Accurate and timely financial closing in compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Accounting for all air and ground products sales.
Qualifications
• Degree level.
Experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience in airline industry, low cost carrier experience added advantage.
• Comprehensive knowledge of airline accounting procedures and IATA regulations of Passenger/ Excess Baggage sales.
• Expertise in Credit card billing and reconciliation.
Competencies
• Initiative and Commitment to achieve.
• Attention to Detail and Quality.
• Organising for results.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making.
• Influence and Negotiation.
• Effective communication.
Accountabilities
• Manage the process of determining and accounting forward sales liabilities accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• Manage the process of determining and accounting flown revenues accurately, completely and in a timely manner so that the revenues reflected in the income statement match the period and routes.
• Responsible for establishing receivables due accurately and in a timely manner to enable funds are collected when due.
• Manage the receipting function so that the amounts collected are correctly matched against the receivables and the customer accounts reflects the actual outstanding status and ageing.
• Manage the credit card billing and reconciliation process.
• Establish and manage reviews and reconciliation processes of all accounts, to ensure the completeness of various accounting processes and ensure that high quality of revenue reporting is maintained.
• Support the Finance Manager in the preparation of timely and accurate financial accounts in accordance with International Accounting Standards.
B. Team Leader - Payables & Fixed Assets
Reports to: Finance Manager
Grade: D
Department: Finance
Purpose
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the position will be primarily responsible for -
• Accurate and timely processing of payments (including payroll) and recording the liabilities.
• Accounting for all Fixed assets and recording depreciation.
Qualifications
• Degree level.
Experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience in airline industry, added advantage for low cost carrier experience.
• Expertise in recording payables and processing of payment runs.
Competencies
• Initiative and Commitment to achieve.
• Attention to Detail and Quality.
• Organising for results.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making.
• Influence and Negotiation.
• Effective communication.
Accountabilities
• Ensure Payables are accurately reflected in the financial books in a timely manner and payments are made to suppliers as per their credit terms.
• Manage Payroll processing of all staff and ensure that salaries and all other dues credited to their accounts.
• Review bank reconciliation and ensure all exceptions are resolved on a timely manner.
• Ensure accurate and timely accounting for fixed assets and depreciation;
• Ensure timely and accurate accounting for capital and non-capital (revenue) expenses due.
• Ensure financial integrity between General ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
• Preparation of the financial statement in compliance with IFRS and support Finance Manager on audit related matters.
Cabin Crew recruitment information
CABIN CREW -
If you have the energy, drive and the enthusiasm to work hard in a team then you may be just what we are looking for!
flydubai, the world’s newest and most exciting airline is looking for cabin crew to join our brand new fleet flying to high demand destinations in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and the Asian Sub-continent, with the opportunity to come home to your family every day.
Based in Dubai, flydubai is a low cost carrier which will be, with the right team, young, fresh and dynamic. As a start-up airline there will be the opportunity for career progression and the chance to be part of a truly customer focused vision.
In addition to a competitive tax-free salary and the opportunity to live in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a housing & transport allowance, private health care, life insurance and various other benefits associated with an airline.
flydubai cabin crew need to be:
• Aged 21 and over
• Height 5′2″ (158cm), with no shoes
• Medically fit to meet regulatory requirements
• Educated to high school level
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Fluency in Arabic or another language is an advantage
• Able to deal with passengers professionally in a customer facing and sales role
• A valid passport allowing you to travel freely
• Motivated, reliable, hardworking
• Passionate, friendly & fun!
• Excellent team player with the ability to communicate with many nationalities
• Proud to wear the uniform & wear it well
• No visible tattoos or body piercing which cannot be covered discreetly
FlyDubai welcome your application if you meet the above criteria.
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