https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/aaco/ Aaco News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:20:06+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/btn-reports-arab-air-carriers-organisation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/btn-reports-arab-air-carriers-organisation/ Phil Blizzard reports from the opening of the 2013 Arab Air Carriers Organisation 46th annual general meeting in Doha, Qatar. Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:40:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaco-breaking-travel-news-interviews/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaco-breaking-travel-news-interviews/ Breaking Travel News has been in Doha this week for the annual general meeting of the Arab Air Carries Organisation. Take a look for all the latest interviews with the key players from the event. Thu, 07 Nov 2013 07:44:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arab-air-carriers-organisation-draws-to-close-in-doha/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arab-air-carriers-organisation-draws-to-close-in-doha/ The Arab Air Carriers Organisation annual general meeting has concluded in Doha, Qatar, with the presentation of a series of key resolutions. The event gathered more than 300 delegates from member airlines, AACO partner airlines and industry partners. Wed, 06 Nov 2013 13:55:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-46th-agm-general-opening-ceremony/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-46th-agm-general-opening-ceremony/ Breaking Travel News brings you footage from the AACO 46th AGM, General Opening Ceremony held this year in Doha, Qatar Wed, 06 Nov 2013 02:33:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arab-air-carriers-organisation-annual-general-meeting-opens-in-doha/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arab-air-carriers-organisation-annual-general-meeting-opens-in-doha/ The Arab Air Carriers Organisation annual general meeting has opened this evening at Al Gassar Resort in Doha, Qatar. The event is held under the patronage of his highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani. Tue, 05 Nov 2013 23:21:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-gears-up-for-arab-air-carriers-general-meeting/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-gears-up-for-arab-air-carriers-general-meeting/ Qatar Airways has been confirmed to host the Arab Air Carriers Organisation 46th Annual General Meeting. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, the event will take place in Doha from November 5th-7th, at the Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. Wed, 23 Oct 2013 10:14:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaco-flies-into-algeria/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaco-flies-into-algeria/ The Arab Air Carriers Organisation is holding its 45th annual general meeting in Algeria under the high patronage of Abdelaziz Bouteflika, president of the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, and by kind invitation of Mohamed Salah Boultif, chief executive of Air Algérie. This year’s AGM gathers more than three hundred civil aviation leaders from the Arab world. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 06:23:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arab-air-carriers-organisation-criticises-eu-emissions-trading-scheme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arab-air-carriers-organisation-criticises-eu-emissions-trading-scheme/ The Executive Committee of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation has met in Doha to discuss the controversial Emission Trading Scheme implemented by the European Union. Members of the regional aviation body, which represents the interests of commercial airlines across the Arab world, discussed the EU’s persistence in applying its ETS programme despite objections voiced by governments around the world about the scheme’s legality. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:06:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/the-btn-interview-aaco-secretary-general-urges-governments-to-give-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/the-btn-interview-aaco-secretary-general-urges-governments-to-give-aviation/ The Arab Air Carriers Organisation recently closed the doors to its annual general meeting in Abu Dhabi on a positive but cautious note. BTN caught up with AACO Secretary General, Mr. Abdul Wahab Teffaha, to discuss the impact that Government taxation and restrictive regulations have had on global and Arab airlines, the importance of IT and telecommunications for airline passengers and his future predictions for Arab aviation. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:01:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-akbar-al-baker-ceo-qatar-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-akbar-al-baker-ceo-qatar-airways/ Breaking Travel News interview Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways at the 2011 AACO AGM in Abu Dhabi. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:16:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-karim-makhlouf-chief-commercial-officer-gulf-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-karim-makhlouf-chief-commercial-officer-gulf-air/ Breaking Travel News interview Karim Makhlouf, Chief Commercial Officer, Gulf Air at the 2011 AACO AGM in Abu Dhabi. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:14:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-abdul-wahab-teffaha-secretary-general-arab-air-carriers-organization/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-abdul-wahab-teffaha-secretary-general-arab-air-carriers-organization/ Breaking Travel News interview Abdul Wahab Teffaha, Secretary General, Arab Air Carriers Organization at the 2011 AACO AGM in Abu Dhabi. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:12:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-chet-fuller-commercial-aircraft-bombardier/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-chet-fuller-commercial-aircraft-bombardier/ Breaking Travel News interview Chet Fuller, Commercial Aircraft, Bombardier at the 2011 AACO AGM in Abu Dhabi. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:10:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-peter-hill-ceo-oman-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-peter-hill-ceo-oman-airways/ Breaking Travel News interview Peter Hill, CEO, Oman Airways at the 2011 AACO AGM in Abu Dhabi. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:07:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-sachin-goel-founder-ceo-optiontown/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-sachin-goel-founder-ceo-optiontown/ Breaking Travel News interview Sachin Goel, Founder & CEO, OptionTown at the 2011 AACO AGM in Abu Dhabi. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:05:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-saud-a.-al-mokhaizeem-planning-director-for-international-affairs-kuwa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-saud-a.-al-mokhaizeem-planning-director-for-international-affairs-kuwa/ Breaking Travel News interview Saud A. Al-Mokhaizeem, Planning Director for International Affairs, Kuwait Airways at the 2011 AACO AGM in Abu Dhabi. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:02:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-arshad-hussaindirector-of-sales-marketing-fairmont-bab-al-bah/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-arshad-hussaindirector-of-sales-marketing-fairmont-bab-al-bah/ Breaking Travel News interview Arshad Hussain,Director of Sales & Marketing, Fairmont Bab al Bah at the 2011 AACO AGM in Abu Dhabi. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:57:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/dr.-temel-kotil-president-and-ceo-turkish-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/dr.-temel-kotil-president-and-ceo-turkish-airlines/ Breaking Travel News interview Dr. Temel Kotil, President and CEO, Turkish Airlines at the 2011 AACO AGM in Abu Dhabi. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:51:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaco-2011-annual-general-meeting-draws-to-a-close-in-abu-dhabi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaco-2011-annual-general-meeting-draws-to-a-close-in-abu-dhabi/ The Tunis Convention for the reciprocal exemption from taxes on aviation between Arab states, relations between the European Union and Arab nations and the continued importance of the environment were among the hot topics at the Arab Air Carries Organisation (AACO) annual general meeting in Abu Dhabi. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:50:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaco-2011-wahab-teffaha-calls-for-continued-market-liberalisation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaco-2011-wahab-teffaha-calls-for-continued-market-liberalisation/ Abdul Wahab Teffaha, secretary general of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation, has criticised airlines in Europe and the United States for a perceived return to protectionism during the organisation’s 2011 annual general meeting in Abu Dhabi. Governments around the world were accused of seeking to “restrain of the growth” of airlines which have extracted new opportunities from the economic crisis. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:41:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaco-2011-oman-air-inks-order-with-rolls-royce/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaco-2011-oman-air-inks-order-with-rolls-royce/ Oman Air has ordered Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines to power the six Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft it has on order. The airline is the first in the Middle East to select the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine, which last month powered the first 787 Dreamliner into service. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:41:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaco-air-arabia-launches-moscow-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaco-air-arabia-launches-moscow-service/ Air Arabia and Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority have inaugurated a service to Moscow, Russia. A delegation to Moscow to celebrate the launch was led by the chairman of Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qassimi and the chairman of Air Arabia Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohamed Al Thani. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:41:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaoc-2011-qatar-executive-launches-new-website/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaoc-2011-qatar-executive-launches-new-website/ Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division, Qatar Executive, has re-launched its website with new features offering an enhanced experience to the company’s private jet services. A new navigation system and homepage layout allows users to quickly locate information with detailed specifications and reviews of Qatar Executive’s wholly-owned fleet of six luxurious Bombardier private jets. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:40:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaco-2011-etihad-to-outsource-accounting-to-kale-consultants/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaco-2011-etihad-to-outsource-accounting-to-kale-consultants/ Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has announced it will outsource the accounting of passenger and cargo revenues to aviation accountancy specialist Kale Consultants from April, 2012. The deal was confirmed during the Arab Air Carriers Organisation annual general meeting currently taking place in Abu Dhabi. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/aaco-2011-iata-calls-for-closer-integration-in-mena-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/aaco-2011-iata-calls-for-closer-integration-in-mena-aviation/ The International Air Transport Association has called for a renewed focus on cooperation among aviation stakeholders in the Middle East and North African region to manage the challenges of growth. Addressing an industry audience at the Arab Air Carriers Organisation annual general meeting in Abu Dhabi, IATA secretary general Tony Tyler said: “Aviation is a challenging industry, so let us work together, where we can, to meet the challenges of growth and make aviation even more successful.” Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:40:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arab-air-carriers-organisation-launches-at-emirates-place-abu-dhabi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arab-air-carriers-organisation-launches-at-emirates-place-abu-dhabi/ Abu Dhabi has witnessed the opening of the Annual General Meeting of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation at Emirates Palace – the leading hotel in the region. The event was hosted by kind invitation of Etihad Airways, with the carrier represented by its chief executive James Hogan, who will take the position of chairman during the event. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:41:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-to-host-arab-air-carriers-agm-in-abu-dhabi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-to-host-arab-air-carriers-agm-in-abu-dhabi/ Abu Dhabi will host the 44th Annual General Meeting of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation from today until November 30th. It is the first time the emirate has been chosen as the venue for the event since 1983. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:29:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaco-2011-egyptair-resumes-flights-to-tripoli/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aaco-2011-egyptair-resumes-flights-to-tripoli/ Ahead of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation Annual General Meeting in Abu Dhabi Egypt Air has confirmed it will re-launch services to Tripoli. EgyptAir is recognised as Africa’s Leading Business Class Airline by the World Travel Awards. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:05:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-and-s7-airlines-expand-codeshare-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-and-s7-airlines-expand-codeshare-agreement/ Etihad Airways – recognised as the World’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards - continues to build its presence in Russia with the expansion of the commercial agreement with S7 Airlines. S7 Airlines is Russia’s fastest growing airline and the country’s largest domestic carrier. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:59:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-jordanian-revenue-up-8-in-october/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-jordanian-revenue-up-8-in-october/ Royal Jordanian has reported an eight per cent increase in revenues for October 2011 compared to the same month the previous year. The up-tick is attributed to the great and diligent efforts made inside and outside the Kingdom to strengthen its position and increase its market share, the carrier said earlier. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:23:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abu-dhabi-guest-arrivals-surge-ahead-of-aaco-agm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abu-dhabi-guest-arrivals-surge-ahead-of-aaco-agm/ Abu Dhabi’s 2011 stretch hotel guest target of 2 million is now within sight as last month produced record figures for any October with some 182,553 guest arrivals – a 21% increase on October 2010. Guest nights also rose 17% on the same comparative month to 582,929 and occupancy was up 7%. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:28:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abu-dhabi-looks-to-mice-market-as-it-gears-up-for-arab-air-carriers-organis/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abu-dhabi-looks-to-mice-market-as-it-gears-up-for-arab-air-carriers-organis/ As Abu Dhabi reveals plans to become the top meetings destination in the region by 2015, the emirate has already achieved a significant feat as it prepares to host the Arab Air Carriers Organisation’s 44th Annual General Meeting next week, attracting aviation leaders from the across the region who will be able to sample its state of the art conference facilities first hand. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 08:24:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-reinforces-on-time-departures-with-new-check-in-closure-timings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-reinforces-on-time-departures-with-new-check-in-closure-timings/ Emirates, considered the Middle East’s Leading Airline Economy Class by the prestigious World Travel Awards will be closing its check-in counters at Terminal 3 Dubai Airport 60 minutes prior to a flight’s scheduled time of departure in a bid to futher enhance the customer experience and ensuring on-time departures. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:52:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-etihad-manchester-call-centre-agents-graduate-in-abu-dhabi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-etihad-manchester-call-centre-agents-graduate-in-abu-dhabi/ Etihad Airways’ Manchester call centre moved one step closer to becoming operational today when 25 staff members graduated from an intensive four week training course at the airline’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways is considered the World’s Leading Airline by the prestigious World Travel Awards Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:27:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-launches-new-duty-free-magazine/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-launches-new-duty-free-magazine/ Etihad Airways considered the World’s Leading Airline by the prestigious World Travel Awards this month launched Boutique, the new inflight duty free magazine for the airline, which features a fresh, unique look and an engaging editorial style. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-goes-daily-to-khartoum/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-goes-daily-to-khartoum/ Emirates considered the Middle East’s Leading Airline Economy Class, Middle East’s Leading Airline Lounge, Middle East’s Leading Airline Rewards Program and Middle East’s Leading Airline Website by the prestigious World Travel Awards, has increased its commitment to Sudan with the introduction of one additional flight per week, providing a daily, non-stop service between Dubai and Khartoum Civil Airport from 5th December 2011. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:20:17 +0000