June 13, 2013

The Ports Security Institute at the Ports and Airports Security Department at Abu Dhabi Police celebrated the graduation of 47 participants from three one-week courses. The courses included: Detection and Security Inspection using computer-based training simulation (CBT); Public Communication Skills; and a course for airport security supervisors.

The manager of the Training Branch at the Ports and Airports Security Police Department, Lt. Colonel Naima Salem Awad, indicated that organizing the training courses embodies the Abu Dhabi Police’s strategy to enhance"...

May 23, 2013

The daily service, operated by a two cabin Airbus A330-200 and configured to carry 262 passengers with 22 in Pearl Business Class and 240 in Coral Economy Class, was launched on Wednesday 15 May and carries KLM's KL code.

The launch of the new flights coincides with the addition of 12 new KLM destinations out of Schiphol Airport which now carry Etihad Airways EY code. KLM has also added its KL code to a further six Etihad Airways destinations from its Abu Dhabi hub.

James Hogan, Etihad Airways' President and Chief Executive Officer, said: "The launch of Etihad Airways flights to Amsterdam demonstrates the deepening of our relationship with KLM as we anticipate great demand for the KLM codeshare flights beyond Schiphol Airport. The partnership with KLM follows Etihad Airways strategy...