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Yemenia IS now Registered by IOSA
Capt Abdulkhalek Alkadi, Chairman of the Board of
Directors of Yemen Airways announced today that
Yemenia has been given accreditation of IOSA
Registration by IATA. Indeed achieving such
accreditation is teamwork and Yemenia is satisfied
and look forward to continue similar success in the
future.
The IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Programme
is an internationally recognized and accepted
evaluation system designed to assess the operational
management and control systems of an airline. IOSA
uses internationally recognized quality audit
principles, and is designed so that audits are
conducted in a standardized and consistent manner.
With the implementation and international acceptance
of IOSA, our Airline has achieved the following
benefits:
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The establishment of the first internationally recognized
operational audit standards
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Continuous updating of standards to reflect regulatory revisions
and the evolution of best practices within the industry
I appreciate the efforts of employees, who have contributed
towards IOSA Certification.
With IOSA Registration, I am sure that Yemenia will achieve more
in the future, added the Chairman Alkadi.
Yemen – Independent MRO business unit for Yemenia
The national flag carrier of Yemen, Yemenia, has
selected Lufthansa Consulting as a strategic advisor
for outsourcing its Aircraft Maintenance unit. The
airline expects to significantly reduce its
maintenance costs, to establish a professional
relationship between the airline and its MRO
subsidiary and to boost its third party business.
The agreement was signed in December 2006 and the
project has started in January 2007 as announced by
Capt Abdulkhalek Alkadi, chairman of the Board of
Yemen Airways.
Mr. Walter Schmitt-Rennkamp, Project Head Comsultant
of Lufthansa said : "T he Conceptual Design,
describing the future scope and shape of the new MRO
company, has already been finalized by Lufthansa
Consulting's experts. They will continue to assist
Yemenia in developing the detailed organizational
setup and in preparing the implementation plan for
the new business unit. The entire conversion is
expected to be completed within six months".
Capt Abdulkhalek Alkadi added, " With the formation of
an independent MRO business unit, Yemenia continues
its successful strategy for business segmentation.
Other business units will follow the MRO example".
Yemenia is the national flag carrier in Yemen and has
emerged as a fast growing airline in the region was
founded in 1961 and operates scheduled passengers
and cargo services to more than 30 domestic and
international destinations in Africa, the Middle
East, Europe and the Far East. Its fleet includes
B737-800, A310 and A330 aircraft as well as ten
A350-800 on order.
Yemenia-Yemen Airways issues E Tickets
Yemen Airways has successfully concluded its E
Ticketing implementation program and managed to
issue today 20th Dec 2006 the first Yemenia E
Tickets.
With this Yemenia prepares for the deadline set by
the international airline body IATA. Yemenia having
achieved the E Ticket illustrates its commitment to
be a world standard airline and develop up-to-date
international travel trade requirements to compete
and serve its valuable clients.
The E Ticketing program which was launched more than
a year ago will jump start a new era in the history
of modernising Yemenia. E Ticket helps achieve
passenger convenience, revolutionize travel and will
cut down cost tremendously.
E Ticket program is part of an international
campaign launched by IATA aiming at simplifying the
business.
We look forward to have fully E Ticketed services
very soon in Yemenia markets locally and
internationally as part of continuous search for
modernization, automation and adopt to the industry
trend and requirements, says chairman of the board
Capt Abdulkalek Alkadi.
Thanking the loyal clients for their continuous
support for Yemenia to be a world class airline and
continue to grow and prosper to enable it contribute
in playing the required role as an important
catalyst in the Yemen Economy.
Captain
Abdulkalek S. Al-Kadi
Chairman
High Technical Equipments for businessmen with new
A330 Airplane
From 1st October 2006 Yemenia passengers will be able
to phone anywhere in the world from
 the comfort of
their first class seat using state of the art
satellite communications technology fitted to Yemenia A330 aircraft.
All 18 first class seats are equipped with in-seat
phones whilst in the economy class there are 2
phones available near the rear galley.
Cost of a call will be $5.00 per minute and payment
can be made by Credit Card or PrePaid Card.
Travelers will be able to purchase PrePaid Cards in
the denominations of $5.00, $10.00 and $25.00 from
Yemenia cabin crew, departure lounges and travel
offices.
ARINC welcomes Yemenia passengers as new users of its
satellite phone services. The service is currently
used by passengers on more than 2,000 aircraft. ARINC expects that the service will provide a
welcome addition to Yemenia’s modern In-Flight
Entertainment program and provide additional comfort
for the traveler whilst away from home.
Yemenia passengers may also be interested to know that
the Captain also has access to the in-flight phone
service from the cockpit, providing him with much
needed reliable communication with his operations
centre in Sana’a. In addition computers on board the
aircraft are continuously sending data via satellite
to the ground where the progress and safety of the
flight is continually monitored.
YEMENIA-YEMEN AIRWAYS TO ORDER UP TO 10 A350
Yemenia-Yemen Airways, based in Sanaa, has selected
the Airbus A350 for its long haul fleet
modernization programme and has signed a preliminary
agreement with Airbus for the acquisition of six
aircraft of the type, with options for another four.
The selection of the A350-800 by the airline
followed a thorough evaluation of the aircraft type
and its competitor.
Deliveries of the A350s for Yemenia will start in
2012, and the aircraft will be configured in a
comfortable two-class configuration with seating for
18 passengers in First Class and 265 in Economy. The
engine type for Yemenia's A350s has still to be
selected.
Captain Abdulkhalek Al-Kadi, Chairman of Yemenia-Yemen
Airways said: "we are delighted to have secured the
future of our long-range fleet with the Airbus A350
in the next decade. We are looking forward to
introducing the aircraft type on the
intercontinental routes to and from Yemen Yemen
Airways is on the right track implementing it's
fleet modernization program, and is preparing for
growth. Recent business trends are remarkably well.
Yemenia is expecting a double digit growth annually,
this is why there is a need to focus on Human
Resources Training, Automation and Networking."
Gustav Humbert, Airbus President and CEO said: "We are
proud to start another chapter in the long and
fruitful cooperation with Yemenia Yemen Airways. The
new A350s are the perfect tools for the airline to
further develop its services from Yemen to Europe
and Asia. Yemenia's decision for the A350 is also
another endorsement of Airbus' new 250 - 300 seat
aircraft programme and confirms its success with
customers".
Yemenia's decision brings the total number of orders
and commitments for the new A350 to 182 from 14
customers.
Yemenia currently has three B737-800, four A310s and
two A330-200s in its long haul fleet, operating from
its base in Sanaa and Aden to destinations in
Europe, the Middle East and Asia, as well as
possible further expansions of the network in Africa
in the future.
The A350-800/900 complements the existing A330/A340
Airbus long-range family while capitalising on A380
state-of-the-art technology. New generation engines,
new wings and a lighter structure thanks to the use
of 60 per cent advanced materials, assure some 12
per cent lower fuel consumption. Passengers will be
able to enjoy the large space offered in a new
generation cabin, which will also include latest
features of lighting.
A leading aircraft manufacturer with the most modern
and comprehensive product line on the market, Airbus
is a global company with design and manufacturing
facilities in France, Germany, the UK, and Spain as
well as subsidiaries in the U.S., China and Japan.
Headquartered in Toulouse, France, Airbus is an EADS
joint Company with BAE Systems.
Convention on International in Mobile Equipment
( Cape Town , 2001 )
The Cape Town Convention (the
convention on international Interests in Mobile
Equipment and its Specific to Aircraft Equipment)
was adopted on 16 November 2001 by a diplomatic
Conference held in Cape Town – South Africa The
conference was held under the co–sponsorship of the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and
institute for the Unification of Private law (UNIDROIT).
The final texts of the convention and protocol can
be downloaded from the UNIDROIT website (Its
protocol on matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment)
was adopted on 16 November 2001 by a Diplomatic
conference held in Cape Town, South Africa.
The convention is also called the
Convention on International Interests in Mobile
Equipment. The AWG (Aviation Working Group) . There
are many highly beneficial and interesting laws that
allow maximum efficiency and great financial
reductions for the airlines in the countries
ratifying treaties concluded .
The Cape Town Convention held 2001 in
the Cape, allows any country to join in , thus
enabling the designated national airlines of
benefiting from the facilities and guaranties and
close to elimination of the Risk and the subsequent
charges thereon .
The 38th Annual General Meeting held in Sanaa 28Nov -
02 Dec 2005, successfully organized by Yemen
Airways. Opening doors wide open for Conference
Tourism.
Record participation of AACO member airlines
represented by the CEO's, and all major industry
partners, Aircraft Manufacturers, Engine
Manufacturers, GDS's, Consulting Houses, IT
Providers, International Trade Press and Industry
Experts.
IATA Director General Giovanna Besignnane :
Very happy to be in Sana'a, the city of Wisdom,
History and World Cultural Treasure. I have enjoyed
Yemen Airways great Hospitality. This Airline Summit
of fastest growing Airlines, and fastest growing
markets is
 of great importance. Arab Airline must
step up efforts towards electronic Tickets and
Internet Booking.
We opened IATA's office number 100 in Yemen, and with
Yemen Airways professional support and cooperation,
we launched BSP.
AACO and IATA sign a Cooperation Agreement in area's
of Training, Consultancy and Developments.
 Kuwait is to host next years AGM and Sheikh Talal bin
Mubarak is elected president of AACO.
Sheikh Talal :
The organization of this AGM in Sana'a was a big
success, and Yemen Airways has raised the mark high
up, making it difficult for us to match.
Midsized In The Mideast
As members of the Arab Air Carriers
Organization (AACO) meet this week in Sana’a,
Yemen’s capital city, Airline Weekly talked with
Captain Abdulkhalek al-Kadi, Chairman of host
airline Yemenia Airways. We asked:
How does a relatively small airline
such as Yemenia (a joint venture between the
governments of Yemen and Saudi Arabia) compete
against larger rivals in the region?
Being a small airline is not
neces-sarily a disadvantage.
We try to be dynamic and adapt to
market changes promptly and adequately.
Still, the unequal and unbal-anced
opportunities, the much-debated subsidies for some
[large] airlines and the power mega-carriers have
with suppliers and vendors gives them an edge in
obtaining lower unit costs.
Are you satisfied with your air-line's
cost structure?
What are some steps you are taking to
control ex-penses as fuel costs rise?
We have a clear picture of our cost
structure and a long term plan to tackle it but it
takes longer for many of the measures [to take
effect] due to legal and social constraints.
In our case, we are overstaffed and
are in the middle of a process with the government
for a rehabilitation pro-gram while still having to
hire more young, educated and energetic graduates
who have more specific airline training.
We at Yemenia are conscious about our
national commit-ments towards the young generation
of Yemenis who will have the re-sponsibility of
successfully running the airline in the future.
What are the economic pros-pects for
Yemen, and can tourism play a significant role in
the coun-try's development?
Yemen has a great future, no doubt. It
is an emerging country with lots of opportunity.
Yemen has prom-ising natural
re-sources and the current wave of preparations for
the LNG (liquefied natural gas) project and power
plants will ensure that the foreign commu-nity
working in Yemen will dou-ble.
Tourism is a major industry that is
growing dramatically.
We partici-pate in trade fairs and
have a long queue of familiarization and press
trips… we promote Yemen and illustrate the true,
friendly and hospi-table Yemen to project the
cultural and historical treasures of the coun-try
with its unique variety of land-scape, beaches and
islands.
And do not forget the year-round crisp
weather that is second to none
YEMENIA OUTSOURCES ALL ITS PASSENGER SALES AND
SERVICES IT REQUIREMENTS TO MERCATOR IN A LANDMARK
AGREEMENT
Yemenia has taken
the strategic decision to outsource all its passenger
sales and services IT requirements to Mercator, the IT
division of the Emirates Group.
Yemenia , already an existing customer for Mercator’s RAPID revenue accounting solution, has
signed a multi-million dollar long-term agreement for
the supply of a wide range of airline IT solutions
from the Dubai-based IT supplier.
The first phase of this contract covers airline
reservations, ticketing, departure control and
frequent flyer systems, with implementation starting
immediately. A second phase will eventually see more
products introduced into all parts of the airline,
especially in the financial and cargo areas.
Mercator’s Airline Reservation System (MARS) will give
Yemenia everything it needs to efficiently grow
revenue and keep a tight control over distribution
costs. Packed with all the features needed for
airlines to operate an efficient reservations
operation, the system will enhance customer service,
sharpen competitive edge and keep a cap on costs.
Yemenia has also opted for MACS, the Mercator Airport
Control System, which delivers fast and efficient
check in, streamlining procedures and boosting
productivity. MACS also takes care of the entire
baggage management process prior to take-off.
The CRIS frequent flyer solution completes the trio of
products covered under the first phase of the
agreement. CRIS will offer a wide range of attractive
new features to the members of Yemenia’s ‘Arabia Felix
Club’ frequent flyer scheme. The airline’s most loyal
customers will receive a much more rewarding
experience and will enjoy superlative service.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman
Emirates Group, said: “This landmark agreement serves
to strengthen our already close partnership with
Yemenia, and we’re looking forward to working
hand-in-hand with the airline to achieve its ambition
of becoming a force to be reckoned with in the
region.”
Captain Abdulkhalek Al-Kadi, Yemenia’s Chairman, said:
“We’re currently undergoing a dramatic rate of
expansion here at Yemenia. Our accelerated fleet
expansion, increasing passenger numbers and recent
entry into the Arabesk airline alliance have all
combined to send a strong message that Yemenia is
going places.
“It’s vital that we have the IT solutions in place
that will support our rapid pace of growth and the
backing of an IT supplier that we can trust to
deliver. Mercator, with its unrivalled airline and IT
experience, has proved itself to be such a partner.”
Yemenia has been flying for more than 50 years, and
its routes now span the Middle East, Far East, Africa
and Europe. Today it serves 30 cities with the latest
Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
Mercator’s customer base includes major world carriers
such as Emirates, SriLankan, British Airways,
Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Air New
Zealand, and Varig. Many Arab Air Carrier Organisation
(AACO) member airlines are also Mercator customers,
including Royal Air Maroc, Air Algerie, MEA, Syrian
Arab Airlines and Kuwait Airways.
ستة شركات طيران عربية
عضوة في الإتحاد العربي للنقل الجوي أبرمت إتفاقية "تأشيرة السفر العربية"
التي يبدأ تطبيقها في الأول من حزيران/ يونيو 2005.
ستة شركات طيران عربية عضوة في الإتحاد
العربي للنقل الجوي وهي مصر للطيران، الخطوط الجوية الكويتية، طيران
الشرق الأوسط، الطيران العُماني، الملكية الأردنية والخطوط الجوية
اليمنية قد أبرمت إتفاقية "تأشيرة السفر العربية" Arabian Air Pass، التي
يبدأ تطبيقها في الأول من حزيران/ يونيو 2005.
يهدف هذا الإتفاق التجاري، والذي يشكّل
نواة صغيرة لتعاونٍ مستقبلي أوسع، إلى تنمية السياحة البينية وتحفيز
المسافر العربي للسفر على خطوط هذه الشركات والإستفادة من الأسعار
التشجيعية وبالتالي زيادة الحركة من وإلى المنطقة. وسيستفيد المسافر
العربي من هذه الإتفاقية على شبكة الخطوط العالمية لهذه الشركات الستة.
تأتي هذه الإتفاقية لإستكمال جهود شركات
الطيران العربية في إبرام إتفاقيات مشتركة على مختلف المستويات منها
التقني، التجاري، تقنية المعلومات، الشراء المشترك، جدولة الرحلات وفي
هذه الحالة تحديداً التعاون على تشجيع السفر بهدف تطويره في المستقبل
ليكون تعاوناً ذات أطرٍ أوسع.
الخطوط
الجوية اليمنية تنقل مليون راكب خلال عام 2004
تحقق للخطوط الجوية اليمنية الناقلة
الوطنية للجمهورية اليمنية نقل اكثر من مليون راكب خلال
العام 2004 المنصرم ،
ومن خلال هذا الرقم تتضح الجهود الكبيرة
التي استهدفت تطوير وتحديث حركة النقل الجوي عبر برامج
وخطط مدروسة تُغطي كافة الأعمال الفنية والإدارية
وباعتماد سياسة التحديث الفني والآلي وتنظيم الإدارة
ووضع هياكل عمل مُناسبة مع التطورات العالمية ، ولمواكبة
المُستجدات ولاستيعاب مُتغيرات صناعة النقل الجوي وأسواق
هذه الصناعة .
و السياسة التطويرية التي تنتهجها الشركة
تتمثل في
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تحديث أنظمة العمل وبالتالي تحسين
الخد?? المُقدمة للمسافرين
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تطوير قدرات العاملين الفنية
والمهنية
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توسيع حركة النقل الجوي وتحديث
الأسطول
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الإهتمام بالمشاريع الإستثمارية
ويتضح جلياً جهداً العاملين في الشركة في
مختلف القطاعات, خصوصا بعد أن تم اعتماد منح كافة
العملين حوافز شهرية مجزية مرتبطة بالأداء البشري .
وتركز خطط الشركة القادمة على مواصلة
التحديث والتركيز على التدريب البشري والنظم الآلية
لاستكمال تدخال نظم اصدار التذا كر الإلكترونيةُ
E-Ticketing والحجز عبر الإنترنتInternet
Booking Engine بعد أن تم
الانتقال إلى الاصدار الآلي A B2
NEW A330-200 AIRCRAFTS JOINING YEMENIA FAMILY
YEMENIA-YEMEN
AIRWAYS IS MODERNIZING ITS FLEET BY AQUIRING THE
NEW A330-200 FLY BY WIRE AIRCRAFTS. ONE AIRCRAFT HAS
ALREADY JOINED THE FLEET AND STARTED OPERATION SINCE
27/OCT/04/THE 2ND AIRCRAFT WILL BE JOINING THE FLEET
BY 22/NOV/04.
Yemenia has taken delivery of the first two AIRBUS
A330-200s, becoming a new operator of the type.
The second aircraft will be delivered in the coming
weeks.
Each of Yemenia's a330-200s seats 277 passengers in a
first and economy layout. the aircrafts are powered by
Rolls -Roys Trent 700s.
"Our Airbus a330-200s represent an important new step
into the future for us, bringing both technological
benifits as well as an increase in aircraft size" says
Yemenia Chairman and CEO Captain Abdulkhalik Al-kadi.
 "We
are delighted to be modernizing our fleet with Airbus
aircrafts in this way,and look forward to the
improvements in economy and passenger comfort that it
will bring"
"Airlines play a key role in growing business and
tourism, and are often major contributors to a
country's economic growth-especially when they are
'Flag Carriers' such as Yemenia" says Airbus president
and CEO Noel Forgeard .
"The Airbus A330-200 is an excellent aircraft for the
modernization of Yemenia's fleet,and I am confident
that it will prove an excellent tool for economic
growth
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