Kuwait Aviation Thread

[mahdial_x5]

snakes?

[mahdial_x5]

hmmm..
i think its time for a livery change, for Kuwait

[Skoulikimou]

Originally Posted by Gilgamesh

That's impressive, there arent many airlines out there that sell snakes onboard.

yes there they do

[mahdial_x5]

but, honestly, Kuwaits livery is boring...they should make it more "Lively"
the livery has been used ever since the foundation in Feb '53, or, at least the 60's i believ

[CrazY]

yeah,, true !! what can we do, the airline sucks not just the livery ;p

[Drag-race]

تقرير شامل عن المشاكل الأحد المقبل
الحكومة مقتنعة بأن 'الكويتية' تحتاج 'نفضة'.. وأسباب التردي كثيرة


05/02/2007 كتبت ليلى الصراف:
أعلنت وزيرة المواصلات د.معصومة المبارك ان تقريرا كاملا سيعرض على مجلس الوزراء الأسبوع المقبل حول اوضاع مؤسسة الخطوط الجوية الكويتية.
وقالت المبارك ل'القبس' ان التقرير الذي استعرضه مجلس الوزراء في جلسته امس كان ناقصا، حيث لم يشمل الأسئلة والاستفسارات التي وجهها سمو رئيس مجلس الوزراء الشيخ ناصر المحمد وبعض الوزراء خلال اجتماع الخميس الماضي.
وأضافت ان مجلس الوزراء طلب من المؤسسة إعادة خطتها تجاه الرحلات غير المربحة ومنها مسقط وجنيف والمغرب.
وقد اعتبرت الحكومة ان وضع الخطوط الجوية الكويتية اثر الحادثين الأخيرين 'خط أحمر' ولا بد من رقابة فعلية على الصيانة.
وأكدت الحكومة ان سلامة الركاب موضوع لا يتحمل اي مجاملة، وان هناك أسبابا كثيرة وراء تردي أوضاع 'الكويتية'.
وحسب المصادر فإن الحكومة على قناعة بأن المؤسسة تحتاج إلى 'نفضة'.

[Halawala]

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Jazeera Airways establishes second hub in Dubai

Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways K.S.C, the Middle East's first and only private scheduled airline, today announced the establishment of a second hub in Dubai, making it the only low-fare airline operating out of Dubai International Airport.

The airline, which flies a brand new fleet of Airbus A320s powered by new CFM engines and fitted with all-leather seats, launched the new hub with direct flights from Dubai to Bahrain, Kuwait, Mumbai, Kochi, New Delhi, Muscat, and Salalah.

from http://www.ameinfo.com/109999.html

Do you guys think this is a good move considering Jazeera Airways will be co-hubbed in DXB. This move might be benifitial to the airline but you will get fewer flights to destinations from KWI. Frankly, while many people disagree about a dual-hubbed, I strongly disagree since it will complicate the airline's strategy and "steal the spotlight" from KWI and lessen its role as the main hub for the airline. Also, people from KWI willing to travel to certain destinations via DXB on AlJAzeera will be forced to pay lower fares than traditional airlines (such as KU) and face the additional cost of the stopover in DXB. What do you think?

[Drag-race]

معصومة المبارك لـ «الراي» : نتسلم السبت عرض «ايرباص» لتحديث أسطول الكويتية
كتب داهم القحطاني: قالت وزيرة المواصلات الدكتورة معصومة المبارك لـ «الراي» انه وضمن الدعم الذي يقدمه سمو رئيس مجلس الوزراء الشيخ ناصر المحمد لمؤسسة الخطوط الجوية الكويتية فإنه من المقرر ان يتم السبت المقبل تسلم عرض الاسعار المقدم من شركة «ايرباص» والمتضمن الاسعار ومواعيد التسليم في حين ستتقدم شركة «بوينغ» بعرضها في فترة قريبة لاحقة.
وإذ بينت الدكتورة معصومة ان ذلك يأتي ضمن موافقة مجلس الوزراء على قيام شركة الخطوط الجوية الكويتية بشراء 60 طائرة وربما اكثر وفق حاجاتها، ذكرت انه تم عقد اجتماع الاسبوع الماضي مع المؤسسة وادارة الطيران المدني من اجل تحسين قدرة «الكويتية» التنافسية خصوصا ان الجو التنافسي الذي يسود حاليا يتطلب تحسين هذه القدرة بصورة عملية وناجعة. وبينت وزيرة المواصلات ان عملية شراء الطائرات ستتم إما من شركة «ايرباص» او شركة «بوينغ» أو بالتنويع بينهما، وفقا لمواعيد التسليم وعرض الاسعار وفقا لما يناسب «الكويتية»، موضحة ان عروض الاسعار ستتضمن عرضا لشراء طائرات «الكويتية» الحالية ضمن الصفقة على أن يتم تحديد الموقف بناء على هذا العرض أو أن يتم البيع من قبل «الكويتية» خارج اطار الصفقة.

[qwazy]

Published Date: February 14, 2007
By Nawara Fattahova

KUWAIT: National carrier Kuwait Airways said yesterday it expects to receive offers within the next two weeks from the world's giant aircraft manufacturers for up to 34 new planes. "We have decided to buy between 30-34 aircraft of different sizes. We expect to receive offers from Airbus and Boeing companies within two weeks," Chairman and Managing Director Sheikh Talal Mubarak Al-Sabah told a press conference. The deal, expected to amount to several billion dollars, is to replace the existing ageing fleet of 15 Airbus and two Boeing aircraft that have been in service for the state-owned carrier since 1992.
"After that we will open talks with the two manufacturers to select the best offer and then place the necessary orders. We expect negotiations to be completed in May," Sheikh Talal said. "Initially we may have to lease planes for five or seven years, till our ordered planes are manufactured and delivered. These aircraft will cover all the requirements of the KAC over the next 10 years," he said. He said the Cabinet decided in October to modernise the carrier's fleet. The airline is also looking to sell its fleet and use leased planes for the next five to seven years until the ordered aircraft become available, he said.

Kuwait Airways has recently faced some technical snags on some of their ageing aircrafts, provoking criticism against the corporation. "What do the newspapers benefit from publishing all these minor malfunctions faced by the KAC? These incidents happen with all international airlines, but only Kuwait Airway's snags are reported. My friend, who arrived a couple of days ago, had to go through an eight-hour delay, although he was flying on one of the best international airlines. None of the newspapers even reported it, just because it's not our national flag carrier. This kind of news also affect the rates and deals with insurance companies," rued Sheikh Talal.

On January 29, 2007, an aircraft flying to Dubai faced technical snags before landing at Dubai International Airport. The dailies mentioned it was hovering above the UAE skies for about four hours. This wasn't true, said the captain of the flight who attended the press conference and explained what actually happened on that flight. "The total time hovering above Ras Al-Khaimah airport was exactly one hour and 24 minutes as we faced a problem with the front wheels during the landing as the hatch malfunctioned. Then the rear wheels also malfunctioned. We tried to fix the problem while hovering above, but didn't succeed. Then after discussing the issue with KAC technicians in Dubai, we landed at Ras Al-Khaimah Airport instead, as the air traffic there is far lesser," clarified Captain Najeeb Al-Kandari. According to Sheikh Talal and the captain, this problem wasn't caused by lack of maintenance. These are technical malfunctions, which happen to any and all airlines in the world, they insisted.
Kuwait Airways has been facing financial difficulties since most of its fleet was destroyed during Iraq's seven-month occupation from August 1990. It has spent 15 of the past 16 years in the red and accumulated losses to the tune of $1.8bn in the 11 years to 2003/2004. Losses are covered by the state. Sheikh Talal however said that during the first nine months of the current fiscal year which began April 1, the carrier cut its projected deficit of KD 28.5m to KD11.9m.

He said that the only way to make the carrier profitable is through transferring it into a company that operates on commercial basis, a proposal that has been strongly opposed by the outspoken parliament. MPs fear that such a measure would result in sacking several thousand Kuwaiti employees, some of whom constitute a liability on the carrier because of their large number and high pay. Kuwait has opened up its aviation sector and the first low-cost private airline, Al-Jazeera, began operation in October 2005. Two more private airlines are under establishment.

Overhauling and expanding Kuwait Airways' fleet started in the year 2000. In 2005 a committee to prepare a detailed study of renewing the fleet was founded. "The committee work took longer than we expected and in October 2006, the resolution supporting the KAC was issued. This resolution will provide governmental support for the airline to renew its fleet," Sheikh Talal added. The plan to transform the KAC from a corporation to a company started in 2004, after a new resolution was issued. This law paved the way in getting licences approved for operating private airlines. "The new companies brought competition to the local market, and this of course affected KAC. We are sure that if the KAC's status was changed from a corporation to that of a company, its performance will be much better in all fields," he said (With agency inputs)

NOW THEY JUST NEED TO MAKE THE ORDER AND PRIVATIZE THE AIRLINE

[qwazy]

but i wish they ordered an airbus A380 or two for like the important routes like kwt-new york and kuwait-london or something. that would be really cool.

[ahmedjam]

oh man, A380 can not land on our airport's runways, LOL !

mahdial_x5 we really need to change

[CrazY]

lol yeah a part of the airport expansion which is approved now by everyone is to improve the runways to handle these planes ;p anyway we're not gonna see one until 2008 with all the delays

[mahdial_x5]

Yea man! change is good! especialy for a beatiful country like Kuwait

LOOOOOOOOLL they call THEIR fleet Aging.... LOOOL i still cant get over it, its ONLY 15 years old,

Iran Airs Fleet is DOUBLE that amount some ahve been in service since 1976 and others since early 1980s

nevertheless, good move by Kuwait, just, now please change the livery!

[qwazy]

i really hope this is a turnaround for kuwait. crazy can you give us some details about the airport expansion. when is it expected to be completed?
and anything out on the new airports yet?
i think kuwait airways will become a serious competitor in the region in the future if it is privatized.

[CrazY]

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=267549

[CrazY]

Rekindle your love for Cyprus with Jazeera Airways



Kuwait, February 27, 2007: Jazeera Airways, the Middle East’s first private scheduled airline, today announced it will begin direct flights to Larnaca starting March 26, 2007. Jazeera Airways will fly direct three times a week from Kuwait to the European resort town, operating brand new Airbus A320s all fitted with leather seats.

“We are very pleased to be launching this new destination today and to open our expanding network to travelers from the Larnaca International Airport,” said Chairman and CEO, Marwan Boodai. “This new destination brings added travel options to our Kuwaiti leisure travelers who can now look forward to enjoying the amazing culture and entertainment Larnaca has to offer. With a fare of KD 17 each way, there has never been a better time to explore and enjoy Larnaca”.

Situated on the south-east coast of Cyprus, Larnaca is known for its picturesque palm-fringed seafront. History enthusiasts can look forward to discovering the ruins of Ancient Kitium which date back to the 13th century as well as enjoy a visit to the famous marble bust of Stoic philosopher Zeno. The town also boasts an excellent variety of restaurants, clubs, shops and cinemas.

Flights from Kuwait to Larnaca will operate on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

The airline’s website jazeeraairways.com now offers an enhanced online travel solution where travellers can book, pay and reserve their seats online and even change their booking right up to three hours before flight. Travelers can alternatively book their tickets through the customer support call centres in their cities or through their chosen travel agents.

Launched in October 2005, has maintained an on-time performance of 93% throughout 2006. Jazeera Airways serves 19 of the most popular destinations for both business and leisure in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Indian Subcontinent.

[Halawala]

Any idea when it will serve DOHA?? ITS about time!

[CrazY]

hmmmm,, i dont know !! maybe when the new doha airport finishes ;p

[CrazY]

Jazeera Airways to fly to Tehran


Kuwait, March 10, 2007: Jazeera Airways, the Middle East’s first private scheduled airline, today announced it will begin direct flights to Tehran starting March 26, 2007. Jazeera Airways will fly direct 3 times a week from Kuwait to Tehran, operating brand new Airbus A320s all fitted with leather seats.

“Tehran is the twentieth destination since we launched our first flight 15 months ago. We are as excited about our expansion as we are about adding our second destination in Iran,” said Chairman and CEO, Marwan Boodai.

“Tehran continues to add variant options for our leisure and business travelers can experience the world’s fifth longest ski slope, one of the oldest and fascinating cultures and diverse entertainment that Tehran has to offer. Iranian expatriates in Kuwait can now look forward to flying to their home country with competitive fares and great on-time performance. Our on-time performance for 2006 was 93%.”

Fares to and from Tehran start at KD 11 (( about 40$ ))with flights operating on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Tehran is known for its magnificent Alborz mountain range, boasting breathtaking skiing slopes including Dizin, Ab Ali and Shemshack. With four distinct seasons the city offers old world charm from the Easter Market Bazaar and historic Golestan Palace to a bustling picturesque city filled with quaint markets and boutiques, lakes and a passion for outdoor adventure sports.

The airline’s website jazeeraairways.com now offers an enhanced online travel solution where travellers can book, pay and reserve their seats online and even change their booking right up to three hours before flight. Travelers can alternatively book their tickets through the customer support call centres in their cities or through their chosen travel agents.

Launched in October 2005, Jazeera Airways serves 19 of the most popular destinations for both business and leisure in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Indian Subcontinent.
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halawala still no Doha ;p heheh

[CrazY]

Kuwait Leasing Company Finalizes Orders For 18 Boeing Planes

SEATTLE -- ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Co. of Kuwait signed orders Monday for 12 Boeing 787-8s and six 737-800s, the first 787 order from a Middle East carrier to be finalized, the Boeing Co. announced.

The 18 planes carry a total list of $2.26 billion, according to a Boeing statement, although airlines typically negotiate substantial discounts.

Six of the 787s were previously listed without the name of the buyer on the manufacturer's Web site, and the rest will be posted to the Web site this month, Boeing said.

In November 2005 ALAFCO signed orders for 12 Airbus A350s, making it the first leasing company to place an order for the European manufacturer's answer to the Boeing 787, but that plane is five years behind the Boeing model in development.

In November 2006 ALAFCO announced orders for six Airbus A320s, which compete with the Boeing 737.

ALAFCO became a publicly traded company in October and has airplanes on lease with nine carriers.


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