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Zawya
23-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Kuwait Airways signs deal with Regent Aerospace for cabin refurbishment
KUWAIT CITY - Kuwait Airways announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with the US-based company Regent Aerospace to carry out maintenance, refurbishment, and furnishing of its aircraft cabins. Following the signing ceremony, Chairman of Kuwait Airways, Abdul Mohsen Al-Faqan, stated that the partnership with Regent Aerospace represents a significant step forward for the national carrier. He described the collaboration as a "qualitative leap" for Kuwait Airways. Al-Faqan also noted that Kuwait Airways has provided logistical support to Regent Aerospace in establishing its regional hub in Kuwait. This move aims to strengthen the company's role and services across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, as well as the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. He confirmed that Regent Aerospace will soon commence the renovation and furnishing of Kuwait Airways' aircraft cabins. Al-Faqan added that Kuwait Airways has formed partnerships with various local companies, organizations, and government bodies to further promote the airline, also known as the "Blue Bird." In a separate statement, Reza Soltaniyan, a representative of Regent Aerospace, expressed his appreciation for the support received from Kuwait Airways. He explained that Regent Aerospace specializes in aircraft cabin maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and comprehensive inspection services worldwide. Soltaniyan also revealed that with backing from Kuwait Airways' leadership, Regent Aerospace has established its regional headquarters in Kuwait. The vision includes expanding the company's capabilities throughout the Gulf region, the Middle East, and into South Africa. Arab Times | © Copyright 2024, All Rights Reserved Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( arabtimes
Arab Times
22-04-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait Airways signs deal with Regent Aerospace for cabin refurbishment
KUWAIT CITY, April 22: Kuwait Airways announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with the US-based company Regent Aerospace to carry out maintenance, refurbishment, and furnishing of its aircraft cabins. Following the signing ceremony, Chairman of Kuwait Airways, Abdul Mohsen Al-Faqan, stated that the partnership with Regent Aerospace represents a significant step forward for the national carrier. He described the collaboration as a "qualitative leap" for Kuwait Airways. Al-Faqan also noted that Kuwait Airways has provided logistical support to Regent Aerospace in establishing its regional hub in Kuwait. This move aims to strengthen the company's role and services across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, as well as the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. He confirmed that Regent Aerospace will soon commence the renovation and furnishing of Kuwait Airways' aircraft cabins. Al-Faqan added that Kuwait Airways has formed partnerships with various local companies, organizations, and government bodies to further promote the airline, also known as the "Blue Bird." In a separate statement, Reza Soltaniyan, a representative of Regent Aerospace, expressed his appreciation for the support received from Kuwait Airways. He explained that Regent Aerospace specializes in aircraft cabin maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and comprehensive inspection services worldwide. Soltaniyan also revealed that with backing from Kuwait Airways' leadership, Regent Aerospace has established its regional headquarters in Kuwait. The vision includes expanding the company's capabilities throughout the Gulf region, the Middle East, and into South Africa.
Zawya
19-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Kuwait Airways plans to expand fleet, details yet to be disclosed
KUWAIT CITY - Following the announcement that Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Noura Al-Fassam made on Monday about the completion of Terminal Two at Kuwait International Airport in 2027; sources revealed that the Board of Directors of Kuwait Airways, headed by Abdul Mohsen Al-Faqan, is currently preparing to increase its air fleet, which currently consists of 33 aircraft, but refused to disclose the upcoming increase, indicating that the study on the specific number is still under discussion. Sources revealed that the existing Kuwait Airways fleet has a variety of aircraft, including the most luxurious equipped with advanced technology. Sources also confirmed that the incumbent Board of Directors is focusing on the implementation of the Kuwaitization policy, as it has been working hard to hire the largest number of Kuwaitis since assuming responsibility in September 2023. Moreover, the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) recently announced that the number of Kuwaitis employed at Kuwait Airways still does not meet the desired percentage as per the Kuwaitization policy. It stated that the total number of employees in Kuwait Airways as at the end of December 2024 reached about 5,234 -- 1,120 of whom are Kuwaiti citizens (118 females and 1,002 males); while the total number of non-Kuwaiti workers reached 4,114 (2,787 males and 1,327 females). Sources revealed the board has not been questioned about these figures, but Board Chairman Abdul Mohsen Al- Faqan always stresses the need to strike a balance in favor of national personnel through the continuous publication of recruitment advertisements. In order to achieve this, Kuwait Airways recently opened the registration door in the training system for Kuwaiti highschool graduates who do not have experience in preparation for their appointment in the future and the course period extends to six months, sources disclosed. Sources pointed out that Kuwait Airways does not only appoint Kuwaitis, but it also promotes those who deserve it. For this reason, it recently promoted several Kuwaiti staff to pilot after completing the training and meeting the conditions, sources added. Sources clarified that non-Kuwaiti appointments may seem higher primarily due to the unwillingness of some citizens to be appointed to the position of flight attendant or air hostess due to the long travel; especially since the airline's destinations cover all continents -- Europe, Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent and the Far East.
Arab Times
18-02-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait Airways plans to expand fleet, details yet to be disclosed
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 18: Following the announcement that Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Noura Al-Fassam made on Monday about the completion of Terminal Two at Kuwait International Airport in 2027; sources revealed that the Board of Directors of Kuwait Airways, headed by Abdul Mohsen Al-Faqan, is currently preparing to increase its air fleet, which currently consists of 33 aircraft, but refused to disclose the upcoming increase, indicating that the study on the specific number is still under discussion. Sources revealed that the existing Kuwait Airways fleet has a variety of aircraft, including the most luxurious equipped with advanced technology. Sources also confirmed that the incumbent Board of Directors is focusing on the implementation of the Kuwaitization policy, as it has been working hard to hire the largest number of Kuwaitis since assuming responsibility in September 2023. Moreover, the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) recently announced that the number of Kuwaitis employed at Kuwait Airways still does not meet the desired percentage as per the Kuwaitization policy. It stated that the total number of employees in Kuwait Airways as at the end of December 2024 reached about 5,234 -- 1,120 of whom are Kuwaiti citizens (118 females and 1,002 males); while the total number of non-Kuwaiti workers reached 4,114 (2,787 males and 1,327 females). Sources revealed the board has not been questioned about these figures, but Board Chairman Abdul Mohsen Al- Faqan always stresses the need to strike a balance in favor of national personnel through the continuous publication of recruitment advertisements. In order to achieve this, Kuwait Airways recently opened the registration door in the training system for Kuwaiti highschool graduates who do not have experience in preparation for their appointment in the future and the course period extends to six months, sources disclosed. Sources pointed out that Kuwait Airways does not only appoint Kuwaitis, but it also promotes those who deserve it. For this reason, it recently promoted several Kuwaiti staff to pilot after completing the training and meeting the conditions, sources added. Sources clarified that non-Kuwaiti appointments may seem higher primarily due to the unwillingness of some citizens to be appointed to the position of flight attendant or air hostess due to the long travel; especially since the airline's destinations cover all continents -- Europe, Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent and the Far East.
Zawya
10-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Kuwait Airways to offer 58 destinations worldwide in summer 2025
KUWAIT CITY - Kuwait Airways has announced its flight schedule for the summer season of 2025, with a focus on popular destinations expected to experience high demand from June to September. Abdul Mohsen Al-Faqan, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Kuwait Airways, stated in a press release on Sunday that the airline is launching flights to new and diverse destinations, as well as expanding its presence in untapped markets. Notably, flights to Moscow will commence with four weekly services starting on June 6. Other new destinations for the summer include Alexandria, which will have three weekly flights starting on July 1, and Luxor, which will also see three weekly flights starting on July 2. Popular summer destinations will include Antalya, Bodrum, and Trabzon, each with four weekly flights beginning in June. Antalya and Bodrum flights will start on June 2, while Trabzon flights will begin on June 1. Other highlights for summer 2025 include Sharm El-Sheikh with two weekly flights starting on June 4, Malaga with three weekly flights starting on June 5, and Nice with two weekly flights starting on June 17. In addition, Kuwait Airways will increase services to Salalah with four weekly flights starting on June 2, Vienna with four weekly flights starting on June 1, and Kuala Lumpur with three weekly flights starting on June 1. The airline's summer 2025 schedule will include 58 destinations worldwide, including its permanent destinations. To accommodate increased passenger demand on European routes, Kuwait Airways will deploy Boeing B777-300 wide-body aircraft, offering Royal and Business Class cabins for enhanced customer experience. Al-Faqan emphasized that the airline's decisions were based on detailed studies assessing market feasibility, customer demand, and the potential benefits to Kuwait Airways. He confirmed the airline's commitment to diversifying its global network and adding new routes. Kuwait Airways, founded in 1953 under the name Kuwait National Airways Limited, began its first flights on March 16, 1954. The Kuwaiti government acquired full ownership of the airline in 1962. Arab Times | © Copyright 2024, All Rights Reserved Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
