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Zawya
16-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Kuwait Airways partners with Rolls-Royce to enhance aircraft efficiency
LONDON - Kuwait Airways and Rolls-Royce PLC have agreed to strengthen efforts aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of the airline's aircraft engine system. The collaboration is part of Kuwait Airways' ongoing strategy to improve its operations and adapt to the evolving global aviation market, according to a statement from the airline's chairman, Abdulmohsen Al-Fagaan, following discussions between the two parties on Wednesday. Al-Fagaan explained that the initiative aligns with Kuwait Airways' "strategic goals," which are strongly supported by the political leadership. He also emphasized that this agreement marks a significant step toward deepening the partnership between Kuwait Airways and Rolls-Royce, a leading UK-based engineering company. The Kuwaiti national carrier has long focused on initiatives aimed at improving the quality of its fleet. Al-Fagaan added that these efforts will ultimately benefit the airline's passengers by ensuring greater convenience and comfort onboard. Ewen McDonald, Chief Customer Officer at Rolls-Royce, praised the relationship between the two companies, describing Kuwait Airways as one of the firm's most trusted business partners. He noted that through joint initiatives, Kuwait Airways will strengthen its aircraft systems, leading to more durable and efficient operations. The collaboration aims to enhance the airline's aircraft engine systems, improving both performance and reliability while also boosting operational efficiency across the fleet.
Kuwait News Agency
14-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait News Agency
Kuwait Airways, UK's Rolls-Royce mull over aircraft operational efficiency
LONDON, May 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's national carrier and the UK's Rolls-Royce PLC Holding Group agreed on Wednesday to beef up efforts to develop the airline's aircraft engine system, saying the measure aims to ratchet up operational efficiency. The joint endeavor with the UK-based engineering giant is part of Kuwait Airways' strategy to strengthen operational efficiency to cope with the changes in the global aviation market, the Kuwaiti flag carrier's chairman Abdulmohsen Al-Fagaan was cited as saying in a statement after talks between the two sides. These endeavors are part of the Kuwaiti national carrier's "strategic goals" that are firmly backed the political leadership, while the initiative is a step towards greater cooperation between Kuwait Airways and the British engineering firm, added the statement. Kuwait Airways routinely undertakes such initiatives that help improve the quality of its fleet of aircrafts, the official underlined, saying the airline's clientele will be the ultimate beneficiaries of maximum convenience onboard the flag carrier's aircrafts. On Rolls-Royce PLC Holding Group's "rapport" with Kuwait Airways, the former's chief customer officer Ewen McDonald said that the Kuwaiti flag carrier is one of the UK-based firm's most trusted business partners. These joint initiatives allow Kuwait Airways to strengthen its aircraft system, which in turn, leads to more "durable and efficient" operation, added the official. (end)
Hi Dubai
19-03-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Emirates Group Renews Rolls-Royce Leadership Programme to Empower UAE Nationals
Emirates Group has renewed its partnership with Rolls-Royce for the Leadership Programme, extending the initiative for another five years to further develop and empower UAE national talent. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Adel Al Redha, Deputy President and Chief Operations Officer of Emirates Airline, and Ewen McDonald, Chief Customer Officer of Rolls-Royce, in the presence of senior executives from both organizations. The extended agreement will introduce five additional cohorts to the bespoke leadership training module, providing enhanced resources and opportunities for career progression. Since its inception, the programme has successfully trained 175 graduates across 11 cohorts, many of whom now hold senior leadership positions within the Emirates Group. As the flagship leadership initiative of Emirates Group, the Rolls-Royce Leadership Programme is tailored to equip UAE Nationals with essential skills for driving business success. The renewed curriculum includes modules on Financial Management, Commercial Acumen, Sustainability, Emerging Technologies, The Future of Work, Strategy, Personal Impact, and Innovation, ensuring participants are well-prepared for evolving industry challenges. This strategic renewal reinforces Emirates Group's commitment to nurturing local talent and fostering future business leaders in the UAE. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Gulf Today
18-03-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Emirates Group renews Rolls-Royce Leadership Programme for UAE Nationals
Emirates Group has renewed its Rolls-Royce Leadership Programme for another 5 years, as part of its continued efforts to develop and empower the UAE national leadership skills and competencies. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the renewal was signed by Adel Al Redha, Deputy President and Chief Operations Officer of Emirates Airline and Ewen McDonald, Chief Customer Officer, Rolls-Royce, with senior executives from both organisations present. The extended agreement will ensure five additional cohorts benefit from the airline's bespoke training module for UAE Nationals, offering them better access and resources to support their career progression. To date, 175 graduates across 11 cohorts have completed the programme. Many of the graduates now hold senior leadership roles in different parts of the business across the Emirates Group. The Rolls-Royce Leadership Programme is the Emirates Group's flagship leadership development initiative, designed to equip its UAE National workforce with the necessary skills to drive business success and prepare them for future leadership roles. The renewed programme will feature an enhanced curriculum which will cover Financial Management and Commercial Acumen; Sustainability; Emerging Technologies and The Future of Work and Strategy, Personal Impact, and Innovation. WAM
Al Etihad
18-03-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Emirates Group renews Rolls-Royce Leadership Programme for UAE Nationals
18 Mar 2025 17:46 DUBAI (WAM) Emirates Group has renewed its Rolls-Royce Leadership Programme for another 5 years, as part of its continued efforts to develop and empower the UAE national leadership skills and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the renewal was signed by Adel Al Redha, Deputy President and Chief Operations Officer of Emirates Airline and Ewen McDonald, Chief Customer Officer, Rolls-Royce, with senior executives from both organisations extended agreement will ensure five additional cohorts benefit from the airline's bespoke training module for UAE Nationals, offering them better access and resources to support their career progression. To date, 175 graduates across 11 cohorts have completed the programme. Many of the graduates now hold senior leadership roles in different parts of the business across the Emirates Rolls-Royce Leadership Programme is the Emirates Group's flagship leadership development initiative, designed to equip its UAE National workforce with the necessary skills to drive business success and prepare them for future leadership roles. The renewed programme will feature an enhanced curriculum which will cover Financial Management and Commercial Acumen; Sustainability; Emerging Technologies and The Future of Work and Strategy, Personal Impact, and Innovation.
