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Middle East Airlines

IATA Code
ME
ICAO Code
MEA
Corporate Address
Middle East Airlines AirLiban S.A.
Beirut International Airport
Beirut
Lebanon
Website
http://www.mea.com.lb
Main hub
Beirut International Airport
Country
Lebanon
Business model
Full Service Carrier
Association Membership
AACO
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Beirut-based Middle East Airlines (MEA) is the national airline of Lebanon and is majority-owned by Banque du Liban. The carrier operates an extensive regional network within the Middle East as well as international scheduled services to Europe and Africa. Middle East Airlines announced plans to become a member of the SkyTeam Alliance in 2012.

Location of Middle East Airlines main hub (Beirut International Airport)

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9-May-11 9:33 AM

Saudi Arabia’s LCC experiment may be drawing to an unwelcome close. nasair, the kingdom’s first – and now sole surviving – LCC announced it has suffered a 1Q2011 loss, due to the troubled situation in the Middle East and North Africa reducing passenger traffic and the increasing price of oil.

Airline IPO activity increases as market conditions improve but oil threatens

10-Mar-11 10:45 AM

There are more than 30 airlines around the world publicly talking of conducting an IPO to help diversify funding sources, coinciding with improved demand and economic conditions. Aircraft deliveries are also accelerating, with more than 1400 aircraft scheduled for delivery this year alone, prompting the need for additional financing. However, concerns over rising fuel costs in recent weeks have had affected oil prices and, hence, the attractiveness of airlines.

Egypt unrest: Aviation in North Africa and Middle East threatened by political turmoil

1-Feb-11 5:19 PM

The political instability engulfing some North African states has extensive implications for tourism and aviation across the region. Already dozens of governments are warning their citizens to avoid travel to Egypt. Several have chartered aircraft to ferry their nationals out. Cairo Airport has been met with chaotic scenes in the past few days as thousands of foreigners seek to leave. In this special report, CAPA reviews the immediate aviation and tourism impacts from the North Africa/Middle East civil unrest.

Qatar Airways declares profit breakthrough, roll on IPO

22-Dec-10 2:31 PM

Qatar Airways’ CEO Akbar Al Baker announced on 20-Dec-2010 that Qatar Airways is on track to declare “a very hefty profit” this year, clearing the way for an IPO. The CEO stated he is "pretty confident" the carrier will launch an IPO in early 2012, after achieving three consecutive years of profitability.

Wataniya cancels four routes, pulls back on a fifth

6-Dec-10 9:52 AM

Kuwait-based premium carrier Wataniya Airways announced it plans to suspend services to Amman, Bahrain, Damascus and Jeddah and reduce the frequency of operations to Dubai. In a major downsizing, the carrier’s fleet will be cut from seven to four aircraft, and it is studying options to cut its workforce. The changes will commence from 05-Dec-2010.

Emirates CEO, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum Emirates seeks B777 surrogate in A350-1000

30-Nov-10 4:36 PM

With little sign of a B777 update or replacement in the immediate future, Emirates, the world’s largest airline in terms of international passenger traffic, is pressing Airbus for more range for its A350-1000.

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