Air Arabia Moves to Next-generation Schedule Analysis with OAG Analyser

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ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 2, 2012 /PRN=KYODO JBN/ -

    OAG, the market leader in airline schedule data, is celebrating the signing

of leading low-cost carrier Air Arabia as the latest airline in the Middle East

to adopt schedule analysis tools from OAG and the region's first customer for

the new, state-of-the-art 'OAG Analyser' system.

     (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121002/564972 )

    'OAG Analyser' brings an unprecedented level of advanced data analysis

functionality to the aviation industry. It is an easy-to-use online tool for

extracting real meaning and insight from airline schedules data. By

interrogating OAG's industry-leading databases, 'OAG Analyser' offers Air

Arabia rapid access to detailed reports ranging from airline and airport route

development trends to aircraft usage patterns.

    Air Arabia, recently ranked by Aviation Week as the world's

second-best-performing airline, and the only Middle East carrier among the

magazine's 2012 'Top-Performing Airlines', will use 'OAG Analyser' to ensure

the airline continues its successful period of growth through its multi-hub

strategy.

    The signing ceremony took place today at the World Route Development Forum

in Abu Dhabi, UAE and was attended by Air Arabia's Group Chief Executive

Officer Adel Ali who said: "At Air Arabia, we always make use of valuable tools

and systems to optimise efficiency and support our growth. We are confident

this new system will support the airline's schedule proposition and market

research."

    John Grant, OAG's Executive Vice President, said: "The Middle East's

low-fare sector has demonstrated a dramatic pace of growth in the last decade,

with an average annual growth rate of 52% compared to traditional carriers who

have grown at an average rate of 7% annually. This growth is due in large part

to the expansion of Air Arabia and we are delighted to secure the airline as an

OAG customer. With OAG Analyser, Air Arabia will be better placed to undertake

market research and maintain its leadership in the region."

    OAG is an exhibitor at this week's World Route Development Forum. Copies of

OAG's 'Middle East Low Cost Carrier Market Analysis' report are available from

the company's stand, number N54.

    Photo caption: (left to right) Rob Shaw, OAG's Director of Analytics; John

Grant, OAG's Executive Vice President; Adel Ali, Air Arabia's Group Chief

Executive Officer; and Tony Whitby, Air Arabia's Director of Network, Strategy

and International Affairs.

    Notes to Editors:

    Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East

and North Africa's leading low-cost carrier. Air Arabia commenced operations in

October 2003 and currently operates a total fleet of 31 new Airbus A320

aircraft, serving 77 routes from three hubs in the UAE, Morocco and Egypt. Air

Arabia is an award-winning airline that focuses on offering comfort,

reliability and value-for-money air travel. For further information, please

visit: http://www.airarabia.com.

    OAG, a UBM Aviation  brand, is the trusted source for aviation information

and analytical services. OAG's leading aviation databases are unrivalled in

their scale, accuracy and comprehensiveness and are integral to the world's

aviation industry operations. For more information, visit: http://www.oag.com.

    For further press information:

    Sue Davidson (present at the World Route Development Forum)

    OAG

    Mobile: +44(0)7769-672-755

    E-Mail: sue.davidson@oag.com

    Sarah Dixon / Mary Donovan

    OAG

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    E-Mail: pressoffice@oag.com

    Marc Cornelius / Trudi Beggs

    80:20 Communications

    Telephone: +44(0)1483-447380

    E-Mail: mcornelius@8020comms.com / tbeggs@8020comms.com  

    SOURCE: ABU DHABI, UAE