Aerospace Emerging Technologies
Nov 12, 2014
Over 200,000 passengers have used Emirates' free onboard Wi-Fi since October this year, taking advantage of the airline's service to connect with family, friends or colleagues when they fly.
Nov 06, 2014
Qatar Airways has developed an innovative new online system for passengers who wish to print their own baggage tags before arrival at the airport.
Nov 02, 2014
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasised the importance of industry-government partnership as the industry embarks on the second century of commercial aviation.
Oct 31, 2014
Economic growth in the SADC region and within its member states could be stimulated if governments and airlines were able to ensure that trade, immigration, tax and other policies fostered air transport connectivity and promoted competition, according to the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA).
Oct 29, 2014
Air traffic safety in African airspace and environmental sustainability dominated discussions and presentations at the third annual Air Traffic & Navigation Services (ATNS) AVI Afrique 2014 Africa Aviation Innovation Summit held yesterday, 28th October 2014 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria.
Mar 30, 2011
American news channel CNN has reported that researchers at Qatar University's engineering school have come up with a novel way to cool the stadiums ahead of the 2022 World Cup... giant flying saucers.
Mar 17, 2011
Jeppesen said today that it has completed a successful rapid decompression test of iPad 2. The successful test was completed to an altitude of 51,000 feet, proving the integrity of iPad 2 in the unlikely event of sudden cabin pressure loss.
Mar 10, 2011
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates became the first Middle East air navigation service provider to publish an Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) in electronic format .
Mar 07, 2011
Etihad has selected the Engine Alliance to supply the powerplant for the UAE airline's fleet of ten Airbus A380 aircraft on order.
Mar 04, 2011
Dassault owners waiting for the latest version of the EASy II flight deck which is due to enter service this summer – can also look forward to improved access to Europan airports.
Feb 28, 2011
Virgin Galactic has signed a contract with the US-based Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) to fly scientists into space to conduct microgravity, biology, climate and astronomy research.
Feb 28, 2011
Two Emirati staff of Abu Dhabi airline Etihad are being sent out in the cold - but it is all in a good cause.
Feb 25, 2011
Mubadala space subsidiary Al Yah Satellite Communications (Yahsat), has signed agreements with Astrium and Boeing to provide secure satellite communications capability for various aeronautical platforms.