More than 100 aviation experts from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have gathered for two days of intense discussions in Jordan, to find new ways to improve the efficiency, safety and sustainability of air transport. The meeting comes as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed traffic figures showing a sharp fall in capacity growth from the Middle East carriers, reflecting the uncertain economic outlook.
Vanderlande Industries kicked off the Airport Show in Dubai this morning with an environmental boost for the industry as it unveiled to the Middle East for the first time, its new, environment-friendly blueveyor conveyor system.
Commercial opportunities along with military and humanitarian demands driving the need for sustainable space and satellite programmes across the Middle East will be in focus at the Global Space and Satellite Forum (GSSF) 2011.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) company, StandardAero announced today that it has signed an exclusive maintenance agreement with West Atlantic airline. This long-term contract covers over 80 Pratt & Whitney Canada PW126 and PW126A engines
Etihad Airways has become a member of “Business in the Community” (BITC), an organisation that will support the implementation of the Abu Dhabi-based airline's sustainability strategy and provide access to best practice in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Aircraft of the future can be powered by biofuels farmed using seawater from Abu Dhabi's arid and saline rich coastline according to new research from the partnership set up last year between the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Etihad, Boeing and Honeywell.
Lufthansa is launching the world's first ever scheduled commercial passenger flights using bio-fuel in the first half of 2011, with an IAE (International Aero Engines) powered Airbus A321 aircraft.
The chance for leaders of some of the Gulf's major airlines to defend the region's carriers following the recent international row over alleged unfair competition, will rise e at the Doha Aviation Summit, which is being held from October 30th - November 1st, 2010 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Doha.
With the world economy pinning its hopes on emerging markets to power growth and recovery, logistics specialist DHL has identified three main barriers limiting potential success: high customs costs, slow market liberalization and under-developed distribution channels.
The Boeing Company, through its Global Corporate Citizenship programme, continues to sponsor innovative community educational and environmental initiatives in the Middle East as part of its commitment to support the region's development priorities.
Despite the recent global economic crisis and its impact on the aviation industry, the long-term nature of many airport projects continues thrive in the aviation sector
Dubai Airports yesterday announced two initiatives that will significantly reduce noise and emissions both inside and outside of Dubai International Airport for the benefit of customers, surrounding communities and the environment.
Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) has been awarded the highly-accredited and internationally recognised European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part-147, to provide Aircraft Engineering Type training, and to conduct examinations in conformance with global aviation benchmarks. The Academy successfully completed the rigorous accreditation process - which typically takes up to one year - in a record four months.
Dates have now been confirmed for the fourth edition of the AVEX International Airshow, which will take place from November 7th – 10th 2010 at the Sharm El Sheikh International Airport in Egypt.
