Syphax Airlines, a new Tunisian based airline, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to buy three A320neo, marking the first time an African based carrier has ordered the NEO which is a significant breakthrough for Airbus in one of the world's fastest developing markets.
The Arab Air Carriers Organization's Arab Aviation Summit for the Future, AACO 46th AGM, concluded in Doha today with the announcement of several key resolutions.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to adopt and adhere to global standards that are necessary for the safe, efficient and sustainable operation of the global air transport system.
Etihad Airways' first major sports sponsorship in the United States starts with the Nation's Triathlon event taking place in West Potomac Park, Washington, D.C. on September 8, 2013.
THK Gökçen Aviation has received the first five EC135s to provide medical airlift duties throughout Turkey. The helicopters will start operations in August.
The deputy ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, officially inaugurated the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2013 today, in the presence of senior government officials, leaders of the regional and international travel industry as well as high-profile participants.
Aviation professionals will be gathering in Dubai 7-8 May for the first Global Airport Leaders' Forum (GALF) being held alongside the established Airport Show, to share their professional insights, practical experiences and future perspectives on airport operations, leadership challenges (in the wake of multibillion dollar expansions), optimum technology investment, management best practices, leadership development, and cross-border partnerships and cooperation.
Oaklands Global is recruiting a Vendor Relations Specialist (French Speaking) to join our established and expanding client on a permanent basis in Dubai.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened its 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Cape Town, South Africa today.
Ethiopian Airlines has celebrated 40 years of uninterrupted service to London Heathrow and the launch of their new Boeing-787 Dreamliner last night with the UK travel trade at Kensington Roof Gardens in London.
AfBAA chairman Tarek Ragheb signed a formal agreement with Frédéric Le Hénaff, exhibition director of the Marrakech Airshow, at this year's EBACE in Geneva, Switzerland, that will see both organizations will work together to offer the African business aviation community an integrated event representing the complete spectrum of the continent's current, and potential, business aviation activity.
Has as a new jetliner ever been launched as reluctantly as the 777X? Boeing usually prefers to follow its competitors in new product development, waiting until it can create a “killer” for a given segment. The 777X, like the original 777, looks set to enter service several years after the competition, in this case the A350-1000. But while the 777 became a category killer, this time the late-adapter approach may have significant disadvantages.
African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) chairman Tarek Ragheb has launched AfBAA Expo a new event focused solely on the African business aviation sector and run in conjunction with the Marrakech Airshow which takes place 23 – 26 April 2014.
South African Airways expects the downstream economic enablement benefit of its Group operations to total close on R1 trillion over the next 20-years, acting chairperson Dudu Myeni said today.
The Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) Annual General Meeting (AGM) - hosted by Qatar Airways - will open tomorrow night, 5th of November, during the General Opening Ceremony to be held at Al Gassar Resort in Doha, Qatar.
FedEx Express has announced the appointment of David Binks as regional president, FedEx Express, Europe, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa (EMEA), effective January 1, 2014.
