Host of the 2012 World Route Development Strategy Summit, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), has unveiled the programme for next month's event which is held alongside the 18th World Route Development Forum (World Routes), the largest and only global annual meeting for aviation professionals from around the world.
Driven by ever-increasing oil prices and growing environmental concerns, the world of commercial aerospace is moving into a new and exciting era of research and development. Geoff Thomas reports.
In the aftermath of the 2011 civil war Libya was effectively left without an air force and the nation is only now taking the first, hesitant steps towards re-establishing something appropriate for its new situation. Jon Lake reports.
Libyan Airlines is battling back after the devastation of the country's uprising. Martin Rivers talks to the man leading the recovery – CEO Khaled Taynaz.
While Libya is still a hotspot following the NATO strikes that drove out the Gadhafi regime, it is now slowly picking up the pieces. Marcella Nethersole reports.
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation's (HBC's) Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in early May left owners, operators and prospective buyers of Hawker business jets and King Air turboprops wondering what happens now? James Wynbrandt reports.
The full restoration of air services in Libya is critical and despite ongoing concerns over safety, airport developers are keen on completing their rebuilding plans and getting the job done. Keith Mwanalushi reports.
Signature Flight Support is the world's largest FBO chain with 100-plus facilities worldwide but, so far, the Middle East has been an arid region for the company. Now, as James Wynbrandt reports, all that is starting to change.
Turkey is expecting to receive the first of its Peace Eagle Boeing 737 AEW&C aircraft into service by the end of this year with the three remaining to be delivered in 2013. Jon Lake looks at the programme.
Morocco's new Advanced Block 52 F-16 fighters are now in service with the Escadron de Chasse 'Falcon' at Base Aerienne des Forces Royales Air 6 at Ben Guerir, near Marrakech. Two further squadrons, 'Spark' and 'Viper' will stand up at the same base. Jon Lake looks at the country's growing capabilities.
Saudi Arabia and the UK have reached agreement on a new $3 billion programme to provide the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) with cutting-edge officer and aircrew training. Jon Lake looks at the details.
Toby Stokes, Ernst & Young's aviation sector leader Europe, Middle East, India and Africa, explains how the aviation industry's leading players are continuing to create growth through focused innovation and investment.
Mohammed Frikha set up an airline to help promote economic development of his home region of Tunisia – but encountered severe turbulence when it took to the air. Alan Dron reports.
OAG Cargo has announced Saudi Airlines Cargo has decided to make its US origin rates – General, BellyFlex, MainDeck, Dangerous Goods, Perishable and Courier – available on AFRA (Air Freight Rate Application).
General aviation pilots in Lebanon who have virtually been stranded to local flights only in the country's only civil airfield in Beirut will now be able to resume international sorties.
Kuwaiti airline, Jazeera Airways, has continued its profit-making results as it announced a second quarter net profit of $9.2 million - a year-on-year increase of 23.5%.
Etihad Airways, the proud sponsor of EPL champions Manchester City Football, this week flew the squad to Beijing on their first ever visit to China, the Birds Nest Stadium on July 27.
The 18th World Route Development Forum will take place from 29th September to 2nd October 2012 and is hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and supported by official carrier Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority.
Dr. Theodore Karasik, director, research & consultancy and Anirudh Sivaram, of INEGMA look at the controversial issues over use of UAVs in the Middle East and the wider region
Etihad Airways has been given the go-ahead by the Australian Government to to increase its equity stake in Virgin Australia Holdings to a maximum of 10 per cent.
Gulf Air has released the results of its quarterly customer service analysis. Customer comments for the period from January to March 2012 revealed an overall 27% increase in compliments and a 31% decrease in complaints compared to the same period last year. During the same period the airline witnessed a 23% increase in passenger numbers.
