Researchers develop a proof-of-concept lidar prototype that improves the speed and accuracy of ocean scans and allows the collection and transmission of data in real time for production of high-resolution 3-D images.
With the clock ticking toward the first run of the GE9X core in 2015, and manufacturing of the first full engine core components getting underway, GE is counting on these materials to play a critical role in reducing weight and boosting efficiency.
Worldwide Airline Customer Relations Association (WACRA) chairperson and Gulf Air senior manager customer experience, Kavita S. Al Jassim, along with WACRA board members and delegates from over fifty airlines recently participated in the 2014 WACRA Conference held in Auckland, hosted by Air New Zealand.
Gulf Air has announced a partnership with Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (BKIC) giving the insurance provider's customers the opportunity to earn Gulf Air Falconflyer miles when purchasing any of BKIC's Home, Annual Travel and Motor Gold+ & Platinum+ insurance policies.
Abu Dhabi's award winning private aviation specialist, Royal Jet, has added a new Bombardier Learjet 60XR business jet (A6-RJE) and a Bombardier Global 5000 business jet (A6-RJC) to its fleet. A second Bombardier Global 5000 (A6-RJD) will enter into service in January 2015, with a second Learjet 60XR business jet will follow before May. The company also confirmed it is to take delivery of two new Boeing business jets (BBJ).
The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of a pair of VIP-configured AgustaWestland AW101 Mk 641 helicopters. The first was delivered to Nigeria as NAF280 on 30 September 2014, and the second (as NAF281) on 21 November 2014.
With the importance of oil and gas within Africa, the region will be interested to hear Airbus Helicopters is working together with Helicopter Operators to develop a Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM) for EC225 aircraft that are utilised for oil and gas missions, marking the first such source document created in the rotorcraft sector.
Dr. John Duke Anthony, President and CEO of the National Council on US-Arab Relations, who attended the GCC's 35th Annual Ministerial and Heads of State Summit in Doha, considers the impact of an 'Arab NATO' concept.
Bristow Group, Inc. CEO, Emeritus William (“Bill”) E. Chiles received the prestigious Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award yesterday at the Flight Safety Foundation's 67th annual International Air Safety Summit (IASS) in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Russian Helicopters has launched the final stage of certification testing on the Mi-38 multirole helicopter. Testing is being carried out on two prototype models of the helicopter fitted with Russian TV7-117V engines.
Oman Air celebrated the Omani Women's Day by organising an informal meeting between the CEO and some of the women staff distinguished by their performance.
The Emirates Group has announced its half-yearly results which show steady performance and growth, despite a challenging business environment marked by ongoing health pandemic concerns, regional conflicts, and weakening global markets.
As part of efforts to enhance international travel security, Qatar Airways has signed an agreement with INTERPOL to use the world police body's I-Checkit system to screen the passports of its passengers against INTERPOL's Stolen and Lost Travel Documents (SLTD) database.
