SA MENA Avionics, a subsidiary of MENA Aerospace Enterprises has obtained a certificate of approval from the Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation paving the way for expansion into the country.
Bahrain's GCC ally the UAE is strongly supporting BIAS. The UAE Air Force and Air Defence has dispatched its new Al Fursan aerobatic team with its seven Aermacchi MB339NATs (plus two spares), as well as a quartet of fighters.
Aviation Partners, Inc. (API) has announced that as of Sunday January 15 2012 its unique patented Blended Winglet Technology has saved the world's commercial and business aircraft operators an estimated three billion gallons of jet fuel.
Strata Manufacturing (Strata), Mubadala Aerospace's advanced composite aerostructures plant in Al Ain, has won a work package on the new Airbus A350 XWB; the first Airbus aircraft with both fuselage and wing structures made primarily of advanced composite materials.
Turkish Airlines is believed to be looking to buy a stake in a European carrier and is close to making a decision on where to invest according to Air Transport Intelligence (ATI)
Etihad Airways has mandated sale and lease back transactions to the value of $367 million to Sanad Aero Solutions (Sanad) and Engine Lease Finance Corporation (ELF), for the financing of its 16 in-service spare engines and seven future spare engine deliveries.
Bombardier has announced it will be showcasing a selection of its business aircraft at the 2012 Bahrain International Airshow, highlighting the strong market growth potential of the Middle East and Africa.
Gulf general aviation pilots who fancy taking a look at the fastest single engine turboprop in the world need go no further than the first general aviation show which takes place in Abu Dhabi on 6th-8th March.
Bell Helicopter has been selected by the Turkish National Police from a field of several companies to enter final negotiations for an award for 15 Bell 429s with an option for five additional aircraft.
Dubai's dnata - the world's fourth largest air services provider - has acquired a majority stake in Travel Republic, the largest privately owned online travel agency in the UK.
Not content with just being the first licensed female glider pilot in the Middle East, Bassmah Bani Ahmad has now earned the title of the first licensed female aerobatic pilot, too. Kelly Green talked to her.
