Students from the UAE now have the chance to demonstrate their capabilities at designing building and flying a UAV thanks to a new competition announced at IDEX in Abu Dhabi today.
Egypt's national carrier Egypt Air is considering a number of drastic actions to stem losses following the uprising that led to the exit of President Mubarak from office and the introduction of the interim military government
Bell Helicopter has delivered the first Bell 429 helicopter to a customer in the Middle East the company announced today at defense and security show IDEX, in Abu Dhabi
Royal Jet has intensified efforts at optimising opportunities in the fast-growing Indian private jet sector by showcasing its award-winning products and services at the Indian Business Aviation Expo (IBAE) which takes place from today (Feb 21) until Wednesday, at the Shangri-La Hotel in New Delhi.
The Eurofighter Typhoon is continuing to have its credentials placed in the forefront of the region's defence procurement staff through its extensive participation at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) which opened at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) this morning.
IDEX opened its doors to VIP guests and exhibitors this morning among questions over future defence support to the region from Western nations –particularly the USA - hit the headlines as political unrest continues in Bahrain.
Senior French defence officials said the UAE-French relations are poised for further improvement based on France's commitment to a permanent partnership with the UAE as well as on the wider participation of French defence companies in the forthcoming IDEX show which starts on Sunday.
Eurocopter's commitment to meeting the operational requirements of governments and armed forces and civil operators in the Arab world with its broad helicopter product line will be highlighted at next week's International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX)in Abu Dhabi (EADS exhibit stand, Booth B10, Hall 8).
Business aircraft manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft has reported net sales for the twelve months ended Dec. 31, 2010 of $2,804.7 million, a decrease of $393.8 million compared to the same period of 2009.
Boeing is the latest of companies to reveal what it will be doing when it showcases a diverse portfolio of products at the IDEX show next week - including a chance to feel what it is like to fly the F-18 Super Hornet
A lecture on "Airlines challenges in the Middle East : Positioning for future growth", will be hosted by the Royal Aeronautical Society - UAE (RAeS) at the Emirates Aviation College (opposite Dubai Tennis Stadium) next Tuesday (Feb 22) at 17:30.
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that air traffic movements in the UAE grew at a rate of 10.3% in January 2011 compared to the same month last year. The GCAA monthly report indicated that total air traffic movements in January 2011 were 57,227 with an average of 1846 air traffic movements per day.
Boeing dramatically unveiled its new 747-8 Intercontinental to a packed out audience of 10,000 at Boeing's huge factory headquarters in Everett, Washington, yesterday.
Business Aviation Services Provider is seeking a Manpower Planning Specialist to plan manpower requirements and put into practice the organisation structure necessary to achieve business objectives.
The Gulf Defence Conference (GDC) is now just over a week away and due to security reasons there will be no on-site registration on the day so the last chance to register for a place is Thursday February 17, 2011, the conference orfganisers warned today.
2 Financial Controllers are required to join an exciting entity in Abu Dhabi within what is one of the most bouyant markets in the Middle East - Aviation. Rarely do opportunities like this arise in a sector and global region, which coupled together are rapidly capturing market share.
Middle East airlines have been leading the way in cabin interior for some time allowing for passenger satisfaction. With the world's largest event that encapsulates everything that is happening within the cabin environment, Aircraft Interiors Expo, it will be interesting to see what is on offer for the future of aircraft interiors.The event takes place at the Hamburg Messe in Germany, from 5 – 7 April.
Emirates has been conferred the prestigious 'Airline of the Year' award for 2011 by the American publication Air Transport World, in recognition of the Dubai-based carrier's “strong commitment to safety and operational excellence, trendsetting customer service and superb financial performance”.
