FOD means different things to different people. To some it spells 'foreign object damage', to others it's the cause of the problem and stands for 'foreign object debris'. But, whatever you deduce from the acronym, it's nearly always financially expensive and can – in the worst circumstances – cost lives. Geoff Thomas reports.
This year's IDEX will see nations across the MENA region assessing their air-launched missile requirements and, as Claire Apthorp finds out, the market for these weapons is already growing dramatically.
The Middle East suffers from a high number of illegal charter operations – known as the 'grey market'. But the problem is wider spread. Jon Lake reports.
Libya may appear to be one of the most restrictive countries in the world in which to fly but recent light aircraft tours made by private pilots show the country may be opening up to the possibilities of GA. Dan Tye, reports.
Piper Aircraft has delivered 14 new aircraft to the Qatar Aeronautical College. The fleet sale consists of four Piper Seneca Vs and 10 Piper Archer IIIs.
Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Mr. Samer Majali will spearhead discussions among leading global aviation professionals as Chairman of the Aviation Travel and Tourism Governors Meeting for Annual Meeting 2011 at the World Economic Forum
Working professionals or students who are looking for a career in aviation are invited to attend Open Day at Emirates Aviation College (Building B) on Saturday, 5th February 2011 from 0900 to 1630.
Aircraft maintenance costs are set to more than double over the next decade with major fleet increases in the region, driving impetus to this year's MRO Middle East, the third edition of the successful aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul conference and exhibition, produced by F&E Aerospace and Aviation Week.
Etihad Airways has designated 2011 as “the year of Abu Dhabi” with the launch of its “essential abu dhabi” destination marketing campaign. Designed to enhance Abu Dhabi's place as a top tourist and MICE destination, the campaign will see Etihad unveil a number of exciting promotional activities across the globe.
Saudi Arabia's National Air Services Company (NAS Holdings), the owners of budget carrier nasair and the Netjets Middle East operations through nasjets is to launch a new business in the air transport field - “NAS Charter Services .
Airbus has increased the average list price of its aircraft by 4.4 per cent. The increment applies for all new aircraft from the beginning of January 2011, apart from the A380, for which the increase is 8.4 per cent.
Quebec's court of appeal yesterday summarily dismissed appeals by Iraq government against Kuwait Airways' (KAC) successful legal campaign over the theft of its aircraft during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.
Etihad Airways has reported a 29.2 per cent rise in revenues in 2010 to US$ 2,951 million (2009: US$ 2,285 million), significantly outpacing its capacity growth, which saw available seat kilometres (ASKs) rise 19.5 per cent to 45.1 billion (2009: 37.8 billion).
GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, has today announced delivery of a new Airbus A320 aircraft to Saudi Arabian Airlines.
Team Viper, the world's only Hawker Hunter fighter jet display squadron, has joined the impressive list of international aerobatic and display teams that will headline next month's Al Ain Aerobatic Show, organised by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA)and F&E Aerospace.
Gulf Air has taken delivery of two more brand new Airbus A320 aircraft, taking the number of new aircraft in the airline's fleet to 14 in the last 14 months.
