Aerospace

Kuwaiti aviation leasing company ALAFCO has agreed to lease three Airbus A320s to Turkish Airlines for a seven-year period
Aerospace

F&E Aerospace is facing unprecedented demand for space at this year's Middle East Business Aviation show (MEBA 2010) and is now taking bookings on a first-come, first-served basis. The show takes place from 7 to 9 December 2010 at Dubai's Airport Expo.
Business Aviation

Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has coordinated a series of aircraft charters to New Orleans, USA through its offices worldwide - including its Dubai office - to help tackle the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Aerospace

Emirates and DHL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic security partnership to enhance air cargo security in the region. Through this partnership, Emirates Group Security and DHL Express will strengthen their collaboration in air cargo security, share best practices and information on security threats, and promote joint training and educational activities.
Aerospace

Kuwait Finance House (KFH) signed a deal with Turkish Airlines to lease three Airbus A320-200 aircraft for seven years, with ALAFCO financing the purchase and lease of the aircraft, in addition to managing the deal on behalf of KFH.
Aerospace

Representatives from Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today highlighted the importance of meeting current and future market demand through airport development and investment in training at the Middle East Business Aviation Conference (MEBAC) 2010 in Abu Dhabi.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways has signed a service agreement with MASDAR, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, to purchase carbon credits for the airline's voluntary offset programme.
Aerospace

Jazeera Airways reported a net loss of 8.2 million Kuwaiti dinars ($28,25) as it announced its annual results at the company's AGM today.
Air Transport

Dates have now been confirmed for the fourth edition of the AVEX International Airshow, which will take place from November 7th – 10th 2010 at the Sharm El Sheikh International Airport in Egypt.
Aerospace

Recognised as the aviation industry's launch pad for cabin interiors innovations, this year's Aircraft Interiors Expo which starts in Hamburg next Tuesday is expecting to see a range of new products and services being unveiled – their ultimate aim is to make flying more comfortable and more energy efficient while also taking care of airlines' bottom lines.
Aerospace

Emirates Group has posted a record profit increase of 248 percent the Dubai company said today, describing the results as outstanding in a year fraught with worldwide market instability and economic uncertainty.
Air Transport

The Jordanian Special Operations Forces and the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis, INEGMA, held the Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC) for the fifth consecutive time.
Defense

The mission capabilities of Eurocopter helicopters produced for Middle East military services and law enforcement agencies are being highlighted at this week's 2010 Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) in Jordan.
Aerospace

African airlines are developing greater internal continent links and also seeing a massive development of global routes via the Gulf hubs. These subjects will be covered in depth at the fifth annual route development networking forum which this year is hosted by Sikhuphe International Airport in Swaziland from the 30th May – 1st June.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways won six titles at the annual World Travel Awards ceremony for the Middle East, held at The Address Dubai Marina, yesterday including the coveted title as the region's Leading Airline.
Aerospace

Swiss firm AMAC Aerospace said at EBACE today that it has fulfilled its ambition to become a wide body completions centre with the confirmation from the Abu Dhabi government for a a widebody completion.
Aerospace

Dubai-based Air Partner said at EBACE today that it believes the signs of recovery for the private jet market will become apparent by the end of this year
Business Aviation

Farnborough International has confirmed it is to once again partner with Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) to organise the next Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) and has announced dates for the show as 19-21 January 2012.
Aerospace

The Gulfstream G150 aircraft made its first arrival at London City Airport today as part of a demonstration of its capabilities ahead of next week's EBACE convention in Geneva. Arabian Aerospace editor Alan Peaford was on board.
Aerospace

When Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum opened the second MRO Middle East and Aircraft Interiors Middle East conferences and exhibitions, there was a clear message to exhibitors and visitors who were still planning smash-and-grab visits to the region in search of work.
Aerospace

While the European business aviation industry is meeting in Geneva, the final touches are being put together for a major business aviation conference in Abu Dhabi the following week.
Business Aviation

Building on a long-standing 30-year presence in the United Arab Emirates, Thales formally combined its regional Middle East and UAE headquarters to a single building in the Dubai Airport Freezone.
Aerospace

Dubai Airshow organiser F&E Aerospace is offering a bottle of champagne or a box of Swiss chocolates at EBACE to exhibitors who book space for the Middle East Business Aviation show (MEBA 2010)
Business Aviation

The first Emerging Markets Airports Awards were held in Dubai last night with the host nation high among the winners.
Aerospace

The world of aviation finance is worth a lot more to the aerospace industry than just access to cash.
Aerospace