Aerospace

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.

High winds and unseasonal rain are threatening the famous Al Ain International Aerobatic air show which is due to formally open on Wednesday.

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.

Qatar Airways has been identified as a potential bidder for 40% of Portugal's national carrier TAP when the airline in re-privatised this year.

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 .

Turkish ground handling company Celebi is in talks to acquire a 49% stake in Dusseldorf International Airport's operator Flughafen Dusseldorf.

The UAE's air traffic movements broke all previous records in 2010 according to figures released by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).

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.

Iran's oldest private airline, Mahan Air, has continued to grow in terms of passengers, revenues and fleet despite sanctions on the country.

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.

Qatar Airways has entered a new codeshare agreement with Brazilian carrier Gol.

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.

Russian helicopters has bought out the controlling stock of Russia's rotorcraft manufacturers to complete the plan to have the industry under a single brand.

Airline procurement decision-makers are, for the first time, being hosted at next year's MRO Middle East, the third edition of the successful maintenance, repair and overhaul conference and exhibition, produced by F&E Aerospace and Aviation Week.

The Global Space and Satellite Forum (GSSF) takes place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on 9-11 May 2011. The conference will address issues ranging from life-saving developments in disaster management to the delivery of entertainment media via handheld consumer devices, bringing together senior industry figures and government officials.

Last week's Middle East Business Aviation show has been officially declared a success by the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) and the show organisers F&E Aerospace

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