Virgin Blue Holdings Limited and Etihad Airways today signed an agreement establishing a commercial partnership that will enable Virgin Blue's international arm, V Australia, to launch direct services to Abu Dhabi in 2011 and the two airlines offer a joint network of more than 100 destinations from October 1, 2010.
The World Food Programme (WFP), through its Sharjah-based Aviation Safety Unit, is organising the 2nd Global Aviation Safety Conference (GASC) for Humanitarian Air Activities on October 11-12, 2010, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sharjah.
Oman Air Majan, the Arabian 100-class racing yacht sponsored by the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, shattered two world records today, setting new times for both the solo and fully-crewed circumnavigation of Britain and Ireland.
The Boeing Company, through its Global Corporate Citizenship programme, continues to sponsor innovative community educational and environmental initiatives in the Middle East as part of its commitment to support the region's development priorities.
Following the recent unprecedented flood that has been ravaging Pakistan, Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air extended its helping hands by sending a cargo of relief materials to help the people, who have been affected by the devastating floods.
Oman Air has declared the first phase of its sponsorship of a 105-foot racing multihull a huge success following the yacht's visit to the UK's annual Cowes Week regatta.
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has airlifted an initial 800 tons of relief cargo into Pakistan on behalf of governments and international aid agencies after severe monsoon rains triggered a humanitarian disaster in the South Asian country.
Etihad Airways' Chief Executive Officer, James Hogan, anticipated the return of business travel over the coming year, in a CEO Exchange at the 2010 NBTA Conference and Exposition.
Despite the recent global economic crisis and its impact on the aviation industry, the long-term nature of many airport projects continues thrive in the aviation sector
One key challenge for the recovery and growth of the air transport and business aviation sectors is access to finance. Ian Sheppard meets up with one company that says South African finance could offer a solution.
A highlight for spectators at the Farnborough Air Show this year will be the Blades, the only globally-accredited airline in the world to fly aerobatic formation offering passengers the opportunity of a lifetime. Marcella Nethersole went to experience the ride for herself.
For years Egypt has been a sleeping giant in the aviation world – but that giant is awakening and the world will be beating a path to its door this November. Alan Peaford finds out why.
Libya's investment in aerospace has taken another step forward with the unveiling of a new helicopter final assembly facility under the banner of the Libyan Italian Advanced Technology Company (LIATEC).
The financial crisis surrounding Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE ) became more apparent this week as the UAE-based company was removed from the Boeing list of B777 and B787 aircraft.
An increasing number of charter operators in the Middle East are offering air ambulance and medevac services, keeping local citizens in the peak of good health. Liz Moscrop reports.
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has honored participants of the “Summer Student Ambassador” programme in a special ceremony held at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
