Aerospace

Brazilian manufacturer Embraer said today that it is to become a silver sponsor and exhibitor for the fourth edition of AVEX International Airshow. taking place in Sharm El Sheikh from November 7th-10th.
Aerospace

Jack J. Pelton, chairman, president and CEO of Cessna Aircraft Company today called for all aviation stakeholders to work together to ensure the health of the industry.
Aerospace

The successful Aviation Outlook conference organised by Terrapinn has been confirmed for 2011.
Aerospace

Oman Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bank Muscat, the leading Omani financial services provider.
Aerospace

Royal Jordanian Airlines is upgrading its A320/A321 fleet with seven new aircraft which are all to be fitted with the latest IFE in order to maintain the airline's development across the Levant.
Aerospace

A complex deal involving the first Boeing NG aircraft, a 1999 vintage B737-600 from an Egyptian operator has been completed by IBA and sold to CT Aerospace in the UK for part-out.
Aerospace

Tunisian aerospace is opening its doors to business in a push to encourage more companies to set up operations in the country
Aerospace

Etihad Airways says its 'Etihad Runway with LABELS' gala evening and fashion show held in Pakistan last week has to date raised over US$50,000 for the charity organisation Developments in Literacy (DIL), in support of educating disadvantaged children across Pakistan.
Aerospace

Representatives from the embassies of the UAE and Turkey have met with Italian officials to discuss a new aerospace trade fair called Italy Aerospace Expo.
Aerospace

This year's Bahrain International Air Show has won an event management award for the contractors who built the temporary structure for the event.
Aerospace

Issues surrounding border control and airport security will be the subject of a high level conference planned for Dubai in October
Aerospace

The Turkish State Airport Administration (DHMI), a subsidiary of the Turkish Ministry of Transport and the Eurocopter Group confirmed a contract for two EC145 helicopters at ILA, the Berlin Airshow today
Defense

EgyptAir will be the focus of air transport industry attention over the next year, with the 2011 IATA annual general meeting now confirmed to be hosted in Cairo. This follows the Star Alliance carrier hosting the Arab Air Carriers Organization's (AACO) yearly gathering in October.
Air Transport

The UAE Defence Force is investing in a new turboprop from France and has signed an MoU for up to ten of the utility aircraft.
Aerospace

A|D|S, the UK's AeroSpace, Defence and Security trade organisation today signed a MoU with the Middle East Aerospace Consortium (MEAC) and the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) to further expand its international footprint by establishing a business development and representative presence in the Middle East.
Aerospace

Emirates Group's low cost carrier flydubai could be ready for its next stage of capital investment.
Aerospace

The second edition of MEMAD – the Middle East's missile and air defence event – will take place on December 6-7, 2010 in Abu Dhabi.
Aerospace

Nearly US$5 billion in global GDP has been lost to air travel disruption caused by the Icelandic volcano eruption, according to a report launched today at the World Travel and Tourism Council's 10th Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Beijing, China.
Air Transport

Sikorsky Aircraft's X2 Technolog demonstrator achieved a speed of 181 knots in a test flight today at the Sikorsky Development Flight Centre in Connecticut, USA.
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