Dubai World Central (stand C610) has signed a landmark agreement with Al Futtaim Services Company to establish general aviation services at the Al Maktoum International Airport.
Ibex Air Charter's Munzer Awaida is a man with a mission. He has come to the show to launch a new block charter service for Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
VIP passengers and crew on Comlux aircraft will have round-the-clock access to specialised medical care – both in flight and on the ground – thanks to a new agreement between the Comlux group and MedAire, (stand C735) the international SOS company.
Increasing automation on the flight deck is supposed to improve safety – but many pilots are questioning whether, in fact, automation overload is putting aircraft at risk. Research into human factors has thrown up some evidence that cultural differences may not be adequately considered in automation design, training, certification, and operations. If they are not factored in, they may have resulting effects on performance and how automation is used.
Business aircraft pilots with limited management skills are damaging the growth of the market, according to one of the industry's doyens in the Middle East.
Bombardier Aerospace (stand A11) announced yesterday that it has opened a new regional support office (RSO) at Dubai International Airport next to the company's existing parts depot, which it operates in conjunction with ExecuJet Aviation.
Over 75 students from Al Bustan School attended the BAE Systems sponsored 'Try Sailing' days held from 1-3 December 2010 at the Oman Sailing School at Marina Bandar Al Rowdha.
Etihad Airways will report profitable earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, amortisation and rentals (EBITDAR) for 2010, said Chief Executive Officer James Hogan, marking an important step forward in the airline's journey towards full break-even in 2011 and profitability in 2012.
Aviation law firm Gates and Partners, (G&P) is eyeing opportunities to strengthen its presence in the Middle East, having closed 25 deals in the region during 2009 and an even bigger number this year as 2010 draws to a close.
V1 Global, on behalf of a Prestigious Commercial Airline based in West Africa, is urgently seeking a High Caliber COO responsible for managing a broad remit of functions across Operations and occasional Commercial matters.
A|D|S, the UK's AeroSpace, Defence and Security trade organisation today signed a cooperative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Moroccan Aerospace Industries Association (GIMAS).
An important French delegation of 15 companies in Aerospace related industries will be visiting the UAE this week to discuss business opportunities between the French and the Emirati side.
The UAE's new Al Fursan (The Knights) aerobatic team, has started to receive its upgraded Alenia Aermacchi MB-339A(NAT) aircraft, and all ten are expected to be delivered by the end of the year.
The financial services company that has led a series of successful offset investments in the defence and civil aviation industries in the Middle East has achieved a major milestone in increasing the transparency and the potential of further international offset projects.
Forty students from across the Sultanate of Oman have been selected to deliver 40 messages of solidarity to leading academic institutions in Oman Air's 40 destinations across the globe as part of the national carrier's National Day initiative.
Gulf Air won the Travel Agents' Choice Award for the Airline – “most recommended to clients travelling to the Middle East” at the annual Word Travel Market exhibition held in London from 8 to 11 November 2010.
