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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.