The Gulf Aviation Training Event (GATE) takes place alongside the Dubai Airshow, 18 - 19 November 2013 at Dubai World Central (DWC). Organisers of the biennial summit have recently confirmed additional speakers who will address a number of serious issues facing the regional airline industry.
CSafe Global and Turkish Cargo have signed a Master Lease Agreement to offer transport and leasing services of the industry-leading CSafe Active RKN on Turkish Cargo's flights.
Pegasus Airlines chief commercial officer Guliz Ozturk and ancillary marketing manager Burak Gulay both took part in the 10th World Low Cost Airlines Congress at the Sofitel London Heathrow Hotel on 17 September.
Kuwait's plans to upgrade its international airport, along with investment in the fleet of Kuwait Airways is giving a boost to the Kuwait International Airport Development Forum (KIADF) which takes place in December.
Etihad Airways CEO James Hogan has told a conference in Cologne that the airline is open to even more strategic investments as it continues to increase its global presence through a mix of organic growth and strategic partnerships.
Qatar's Gulf Helicopters (GHC) announced at Helitech in London today that is has entered into a joint venture with Quality Aviation Instruments (QAI) to provide component repair facilities to be located in Doha,
HE Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Doha International Airport and Qatar Airways, is to deliver the keynote arena address at ACI Airport Exchange in Doha, 11-13 November.
Flydubai is closing on an order for re-engined single-aisles, which it hopes to conclude in time for an announcement at November's Dubai air show, reports Flight Global.
The Government of Oman is making significant investment in new Cargo facilities at various airports in Oman to enhance and develop Cargo movement through the Sultanate.
Etihad Cargo has posted record monthly uplift figures for September of 45,175 tonnes, a 42 per cent increase on the same month in 2012 (31,826 tonnes).
The second A350 XWB to fly, MSN3, landed back at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport France on October 14 after successfully completing its first flight that lasted approximately five hours.
Etihad Airways is supporting global and national initiatives for the early detection and treatment of breast cancer with a comprehensive programme of activity during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October.
Etihad Cargo and Singapore Airlines Cargo have agreed to exchange confirmed cargo capacity on services operated by both airlines from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow and Frankfurt.
Oman Air has been appointed as Premium Sponsor of the inaugural National Bank of Oman Golf Classic tournament, following a signing ceremony held in Muscat on 21st October 2013.
The 6th edition of the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA), organised on behalf of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) will highlight the role of business aviation in providing humanitarian relief following the recent partnership between MEBAA and the World Food Program (WFP) - who announced a new 'Fly and Feed' programme at the 5th Global Humanitarian Aviation Conference.
International airlines, emerging destinations and niche technology providers are among the 225 new exhibitors confirmed for World Travel Market 2013, the leading global event for the industry.
Turkish Airlines and Euroleague Basketball have announced will continue their unique partnership and title-sponsorship agreement for seven more seasons through 2020.
The organisers of the Bahrain International Airshow 2014 (BIAS), Bahrain's Ministry of Transport, Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs (BCAA) and Farnborough International Limited - have confirmed that chalet space for the 3rd edition of the Bahrain International Airshow is now sold out.
Rolls-Royce has won a $300m order from Qatar Airways for Trent 700 engines, with long-term TotalCare support, to power five Airbus A330 freighter aircraft
The Gulf Aviation Training Event (GATE) started its two-day run today at Dubai World Central under the theme 'Breaking Paradigms: Training the Gulf's New Generation of Aviators' and quickly heard how crisis loomed over the sector.