LCI, the aviation leasing arm of the Libra Group, has completed the world's first secured helicopter PDP (Pre-Delivery Payment) funding under a unique Islamic finance structure.
Qatar Airways supported the 10th annual Eid celebrations in London on Saturday 25th July in conjunction with the Embassy of the State of Qatar, London.
Qatar Airways, crowned Airline of the Year at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2015, won two awards at the recent Australian Business Traveller Awards. The Doha-based carrier's superjumbo A380 Lounge was named “Best Inflight Lounge” and the airline also picked up the “Best Economy Class” accolade for its A350 Economy Class cabin.
Pegasus Airlines has announced its financial results for the first six months of 2015 with revenue growing by 9 per cent year-on-year to reach $500.34 million while simultaneously achieving an operational EBITDAR (profit before tax, interest, amortization and rent costs) of $43.8 million.
NAS Execujet, ExecuJet Aviation Group's Middle East joint venture with Saudi Arabia's NasJet has confirmed its participation at the Kingdom Business aviation Conference that will be organised by the governorate of Hail at the Meghwat conference centre in Hail on October 28-29, 2015.
Australian filmgoers can look forward to tales of street racing women, disastrous road trips, and a father's quest for acceptance of his special needs son at the 12th annual Arab Film Festival Australia, which is sponsored by Etihad Airways.
Germany-based general aviation and air ambulance specialist operator FAI (Flight Ambulance) is continuing to strengthen its medical evacuation capabilities as it undertakes the first ever conversion of a civilian Global Express aircraft into a medevac configuration.
Emirates Airline's London-based attraction, the Emirates Aviation Experience which provides an insight into the operations and modern achievements of commercial air travel, has recently reopened its doors to visitors following a significant upgrade of its exhibition and flight simulator features.
Etihad Airways is to celebrate Emirati Women in Aviation by holding a special panel tom mark the first Emirati Women's Day which was declared earlier this year by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak to honour the role of women in the UAE.
Gulf Air has welcomed 50 youths participating in the Northern Governorate's summer programme, at the company's headquarters in Muharraq, providing them with a tour of the airline's headquarters, a site visit to Gulf Air's dedicated museum and an interactive discussion on the national carrier's history in Bahrain and the region.
Major General Abdullah Al Hashmi, executive director of strategic analysis at the UAE's Ministry of Defence (MoD) today hosted an industry reception at the Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel to launch the 7th Dubai International Air Chief Conference (DIAC 2015) to be held on November 7, 2015 in Dubai ahead of the Dubai Air Show.
Turkish Aerospace Industries' T129 ATAK Advanced Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter completed its first ever demonstration flights in Poland on 22-23 August 2015 during the Radom Air Show.
Emirates and MCI have announced a global alliance which will see Emirates becoming the official airline of its large and international events. MCI in turn will be the preferred Professional Congress Organiser (PCO) for Emirates.