Aerospace

Emirates and Airbus teamed up to search for the ultimate A380 fan in the UAE ahead of the Dubai Airshow in November.

Emirates is marking its key milestones in 2015 as its also celebrates 30 years on service.

Qatar Airways has said it has experienced a milestone year in 2015, from beginning with the start of A350 operations for which it was the global launch customer, to growing its fleet by 20 per cent, through to ending on a high note by launching a new brand campaign, “Going Places Together” and debuting an exclusive on-board safety video featuring the world-famous FC Barcelona players.

When Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) opens on 3 February 2016, a number of new exhibitors will be among the returning market leaders at the two-day show.

The Kuwait Aviation Show organising committee has announced the first show of its kind in Kuwait from January 23-26, 2017 at Kuwait International Airport.

Etihad Cargo and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, have jointly announced the launch of a new design for a smart, temperature-controlled, sustainable and energy-efficient air cargo container (cool dolly) system.

Qatar Airways will exhibit three aircraft at the Bahrain International Airshow at the Sakhir Airbase, Kingdom of Bahrain, from 21–23 January, 2016.

Emirates will display its two-class configured A380 at the fourth edition of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS).

The challenges faced by the aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul industry since the disappearance of MH370 will be among the topics discussed at the conference taking place during MRO Middle East, at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 3-4 February 2016.

Etihad Airways has been named Business Airline of the Year at the 2016 Business Travel Awards.

Etihad Airways has appointed Lowe Open as its first global direct marketing agency following a competitive pitch.

Qatar Airways has been awarded 'Best Long Haul Airline' at the prestigious UK Business Travel Awards 2016 held in London at the Grosvenor House Hotel.


Charles Taylor Adjusting (CTA) has appointed Richard Jackson as resident aviation surveyor and Adjuster in Dubai.

The Emirates A380 welcomed nearly 8,000 visitors in two days at this year's edition of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIA).

International PGA golfer and Etihad Brand Ambassador, Martin Kaymer, went head-to-head with Etihad Airways' pilot, Matt Dowell, in the heart of the Abu Dhabi desert as they attempted their 'Biggest Bunker' challenge yet.

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Qatar Airways celebrated its one-year anniversary of A350 operations by hosting royal guests, media and trade partners at its dedicated chalet on the first day of Bahrain International Airshow, the first aviation show of the year.

Qatar Airways Cargo has announced it will launch three new freighter routes to Budapest, Prague and Ho Chi Minh in March 2016.

CAPA's executive chairman Peter Harbison announced at the CAPA Iran Aviation Summit that he sees huge potential in the aviation market in Iran.

MROME and Aircraft Interiors Middle East to continue to be co-located in Dubai F&E Aerospace has extended its contract with Penton's Aviation Week Network to produce MRO Middle East, the region's premier maintenance, repair and overhaul exhibition, into the future.

Qatar Cargo's freighter planes will fly between Qatar and Hungary every week on Thursday and Sunday, commencing 3 March 2016.

Etihad Airways has picked up two leading global financial accolades at separate award functions in London within a week.

TAV Airports increased its revenue by 10% to EUR 1079 million in 2015. The company has posted EUR 210 million in net profit.

The inaugural Middle East Aviation Careers Conference and Exhibition (MEAC), will be held on the 8th-10th March, in parallel with Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016.

Etihad Airways has been presented with Airline of the Year 2016 award by the prestigious US-based aviation industry publication Air Transport World (ATW).