Aerospace

FlyBig, an India-based airline startup, has selected Collins Aerospace’s ARINC PaxLinkSM Passenger Services System (PSS) to help streamline its airline and travel operations.
Aerospace

Turkish-German leisure operator, SunExpress, joined International Airlines Group (IAG) in a vote of confidence in the grounded Boeing 737 MAX by exercising 10 options for the type at the show.
Aerospace

Plans for the UAE’s Mars ‘Hope’ probe were outlined at the ‘Women in Space’ conference on the second day of the show.
Aerospace

L3Harris Technologies has signed an agreement with RwandAir to support the airline’s pilot training plans and growth strategy.
Aerospace

Dubai’s Emirates Airline is taking the A350s, while Sharjah’s low-cost carrier, Air Arabia, placed orders for 73 A320neo, 27 A321neo, and 20 A321XLR aircraft.
Aerospace

Boeing and Ghana have announced that the country intends to re-launch an airline starting with the 787-9 Dreamliner.
Aerospace

As part of their joint commitment to build industrial capabilities and innovative solutions, Tawazun Economic Council (Tawazun), the UAE defence and security industry enabler and the Direction générale de l'armement (DGA), the French government defence procurement and technology agency have set up a joint steering committee to drive cooperation in fields of research and development.
Aerospace

Collins Aerospace Systems has signed a 10-year support agreement with Etihad Airways, covering the airline’s fleet of Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
Aerospace

Infinity Support Services (ISS) and ITP Aero has signed a three-year contract to support General Electric CT7-8A engines operated on Sikorsky S-92 Helicopters.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Accel, the new all-electric demonstrator aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce, could be heading for the record books next year.
Emerging Technologies

Abu Dhabi’s Tawazun today announced the start of negotiations to buy 200 of the Russian-built VRT multipurpose civilian helicopters, which will be used across both government and private entities in the emirate.
Aerospace

Dubai Airshow 2019 was hailed a success today by exhibitors, delegates and sponsors alike, as a lively week of trading came to a close.
Aerospace

Abu Dhabi Airports has awarded the Midfield Terminal’s lounge construction and management contract to a joint venture between National Aviation Services (NAS) and Airport Dimensions, which combines NAS’ regional operational experience and Airport Dimensions’ expertise in managing passenger’s needs at international airports.
Aerospace

Industry safety experts at the World Aviation Safety Summit 2019 will present potential new solutions to the problem of airspace congestion for the Middle East and wider regions. The problem is costing an excess of $7 billion in lost productivity time to passengers and is adding more than $ 9 billion to airline operating costs.
Aerospace

Airbus is celebrating ten years of partnership with Strata shaping the UAE’s aerospace industry, highlighting key milestones achieved with the UAE-based manufacturer throughout the past decade.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways has been recognised with four awards at the 26th annual World Travel Awards (WTA), held at the prestigious Royal Opera House in Muscat, Oman.
Aerospace

The Emirates Group has celebrated the UAE's 48th National Day today with a range of activities at its headquarters in Dubai.
Aerospace

Companies of the aviation industry from across the world will assemble in Dubai in mid-June next year to debate topics related to the future passenger experience as the widest range of newest technologies and innovations are showcased at the Airport Show 2020.
Aerospace

Oman Air has been named Best Design Airline – Middle East 2019 by TheDesignAir, which showcases the Aviation industry from a design and brand perspective.
Aerospace

Emirates has announcd its appointment as official 'Presenting Partner' of the Emirates America's Cup World Series (ACWS) event in Portsmouth, taking place in June 2020.
Aerospace

Emirates Airline is retiring its fleet of A380 passenger jets, for which the Dubai-based carrier was Airbus’ biggest customer. Gloomy as the news is for investors in closed-end A380 funds, they can still expect to make a return on their investment.
Aerospace

Emirates has reaffirmed its commitment to Emirates Team New Zealand through the renewal of their contract for the 36th America's Cup.
Aerospace

Emirates is set to showcase its latest flagship Airbus A380 to visitors and spectators on 15 January at the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways has been awarded ‘Best Business Class Seat and Service’ at the first-ever Head for Points Travel and Loyalty Awards.
Aerospace

Leading aviation law firm HFW will be hosting its 8th annual Middle East Aviation Conference and dinner on the 5th and 6th February 2020 in Dubai.
Aerospace