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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oman Air has been named Best Design Airline – Middle East 2019 by TheDesignAir, which showcases the Aviation industry from a design and brand perspective.
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.
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.
Qatar Airways will participate in the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020, where it will display its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-1000 fitted with its multi award-winning Business Class seat, Qsuite, and the ultra-modern private jet Gulfstream G500 from its Qatar Executive fleet.
Etihad Airways will mark Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2020 by operating a special ‘eco-flight’ from Abu Dhabi to Brussels, featuring a range of initiatives designed to illustrate the airline’s broad commitment to sustainable practices in the air and on the ground.
