Uber’s ambitious plan for on-demand urban air transport faces challenges across a broad range of fronts, but no one is saying outright that it cannot be done.
Emirates Group chairman and chief executive, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, expressed his appreciation to the women in Emirates' and dnata's workforce for their dedication and contribution on International Women's Day.
Over a fifth of the Middle East and Africa's helicopter fleets are earmarked for replacement or expansion, according to Honeywell's latest 'Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchase Outlook.'
Her Highness Dr. Sheikha Shamma bint Mohammed Al Nahyan has made a special visit to Etihad's Global Business Service Solutions (GBSS) facility in Al Ain.
As awareness grows about AfBAC EXPO, Africa's first ever dedicated business aviation conference, expo and static display, the event organisers are pleased to confirm that the Italian inspired ballroom at the Montecasino property, in Johannesburg's upmarket Sandton area, has been selected as the venue for the conference.
Just over a year ago, Jean-Paul Boutibou became Bombardier Commercial Aircraft VP sales, Middle-East & Africa. As Victoria Moores found out, he has two core beliefs for Africa; the market must walk before it can run and tap into economies of scale wherever possible.
Uber will have to start urban flight operations with the batteries it has, not the ones it wants. But it sees several prospects for progress on the battery performance front.
The Trump administration could learn about defense-industrial policy from the Eisenhower administration’s 1953 review of U.S. strategy toward the Soviet Union.
Uber and others believe electric propulsion has reached the stage where it can enable small, efficient, short-range vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.
Etihad Airways delivered a year of sustained growth in 2016, helped by new aircraft, additional frequencies and the introduction of further world-class products. The airline carried 18.5 million guests during the year, up six per cent on 2015.
Oman Air has won 'Best Arab Air Carrier supporting Arab Tourism' award at the 2017 Arab Tourism Media Awards ceremony organised by the Arab Centre for Tourism Media held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Etihad Airways should see an increase in efficiency and a reduction in fuel consumption across its global operations following an agreement to adopt the Boeing Wind Updates solution into its operations.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), grew by 10.4% in the first-half of 2017 compared to the first-half of 2016.
Turbulence inside ride-hailing giant Uber has yet to derail its plans to launch urban air transport services in the early 2020s. And it is no longer alone in that ambition.
UTRC Ireland reports progress on a program to develop and integrate model-based design tools for aircraft that will cut design times, help avoid integration issues during development, and ensure aircraft enter service efficiently and with high reliability.
Design for stealth has reshaped combat aircraft, evolving from flat facets to smooth curves. And another change is coming with the need to defeat a wider range of threats.
Virgin Orbit’s modified Boeing 747-400 carrier aircraft, Cosmic Girl, is being readied for a series of ground and flight tests in the build-up towards captive-carry evaluations of the company’s LauncherOne small satellite launch vehicle.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group recently welcomed a VIP delegation from Ghana to his offices.
In 2Q17, Embraer delivered 35 commercial and 24 executive (16 light and 8 large) jets, compared to the 26 commercial and 26 executive (23 light and 3 large) jet deliveries in 2Q16.
Pratt & Whitney Canada is gearing up for a major effort, both to enhance fleet support services for its existing and future customers throughout Africa, and to attract new users to its range of turboprop, turboshaft and turbofan engines. Geoff Thomas reports.
