Emirates SkyCargo has begun construction of its new terminal at Dubai World Central's Al Maktoum International Airport (AMIA) and is on schedule with phase one of the construction of the terminal on track for completion in December.
The Etihad Airways' loyalty programme Etihad Guest is to expand with the integration of the Air Serbia, currently Jat Airways', frequent flyer programme, Extra Flight Club, from October 28.
A350 XWB joins the A330 and A380 for an Airbus “Xtra-widebody” family flight. The Airbus widebody family of flight test aircraft, the A380, A330 and the all-new A350 XWB, took off from Toulouse today flying together for the first time
According to Airbus' latest Global Market Forecast (GMF) in the next 20 years (2013-2032), air traffic will grow at 4.7% annually requiring over 29,220 new passenger and freighter aircraft valued at nearly $4.4 trillion - as aviation becomes more accessible worldwide and future journeys are increasingly made by air, particularly to and from emerging markets.
Etihad Airways CEO James Hogan has told a conference in Cologne that the airline is open to even more strategic investments as it continues to increase its global presence through a mix of organic growth and strategic partnerships.
Etihad Airways has opened its new European headquarters in Berlin, enhancing the airline's presence in the German domestic market and further cementing its strategic relationship with airberlin.
Following the recent launch of its Business Class service, Dubai-based flydubai introduces its Business Team responsible for delivering what promises to be a more personal flying experience.
HE Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Doha International Airport and Qatar Airways, is to deliver the keynote arena address at ACI Airport Exchange in Doha, 11-13 November.
Etihad Airways is negotiating a multibillion-dollar order for dozens of Boeing aircraft including at least 25 revamped 777 mini-jumbo, reports Reuters.
To coincide with Omani Women's Day on 17th October 2013, Oman Air has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting, empowering and promoting women in the workplace.
UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Airbus ProSky have reached a major milestone in the UAE Airspace Optimisation Programme with completion of the UAE Airspace and Air Traffic management (ATM) System Study.
Jazeera Airways Group today announced a record year-to-date (YTD) net profit of KD14.1 million, making the first nine months of 2013 the airline's most profitable nine-month period in history.
Airbus reveals new research into the impact seat width makes to levels of passenger comfort on board long haul economy flights; calling on the aviation industry to set a minimum standard of 18 inches (45.72cm) in order to improve the future comfort of long haul air travel.
Air Arabia CEO Adel Ali said the airline is currently in talks with Airbus, Boeing, and Bombardier over their respective A320neo, B737 MAX and CSeries offerings for possible delivery from 2017 onwards, reports ch-aviation.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced global passenger traffic results for September showing a continuation of the strong demand trend despite a slight slowdown from August, with airlines across the Middle East again leading the way with an increase of 10.4%.
Airbus, EasyJet and Nicarnica Aviation have created an artificial ash cloud over the Bay of Biscay, similar to the type that disrupted air traffic in the Eyjafjallajokul ash crisis of April and May 2010.
