In a series of celebrations marking Royal Jordanian's 50th anniversary this year, the carrier has launched its official YouTube channel and released a brand new corporate campaign video.
Air Arabia, the first and the largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced the expansion of service to the Lebanese capital, Beirut, from the carrier's primary hub in Sharjah, UAE.
Qatar Airways' exemplary safety standards across the airline's entire operations have been recognised by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on the 10th anniversary of IATA's Operational Safety Audit Programme (IOSA).
Etihad Airways and Jet Airways has announced that the UAE national carrier has agreed to subscribe for 27,263,372 new shares in Jet Airways at a price of INR754.74 per share. The value of this equity investment is US$379 million and will result in Etihad Airways holding 24 per cent of the enlarged share capital of Jet Airways.
Etihad Airways and Jet Airways announced today that the UAE national carrier will subscribe for 27,263,372 new shares in the Indian airline at a price of INR754.74 per share. The value of this equity investment is US$379 million and will result in Etihad Airways holding 24 per cent of the enlarged share capital of Jet Airways.
Turkish Airlines has recorded an 36 percent increase in passenger traffic from Abu Dhabi in 2012. This year, to meet the increased demand, two new weekly flights have been added from the UAE capital city to Istanbul, bringing the total to six flights per week, as well as the number of existing employees in the airline's Abu Dhabi sales office being tripled.
Abu Dhabi's Royal Jet president Shane O'Hare, said the development of a strong infrastructure is one of the main ingredients of a successful business formula for the Middle East's business aviation industry.
The global air travel map is being redrawn as growth rates slow in traditional markets and surge in evolving economies including India, Africa and Latin America, the president and CEO of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, said today.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today launched an innovative online mapping tool developed in cooperation with LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, to make it easier to message new contacts, arrange meetings and be more productive while travelling.
Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways Group announced in a webcast that its first quarter net profit of $12.6 million has more than tripled, compared to the year-ago.
Emirates has announced that its largest-ever batch of cadet pilots has graduated with 54 UAE national men and woman completing 30 months of theoretical study and practical training.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing that the air freight markets in the Middle East expanded in March as others weakened, with the overall improvement in air cargo growth rates that began towards the end of 2012 now stalling.
A Saudia Boeing 777 passenger jet is undergoing repairs at Jeddah's international airport following a collision while receiving handling services at the airport.
Turkish Airlines, the national carrier of Turkey, has started flying to Aqaba, Jordan as its 221st destination, connecting Middle East travellers to the largest country network for any airline in the world.
Air Arabia has announced its financial results for the three months ending March 31, 2013, demonstrating the airline's strong financial position and outstanding performance.
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalised a firm order for 40 737 MAX 8s, 10 737 MAX 9s and 20 Next-Generation 737-800 jets, valued at $6.9 billion at list prices.
In its ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest level of international aviation safety standards, Gulf Air today announced the successful completion of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA).
Qatar Airways has today resumed Boeing 787 Dreamliner services between Doha and London Heathrow after a worldwide grounding of the aircraft in January.
