flydubai, Dubai's innovative low cost airline, has reached yet another milestone, having become the first airline in the world to show high definition (HD) movies from all six major Hollywood studios.
Airbus has achieved on schedule certification from the European airworthiness authorities (EASA) for its new fuel-saving Sharklets for the A320 Family with CFM engines, which is expected to be shortly followed by the US FAA.
Etihad Airways today launched its new 'Etihad Wi-Fly' inflight Internet and mobile connectivity service, powered by the Panasonic Avionics Global Communications Suite.
Mubadala subsidiary Strata - the Al Ain based aerostructures facility – has unveiled its first package of ATR vertical fins this weekend, making Strata a direct supplier to Alenia Aermacchi, the Italian aerospace company part of the Finmeccanica group.
The ICAO meeting in Montreal this week saw another major contract between the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) and European ATM specialist Thales.
The Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) has released a new report on the future of air traffic management at the ICAO Air Navigation Conference in Montréal.
The new modern office is located on the 1st floor of Rolex Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, in close proximity to the airlines and travel community, and featuring high tech tools to enhance support and service towards Amadeus' customer base in Dubai.
Passengers on Wednesday's historic first flight of Qatar Airways' Boeing 787 Dreamliner sent text messages, emailed, tweeted, updated social media accounts and used the Internet throughout the journey.
Air Arabia has announced the launch of its new state-of-the-art mobile website. Passengers can use their smart phone to access www.airarabia.com, which provides quick and easy access to the most important travel information.
Air traffic management and technology specialist Thales, has been selected by construction company Basil Read to supply and install air traffic management equipment and solutions for a new airport on St Helena Island.
Airbus, EADS Innovation Works and ENN, one of the world's leading Bio-Energy companies based in China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the China International Air Show in Zhuhai.
Gulf Air has today announced that after extensive negotiations with Airbus and Boeing - its two key suppliers of wide-body and narrow-body aircraft - it has signed amendment agreements with both aircraft manufacturers to realign its original orders to meet its long-term strategic needs.
All aircraft operated by domestic airlines in Nigeria are to be fitted with an Automated Flight Information Reporting System, as part of efforts to ensure air safety in the country, according to the Director-General of the regulatory Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Dr. Harold Demuren.
A technology designed to protect rotorcraft engines and other systems from contamination by fine sand and airborne particulates, especially during takeoffs, landings and low-level flights is on show at the Helishow Dubai 2012 which opened at Meydan in Dubai today.
At the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) Annual General Meeting in Algiers today, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) outlined five areas in which opportunities exist to further develop aviation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to benefit the region's economies.
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker shared his insights on Qatar's impact in the GCC's thriving aviation sector during a keynote address at the 21st Annual Arab-US Policy Makers Conference.
Social Media is an important and fast-growing platform for Etihad Airways and over the past year has become a vital part of its broader digital and communications activity.
Satcom Direct, provider of satellite voice, fax, datalink and Internet communications solutions has made a massive investment in expanding its international business activities and today opens its office in Dubai.
