The British Aviation Group (BAG), the leading representative body for UK companies involved in the airport and aviation development sector, is coordinating the UK Pavilion at the Airport Show Dubai from May 6-8.
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.
The war of words between Canada and the UAE over traffic rights may have come to an end with the agreement today for national carriers Etihad and Air Canada signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a commercial cooperation agreement that will enhance travel services between the United and Canada.
At the 13th edition of the Dubai Airport Show from May 6–8, 2013, ADB Airfield Solutions is showcasing its end-to-end approach to enhancing runway safety, whilst reinforcing its commitment to the Middle East.
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.
Dubai International has registered a record 5.8 million passengers in March according to the monthly traffic report issued by Dubai Airports on Monday.
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.
Turkey's TAV Construction has been awarded the design and construction contract for the King Khaled Airport Terminal 5 in Riyadh, with the deal believed to be worth $400 million
Qatar Airways has today resumed Boeing 787 Dreamliner services between Doha and London Heathrow after a worldwide grounding of the aircraft in January.
Brisbane is set to become Emirates' third Australian destination to welcome the airline's flagship Airbus A380, with the announcement that Emirates will operate the A380 on the Dubai to Brisbane and Auckland route from 1 October 2013.
Qatar Airways today announced a new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways to destinations across Thailand and the capital cities of neighbouring Cambodia and Myanmar.
Airlines from around the globe will be increasing their weekly number of flights to Abu Dhabi International Airport during the coming summer months the airport's operator ADAC said today.
Etihad Airways has finalised the agreement to acquire three airport services companies which will accelerate and consolidate the development of in-flight catering services, ground handling and cargo operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, will increase capacity on its services to Colombo from 30th June 2013, with the addition of three more flights per week, the airline announced today.
Jordan's national carrier, Royal Jordanian, is to add two new destinations to its route network, Lagos, the economic capital of Nigeria and Accra, the capital of Ghana, starting in July.
Emirates has inaugurated its refurbished Paris Charles de Gaulle Lounge for First Class and Business Class passengers as well as Platinum and Gold members of Emirates Skywards - the airline's frequent flyer programme.
