Boeing has announced organisation and leadership changes within its Integrated Defense Systems unit that affect the Middle East. The realignment is effective immediately, and the unit will begin operating under a new name: Boeing Defense, Space & Security.
Details are emerging of the programme for the fifth edition of the highly acclaimed Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC), which kickstarts the Special Operations Forces Exhibition 2010 (SOFEX-2010) being held in Amman, Jordan, May 10-13.
Dassault Falcon operators from Saudi Arabia joined others from the United States, France, Switzerland, South Africa and Brazil in the fifth E-Forum run by the French business jet manufacturer.
Jet Professionals, the global aviation staffing subsidiary of Jet Aviation, has extended the scope and reach of its Crew Advantage membership program to include MENA and Asia regions.
Algerian national airline Air Algérie has signed a contract for four ATR 72-500s. This agreement, valued at some US $ 82 million, was signed today in Algiers in the presence of Mr. Amar Tou, Algeria's Minister of Transport. Deliveries of the aircraft will take place in 2010.
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has appointed industry veteran, David Chapman, as the new senior safety advisor as part of its plan to boost aviation safety standards across the country.
Emirates chief, Tim Clark is making a special trip to London this week when he will be a guest at the famous Royal Aeronautical Society to collect one of the most prestigious awards in the industry
Gulf Air Director for Information Technology Jalal Al Qassab has been voted the 'Top CIO” (Chief Information Officer) by a group of global leading technology research organisations.
Aviation professionals in the Middle East needing to ensure clear and accurate aviation English language have a new place to turn to following the launch of the Edgewater College Middle East Training Centre in Al Ain
Saudi Arabia's plans to establish a first class pilot training academy in the country's capital took a major step forward this week when SAFA - the Saudi Aviation Flight Academy confirmed the purchase of 20 Diamond DA42 and DA40 aircraft and 5 flight simulators
The impact of the 9/11 terror attacks in New York was felt around the world, but not every outcome was bad news. The creation of the Horizon International Flight Academy in the UAE in the aftermath of the attacks began as an act of necessity and has grown to become the premier training facility in the region.
When the late King Hussein discovered his passion for aviation he had the foresight and the commitment to recognise that this could be shared by many of his countrymen.
When entrepreneur Marwan Atalla decided to learn to fly he visited flying schools near his home in Amman but felt they didn't have the quality or the right approach to develop top-level pilots. ALAN PEAFORD reports
Etihad Airways has signed an agreement with workforce management software provider, Kronos Incorporated, to automate and optimise planning and management processes for its 3,900 cabin and flight crew members.
The UAE Air Force has just announced that it has selected Pilatus to provide basic trainers and has turned to SAAB for an Airborne Early Warning System.
Women working in the local aerospace industry are invited to an informal networking event on Thursday 19 November at 4pm at the Terrace Bar at the Park Hyatt hotel.
In a first for the Middle East, F&E Aerospace will launch the first-ever Aerospace & Defence Training Show (ADTS), from 3 to 4 March 2010, in association with the Halldale Media Group.
