A proposed joint airline venture between the governments of Iraq and Kuwait is not going ahead, Iraqi Airways director general Saad Al-Khafaji has said.
Gama Group has announced the appointment of Oliver Hewson as commercial manager, Gama Aviation FZE, with the task of further developing its significant growth throughout the MENA region.
In preparation for the soft opening of Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Qatar on 1st April 2013, a series of advanced passenger trials have been taking place at the new facility.
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is celebrating Abu Dhabi International Airport's victory in the “Best Airport for the Middle East region” category of Airports Council International (ACI) ASQ Survey results.
Turkish Airlines - the largest airline in Turkey - has signed a contract for up to 117 A320 Family aircraft (25 A321ceo, four A320neo, 53 A321neo and options for 35 additional A321neo aircraft), making it the airline's largest ever order with Airbus.
The two newest members of the Dassault Falcon family of business jets, the 2000S and 2000LXS, have received their EASA certification. Approval from the FAA and other regulatory bodies is expected to follow shortly.
Etihad Airways has reported a successful first year of its equity alliance strategy, after a financial reporting season which saw each of the five airlines within the alliance – airberlin, Air Seychelles, Virgin Australia, Aer Lingus and Etihad Airways – announce profitable performance.
flydubai, Dubai's innovative airline, today made a special touch down at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, also known as Hambantota International Airport, as part of the official opening day celebrations.
A flight from Kuwait has made a milestone for the Boeing 747-8 as a flight to Hanoi, Vietnam saw the new jumbo serve its 100th airport just 16 months after entering service.
Aviareps PLC will be working in tandem with Gulf Air to provide service to travellers and trade partners across UK through collaboration of the entire sales process.
The State of Qatar's brand new Hamad International Airport (HIA) has named the 10 passenger airlines which will begin operations there on 1st April 2013.
Egyptian low cost carrier Air Cairo is to launch direct flights from the Egyptian bases at Alexandria and Assyut to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, starting March 25th.
Nextant Aerospace, maker of the Nextant 400XT, has bolstered its global sales team with the promotion of Jay Heublein to executive vice president, global sales and marketing and has also added a specific role for an African and Middle East sales director
Turkish Airlines (THY) has ordered additional GE CF6-80E1 engines to power its two new Airbus A330-300 aircraft, with options for an additional three A330 aircraft.
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC)'s operations division, has been awarded the ISO 9001: 2008 (Quality Management System), ISO 14001: 2004 (Environmental Management System) and OHSAS 18001:2007 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) certifications for its activities.
Oman's ministry of tourism and Oman Air have announced the launch of “Oman Short Breaks”, a joint project to provide ready-made holiday packages in various major tourist destinations in Oman.
The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are investing millions of dollars in airports technology and system upgrades to ensure seamless and safer passenger and freight movement.
Aviation experts attending the 13th edition of the Airport Show and the debut Global Airport Leaders' Forum (GALF) in Dubai in May, have underscored the need for launching airport leadership development programmes and capacity building initiatives to meet the rapidly changing requirements of the commercially-run airports.
