Bombardier's CSeries aircraft made its much delayed maiden flight today. The programme provides an all-new family of aircraft specifically designed for the 100- to 149-seat market segment.
L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced today that it has been awarded a contract modification to build the Iraqi Air Force (IqAF) two F-16 Block 52 Weapon Tactics Trainers (WTTs), two brief/debrief systems and one mission observation centre.
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has taken to the skies for the first time, beginning a comprehensive flight-test programme leading to certification and delivery in mid-2014.
The Gulf Aviation Training Event (GATE) takes place alongside the Dubai Airshow, 18 - 19 November 2013 at Dubai World Central (DWC). Organisers of the biennial summit have recently confirmed additional speakers who will address a number of serious issues facing the regional airline industry.
Business jet maker Cessna, along with parent company Textron and partner AirLand Enterprises, has secretly developed its first modern military jet which is likely to be targeted at developing markets.
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the sole regulator of all licensed airfields within the UAE, has certified Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) for passenger operations after assessing and confirming full compliance of the aerodrome with its stringent requirements.
Aircraft, crews and supporting personnel from the Royal Saudi Air Force, (RSAF) have been operating alongside their allies from the Royal Air Force as Exercise Saudi-British Green Flag took place at RAF Coningsby.
CSafe Global and Turkish Cargo have signed a Master Lease Agreement to offer transport and leasing services of the industry-leading CSafe Active RKN on Turkish Cargo's flights.
Saudi Arabia's Nasair could be rethinking its proposed move to Dubai World Central (DWC) as the launch airline for passenger operations at the new Al Maktoum International Airport at Jebel Ali.
Pegasus Airlines chief commercial officer Guliz Ozturk and ancillary marketing manager Burak Gulay both took part in the 10th World Low Cost Airlines Congress at the Sofitel London Heathrow Hotel on 17 September.
The Etihad Airways' loyalty programme Etihad Guest is to expand with the integration of the Air Serbia, currently Jat Airways', frequent flyer programme, Extra Flight Club, from October 28.
Kuwait's plans to upgrade its international airport, along with investment in the fleet of Kuwait Airways is giving a boost to the Kuwait International Airport Development Forum (KIADF) which takes place in December.
A350 XWB joins the A330 and A380 for an Airbus “Xtra-widebody” family flight. The Airbus widebody family of flight test aircraft, the A380, A330 and the all-new A350 XWB, took off from Toulouse today flying together for the first time
Emirates SkyCargo has begun construction of its new terminal at Dubai World Central's Al Maktoum International Airport (AMIA) and is on schedule with phase one of the construction of the terminal on track for completion in December.
Etihad Airways will greatly increase options for travel to and from India, introducing more flights and wide-bodied jets by the end of this year, and further increases and new routes next year, subject to regulatory approval.
Former search and rescue helicopter commander Mark Kelly has been appointed vice president – marketing at helicopter leasing specialist Lease Corporation International (LCI) to focus on the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions.
