Bahrain based AFAQ Institute of Aviation Technology (AFAQ) has announced signing a new agreement with NASTECH/FLY NAS Airline to establish the First European EASA 147 approved Aircraft Engineering Training Academy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the new G650ER, an ultra-long-range aircraft that can travel 7,500 nautical miles/13,890 kilometers at Mach 0.85 and 6,400 nm/11,853 km at Mach 0.90. This represents an increase of up to 500 nm/926 km over the range of the G650, which entered service in 2012.
Etihad Airways has announced it is establishing the Etihad Flight College, a world-class flight training facility in the United Arab Emirates for Emirati and international cadet pilots.
Qatar Executive has ordered a second Bombardier Global 5000 Vision for its fleet in time to meet the operator's busy summer schedule, the company said at EBACE today.
Saudi Arabian private jet operator and management company, Alpha Star Aviation Services, has become the first Airbus ACJ320 customer for an in-service retrofit of Sharklets.
Qatar Airways has announced that from this summer the airline's second A380 aircraft will commence operations on the Doha to Paris Charles De Gaulle route from Doha's new hub, Hamad International Airport.
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker said Europe's growth is being “impeded” because its airports are not open 24 hours a day, reports Buying Business Travel.
The race is on for the delivery of the first BBJ747-8 head of state aircraft and Boeing Business Jets president Steve Taylor wants to be at the office in the front when the delivery happens sometimes in the next month.
Airbus has won an order from a Middle East customer for an Airbus ACJ320, which is being managed by Aviation Link of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and will be outfitted with a VVIP interior with seating for 30 passengers.
Mubadala-owned Piaggio Aero has unveiled an upgraded version of the P.180 Avanti twin pusher with a clear aim to breathe life back into the seven-seat turboprop programme.
Rolls-Royce has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aselsan A.S, one of Turkey's leading electronics companies, to explore potential collaboration opportunities in the area of engine control systems.
AMAC Aerospace has announced that its facility at Ataturk International Airport, Istanbul has become a Dassault appointed Authorised Service Centre (ASC).
Gulf Air has announced a 52% reduction in annual losses and a financial performance that surpassed the airline's restructuring target by BHD14.5 million, following the successful implementation of its 2013 restructuring strategy.
Etihad Airways has officially opened its new First and Business Class Lounge at Sydney's Kingsford Smith International Airport – the airline's first in Australia and the newest addition to its collection of premium lounges worldwide.
Abu Dhabi International Airport today announced the opening of a transfer passenger screening facility at Terminal 3 as part of its continued Capacity Enhancement Programme (CEP).
ExecuJet Middle East, part of the ExecuJet Aviation Group, has opened an expanded fixed-based operation (FBO) lounge in Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central, to support the expected increase in traffic to the facility over the coming months.
Just weeks after Etihad launched its “Residence” concept featuring a bedroom, UAE rival Emirates confirmed it is also working on a first class concept featuring a bedroom of its own.
Universal Avionics has announced that Ross Dickey has been appointed to the newly created position of Airline and Government sales manager for Europe, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
