Starting on February 10, 2015, Air Arabia will fly regular non-stop services to Urumqi, the largest city in Western China - becoming the first MENA low cost carrier to enter the Chinese market.
Educating policy makers and influencing higher authorities on the importance of aviation were highlighted as key actions at the Future Air Transportation Systems Summit (FATSS) 2015 held in Dubai today.
The UAE will be one of the first countries to regulate unmanned aerial vehicles – including leisure drones, according to one of its General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Directors, reports Barbara Saunders
Dubai will host an international conference on the 'Future of Borders' from March 11 to 12, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Dubai International Financial Centre.
Dubai-based International Airfinance Corporation (IAFC) has signed its first firm purchase agreement for five Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The agreement also includes options for an additional four A330-200 aircraft.
CAE Oxford Aviation Academy today announced that Emirates Airline is increasing its annual cadet training intake at CAE Oxford Aviation Academy to 55 cadets during 2015.
Qatar Airways has been awarded 'Business Airline of the Year' for the second consecutive year at the UK Business Travel Awards 2015 held in London at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Monday.
Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS), the air navigation service provider for Dubai's two international airports and the airspace of the northern Emirates and Europe's ATM organisation Eurocontrol, have signed a Cooperation Agreement – the first of its kind in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
Hundreds of people from the general public participated in the annual race, this year named “Run to Fly”, organised by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Friday 16 January in Zabeel Park, Dubai.
Aviation industry leaders highlighted the implications of modernising air transportation systems for airlines, airports and air traffic controllers (ATC) at the second day of the Future Air Transportation Systems Summit 2015 (FATSS) in Dubai.
The strategy for the new Alitalia was unveiled today, with an unequivocal commitment by the new executive team and strategic investors to reinvent the airline.
Qatar Airways was last night awarded 'Business Airline of the Year' for the second consecutive year at the prestigious UK Business Travel Awards 2015 held in London at the Grosvenor House Hotel.
Qatar Airways is continuing its growth in Europe with an increase in capacity on its flights to Italy, as well as the introduction of double-daily flights to Madrid.
Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is offering world-class shopping to complement the world-class golfing action during the 2015 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters starting today until January 24, 2015 at Doha Golf Club.
The UAE Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) urged civil aviation authorities in the GCC region for more cooperation to deal with the airways traffic congestion in the region's skyline.
Emirates has said it has told Airbus Group it would commit to buying 100 more aircraft worth more than $43 billion if the manufacturer agrees to equip the plane with a new engine,” reports Bloomberg.
Jazeera Airways released its November 2014 Operational Performance Report today, which shows a 7% increase in total flown passengers from November 2013, and an on-time performance of 95%.
Qatar's Emiri Air Force will make its UK airshow debut this summer when it takes part in the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford in the Cotswolds.
Jeppesen, has signed a multi-year service contract with leading Saudi Arabian private jet operator NasJet to provide international trip planning services to increase the Riyadh-based airline's flight department operational efficiency.
Etihad Cargo has successfully cutover to a new cargo management system on 18 January 2015 to provide its customers with greater communication and improved handling processes that reinforce its world-class cargo products and services.
