Alitalia and Etihad Airways today announced the completion of all the formalities related to the transfer of air transport operations from Alitalia CAI to the new Alitalia SAI.
Tourism links between the Gulf and Tanzania are being strengthened following The first Tanzanian tourism and investment forum, Tanzanian Tourism Conference MENA 2014 in Dubai.
AAR has been selected by AMMROC (Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center) - the Abu Dhabi-based joint venture between Mubadala, Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin, to support in the design, outfitting and integration of key areas of its state-of-the-art facility in Al Ain, UAE.
Departing Toulouse on its delivery flight to Qatar Airways' base in Doha, is the airline's first A350 XWB accompanied by its big sister A380 – the fourth for Qatar Airways which is also making its first journey home. With the delivery of this A350, the airline becomes the first carrier in the world to operate every family of Airbus' modern airliner portfolio, comprising the A320, A330/A340, A350 and A380.
The world's first in-flight butler will be a woman from Merseyside who will take to the skies tomorrow (Saturday December 27) on board Etihad Airways' first superjumbo A380 journey from its Abu Dhabi base to London's Heathrow airport.
Dubai Airports maintained its growth trajectory in the second half of 2014 with passenger traffic at Dubai International rising 4.3 per cent in November, according to the latest traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports.
Flights have now resumed operation at Abu Dhabi International Airport after closure of Abu Dhabi International Airport's runway from 07:50 am to 8:30 am this morning due to heavy fog which reduced visibility levels to below 75 meters which is below the minimum required for operation.
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority – Airworthiness (AW) Department, has met with stakeholders in Dubai to provide latest updates from AW Department and seek industry feedback on the services, regulations, and processes.
The multi-billion dollar expansion of airports and airline fleets in the Middle East has set off immense growth prospects for the ground handling industry players with both airports and airlines operators keen on acquiring latest technologies to meet the rising air traffic and ensure greater efficiency, performance and profitability amidst stiff competition.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported November 2014 data for global air freight markets showing that demand measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK) grew 4.2% compared to November 2013, with the Middle East leading the way - up 12.9% with a 17.1% capacity increase.
The International Defence Exhibition and Conferences (IDEX) has announced a partnership with MediaCubed LLC to develop a mobile application for 2015 edition of IDEX.
Emirates launched 10 new A380 routes in 2014 and has today released a 'mash-up' video that shows the iconic aircraft landing in 10 destinations spanning the globe.
Smiths Detection has successfully installed a range of advanced detection equipment for Emirates Group Security at its facility in Dubai World Central, a purpose-built economic support zone around the new AI Maktoum International Airport.
Abu Dhabi Airports has announced that the fourth annual Abu Dhabi Air Expo that was due to take place this February 8-10 at Al Bateen Executive Airport has been postponed.
Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has announced the adoption of the New ICDL Profile structure in order to enhance the digital competencies and knowledge of its employees.
Airbus set a new record of 629 aircraft deliveries for 89 customers including eight new clients in 2014 - that's three more aircraft than in 2013 and the 13th consecutive year of increases, writes Dave Calderwood
Airbus has exceeded its targets for 2014, achieving a new record of 629 aircraft deliveries for 89 customers of which eight are new, comprising 490 A320 family aircraft, 108 A330s, 30 A380s and also our first A350 XWB.
