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 launched The A321neo on the back of an order from Air Lease Corporation (ALC) with the additional range on offer from the re-engining creating new opportunities for transatlantic operations – and more importantly for the Middle East, longer range potential for LCCs and the region's carriers.
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.
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.
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.
Emirates will be able to connect even more people with Chicago on May 1 when it switches from its Boeing 777-200LR currently operating the route to a larger Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, adding passenger capacity.
Air travellers on all Etihad Airways flights to the United States from this week will be able to experience the benefits of arriving in the US having precleared US Customs and Border Protection at Abu Dhabi Airport.
For its first new freighter service of 2015, Qatar Airways Cargo will launch twice weekly Airbus 330 freighter services to Basel, Switzerland, on 28 January 2015.
Qatar Airways is continuing its 2015 expansion programme across Europe with the launch of new direct flights from Doha to Sofia from March, a destination currently served by the airline via Bucharest.
An Oman Air Airbus A330-300 aircraft veered off at landing last Thursday after its landing gear became stuck at Paris' Charles De Gaulle Airport, reports Emirates 24/7 News.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
