The first section of the recently launched ACJ TwoTwenty has arrived at the A220 final assembly line (FAL) in Mirabel, Canada. This mid-fuselage section arrival on schedule marks the start of the first Airbus corporate jet ever assembled in Canada.
The ongoing modernisation and expansion of the Egyptian Air Force is continuing apace, with the recent announcement of an order for a further batch of 30 Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters, to augment the 24 already in service. This should allow the retirement of the remaining Mirage 5s, and probably the Mirage 2000s. A fleet of 54 Rafales will make the EAF the second largest operator of the type in the world, after France itself.
With virtual EBACE (Europe's principal business aircraft event) Connect opening tomorrow the traditional press day began this morning with Airbus kicking off the news of a another Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) order.
The 28th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) returned to Dubai in-person this week to shine the spotlight on Tourism For a Brighter Future during the opening session.
Paragliding from the United Arab Emirates’ highest peak, diving for scallops at the UAE’s first scallop farm, learning desert survival skills at the Bear Grylls Survival Academy or enjoying a luxury glamping experience – all are on offer to UK tourists in Ras Al Khaimah.
The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) is participating at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this week raising awareness of what Germany and in particular Berlin, has to offer to GCC countries.
Etihad Airways will give away 10,000 prizes this week during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) taking place live in the UAE. The prizes form part of the airline’s commitment to giving away 50,000 prizes throughout the year in celebration of the UAE’s 50th Anniversary.
Emirates has welcomed His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum to its stand as he opened the region’s largest travel and tourism trade event and the first physical travel and tourism industry event, Arabian Travel Market.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO and founder of the Emirates Group and chairman of Dubai World, officially inaugurated Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021 this morning
Gulf Air has said starting from 13 today, the first day of Eid Al Fitr, all its flights will be operated by 100% vaccinated crew including pilots and flight attendants.
Gulf Air will resume its direct operations to Larnaca International Airport in Cyprus with 2 weekly flights starting from 15 June, and Malaga in Spain with 2 weekly flights starting from 30 June until 29 August.
Collins Aerospace has updated its VenueTM Cabin Management System (CMS). A new and improved Venue graphical user interface (GUI) is now available for aftermarket installations of the system.
Qatar Airways will be one of the leading international companies attending the upcoming St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), scheduled to take place in St. Petersburg, Russia, from 2-5 June.
Gulf Air will offer complimentary COVID-19 travel insurance coverage to all ticket holders which will include health and quarantine expenses in the unexpected circumstances of being diagnosed with or contracting COVID-19 during passengers’ journeys.
From 12 May 2021, travellers flying from Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways will be able to validate their Covid-19 travel documents before arriving at the airport.
The wide-body aircraft simulator will expand P7 Aviation’s training offering from the current Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 Classic training capability and seeks to support Boeing 747 operators throughout the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Turkish Airlines has contained first-quarter operating losses to $72 million, an improvement on the $300 million loss for the same period last year, reports FlightGlobal.
Saudi Rotorcraft Support Company (SRSC), a subsidiary joint venture of Boeing, has been issued a certificate from the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) authorising SRSC to perform maintenance on rotorcraft platforms and their accessories.
