Since the beginning of July 2017 Sukhoi Superjet 100 has successfully performed flights to one of the oldest airports of Northern Europe – Bromma (Sweden). It has relatively short runway of 1660 m and it is situated within the boundaries of the city, unlike most European airports. Besides, for landing in Bromma, SSJ100 needs only 1425 m even loaded with maximum landing weight.
Oman Air has been named as the winner of the 'Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East' award at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2017 - voted for by air travellers based on their own experiences.
Emirates supported more than 104,000 American jobs and contributed US$21.3 billion in revenue to the U.S. economy, including US$10.5 billion to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) and US$6.4 billion of labour income in 2015, according to a study conducted by Campbell-Hill Aviation Group.
In the decade since it was first launched, the multi-crew pilot license (MPL) has courted its fair share of scepticism and criticism. But Victor Brandao, general manager, Alpha Aviation Academy in Sharjah, argues that, at a time when the demand for new pilots is more pressing than ever before, the success of the MPL could be integral to the future of the commercial aviation industry.
Organisers of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) have confirmed more Turkish participation at the show which takes place from 14-16 November 2018.
Qatar Airways Cargo made several key announcements on the first day of Air Cargo Europe 2017, including plans to launch a transit facility for temperature-controlled shipments as well as the scheduled launch of weekly freighter service to London's Heathrow airport.
Acunis, a provider of turn-key intralogistics solutions for air cargo terminals, will present its solutions for the air cargo terminal segment at the Dubai Airport Show from May 15 to 17.
Boeing and the U.S. Air Force recently demonstrated that multiple aircraft and ground stations can efficiently and securely communicate using the Boeing-developed Talon HATE airborne networking system.
Morocco's National Investment Company (Société nationale d'investissement - SNI) a large privately-held holding firm controlled by the Moroccan royal family, has established its own aviation unit, Africaplane, reports ch-aviation.
Organisers of the 17th edition of the Airport Show said it will have the largest ever international participation with eight dedicated country pavilions for global exhibitors to showcase and launch their products, services and solutions for aviation industry.
Dnata has reached an agreement with Lynx Holdings LP to acquire its AirLogistix USA cargo handling operations at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston (IAH) in the USA.
The Libyan Passport Control office has immediately scrapped the issuing of visas-on-arrival to Egyptians, Moroccans, Sudanese, Syrians and Bangladeshi citizens at the Mitiga International Airport. Oscar Nkala reports.
Oman Air will start its new daily flight between Muscat and Manchester starting May 1, 2017; the latest move in the airline's ambitious and dynamic programme of fleet and network expansion.
Emirates has been recognised as the Best Airline in the World in the inaugural TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards for Airlines. In addition to clinching the grand prize, the airline was the biggest winner with 4 other awards including Best Major Airline - Middle East & Africa, Best Economy Class, Best First Class and World's Best Airlines - Top 10.
