Following a comprehensive flight test programme, the A321neo powered by Pratt & Whitney's PurePower PW1100G-JM engines received joint Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 15th December 2016.
Air Seychelles has celebrated the graduation of a group of seven Seychellois engineers who have completed a comprehensive training programme with Etihad Airways.
Melbourne was the original home for Qatar Airways in Australia, with the airline subsequently adding services to Perth, Sydney and Adelaide. With the growth from the original 777-200LR to the A380, the airline has actually doubled its daily capacity since the start of the route while retaining just the single flight rotation.
The Boeing board of directors has declared the company's quarterly dividend will increase 30 percent to $1.42 per share. The board also replaced the existing share repurchase programme with a new $14 billion authorisation.
The Emirates Group, comprising Emirates airline and dnata, has published the sixth annual environmental report outlining the Group's environmental performance for the financial year 2015-16.
Space industry leaders argue that future development in the space sector will be built on ever-increasing international partnerships and deeper collaboration between nations.
Flydubai has announced the successful graduation of its 100th batch of certified Cabin Crew members from the Flydubai Training Centre. The batch of 27 candidates will join flydubai's community of 1,650 Cabin Crew members who represent more than 100 nationalities.
Jet Aviation has secured approvals from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in the United Arab Emirates for Gulfstream G550 and G650 aircraft at its maintenance centre in Dubai.
Boeing said strength in the capital markets and innovative funding developments will provide airlines and lessors efficient aircraft financing solutions in 2017.
Boeing and Iran Air have signed an agreement for 80 aircraft that includes 50 737 MAX 8s, 15 777-300ERs and 15 777-9s, valued at $16.6 billion at list prices.
Etihad Airways chief executive officer, Peter Baumgartner, has addressed the annual Travel Convention summit in Abu Dhabi and took the opportunity to underline to conference delegates how the airline will continue to be a leader in the development of the aviation sector, through its approach to innovation and technological advancement.
Emirates SkyCargo is expanding its presence in Scandinavia with the launch of a new weekly freighter service from Oslo to Dubai starting 11 October 2016.
