In what is described as a new era of cooperation between the two national flag carriers, SAA will introduce the daily link from March 29, 2015, which will complement Etihad Airways’ existing flights between the two cities to offer a combined double-daily frequency on the route.
AMAC Aerospace has been appointed by Pilatus as the exclusive Sales Distributor for the all-new PC-24 light jet in the Middle East. The new appointment, formally signed on October 30th extends AMAC's existing exclusive agreement with Pilatus as a fully Authorised Service Centre and Sales Distributor for the PC-12 NG in the region which it has held since 2012.
Bristow Group, Inc. CEO, Emeritus William (“Bill”) E. Chiles received the prestigious Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award yesterday at the Flight Safety Foundation's 67th annual International Air Safety Summit (IASS) in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Russian Helicopters has launched the final stage of certification testing on the Mi-38 multirole helicopter. Testing is being carried out on two prototype models of the helicopter fitted with Russian TV7-117V engines.
Oman Air celebrated the Omani Women's Day by organising an informal meeting between the CEO and some of the women staff distinguished by their performance.
The Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) has announced it is supporting the forthcoming Future Air Transportation Systems Summit as a Strategic Partner.
The Emirates Group has announced its half-yearly results which show steady performance and growth, despite a challenging business environment marked by ongoing health pandemic concerns, regional conflicts, and weakening global markets.
As part of efforts to enhance international travel security, Qatar Airways has signed an agreement with INTERPOL to use the world police body's I-Checkit system to screen the passports of its passengers against INTERPOL's Stolen and Lost Travel Documents (SLTD) database.
AAR has announced it has been selected by AMMROC, the Abu Dhabi-based joint venture between Mubadala Development Company, Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin, to support in the design, outfitting and integration of key areas of AMMROC's facility in Al Ain.
Abu Dhabi's Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) continues to win accolades from leading industry bodies, as it announces today that it has been selected as the Regional Training Centre of Excellence (RTCE) by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the Middle East region
The Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil – ANAC) today granted type certification for the Legacy 500 executive jet during a ceremony at the Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE), in São Paulo, Brazil.
Qatar Airways increased frequencies to Tehran, Islamabad and Muscat. The additional flights, which include four for Tehran, two for Islamabad and four for Muscat per week, will begin September 1st, 3rd and 16th respectively.
A remarkable second quarter performance by Sharjah-based Air Arabia saw the budget carrier announcing a net profit of $67.5 million (Dhs248 million) for the first half, up by 85%, after more than doubling its second-quarter profit to $47 million (Dhs173 million).
DC Aviation has been granted approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to expand its maintenance capabilities in Dubai to include the Bombardier Challenger 604/605 type of aircraft.
Passengers on board Etihad Airways can enjoy every FIFA World Cup football match 'live' on all of the air carrier's long haul aircraft during the month long tournament, the globe's biggest sporting event.
View our video of Day Three at the Airport Show in Dubai. In this programme we take a closer look at the 2014 Global Airport Leaders Forum. We also talk to ADPI about airport design; ADB about its LED runway lighting solutions; Delta Box about its aircraft warning lights and windsocks; and Honeywell Aerospace about how it is making taxiing, takeoffs and landings much safer.
Embraer and Boeing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for creating a joint biofuels research centre for the purpose of developing and maturing the knowledge and technologies that make it possible to establish a sustainable biofuels chain for aviation.
Oman Air has launched a major advertising campaign that sees the airline's brand enveloping some of London's iconic 'black' cabs. For the next 12 months, 12 traditional London taxis will feature stunning images of the Sultanate of Oman and four of the airline's most beautiful onward destinations.
Oman Air and Boeing Commercial Airplanes Communications have welcomed delegates from throughout Oman to an intensive training seminar covering a range of topics, such as the principles of flight and the design, manufacture and testing of commercial jetliners.
Qatar Airways will officially move to its new home at Hamad International Airport (HIA), the world's newest state-of-the art hub, on May 27, 2014, when the world-class facility will become the new home for the national carrier of the State of Qatar.
Arabian Adventures, part of the Emirates Group, is strengthening its positioning in the leisure market in Australia and New Zealand this year with the appointment of representation company, i4 Travel Marketing. It will also look to Asia, Africa and Latin America for future opportunities.
