Panasonic has announced the introduction of Panasonic HD-AUDIO, a revolutionary audio solution for in-flight entertainment developed in collaboration with Soundchip SA, a leading supplier of wearable sound solutions.
Dubai's Airport Show is generating huge backing from key global companies with as many as 54 new companies signing up for participation in the 14th edition of the event to be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) from May 11 to 13.
Leaders in the global space industry will return to Dubai for the World Space Risk Forum 2014 from 12 to 14 May. Hosted at Raffles Dubai, the biennial event brings together leading professionals representing all aspects of the space industry. The predominant focus of the event is on understanding and mitigating risk so as to further promote business development and exploration in space.
The first panel session on the second day of the Global Aerospace Summit that took place this week in Abu Dhabi discussed that knowledge exchange and technology transfer between Africa and the UAE is paramount in developing local defence and aerospace capabilities.
Kuwait Airways today became the tenth Middle East customer to choose OnAir as its connectivity provider, for 12 new aircraft as part of its privatization and complete fleet upgrade. respectively.
Saudia, through Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI) has selected the Thales TopCare service agreement for the maintenance of all its Thales IFE systems.
Oil company Shell has today formally launched its global Aviation Centre of Excellence (ACE) - a proposition designed for fixed-base operators (FBOs) and small and medium size airports.
Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, director general of the UAE's civil aviation authority, GCAA, inaugurated the 4th annual Emerging Airports Conference and Exhibition (EACE) 2014, co-located with the Middle East Air Cargo & Logistics Exhibition and Conference today at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
The first of the new domestic airlines to operate from Saudi Arabia, SaudiGulf is to offer Thales entertainment systems for passengers following a deal announced today.
Recaro Aircraft Seating will unveil the evolution of its bestseller BL3520 at Aircraft Interiors Hamburg, along with its new CL6710 business class seat.
UK air traffic services provider NATS signed an MoU in Abu Dhabi this week with Airbus ProSky, with the aim of providing new market propositions that can increase capacity and improve the efficiency of the air traffic system.
Cessna Aircraft Company - part of the Textron Aviation segment of Textron Inc. - is celebrating the milestone delivery of the 100th Cessna Grand Caravan EX, to a customer in the UAE.
The network growth is being facilitated by the continuous growth of the airline’s fleet and the new non-stop Doha - Cape Town route will be operated by one of the carrier’s new Boeing 787 Dreamliners which are configured in a two-class arrangement with 22 Business Class and 232 Economy Class seats.
DubaiSat-2 developed by Emirates Institution of Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) has captured an image of the Dubai International airport from outer space.
The Gulf Aviation Safety Council (GFSC) has called for greater cooperation and exchange of information by all aviation stakeholders both regionally and internationally and also lodged support for IATA's criticism of websites that create a ranking of air carriers on safety records.
Emirates Airline is hosting a pilot road show as part of the Pilot Selection Programme on Friday 10th January, with sessions at 10 am and 2 pm at the London Heathrow Marriott Hotel.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures today which show a 6.1% growth in demand (measured in freight tonne kilometers or FTK) for air freight in November 2013 (over November 2012), with Middle East carriers leading the way with a 16.5% increase.
Qatar Airways, global main partner of FC Barcelona, promoted the launch of the football organisation's first official supporters club in Kenya – Penya Barcelonista Mashariki (PBM) this week.
The rebranding of Eurocopter as Airbus Helicopters, effective January 8, marks a new era in the history of the company, which joins Airbus and Airbus Defense and Space within the new Airbus Group.
The United Arab Emirates has finally signed an extensive air services agreement (ASA) with the government of India which opens the way for growth in the number of flights to India and an increase in travel opportunities for Indian citizens.
The Royal Air Force Typhoon Display Team will display daily at the show, with Flight Lieutenant Jamie Norris taking Eurofighter Typhoon to the skies once again following a fun-packed season showcasing its performance throughout 2013, with the most recent at the Al Ain Aerobatic Show.
Flydubai has announced the addition of three new East African routes, bringing the total number of destinations in the carrier's network to 80. With the launch of flights in September 2014 to Bujumbura in Burundi, Entebbe in Uganda and Kigali in Rwanda, flydubai will fly to nine destinations in Africa.
