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.
As part of the Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) operation the Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS (Unmanned Air System) is helping to save the lives of refugees fleeing countries such as Libya and other North African routes.
Smiths Detection has been awarded a contract with the Morocco Civil Aviation Authority (ONDA) to install its revolutionary high-speed hold baggage explosives detection system, the HI-SCAN 10080 XCT, in the new passenger terminal at Marrakech's Menara Airport.
Swiss company RUAG Aviation now provides real wood flooring as an option for owners and operators looking to enhance the quality of their cabin environment.
Sikorsky Aircraft and Boeing have been selected to build a helicopter for the U.S. Army's Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator Phase 1 program (JMR TD), paving the way for the next generation of vertical lift aircraft.
Etihad Airways has successfully defended its title as the World's Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2014 in Anguilla.
In the presence of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, Mubadala subsidiary, Piaggio Aerospace, officially opened its new manufacturing plant for unmanned aircraft systems, aircraft and aero engines
The third edition of the two-day Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF-2015) will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) from May 11 and 12 as a co-located event of the 15th edition of Airport Show.
Emirates will grow its services to and from Milan with the upgrade of one of its daily Boeing 777-300 services to an A380 from 1st December. This will be the first ever permanently scheduled A380 service to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Qatar Airways will boost services to Thailand with the introduction of non-stop flights to Phuket, effective October 26th, 2014. The airline currently serves the Doha – Phuket route daily via a linked service through the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.
Etihad finally signed its deal with AlItalia this morning which exceeds the investment levels expected with a $2.35bn injection to build what it described as a “reinvigorated Alitalia as a competitive sustainably profitable business.”
Mick Adams – the former head of Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited (MAEL) – has been named as the vice president of the expanding Etihad Airways MRO division.
Turkish regional airline Borajet has ratified an agreement to acquire four E190s as part of an initiative to gradually upgrade its turboprop fleet, add capacity and frequencies, and grow its network from its base at Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Iraqi Airways continues to operate scheduled flights across the country, despite its government owner ceding control of most northern and western cities to Sunni militants headed by the Al Qaeda offshoot ISIS.
