Kuwaiti low cost carrier Jazeera Airways is to become the second airline to begin operations to the new passenger terminal at Dubai World Central's Al Maktoum airport.
Qatar Petroleum (QP), Qatar Airways and Shell today celebrated the first commercial introduction of a new aviation jet fuel – the first to be approved globally in over two decades.
Middle East Airlines-Air Liban (MEA) - Lebanon's flag carrier - has signed a firm contract for 10 A320neo Family aircraft (five A321neo and five A320neo aircraft).
Turkish Basic Trainer Aircraft Hurkus 350 which was designed and manufactured by TAI to meet the training and Light Attack/Armed reconnaissance aircraft requirements of Turkey's armed forces, successfully made its maiden flight at TAI's premises in Ankarathis week.
Qatar Airways and American Airlines have signed an agreement to codeshare on each other's flights providing new growth opportunities for American in the Middle East and for Qatar in the United States,” announced American Airlines.
The fourth Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) of Royal Jet, which is undergoing a US$9 million upgrade, is halfway through its refurbishment programme. The BBJ named A6-AIN is one of Royal Jet's six-strong fleet of BBJs.
Prince Fahd bin Abdullah, president of Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), and chairman of Saudia's board of directors said yesterday that the privatiation of Saudia is in the final stages.
With a large number of UAE residents expected to travel this Eid Al Fitr, Emirates is reminding its customers of key time checks for on-time departures at Emirates Terminal 3, Dubai International airport.
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to acquire 49 per cent of JatAirways. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has also been awarded a five-year management contract for the Serbian national airline.
Oman Air has restated its commitment to recruiting Omani pilots by publishing detailed eligibility criteria. The criteria will be published in the Omani national media and will offer potential candidates straightforward advice on how Oman Air selects its pilots and what will be expected of them.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for new thinking on the relationships between partners in the air transport value chain in order to attract the $4-5 trillion that will be needed over the next 20 years to meet the growing demand for aviation-enabled connectivity.
Air Arabia has been awarded Best Low-Cost Airline, Middle East at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2013 which took place recently as part of the Paris Air Show. The award recognizes the airline's commitment to providing the best quality, low cost travel for airline passengers in the region.
Jazeera Airways today released its May 2013 Operational Performance Report showing a 7% increase in number of flown passengers from the same month last year. The increase was led by significant passenger pick-up on routes serving Dubai, Beirut, Amman, Jeddah, Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Assiut and Sohag.
Emirates will add more than 1,600 seats a week on its Lusaka and Harare routes when it introduces a Boeing 777-300ER on its daily flight from Dubai commencing 1st February 2013.
United Arab Emirates represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has been elected as one of the Facilitation Panel Members by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) headquarters in Montréal, Canada.
