Airbus has achieved on schedule certification from the European airworthiness authorities (EASA) for its new fuel-saving Sharklets for the A320 Family with CFM engines, which is expected to be shortly followed by the US FAA.
Qatar Airways has extended its flight crew training agreement with Bahrain based Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) and has signed a long-term agreement for training to be delivered at GAA's facilities in Bahrain.
Airbus has achieved on schedule certification for its new fuel-saving Sharklets for the A320 Family with CFM engines. This certification received from the European airworthiness authorities (EASA) will be followed very soon by the US FAA.
Gulf Air and Standard Chartered Bank in Bahrain has announced a first in the Kingdom and the Middle East -the launch of a suite of co-branded credit cards tailored specifically to offer exceptional value to the country's growing community of frequent flyers.
In an address to 200 delegates at the Future of Air Transport Conference in London today, Etihad Airways' President and Chief Executive Officer James Hogan highlighted the role of Middle East hubs and airlines in addressing industry challenges and delivering future growth.
The Middle East/North Africa Helicopter Safety Team (MENA HST) is to bring its quarterly safety conference to the new Helicopters@MEBA feature which will be part of the region's biggest business aviation show, MEBA, which starts next week at Dubai World Central.
Qatar Airways and Airbus have signed an amendment to convert the airline's existing firm order for 20 A350-800's, 40 A350-900's and 20 A350-1000's, to 43) A350-900's and 37 A350-1000's, with the Qatar Airways' total order for A350 XWB aircraft remaining at 80.
American aviation news site AvWeb, has reported that a U.S. airframe and powerplant mechanic has been accused of trying to broker a deal that would deliver seven jetliners out of China to Iran.
Etihad Airways today launched its new 'Etihad Wi-Fly' inflight Internet and mobile connectivity service, powered by the Panasonic Avionics Global Communications Suite.
Mubadala subsidiary Strata - the Al Ain based aerostructures facility – has unveiled its first package of ATR vertical fins this weekend, making Strata a direct supplier to Alenia Aermacchi, the Italian aerospace company part of the Finmeccanica group.
Saudi Arabia has signed a 'direct commercial sale' contract with Raytheon for a Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) . The system will be delivered by Raytheon's Network Centric Systems business.
Etihad Airways president and chief executive officer, James Hogan, was named CAPA Aviation Executive of the Year 2012 at the Centre for Aviation's global awards for excellence and leadership, presented in Hong Kong last night.
Bombardier's INNOVIA APM 300 technology has been selected for the new airport link at Dubai International Airport, with the new transit system able to carry more than 200,000 passengers daily.
Etihad Airways has won the 2012 Mercury Award for 'On Board Service' for its innovative inflight culinary programmes, First Class Chefs and the Mezoon Grille.
Air Arabia today officially inaugurated its service to Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo, and became the first UAE airline to operate scheduled flights to the country.
Dubai International registered its second busiest month on record with 4.92 million passengers passing through the world's fourth busiest international aviation hub in October, an increase of 14.3 per cent. That is according to the monthly traffic report issued today by airport operator Dubai Airports.
