Bahrain based Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) has received the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) FSTD approval certificate for its new CAE A330-200 full flight simulator (FFS).
Qatar Duty Free - a subsidiary of Qatar Airways - has drawn the winner of its latest dollar millionaire draw promotion, with Indian national Satheesa Babu, who resides in Doha, claiming the coveted cash prize.
At the Airex Istanbul 2012 exhibition Kaan Air signed a preliminary sales contract with AgustaWestland for two AW169 intermediate twin-engine helicopters and a contract for one AW139 medium twin engine helicopter plus further options for both types.
While Qatar Airways is one of the likely bidders for the Saudi Arabian domestic market liberalisation which will allow selected international airlines – or airline - to operate within the Kingdom, the Doha-based carrier has extended its reach within Saudi.
Analyst Saj Ahmad looks at the deal between Emirates and Qantas, decides who are the winners and losers and gives his personal take on the old adage of he who laughs last, laughs longest.
British Airways and its parent International Airlines Group (IAG) are planning to react quickly the threat to Asian and Oceanic markets following the partnership between Emirates and Qantas announced last week.
Gulfstream is celebrating its second certification success in a week as its flagship ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650 business-jet received its type certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday.
Reports that France is considering aiding rebel factions in northern Syria with anti aircraft guns is sending tremors through the region's aviation industry as the Free Syrian Army (FSA) has declared civil aircraft to be legitimate military targets.
Global aircraft manufacturer Airbus has offered a peek into the future. The European manufacturer has released the latest instalment of the Future by Airbus, its vision for sustainable aviation in 2050 and beyond.
GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, today announced the delivery of a third new Airbus A320 to Lebanon's Middle East Airlines (MEA).
The growing number of Turkish business jet owners and operators are getting the chance to see one of the region's success stories first hand this weekend.
Plans for the second Abu Dhabi Air Expo – flagged as the only general aviation exhibition in the Middle East – are well underway with Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) named today as the first official partner of the show.
Saudi Arabia's aviation regulator GACA has clamped down on sub-standard airlines and on illegal retail operations as part of its goal to improve safety and service for pilgrims on the Haj.
Fluctuating travel patterns during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan prompted lower passenger numbers on routes within the Middle East, according to Dubai Airport.
Bombardier Aerospace's Learjet 75 super-light business jet has hit another developmental milestone with the first powering up of the aircraft's electrical systems on the Wichita production line.
The Middle East will see the strongest growth of any global region in available long-haul airline seats in September, adding 22,000 extra seats per day, according to the latest statistics from flight schedule data provider OAG.
RAK Airways has signed a ground-breaking codeshare agreement with fellow UAE airline Etihad Airways. The small Ras Al Khaimah airline and its rapidly growing Abu Dhabi near-neighbour have signed an agreement to codeshare on five flight sectors including, for the first time, domestic flights in the UAE.
