For a record-setting eighth consecutive year, Emirates 'ice' inflight entertainment system has been awarded the 'World's Best Airline Inflight Entertainment' award at the 2012 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards at the Farnborough Airshow last week.
Special report on the Farnborough International Air Show. Covering the Qatar Airways B787,flying display, new virtual reality aids, and a look at new aircraft at one of the top aerospace events in the world.
Just months after the longest running commercial case in the history of the English courts appeared to have come to an end following Iraq and Kuwait reporting they had settled their differences over the Kuwait Airways claim, it is all now back with the judges.
Virgin Galactic's Sir Richard Branson announced a new approach to getting satellites into low-earth orbit at the Farnborough Air Show with its LauncherOne project.
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has chosen 14 Saudi and foreign companies to present their offers to secure a license to operate domestic and international flights to and from the kingdom.
Boeing Flight Services says a shortage of expert personnel like pilots and technicians is already causing airlines in the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Russia to cancel flights, park aeroplanes and delay planned network expansion.
New customer for the world's fastest selling aircraft Middle East Airlines-Air Liban (MEA), the flag carrier of Lebanon, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for five A320neo and five A321neo aircraft plus eight options. MEA will announce its engine choice at a later date.
Qatar Airways has received praise from special guests, media and aviation enthusiasts for the inspiring features of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Qatar Airways has won the 'Best Airline of the Year' award for the second consecutive year at the World Airline Awards, run by Skytrax, at the Farnborough Airshow.
Airbus Military has obtained civil certification of the C295 transport in a move which responds to the evolving requirements of agencies and operators conducting humanitarian and other 'civic' operations.
Boeing projects the world will face an unprecedented demand for airline pilots and maintenance technicians over the next 20 years as global economies expand and airlines take delivery of tens of thousands of new commercial airplanes.
Qatar Airways chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker has been honoured with an Airline Business accolade for leadership at the annual Airline Strategy Awards held in London.
Royal Jet has launched a price war on the region's FBO services with a new series of pricing packages for its Abu Dhabi FBO at the emirate's main international airport, claiming that the new prices make it one of the most competitive in the region.
Abu Dhabi Autonomous System Investments (ADASI) - a subsidiary of Tawazun – has signed a deal with Piaggio Aero for the development of a new special missions surveillance aircraft, the Piaggio Aero MPA – Multirole Patrol Aircraft.
Russian Helicopters is presenting the latest additions to its range at this year's Farnborough International Airshow, including the international debut of the Ka-62 as it continues to expand its offering of civilian helicopters. The company is pushing hard in the Middle East so the new aircraft will be of interest.
