Avisa Gulf, the Middle East joint venture between Avisa UK and Al Jaber Aviation has been awarded the first ever UAE and MENA region airworthiness GCAA Part M CAMO (Continued Airworthiness and Maintenance Management Organization) approval from the General Civil Aviation Authority for a standalone company.
Oman Air has selected Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems for a long-term agreement to be the maintenance provider for the APS2300 Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) on its existing fleet of 5 Embraer 175 series aircraft.
Air Arabia has announced that it has welcomed 1.3 million passengers in the second quarter of 2012, an increase of over 15 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2011.
A key element of the UAE's state-of-the-art air navigation centre has been formally opened by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE.
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.
