Jeppesen, a unit of Boeing Flight Services, has teamed with Dubai-based Emirates Aviation College, the academic wing of Emirates, to offer the first Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA)-licensed pilot training programme in the UAE.
NATS, the global provider of Air Traffic Management solutions, today announced its collaboration with private jet operator Royal Jet to assist the airline's continuous effort to improve the environmental performance of its flights in UK airspace.
Turkey has changed its military rules of engagement following the "hostile attack" in which Syria shot down a Turkish plane that strayed into its territory, the BBC has reported.
Amadeus, a travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, unveiled a new study 'Reinventing the Airport Ecosystem', which identifies consumer frustrations with today's airport experience and maps the way airports will re-invent themselves up to 2025 with new operating models to drive revenues beyond the traditional aviation income.
Oman Air has announced that it is this year's Official Carrier and Main Sponsor of the Salalah Tourism Festival. The Festival, which takes place between June 21st and July 18th, is a cultural extravaganza which celebrates the unique heritage of Oman's most southerly Governorate.
Qatar Airways and the Qatar Olympic Committee have announced a strategic partnership with the national airline named Official Sponsor of the Qatar Olympic Team.
In an on-going effort for continuous improvement in the field of aviation maintenance, Alsalam Aircraft Company is hosting a nine day course on structural repair of aircraft.
Riyadh based Alsalam Aircraft Company has signed a contract with Nigerian air carrier Max Air Limited to carry out maintenance on its fleet of Boeing 747-300 & -400 airplanes.
Air Arabia has announced that it has introduced a new online pre-booked baggage policy, enabling passengers to pay for only the baggage weight they need.
RAK International Airport and RAK Transport Authority (RAKTA) have agreed to develop a number of services designed to enhance connectivity within the Emirate, as well as promote their mutual business interests.
Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI) has signed a number of new agreements for the development of operations systems engineering and aircraft maintenance and infrastructure required to manage programs and automated systems to develop maintenance procedures and operations.
Gulfstream has received approval from the FAA and EASA to retrofit Gulfstream GV, GIV, GIV-SP, G400 and G300 aircraft with the cockpit upgrade known as PlaneDeck.
After a first failure to reach Ouarzazate last week, the Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg has completed its flight to Morocco's Southern region of Ouarzazate.
