Iran's Defence Minister, Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, has warned that the basing of the US F-22 Raptor strike aircraft in the United Arab Emirates is "detrimental to regional security."
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), in collaboration with Etihad Airways, announced today that it has donated 50% of the total revenue of the Abu Dhabi International Airport online auction campaign to Zayed University Financial Aid fund. The campaign was launched in February this year to commemorate the Capital's Airport' 30th Anniversary, whereby bidders were able to win 60 tickets through an online bid, and simultaneously enter a draw to win half of the grand total from all the 30 winning bids.
Etihad Airways has appointed Kirk Albrow as its new General Manager for Thailand. He takes up the position from 1 May 2012, reporting to Regional General Manager Asia Pacific South and Australasia, Lindsay White.
Etihad's frequent flier programme was the best rated from the Middle East region and Turkish Airlines top in the European and Africa region in the Freddie Awards which were announced in New Jersey, USA on Friday
The former Bahrain-owned Cirrus Aircraft has been given the go ahead for its Cirrus Vision SF50 personal jet programme by the company's new Chinese owners.
Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) F-15S fighter jets will receive electronic upgrades courtesy of BAE Systems which has secured a $367m contract to deliver 70 Digital Electronic Warfare Systems (DEWS)/Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS).
Sharjah-based Sayegh Group Aviation has issued a strong denial today that it has in any way been involved in the deal that has seen three Boeing 747-300 aircraft switched to an Iranian airline.
Jazeera Airways Group has moved into the black, turning round last year's $10 million loss into a $38 million profit the Kuwaiti airline revealed yesterday.
VLJ manufacturer Eclipse Aerospace, has received production certificate #550 from the FAA paving the way for production of the new Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet.
Passenger traffic at Dubai International, the world's fourth busiest hub for international passengers and freight, continued its double-digit growth for the third consecutive month according to the monthly traffic report for March issued by Dubai Airports today.
Three Bahraini primary school students, winners of the Ministry of Education's “Going Green” drawing competition, travelled on the national carrier Gulf Air recently to spend two valuable days in an eco-friendly camp in India.
Qatar Airways will showcase its new Boeing 787 seats with their Middle East debut at the region's largest travel trade fair taking place in Dubai next week.
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Al Baker will be under the spotlight on the first day of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) next week in a one-to-one live forum called 'The Big Talk: Head to Head with CEO of Qatar Airways'.
Abu Dhabi International Airport is rated the top Middle East airport in the annual 2012 World Airport Awards and is considered third best in the world in the 10-20 million passenger a year category
Kuwaiti owned Q8Aviation has been voted Best Regional Marketer in Europe in the 2011 Armbrust Annual Survey, a highly respected independent survey which is unique in directly reflecting the views of airline customers on fuel operators' performance. In the 16 years of the awards, Q8Aviation has won this prestigious title seven times.
The first prototype of TAI-modernized T38 jet trainer aircraft has been delivered to the Turkish Air Force (TurAF) following a special handover ceremony at TAI's facilities.
Under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum - a new book 'From the Creek to the Skies' was launched at Le Meridien Airport Hotel. The leading international airline of Afghanistan, Safi Airways was the Platinum sponsor of the book written by Ghassan Suleiman Amhaz.
