2012 has proved to be a positive year so far for Empire Aviation Group (EAG), the Dubai-based private aviation specialist, as demand returns to the Middle East private jet charter market and outstrips the supply of jets available. According to EAG, leisure charters dominated the recent festive season as families headed for the Indian Ocean whilst the business charter travellers took a break. As demand returns, charter rates have firmed and service has become the main differentiating factor for clients in selecting their preferred operator.
Etihad or Qatar Airways could be suitors for major percentage in Jordan's national carrier Royal Jordanian following speculation that the airline could be inviting offers for merger.
Training and simulator specialist CAE has today announced that it has added two more full-flight simulators (FFSs), to the company's “fleet” in the MENA region.
Emirates airline has today launched a new global brand platform and direction, themed "Hello Tomorrow,” which its agency said positions the global airline as the enabler of global connectivity and meaningful experiences.
Following their 3-0 victory over Thailand in the Asia League Ice Hockey Championship title, the UAE Ice Hockey team were given a royal welcome by UAE sports officials at the VIP Terminal of Royal Jet in Abu Dhabi.
The MENA region has a new IATA member. Bahrain Air, the second national carrier of Bahrain, has been accepted as a full member of the International Air Transport Association.
Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) could be on the verge of filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy according to reports from Wall Street and in the American aviation press.
Non-Governmental Organisations in the United Arab Emirates are invited to submit proposals to be considered for community grant funds administered by The Boeing Company.
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Europe-based air traffic management systems subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has been awarded a contract by the NATO Consultation, Command and Control (NATO C3) Agency to provide a second air traffic control receiver site for Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan.
Industry sources say that Panasonic's announcement yesterday that it now has a majority stake in connectivity provider AeroMobile may only be part of the story.
Hybrid UAE carrier, RAK Airways, has selected Horizon, the passenger service solution from IT provider SITA, to facilitate interlining with other carriers as well as enabling exponential growth in the airline's business in the coming years.
Six new products and concepts for aircraft cabins took centre stage at the formal award ceremony for the Crystal Cabin Awards – the highlight of the airraft interiors calendar.
Airbus is enriching its Premium Seating, Business Class offering available in the A350 Catalogue, working in partnership with Jamco America and EADS Sogerma.
