In line with its ongoing inflight product improvements, Emirates has announced the launch of a new, enhanced, Graphical User Interface (GUI) developed by Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic).
Under the patronage of the UAE Armed Forces GHQ - and with the full support of the UAE Air Force and Air Defence - the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis (INEGMA) organised the third edition of the Middle East Missile and Air Defense Symposium (MEMAD), a two-day event held at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Through the partnership of EgyptAir Training Centre and African airlines, The Libyan handling & maintenance services company (LHAMS) has started the training of the first batch of technicians on A320 and A330 aircraft.
Final assembly of the first A350 XWB is now underway at the brand new final assembly line in Toulouse. This latest step in the A350 XWB's progress is achieved as Airbus starts joining the 19.7 metre long centre fuselage with the 21 metre long front fuselage.
Bombardier Transportation is launching a Project Management Academy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The modular education programme is dedicated to training a new generation of skilled Project Managers who will go on to deliver ambitious urban transport projects across the region.
Abu Dhabi Airports Company has received approval from the Department of Transport (DoT) on its Environmental Health & Safety Management System (EHSMS) documentation, including a detailed timeline for implementation across ADAC and its subsidiaries.
Etihad Airways continues to build its presence in Europe with the expansion of its codeshare agreement with Belgian carrier Brussels Airlines, which will now include Brussels Airlines services to three regional French cities – Lyon, Marseille and Toulouse.
Five decades of Eurocopter helicopter operations by the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie were celebrated during the 2012 Marrakech Air Show, where a commemorative plaque was presented to the military service.
The TBM-MMA multi-mission configuration for Daher-Socata's TBM very fast turboprop family was shown for the first time in Africa with the aircraft's appearance at the 2012 Marrakesh Air Show.
Arab Wings of Amman has become the first operator in the Middle East to take delivery of a Global 5000 jet featuring the Vision Flight Deck. The Jordanian operator also includes Challenger 604 and Challenger 605 aircraft in its fleet.
The Executive Committee of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation held its meeting in Doha yesterday, during which the spotlight turned on the controversial Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) implemented by the European Union on airlines entering EU airspace.
Gulf Air has signed a partnership agreement with Social Insurance Organization (GOSI) in Bahrain that allows discounts to senior citizens, i.e., pensioners, and their immediate family members when travelling on Gulf Air.
Libyan carriers will be barred from serving the European Union at least until November, under precautionary measures disclosed during Europe's latest blacklist revision, reports Flight Global.
