The launch of the Yahsat Y1B satellite, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, has been postponed until April 2012, due to two other failed launch attempts.
Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport took first and second spots respectively in the prestigious Airports Council International (ACI) awards for service quality across the Middle East
The A350 XWB's new engine – the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB – has successfully made its maiden flight aboard Airbus' dedicated A380 “Flying-Test-Bed” aircraft.
Tony Fernades, the head of Malaysian low cost carrier Air Asia has confirmed the airline is in talks with potential partners in the Gulf to launch a true low-cost carrier for the region.
Boeing BBJ customers in the region could have another option for completions and upgrades following a new agreement between Boeing and French MRO firm Sabena Technics
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is expanding its North American operation, increasing trade opportunities between U.S. businesses and its global network.
F&E Aerospace develops the Middle East Business Aviation show (MEBA) with new focus areas that will attract dedicated buyers in the region taking place 11 to 13 December 2012 at Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport – Dubai World Central.
Aviation Lease And Finance Company (ALAFCO), the Kuwait-based international aircraft leasing company, has announced that it has selected CFM International's advanced LEAP-1A engines to power 35 new Airbus A320neo aircraft scheduled for delivery between 2019 and 2021.
Hawker Beechcraft Defense Company (HBDC) today announced its AT-6 Light Attack aircraft has successfully employed laser-guided rockets during recent test sorties at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
EgyptAir and Boeing have partnered with the Egyptian American Scientists and Engineers (EASE) to transport a consignment of wheelchairs and clothing onboard a Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 that was delivered to the airline.
Offset finance specialist Blenheim Capital has responded with a call for all parties involved in offsets to work together to help offsets reach their full potential. This follows the release of Transparency International's report into due diligence and corruption risk in offset finance deals.
Air Arabia is expanding its Kuwait services from its Sharjah hub. With the launch of the additional service, Air Arabia will now operate three daily flights to the city of Kuwait.
Business jet manufacturer Dassault announced today that it is now offering a Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) service designed and tailored specifically for Falcon operators. The system has been shown to improve safety of flight and has become standard for commercial airlines.
Qatar Airways' corporate jet division, Qatar Executive, is showcasing its Bombardier Global 5000 business jet at this week's Singapore Airshow, the largest aerospace event in Asia.
IMG Media, part of IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, has teamed up with electronics giant Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), to launch the first-ever live global premium 24-hour sports channel – SPORT 24 - for airline passengers from this week.
Pratt & Whitney used the Singapore Airshow today to announce a $19.2 million material management programme (MMP) contract with three, one-year options from the United States Air Force in support of F100-PW-220E engines powering the Royal Jordanian Air Force fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters.
Turkish Technic has signed a heavy maintenance services contract, which covers base maintenance C checks on Boeing 737-700s, including livery painting. The first maintenance work is being carried out at Turkish Technic's facilities at Istanbul, Turkey.
London hosted the International Quality Crown Award this week with Hocine Slimani of Hadid International Services, a leading company in its sector and in Algeria, proudly accepting the BID International Quality Crown Award .
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air is announcing the closure of its services to four destinations; Damascus, Athens, Milan and Kuala Lumpur. Services to Damascus will be stopped from 2 March while flights to Athens and Milan will be stopped from 12 March and Kuala Lumpur from 25 March 2012.
