A new regional airline is due to begin services from Fujairah, the most easterly of the seven emirates, in the first quarter of 2012. Jill Stockbridge meets one of the men behind the new operation.
As the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner enters service in Japan, Middle East airlines are waiting eagerly for their place on the production line. Saj Ahmad looks at the new Boeing wide-body and analyses the type's impact on the region's fleet.
Dubai's low cost airline flydubai has announced the launch of a new division to support the airline's goal of making the transportation of goods and people across the region via Dubai, simpler and more cost-efficient.
Boeing has received certification for the new 747-8 Intercontinental from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Certification clears the way for delivery of the new airplane early next year.
Abu Dhabi Air Expo at Al Bateen Executive Airport March 6-8 is offering opportunities for private owners to promote their aircraft to the local GA market for the first time in the region.
With new Islamic finance in place for the development of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabian airports are to get another development boost with a planned expansion of Riyadh's main airport
Customers on a growing number of Emirates A380s can now surf, share, email, or tweet their way across the Emirates network as the airline launches Wi-Fi internet connectivity with leading industry service provider, OnAir.
Sabre Airline Solutions has delivered a number of new capabilities to Ethiopian Airlines to enable its entrance today into the Star Alliance airline network.
Yemen's civil aviation authority is reportedly facing pressure from the European Commission as France's government is becoming increasingly impatient with the investigation into the fatal Airbus A310 accident in 2009.
Emily Boulter, Non-Resident Associate for INEGMA takes a look at the challenges Iran is facing as the country takes on new sanctions amongst a split in its leadership
Passengers on a growing number of Emirates A380 aircraft will now be able to surf, share, email, or tweet their way onboard as the airline launches Wi-Fi internet connectivity with OnAir on 11 of its current 19 superjumbos.
Rolls-Royce has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi as a focal point for its growth in the Gulf region. The office, located in the new landmark building developed by Aldar Properties close to Abu Dhabi International Airport, will become home to all Rolls-Royce employees in Abu Dhabi.
Qatar Airways is to introduce a fifth daily flight between Doha and London Heathrow from the start of the Northern Summer schedules on March 25 next year.
