Arabsat-5C was safely launched by Arianespace from Kourou aboard an Ariane 5 on the evening of 21 September. The satellite was built by Astrium and Thales Alenia Space for satcom operator Arabsat, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Gulf Air has marked its successful 61 years of service to Saudi Arabia reinforcing its longstanding relationship with the Kingdom and reaffirming its long-term commitment to its largest market outside Bahrain.
Emirates' extensive African network is to be boosted again with the launch of two new destinations – Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, and Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe.
Emirates Airlines, along with other non-profit organisations, has partnered with Boeing to transport relief supplies on board its newly delivered 777-300ER to victims of the civil war in Somalia.
A top–level group of Air Force leaders from around the world have confimed attendance at the Dubai International Air Chiefs Conference (DIAC) which takes place on the eve of the Dubai Air Show at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel.
One of Saudi Arabia's fastest growing cities has the opportunity to develop new domestic and international trade links following the opening of its new airport.
The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), has signed an agreement with Kenyon International Emergency Services, the international disaster management company, to strengthen the crisis preparedness and emergency response capabilities of member organisations amid renewed growth in private aviation in the region.
British Airways is to use social media to reach new audiences in the Middle East as part of a promotional campaign to draw more customers from the region to the UK airline.
Singapore Airlines is to enhance its flight schedule and connectivity from Abu Dhabi via Singapore to seven destinations within the Asia Pacific region starting from 30th October 2011 to coincide with Abu Dhabi's peak tourism season.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an upgrading of its industry profit expectations today to $6.9 billion (up from $4.0 billion projected in June). IATA emphasised that, despite the improvements, profitability at these levels is still exceptionally weak (1.2% net margin) considering the industry's total revenues of $594 billion.
A decision by Cargolux to reject delivery of the first Boeing B747-8 freighter which was due to arrive in Luxembourg earlier this week has been linked to the arrival of Qatar Airways as an investor in the cargo carrier.
Mercator, the commercial arm of Emirates Group IT, has announced that Rolf Eichenberger will replace Roland Heller as chief executive officer, Mercator Asia.
The largest independent aircraft spares support provider, A J Walter Aviation, continues to develop its business in the Middle East with another service contract, this time with Ras Al Khaimah's carrier, RAK Airways.
Boeing is calling on the aviation industry for a revised approach to training that includes the use of online and mobile devices to meet the demand for aviation personnel over the next 20 years.
The ASA Group which offers luxury lifestyle services from its offices in Dubai and Asia has agreed a new partnership with Avolus which provides similar services across Europe and Russia.
Airbus forecasts strong ongoing demand for commercial aircraft according to its latest Global Market Forecast (GMF). The European manufacturer predicts that by 2030 some 27,800 new aircraft will be required to satisfy future robust market demand.
Oman Air's supply chain management is the latest part of the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman to be awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification by Bureau Veritas under UKAS accreditation.
Qatar's government is said to be considering purchasing a substantial stake in EADS – the European aerospace and defence conglomerate which owns Airbus, Eurocopter and other major manufacturers.
Qatar Airways has confirmed direct, daily operations between Budapest Airport and Doha, expanding the previous four times weekly schedule, introduced in January, and dropping the stop-over in Bucharest, Romania.
The growing links between east Africa and the Middle East will be strengthened next month with the start of flights between Nairobi and Jeddah by Kenyan national carrier, Kenya Airways.
ExecuJet Middle East, headquartered in Dubai, has now formally introduced the new Challenger 850, reported last week as leaving outfitters Flying Colours in Ontario for the region, and has placed the Bombardier aircraft on ExecuJet's UAE Air Operators Certificate making it available for charter flights.
