IATA has expressed its disappointment in the opinion of the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) which did not support the air transport industry's challenge to Europe's plan to include international aviation in its emissions trading scheme (EU-ETS) from 2012. A final decision is expected later this year.
Etihad Airways today reported revenue growth of 39% to $1.1 billion (Q3 2010: $785m) on passenger numbers up 18% to 2.25 million (1.9 million) in the airline's strongest ever third quarter. Seat factor increased by 3.8% to 80.7%, the highest quarterly result in its history.
Etihad Airways today reported revenue growth of 39% to $1.1 billion (Q3 2010: $ 785 million) on passenger numbers up 18% to 2.25 million (1.9 million) in the airline's strongest ever third quarter. Seat factor increased by 3.8% to 80.7%, the highest quarterly result in its history.
Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Technic have signed a base maintenance services agreement for a Boeing 737-500 redelivery check and B737-400 C check. Maintenance will be carried out at Turkish Technic's facilities in Istanbul, Turkey, within the fourth quarter of 2011.
The number of smartphones carried by airline passengers has doubled over the last year making them an important tool for travelers wishing to check-in remotely, access flight information on the go, or use an emerging range of flight-related applications, according to the 2011 SITA - Air Transport World Passenger Self-Service Survey published today.
Eurocopter has successfully tested a hybrid helicopter that combines a turboshaft internal combustion engine with an electric motor for a world premiere, marking a new milestone in its innovation roadmap that opens the way for further enhancements in rotary-wing aircraft safety.
The UAE is one of 25 countries to sign a strongly worded declaration against the European Union's Emissions Trading System – and they plan to enforce it.
Abu Dhabi Airports Company and Arik Air - Nigeria's largest international carrier - announced today the launch of Arik Air flights to Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA).
The UK's Rapiscan Systems, today announced that it has been awarded a $3 million contract to provide state-of-the-art baggage, parcel and checkpoint inspection systems to an unnamed international airport in the Middle East region.
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO). Al Baker has joined the organisation's executive body for a three-year term.
Onur Air has signed a C Check Maintenance Services Agreement for two Airbus A321 aircraft with Turkish Technic. Maintenance will be carried at Turkish Technic's facilities in Istanbul, Turkey, within the fourth quarter of 2011.
Qatar Airways' has receive its 100th Boeing airliner, - a B777-200LR , at a ceremony in Seattle. The Doha-based airline now operates 27 Boeing 777s of various types, including 16 777-300ERs (extended range), two 777 Freighters and nine 777-200LRs (long range).
William Voss, president and CEO of Flight Safety Foundation and Graham Lake, director general, CANSO, will deliver the keynote addresses for the annual Airport Operations conference on Tuesday November 29, ACI has announced.
ATR has recorded a record 145 firm aircraft orders and an additional 72 options since the beginning of the year with the European manufacturer claiming an 80% share of this year's regional aircraft market.
At a ceremony held yesterday at the Lockheed Martin facility, company officials formally delivered four C-130J Super Hercules airlifters to the State of Qatar.
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced the type certification of the Hawker 800XPR by the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA), just weeks after receiving certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
