The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has predicted that Emirates will become the world's largest wide-body carrier by 2015 and in the same timescale, Qatar Airways and Etihad will join the ranks of the Global Top 20 airlines.
Global loss adjuster McLarens Young International which has offices in Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Tehran, Cairo and Yemen has merged with Airclaims, a major provider of claims, risk and asset management services to the aviation community.
Having scooped awards for its business and first class service, Etihad has made a major move towards staking a claim for its economy with a service level usually only associated with premium travel.
Former Lufthansa chief marketing officer Thierry Antinori has been confirmed as the new executive vice-president for passenger sales worldwide at Emirates.
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) has announced an increased inspection interval for Beechcraft Premier I / IA aircraft raising the inspection time from from a 200-hour core interval to a 600-hour interval.
Iran and Pakistan have agreed to set up a joint airline company according to the official FARS news agency which quoted Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi announcing the deal.
Emirates Airline will introduce two additional flights between Dubai and the Paradise Island of Mauritius to show its support of the number of tourists to the island. This will escalate the service to 11 weekly flights.
Beirut newspaper Daily Star has reported that Lebanon's Transport Minister Ghazi Aridi has revoked the licenses of three Lebanese airline companies on grounds of malpractice.
Thales and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer highly-secure satellite communication services to military forces and government agencies.
The Arab Air Carriers Organisation has agreed to buy out a piece of land near the Rafik Hariri International airport in Beirut where it will build its new headquarters. The agreement was confirmed by Lebanon's Transport Minister earlier this week.
Boeing's new 747-8 will be able to operate at the same separation distances as the 747-400, according to a ruling from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Inflight connectivity in the commercial aviation market will come of age when Qatar Airways launches the Airbus A350XWB in 2013, equipped with OnAir's full cabin communications suite installed as linefit.
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates Airline, yesterday celebrated the inaugural service on its new Far East and Australasia freighter route.
East Horizon Airlines, Afghanistan's latest passenger and cargo airline, has announced the appointment of Captain Jahed Azimi as chief executive officer ahead of its operational debut in October 2011.
Kuwait's logistics operator Agility is looking to buy a 35% stake the country's national carrier, Kuwait Airways which will be privatised, Al-Watan Daily has reported.
