Oman Air has announced a new joint venture with Bahwan Travel Agencies, which will promote inbound tourism to Oman and outbound holidays to destinations served by the national carrier's network. To be known as Oman Air Holidays LLC (in partnership with Bahwan Travels).
As the only airline to offer direct flights from the UAE to Tbilisi, flydubai received an official seal of approval from the Deputy Minister of Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, George Karbelashvili, who hailed the entry of flydubai into Georgia as an important milestone in the development of relations between the two nations.
Emiratisation continues apace at UAE national carrier Etihad with the Abu Dhabi-based airline celebrating another group of national graduates completing their studies to join the airline.
Egypt's tourism industry is expressing anger at the government which on Thursday decided to tighten rules for issuing entry visas to tourists due to security concerns
Air Transport Intelligence has reported that Dubai airline Emirates is working closely with Boeing on its 777-300ER successor development effort, and indicates it could become the launch customer if the airframer decides to give the programme the go-ahead.
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority(GCAA) is considering the commissioning of full body scanners at airports across the country to enhance safety and security, The Gulf Today has reported.
Enhanced performance, more power, and a “Grand Canyon” standard of quiet that delivers substantially reduced external noise are all proving to be the new standard in the S-76D helicopter as the programme introduces its third prototype into testing, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has said.
UK-based architects TPS has announced that the construction of the air traffic control (ATC) tower is expected to be completed by April, Muscat Daily has reported.
Iran's Fars News Agency has reported that the country's Shalamcheh air defense missiles can now trace and intercept Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) at low altitudes.
Etihad Airways and the Formula One Group yesterday signed an agreement extending the airline's title sponsorship of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for four years, effective through to the 2015 event.
A Turkish Airlines plane that skidded off the runway after landing at Mumbai International Airport, India on the 2nd September has finally been towed away, following four days stuck in the mud near the airport's main runway.
(Reuters) Boeing may be forced to cut short the lifespan of its just-launched 737 MAX aircraft and go back to the drawing board for a new airplane to protect sales, the head of engine maker Pratt & Whitney said at the annual Reuters Aerospace & Defense Summit yesterday.
Defence contractor Lockheed Martin Corp expects progress on its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, international sales and upgrade work for legacy fighter jets to fuel growth even as U.S. defense spending shrinks, its chief executive told Reuters on Tuesday.
The board of Oman Air has asked its outgoing CEO Peter Hill to delay his departure from the company for a short time until a suitable candidate can be found to take over the reins, Muscat Daily has reported.
Arinc has announced the launch of its new intelligence-led border management system by its Europe, Middle East & Africa office. The System will enable state border agencies to cost-effectively manage security risks, and facilitate the flow of passengers through airports and other border check points.
The first flyable A350 XWB wing upper cover manufactured at Airbus' Stade (Germany) site was loaded on to the Beluga today to be transported to Airbus' Wing Assembly site in Broughton (UK).
