Turkish Airlines has become the first carrier to offer live, inflight television on Trans-Atlantic flights following the delivery this weekend of the first Boeing 777 to be factory fitted with Ku band connectivity.
The Egyptian Air Force has today has taken delivery of its first Airbus Military C295. The aircraft in military transport configuration, was delivered ahead of contract schedule and is part of a three aircraft order placed by the EAF in October last year. The other two aircraft are to be delivered during the last quarter of 2011.
Etihad Airways chief executive officer James Hogan yesterday called for greater industry-wide focus and collaboration on environmental practices for airlines around the world.
Middle East Business Aviation Association MEBAA is calling for the region's aviation community to help fill a vital role heading the global business aviation associations' umbrella group
The Airbus Military A400M new generation airlifter has passed a series of key tests in the last week as the aircraft continues to progress towards civil and military type certification.
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and Czech Airlines in cooperation with Etihad Airways today launched the airline's operations from Abu Dhabi International Airport in a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by senior members from ADAC, Czech Airlines, and Etihad Airways.
United Technologies – the owners of Pratt & Whitney and Sikorsky - has agreed a deal to buy aerospace supplier Goodrich for a sum believed to be in excess of $18 billion.
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.
