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.
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.
