Emirates has signed an interline agreement with leading Nigerian carrier Arik Air, making it easier for customers to access a wide range of destinations across Nigeria and West Africa.
GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing unit of GE, announced today the delivery of two new Boeing 737-800 aircraft leased to Pegasus Airlines under a purchase-and-leaseback transaction.
Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation and Mubadala Aerospace have finalised a wide ranging strategic agreement under which Mubadala Aerospace will be a key part of the support network for servicing Hamilton Sundstrand products and systems on the Boeing 787.
Successful DAE subsidiary, Associated Air Center, which is the StandardAero's VIP aircraft completions business in Dallas, has added to its capabilities for BBJ aircraft
Air Arabia Egypt is to commence direct services to the City of Istanbul in Turkey from the carrier's main hub in Burj Al Arab International Airport, Alexandria.
Iraq seems to be moving forward on plans to buy up to 18 US F-16 fighter jets at a cost of $3bn - after putting off a potential sale several months ago - according to an American military spokesman who spoke to CNN yesterday.
The Kodiak utility aircraft could soon be seen in the region following a new distribution deal signed between Dubai-based Empire Aviation and Quest Aircraft Company, the Kodiak's American manufacturer.
Jet Aviation has appointed Stephan Krenz as the senior vice president and general manager of Jet Aviation Basel. In this role, Krenz is responsible for leadership of both the Swiss facility and for overseeing the entire completions business for the MENA and Asia business
The Omani government has awarded the baggage handling contract for the new passenger terminals at both Muscat International and Salalah airports to Vanderlande Industries.
Etihad Crystal Cargo has signed a multi-year contract extension with World Airways (part of Global Aviation Holdings) to provide two MD-11 cargo aircraft operating on scheduled routes to Europe, Asia and Africa.
Oman Air has invested heavily in its customer experience activities and yesterday saw the culmination of a major strand of that strategy with the graduation of a new team of call centre staff who have completed a full-year's training for the job.
Bahrain-based MENA Aerospace Enterprises' aircraft operation division, MAE Aircraft Management, has been awarded a Certificate of Registration for full compliance with the International Standards for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO).
Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) - the joint venture between Emirates Group and CAE - today announced that they will open a second facility in Dubai in 2012 to provide additional training capacity for airline pilots and aviation maintenance technicians.
