Shannon Airport is already reaping the rewards since the U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) eased restrictions on the use of auxiliary power units (APUs) during radiation screening of business aircraft inbound to the United States almost two weeks ago.
Through its Elaf Aviation wing (GSA Division), the Elaf Group of Companies yesterday signed a new GSA agreement with Sudan Airways - the national carrier of Sudan - for passengers in Saudi Arabia.
Boeing has begun function & reliability (F&R) testing and extended operations (ETOPS) demonstrations on the 787 Dreamliner. This is the final phase of flight testing prior to certification of the airplane.
Qatar Airways has announced it's been named Official Airline of the prestigious 'Tour de France', which attracts hundreds of cyclists competing in the world's most famous cycle race.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified the US Congress last week of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of five UH-60M Blackhawk VIP helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $217 million.
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) - 100% owned by Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company - has announced the formal launch of the Bahrain International Airport (BIA) expansion project, which will boost capacity by 50% from the current 9 million passengers to 13.5 million.
Turkish Cargo - which currently has a fleet of four A310F aircraft and one A330-200F - is set to expand its network following receipt of its second A330-200F.
The Privatisation Committee of Kuwait Airways (PrivComm) has provided a market update on the investment potential that the privatisation of Kuwait's national carrier may offer investors.
Era a.s. - a subsidiary of SRA International, Inc. - has been selected by the Oman Civil Aviation Authority to deploy two multilateration surveillance solutions in Oman.
Mercator's Technical Operations Manager, Patrick I'Anson, has been named '2011 Call Centre Manager of the Year' by Insight, the Middle East's largest contact centre organisation, at the Annual Middle East Call Centre Awards.
Saudi Arabian MRO specialists Alsalam hosted a workshop in Riyadh for company managers and Saudi Arabian government and military personnel last week aimed to enhance business management and leadership skills.
The Y1A communications satellite has been handed over to Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) by Astrium and Thales Alenia Space after the successful completion of in-orbit testing.
Airlines carrying 57% of the world's passenger traffic have reported a real increase in IT and Telecommunications (IT&T) expenditure and are ready to spend big on passenger mobile services and other transformative technology, according to results published today in the 13th annual SITA/Airline Business Airline IT Trends Survey.
Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Oman Air, and Turkish Airlines were all winners at the 2011 World Airline Awards held at the French Air and Space Museum.
Etihad Crystal Cargo today announced that it has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777 Freighter. Etihad Crystal Cargo is the fast growing cargo division of Etihad Airways.
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has launched a small, armed, unmanned helicopter which it says could prove attractive to Middle Eastern countries as an attractive alternative to the products being produced in Israel.
Saudi Airlines Cargo has leased three additional Boeing 747 freighters to increase frequencies on its scheduled cargo services and create more capacity for the charter market.
Etihad Airways has been named as the airline with the Best First Class in the world in Skytrax's annual World Airline Awards, as well as #6 in the overall Airline of the Year category. This is the second year running for both honours for the Abu Dhabi-based carrier. Etihad was also recognized for the Best First Class Onboard Catering for its signature 'Inspired Service' culinary programme.
