Cessna chief, Jack Pelton has retired from the company after 11 years service during which time he led the company from near bankruptcy to record growth.
Paul Griffiths, Dubai Airports' CEO, has predicted Dubai International will become the busiest airport in the world for international passenger traffic as early as 2015.
Fokker Services and Lufthansa Technik have signed agreements for the support of Boeing, Airbus and Bombardier components. The agreements signed are valid for five years.
Gulf Air has appointed Karim Makhlouf as Chief Commercial Officer. He joined Gulf Air in October 2010 as Director Commercial Planning and was leading one of the airline's business-critical departments ensuring the company's business strategies are delivered.
Oman Air has become the fifth major carrier in the Middle East to adopt SITA's software solution for fares management, Airfare Insight, in a seven-year contract announced today.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced scheduled international traffic results for March 2011 showing that year-on-year growth in passenger demand had slowed to 3.8% from the 5.8% recorded in February. Conversely, year-on-year growth in freight markets rebounded to 3.7% in March from the 1.8% recorded in February.
Head of Emirates Airline, Tim Clark, gave a keynote address atthe Arabian Travel Market today where he spoke about fuel prices among other challenges and opportunities for regional and global aviation.
Flydubai and DNRD have joined forces to announce a partnership to provide a self-service facility for customers to book and purchase their flights in one transaction.
A private Aviation Company in Abu Dhabi are urgently seeking a Finance Manager with experience in managing the cost of aircraft maintenance with particular reference to airframe components.
Emirates, welcomed HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai to its iconic stand, known as the Emirates Globe, as the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) show opened today.
Dubai-based newspaper Gulf News has reported that Basra International Airport in southern Iraq is to undergo major expansion and renovation this year, according to its director
French aerospace giant Safran announced today the merger of subsidiaries Messier-Bugatti, Messier-Dowty and Messier Services to form Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (MBD)
Complaints from residents near Muscat International Airport has led to the banning of Antonov aircraft from the Omani capital according to the Times of Oman
Singaporean Ground-handler SATS has - via wholly owned subsidiary SATS Investments - has bought a 40% stake in Saudi Arabia's Adel Abuljadayel Flight Catering Company (AAFC) for US$18.5 million.
Bahrain's Gulf Technics has teamed up with Chicago-based AAR to provide an integrated supply chain and component repair solution for Gulf Air which the two companies say could be a springboard for a new force in aviation asset management in the region.
Dubai headquartered Dnata - the global air services provider which offers ground handling, cargo, travel, IT solutions and flight catering services, has rebranded and yesterday unveiled a new company philosophy and fresh visual look after having undergone a global brand realignment following a period of unprecedented growth worldwide.
American helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky is looking to add to the $3.5bn deal to lead the production for 109 Black Hawk helicopters for Turkey's armed forces.
