Doha-based Rizon Jet has announced that its maintenance division has obtained Qatar CAA Certification as a Part 145 for line maintenance and repair station.
Beirut's Rafik Hariri International Airport has suffered a 13.36 percent drop in arrivals during the first quarter of 2011 as compared to the first quarter of last year,according to a report from the Lebanese Tourism Ministry.
Senior Iranian military officials have confirmed that the country has increased the operational range of its Mersad air-defense missile system and optimized the guiding systems of the shield.
Turkey, which has been enjoying outstanding reputation as the most favorite travel destination in many countries of the world during the last year, is making another strong presence this year at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2011.
Oman Air has been awarded an official four-star quality and service ranking following its Skytrax Airline Quality Audit. At the same time Skytrax named Oman Air's Business Class seat as one of the top three business class airline seats in the world.
Qatar Airways has ruled itself out of any bid for a share in Virgin Atlantic according to airline management magazine Airline Business but in an interview with the magazine Qatar boss Akbar Al Baker confirmed the airline is in dialogue about acquiring a stake in an unidentified carrier.
Aircraft equipment manufacturer Goodrich, which holds a regional centre in the UAE, has reported a 75.7% growth in net income of $195 million for the first quarter of 2011, compared with $111 million for the same period last year.
An aircraft maintenance company based in Saudi Arabia are currently looking for a 'Manager - Technical Maintenance Contracts' to be based in their Abu Dhabi office.
A lecture on "Pilot Training and Checking in the 21st Century", hosted by the Royal Aeronautical Society - UAE (RAeS). part of RAeS's professional development programme will be held in Dubai on April 27th and is free of charge to anyone involved in aviation in the UAE.
Visitors to the London 2012 Olympics flying in from the Middle East and North Africa can now make use of the business aviation facilities of London Oxford Airport, thanks to a newly extended runway.
United Technologies has reported first quarter 2011 earnings per share of $1.11 and net income attributable to common shareowners of $1.0 billion, up 19 percent and 17 percent, respectively, over the year ago quarter. Sales for the quarter increased 11 percent to $13.3 billion with 9 percent organic growth.
Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) and international engine manufacturer GE have collaborated to build a world-class facility to train technicians on a range of GE engines.
The US and Saudi Arabia have signed an open skies agreement, which the US State Department says will expand air service and encourage vigorous price competition by airlines while safeguarding aviation safety and security.
Etihad Airways today reported its most successful first quarter to date, with revenues up 21.2% to $770m (Q1 2010: $635m), attributable to strong performances in both passenger and cargo traffic.
The Oman Air Training Centre has been awarded a much-coveted place in the International Air Transport Association (IATA's) Middle East 2011 top 10 authorised training centre listings, the airline said today.
Utah-based parts manufacturer Metalcraft Technologies which had provided metal for the Dubai-owned Emivest SJ-30 light jet has bought the assets of the now bankrupt Emivest Aerospace.
