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.
Sanaa based Yemenia, the official carrier of the state of Yemen, has taken delivery of its first Airbus aircraft as part of its plan to replace its entire fleet of single aisles with the A320 Family, and make the carrier an all Airbus operator.
Airbus has received the first set of A350 XWB main landing gear (MLG) produced by Messier-Dowty at Airbus' A350 XWB landing gear systems test facility in Filton (UK).
Abdul Wahab Teffaha, Secretary General of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation has given a rousing defence of Middle Eastern carriers at the International Aviation Club in Washington where he was guest of honour.
The chief executive officer of Etihad Airways this week visited Bangkok and Singapore for meetings with business leaders, trade partners, and local representatives of the UAE government.
East of England-based Cambridge Airport has announced a new initiative to attract business aviation operators to the airport during major sporting events, including visitors travelling from the MENA region to the UK for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Leasing company ILFC has signed a firm contract for the purchase of 100 A320neo Family aircraft. This follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the deal which was announced last month.
Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) has announced signing a training agreement with Bahrain Air. Starting in April 2011, GAA will deliver aviation training services and facilities for Bahrain Air flight crew.
Dubai-based private aviation specialist and operator of one of the Middle East's largest managed fleets of business jets, Empire Aviation, is to expand its operations into India.
Russian Helicopters updated Ka-62 helicopters will now be available with French manufactured Turbomeca engines offering a significant boost to the company's aim to offer the Russian domestic civil utility helicopter to a wider market.
The US has stepped up its involvement in Libya this week as Washington confirmed that a U.S. Air Force Predator drone took out a rocket launcher used to attack civilians in the battle between Qadhafi forces and civilians in Misrata.
The maintenance and engineering arm of Saudi Arabian Airlines will be seeking a third-party investor to act as a knowledge partner as it heads towards privatisation.
The second Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, RC021, successfully made its first flight today. The airplane completes the two-airplane test fleet for the 747-8 Intercontinental.
