Transworld has created a partnership with US-based parts distributor and supply chain specialist API to develop a world-class spare parts distribution centre at Transworld's headquarters in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, in Dubai.
The UK's air traffic management specialist NATS Services has signed a contract with the Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Transport to deliver a far-reaching project that will fundamentally redesign its airspace in order to increase capacity, efficiency and safety in the region.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled traffic statistics for June which showed continued strong demand growth as the industry recovers from the impact of the global financial crisis, led by Middle East and African carriers.
Beirut Airport is to more than double previous expansion plans with work due to begin early next year in order to meet growing demands. A second international airport is also to be opened in the north of Lebanon.
The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), has announced it will offer the global ACI-ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP) in its newly launched facilities at Al Bateen Executive Airport.
Suppliers of distribution and supply chain services, Aerospace Products International (API), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Aviation Services Inc, has announced an alliance with Transworld Aviation FZE.
Honeywell is to grant special rights and licenses to Mubadala Aerospace subsidiaries Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) and SR Technics as authorized service providers for Honeywell mechanical components and avionics on various in-service aircraft, and the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 when the platforms come into service.
Qatar Airways today announced at the Farnborough Airshow orders for two additional Boeing 777-200 Long Range aircraft as part of its continued growth plans. The order is valued at US$501 million.
SR Technics has won new contracts from Qatar Airways and the UK's Thomson Airways, paving its way to be the maintenance, repair and overhaul industry's third-largest player, within three to five years.
Etihad Airways has finalised the purchase of 78 GEnx-1B engines to power its 35 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft order announced during the Paris Airshow in 2009.
Royal Jordanian has agreed to purchase six GEnx-1B engines to power its three additional Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. This new order is in addition to the four purchased and four leased GEnx-1B-powered Boeing 787 aircraft that Royal Jordanian announced in 2007.
Rockwell Collins and Bombardier Aerospace has announced the release of “V7” Cabin Electronics System (CES) software for operators of Bombardier's Global 5000* and Global Express* XRS* business aircraft. The new software includes dozens of improvements to enhance the look and feel of the system.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation announced today the Farnborough Airshow that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior (MOI) has become the launch customer for the new S-70iTM helicopter.
Etihad Airways and Airbus participated in a handover ceremony at the Farnborough International Air Show today, celebrating the first A330-200 freighter aircraft to be produced.
VistaJet is to substantially increase the size of its fleet with a firm order for an additional six new Bombardier aircraft with a list value of US$277 million.
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has released Abu Dhabi International Airport's traffic figures for the first six months of 2010, which showed a strong increase of 11.7% in passenger traffic, when compared to the same period last year.
Afriqiyah Airways has signed 10-year OnPointSM solution agreement for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of its CFM56-5B engine fleet. The agreement is valued at more than $50 million (USD) over the life of the contract.
Air Arabia, has announced the selection of the CFM56-5B engine to power its 44 Airbus A320 family aircraft order announced in 2007. This new engine selection, which will more than double the airlines' CFM56-5B powered A320 fleet, is valued at more than $620 million U.S. at list price.
South Wales travellers now have the opportunity to connect with Emirates Airline from Wales' national airport via a number of the carrier's UK and European gateways.
