Spain and Libya have signed a new air services agreement which will open up the Madrid-Tripoli route to Spanish airlines other than Iberia for the first time.
EgyptAir is going to launch mobile and internet services onboard the newest fleet of the Airbus 330-300. The first aircraft of this fleet will be delivered on August 23.
The Iranian Air Force says it plans to deploy reconnaissance drones along the country's border and step up production of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with combat capabilities.
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) today announced the delivery of a new Airbus A320-200 (serial number 4347) to Nouvelair Tunisie to help the carrier's fleet expansion.
DHL, the world's leading logistics company, has further expanded its presence in the UAE with the announcement of a new logistics facility opening in the Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZ) in Sharjah.
Dubai has ruled out the use of full-body security scanners at its airports as the devices do not correspond with national customs and ethics according to the police officer heading airport security.
Jordanian carrier Royal Falcon has selected A J Walter Aviation to provide power-by-the-hour support for the first A319 of its planned A320 series fleet. AJW already provides A320 series PBH support to several carriers across the region and to over 120 aircraft globally.
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today welcomed senior government officials and trade delegations to Al Ain International Airport where Oman Air showcased one of its new Airbus A330-200, after having established its Muscat – Al Ain route in May this year.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum, the head of Dubai civil aviation authority and the Emirates group has stepped down from his role as chairman of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE).
Oman Air and Oman Sail have announced Oman Air's sponsorship of Oman Sail's Arabian 100 racing yacht Majan, which will take part in the prestigious Route du Rhum later this year.
BAE Systems has arranged the long-term lease of a Boeing 767-300ER to Loftleidir Icelandic on behalf of the Presidential Flight of Abu Dhabi. BAE Systems Asset Management has also been appointed as lease manager for the aircraft.
VIP Charter Operator, Royal Jet, based in Abu Dhabi, has awarded a new engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) contract to Snecma (Safran group) for its CFM56-7B engine fleet.
Kuwait parliament has approved the 2010-2011 budget of the state-owned Kuwait Airways Corp. (KAC) with a projected deficit of $180 million as the airline heads towards privatisation.
Germany's leading operator of business jets, DC Aviationsaid today that it has seen increased demand for mid- and long-haul flights to/from and within Africa.
The UK's London Metropolitan University has launched a new course aimed at fixed base operator (FBO) and airline operations staff which fills a gap not just in the MENA region but throughout Europe as well
