Passenger connectivity has come and gone over the years, writes BRENDAN GALLAGHER. But now mobile phones and Internet access in the cabin look like they're here to stay, and Middle Eastern airlines are among the earliest adopters
Lufthansa Technik is a leading supplier of MRO services to Middle East airlines, writes BRENDAN GALLAGHER. Now their plans for interior refurbishments could open the door for the German company's growing range of cabin systems
Ten well known French companies will be participating at AIME 2010 under the auspices of the France Pavilion,when the show opens at Dubai Airport Expo on Sunday.
Middle East airlines are expected to increase their demand for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) by 7.6 per cent a year over the next 10 years, bringing the total spend to US$4.8 billion by 2019.
Technology company Arinc has introduced a locally-based IT service management programme for airports. The ARINC Virtual Service Desk solution provides interested airports with local language support and the option for ARINC Managed Services to perform “first-level” resolution.
Oman Air will be celebrating the launch of flights to its latest destination, the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, at a special event in the city on February 26th. Four flights a week from Oman's capital city, Muscat, to Colombo were announced in November last year.
Etihad Airways will install new state-of-the-art technology on its long and ultra long haul aircraft which can monitor the condition of passengers who display signs of sickness that might require immediate medical attention.
Air Partner continues to assist with relief flights to Haiti and has just airlifted more than a dozen support vehicles to aid the clean-up and re-building operation.
Emirates Airline was never used as a bargaining chip in Dubai's talks with Abu Dhabi over funding HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum told newsagency Zawya Dow Jones yesterday.
Dassault Aviation, has appointed Renaud Cloatre as the new sales director for the Middle East region, based in Dubai. The new appointment comes as the company establishes its new regional sales office in the Dubai Airport Free Zone.
Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced the signing of a worldwide supply agreement at Heli-Expo in Houston today with Lord Corporation to distribute the Lord high-capacity laminate (HCL) elastomeric bearings for aftermarket aerospace applications.
Gama Aviation FZC - the newly founded Middle East arm of the international Gama Group- has been awarded its Air Operators Certificate (AOC) by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
Boeing announced today it has successfully completed the second phase of its industrial participation program for the Peace Eagle 737 Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft program for the Turkish Air Force.
Dubai Airshow organiser F&E Aerospace is set to attract aviation professionals involved in inflight comfort, capability and connectivity to the forthcoming 'Aerospace Week'.
The Middle East Aerospace Consortium (“MEAC”) is preparing to host its Aerospace Manufacturing 2020 Conference to be held in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi on 3rd March 2010.
SunExpress, the joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa operating scheduled and charter flights between Europe and Turkey, painted one of its Boeing 737-800s with an special design to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Etihad Airways will premiere its third international television campaign tonight, showcasing the product and service innovation that led to Etihad being named World's Leading Airline in 2009.
Esterline CMC Electronics' (CMC) PilotView Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) has been granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for installation provisions on the A320 aircraft. The STC was developed by Aeroconseil in Toulouse.
Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp. (EGAT) has extended its relationship with Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) to include B777 Heavy Maintenance Visit (HMV), Aircraft Repairs and Interior Modification services.
Following a meeting today of the Board of Directors of low cost carrier Air Arabia, the company announced a proposed a cash dividend of 10 per cent for 2009. This proposal is subject to ratification at the company's upcoming Annual General Meeting, which will be held on March 18, 2010, in Sharjah.
Following on from its International Air Transport Association (IATA) Gold Award, Abu Dhabi In-flight Catering Company (ADIFC), along with its management partners LSG Sky Chefs, has announced its 2009 on-time performance results, with 44,783 flights catered and zero associated delays recorded.
