Despite strong competition from companies in Europe and the US, Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman chose Emivest Aerospace, a subsidiary of Emirates Investment and Development Company, to supply him with the very latest SJ30 private jet.
Dreamliner, ZA002, completed its first flight today. The all-new airplane, which features the livery of the Dreamliner's launch customer, ANA (All Nippon Airways) of Japan, took off from Paine Field in Everett, completed a two-hour flight and landed at Boeing Field in Seattle.
Gulf Air hosted the 54th Executive Committee Meeting of the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) and its sub-group 'Arabesk airlines alliance' meeting that began yesterday.
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and CFM International today jointly announced that the advanced new LEAP-X1C engine has been selected as the sole western powerplant to launch the new C919 single-aisle aircraft scheduled to enter commercial service in 2016.
Oman Air's European Export Credit Agency Financing deal for two A330-300 aircraft has been recognised as the “Best Aircraft Debt Deal of the Year 2009 - Middle East” by Jane's Transport Finance.
Qatar Airways today announced plans to further expand its international operations next year with the launch of flights from its Doha hub to three diverse cities – Tokyo, Bengaluru and Ankara.
Dassault Falcon operators from Saudi Arabia joined others from the United States, France, Switzerland, South Africa and Brazil in the fifth E-Forum run by the French business jet manufacturer.
The Middle East Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance conference – MEISR 2010 organised by The Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis (INEGMA) will take place on the January 11th 2010 at the Armed Forces Officers Club, Abu Dhabi.
The UAE has signed a new contract with German security specialist Bundesdruckerei . The Berlin-based company will produce the country's electronic passports for the next five years and to provide the accompanying hardware and software.
Syrian newspaper Al Baath has reported that Syrian Arab Airlines is considering a bid for purchasing two ATR 72 turboprops, giving a benchmark price of $19.5 million for the 68-seat aircraft type.
Etihad Airways could soon be carrying out aircraft line maintenance work on behalf of other major European airlines, following a successful recent audit of its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities.
The Luxury Network, which has a franchise in Dubai, has signed with Hong Kong's ASA Group, which offers VVIP security, ground handling and concierge services in the Asia Pacific region, to bring a new concept in high-end B2B and B2C marketing to Asia.
The long-awaited Boeing 787 Dreamliner made its first flight today, The aircraft which is mostly composite flew 10:30pm Gulf time on its maiden flight.
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has concluded contracts with BAE Systems to support the EJ200 engines powering the Typhoon fleet of the Royal Saudi Air Force.
Gama Aviation FZC, the newly founded Middle East arm of the Gama Group, is on the verge of receiving its AOC from the UAE's civil aviation authority and as of today has three aircraft available in the region.
Boeing has officially set 15 December at 1800 GMT for the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner after receiving final approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration, followed by the flight readiness review and successful completion of high-speed taxi tests.
Air Synapsis – the Dubai based business aviation development & consultancy business – has been appointed the official sales representative for the Piaggio P180 Avanti II in all of the GCC countries as well as Jordan and Lebanon.
