Saudi Arabian Airlines today announced an agreement to install full SwiftBroadband Mobile OnAir and WiFi Internet OnAir inflight passenger communications services on their fleet of twin-aisle Airbus A330 aircraft flying international routes.
A coalition of British aviation interests has today published a new interim Departures Code of Practice to help cut aircraft emissions by reducing fuel burn from aircraft at airports, which will also improve noise and local air quality.
LAVEX: ATR and Libya's flag carrier Libyan Airlines thave oday signed a contract for the purchase of 2 ATR 42-500s, which will become the first ATR aircraft to be operated in the country.
Oman's flagship carrier Oman Air has launched its First Class Mini Suite, together with new Business and Economy class seats, menus and uniforms, on the airline's new three-class Airbus A330-300.
EADS and Eurocopter has signed a cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund SAMRUK-KAZYNA to create a public-private joint venture in the country to develop helicopter activities
Boeing's second Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite has begun supporting on-the-ground warfighters providing vital communications services to U.S. and allied forces in the Middle East and central Asia.
The CEO of low cost carrier (LCC) Air Arabia, highlighted the significant global growth opportunities for regional LCCs when he addressed he World Low-Cost Airline (WLCA) Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
A J Walter Aviation has invested further in its AOG service by utilising additional personnel and technology to deliver around the clock on-site support. A team of ten staff will now be available to cover all out-of-hours requirements.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) challenged governments to take four specific actions to support the aviation industry's responsible approach to climate change.
The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi is to work with Boeing and Honeywell to study the sustainability of a leading family of saltwater-based plant candidates for renewable jet fuel
Egyptair Training Center in Cairo is playing host to the 15th annual flight simulator engineering and maintenance conference (FSEMC). This is the first time the gathering has taken place in the Middle East.
Etihad Airways' chief executive James Hogan said today that the United States of America remains a largely untapped market for Etihad Airways and spoke of how the airline's new Chicago service is set to become an important driver to the airline's future growth.
Etihad Airways' chief executive James Hogan said today that the United States of America remains a largely untapped market for Etihad Airways and spoke of how the airline's new Chicago service is set to become an important driver to the airline's future growth.
Dubai low cost carrier flydubai has rocked the regional airline market in the Gulf by announcing today that it is to begin low-cost flights between Gulf states
Saudi-based pilgrimage airline Alwafeer Air has obtained an operating licence and is expected to start flying during the haj season in November, an official told Reuters on Sunday.
Etihad Airways - the UAE's national airline - has signed the first Export Credit Guaranteed transactions in a US$1 billion aircraft financing programme for 2009 and 2010.
Aviation industry executive search firm Marlborough has announced plans to extend its reach into tourism, leisure & hospitality sector recruitment as well as providing interim placement and management consultancy
Saudi Arabian Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 becoming the newest operator of the aircraft. The aircraft was acquired under a long term lease agreement with ALAFCO.
Boeing yesterday told Middle East bankers and financiers in Dubai that air travel in the Middle East is stronger than in most global regions in the currently distressed global economy, creating good opportunities for investors interested in aircraft financing.
A delegation of Etihad Airways management and VIPs were aboard the inaugural flight which left Abu Dhabi airport at 10.20pm last night and arrived in Cape Town at 8.30am this morning (all times are local).
Etihad Airways - the national airline of the UAE - has moved into a new home at London Heathrow, switching its three daily flight departures to Abu Dhabi from Terminal Three to Terminal Four.
ATR officially presented the first aircraft of its new '-600' series today. The aircraft, an ATR 72-600 prototype, was unveiled during a ceremony, which took place in Toulouse, under the patronage of Dominique Bussereau, French Secretary of State for Transport, represented by Patrick Gandil, General Director of French Civil Aviation.
Etihad Crystal Cargo will roll out its new 'express-to-door' delivery service to customers in Asia and the Middle East by the end of the year after its successful launch in North America and Europe in July.
