AVISA Aviation Safety Systems - the global airworthiness and safety consultancy - has signed a business alliance agreement with Arabian Jets on providing aviation safety services in the MENA region.
The Middle East region continues to enjoy an upward trend for the third month in a row, with flights and capacity for travel to and from the region up by 12% and 11% respectively - representing an additional 5,154 more flights and 1.1 million more seats than in October 2008 - while the number of flights and seats offered within the region are up by 18% (6,275 more flights) and 20% (1.09 million more seats) respectively.
Emirates Airline announced today the successful pricing of its inaugural US bond offering guaranteed by the Export Import Bank of the United States (the "Ex-Im Bank") related to a loan facility secured for three new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
In a joint paper with the Airports Council International (ACI), the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) and the International Coordinating Council of Aerospace Industries Associations (ICCAIA), the International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to adopt a global sectoral approach for managing aviation's emissions in the Kyoto II period.
EASA has certified the all-weather multi-role Ka-32A11BC helicopter for operation in EU countries - a move that could see increased operations in MENA activities too
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
