The recently appointed Chief Executive of Bahrain carrier Gulf Air, Samer Majali, told Reuters yesterday that it may renegotiate plane orders with Airbus and Boeing, possibly closing underperforming routes and cutting jobs after its restructuring plans are finalised.
Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme from Etihad Airways, has broken new ground again as it today announced a partnership with XING, thge global online network for business contacts.
Dassault Falcon has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to perform steep approaches with slopes up to 6 degrees for the Falcon 7X. This approval allows U.S.-based Falcon 7X operators to fly directly into London City Airport (LCY), Lugano, Switzerland (LUG) and other airports requiring steep approach landings.
Etihad Airways has announced its winter schedules which will take effect from October 25th and says it will offer air travellers a greater choice of flights and improved connections with a new service to Hyderabad in India and additional services to Athens, Istanbul, Beirut, Cairo, and Kathmandu among the highlights.
International Aerospace Enterprises, Inc. (IARO) is responding to an increase in demand across the Middle East for shipment ready aircraft spare parts for both military and commercial aircraft users.
Russian Helicopters is to deliver 20 Mi-171 helicopters to the Sharjah, UAE-based Airfreight Aviation Ltd following a contract signed at the MAKS 2009 airshow toay between the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant - the manufacturer of the helicopter- and Airfreight Aviation.
Abu Dhabi International Airport revealed yesterday that it has recorded a year-on-year growth of more than 10% in passenger traffic in July 2009, and will today announce details of the average number of passengers passing through the airport and the rise in aircraft movements.
Development of a green-field airport at Sohar, Oman is set to make further headway with the government on Monday inviting bids for the key airfield infrastructure package of the project. According to officials, the airfield infrastructure contract is the second of three packages that constitute the overall scope of the Sohar Airport project. As part of this phase, the selected contractor will build a 4,000-metre runway with turning loops at the ends, in addition to a full-length taxiway with high speed exits, reported the Oman Daily Observer.
Low-cost Malaysian carrier AirAsia's long-haul unit is in talks with Middle Eastern investors, its chief executive said, as it seeks fresh capital to help fund a potential expansion into Europe and Africa.
Barely a week after a major promotion to encourage Middle Eastern customers to purchase its Jet Cards or single-flight tickets for private business travel, luxury operator Jet Republic has folded.
Kuwait Airways is stepping up its legal action against Iraqi Airways – now the longest running commercial case in English legal history – following the Baghdad airline's moves to increase routes.
Dubai Airports started off the second half of 2009 on a positive note, with Dubai International registering a 12.6% increase in passenger traffic in July.
Turkish Airlines has now formally signed the contract for seven Airbus A330-300 aircraft, which were the basis of a MoU signed during the Paris Airshow in June.
Following industry rumours and press speculation surrounding AirAsia X's first destination in the Middle East, the carrier today confirmed its commitment to Abu Dhabi at a press conference in the UAE capital. The inaugural flight will touch down in Abu Dhabi on November 23 at 01:30, and depart for the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur again at 02:55 the same day.
Etihad has announced that travellers in the UAE now have greater access to the American market, following regulatory approval for a new codeshare agreement between it and American Airlines.
Boeing has hit yet another snag in its 787 Dreamliner programme, raising fresh concerns about when the fuel-efficient airliner will be ready for its first test flight.
Amman-based private jet operator Arab Wings has added a Challenger 604 to its fleet. It says this jet will be the first privately owned aircraft based and managed by Arab Wings in Cairo.
Libyan Airlines and OnAir have announced an agreement to install Mobile OnAir inflight services on Libyan Airlines' brand new fleet of seven Airbus A320 aircraft flying routes across Europe and the Middle East. The airline is expecting delivery of the aircraft in 2010, and is the first single-aisle operator in Africa to announce plans to offer passengers inflight connectivity services.
