Boeing subsidiary Aviall Serviceshas opened a new customer service centre in the Middle East, following a formal event at Dubai Airport Free Zone on June 25.
It looks like a standard crate on a standard cargo shipment - but this box contains priceless art on its way to the new Louvre gallery and museum in Abu Dhabi.
Al Bateen Executive Airport has secured full aerodrome certification from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in recognition of its high standards in all areas of operations. The certification for compliance with aerodrome regulations for civil aviation marks the completion of the airport's transformation from a military airbase to the private and corporate jet airport managed by the Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC).
Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (DoT) is hosting the 13th Air Transport Research Society World Conference at the Hilton, Abu Dhabi which opens tomorrow and runs until Tuesday (June 30).
Gulf Air's new MRO provider SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) took over the responsibility with effect from yesterday Gulf Air's fleet maintenance.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled traffic results for May showing passenger demand declining 9.3% compared to the same month in previous year while freight demand was down by 17.4%. International passenger load factors stood at 71.2%, down from 74.5% recorded in May 2008.
Dubai-based Emirates Airline on Wednesday disclosed its delivery schedule for double-decker Airbus A380 planes a week after the carrier's boss signalled deliveries would slow from the end of next year, the Khaleej Times reported.
Egyptian private and public shareholders are teaming up with US leasing business ACG to establish a new joint venture company to provide lease deals to airlines in the Middle East and north Africa.
Rolls-Royce has been awarded European certification for its BR725 engine, allowing Gulfstream to begin flight-testing the G650 ultra-long-range business jet later this year
Oman's government has signed a series of agreements for the construction of a string of new domestic airports as well as the modernisation of the country's two international gateways in Muscat and Salalah, Gulf News has reported.
Etihad Airways' Emiratisiation programme has passed a major milestone according to the Abu Dhabi-based airline with 150 UAE national trainees now working for the flag carrier.
Ayla Aviation's first all Bahraini, all Gulf Air sponsored course for ab-initio pilots reached a successful conclusion with a graduation ceremony at Aqaba's Movenpick hotel.
Jazeera Airways has named Stefan Pichler as the airline's new CEO responsible and accountable for the airline operational and financial performance to the Board.
Flydubai will begin its Indian services with flights to the north eastern city of Lucknow on July 13, closely followed by Coimbatore in the south of the country on July 14 and completing the trio on July 23 with flights to the north western city of Chandigarh.
Qatar, the world's biggest producer of liquefied natural gas, is expected to sign the first draft of an air-transport agreement with Malta in the next two days, QNA has reported. Officials from the countries' civilian aviation authorities are meeting in Valletta, Malta's capital, to discuss the agreement.
Egypt's Smart Aviation will take delivery this year the first of two Cessna Citation Sovereigns certified for MedEvac operations with a LifePort system for a dual-patient interior. The two MedEvac aircraft form part of a six-aircraft order announced by the manufacturer today.
Qatar Airways has announced that from the start of its Northern Winter schedule on October 25 it will increase its Doha – Paris services from 11 per week to twice daily.
Abu Dhabi-based Waha Capital has acquired 50% of AerVenture Limited, and aviation leasing company of AerCap, a New York Stock Exchange quoted firm for $135 million, reported the Khaleej Times.
