ADAC signs landmark deal with AJA

Posted on 8 February 2010

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has signed a landmark 10-year leasing deal with Al Jaber Aviation (AJA), which will see the new leading provider of VIP aviation based at Al Bateen Executive Airport, in the heart of the UAE capital.

By signing this agreement - the largest ever tenancy deal at Al Bateen Executive Airport - AJA has confirmed its view that Al Bateen Executive Airport is an ideal base from which to extend its leadership in VIP aviation services. The deal makes Al Jaber Aviation the largest tenant to sign up at Al Bateen – the region’s only dedicated private aviation airport – since ADAC took over the management of the airport in 2009. Declared as a ‘win-win’ situation for both partners, AJA’s new office space now strategically locates the VIP aviation company in the heart of Abu

Etihad Airways appoints country manager for Qatar

Posted on 8 February 2010

Etihad Airways has appointed Ahmed Thani Salim Mousa Al Halyan as its country manager for Qatar, based in Doha.

Ukraine adds more Abu Dhabi flights

Posted on 7 February 2010

Ukraine International Airlines' (UIA) has begun additional weekly services between Abu Dhabi and Kiev, with the carrier now flying five times per week.

Falcon interior scoops top design award

Posted on 5 February 2010

Dassault Falcon and BMW Group DesignworksUSA have scooped the prestigious “Good Design” award for 2009 by The Chicago Athenaeum and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design for their successful collaboration on the new Falcon 7X interior

Panasonic signed up for Airbus A350 XWB in flight entertainment systems

Posted on 5 February 2010

Panasonic Avionics Corporation today announced it is selected as an IFE provider for the Airbus A350 XWB.

Boeing reveals first Dreamliner interior

Posted on 4 February 2010

Boeing has publicly unveiled the first 787 Dreamliner to feature interior components. The third flight test airplane, ZA003, has a partial interior that provides a glimpse into the new flying experience the airplane will offer. Configured for

Dubai Airport Freezone sees growth return

Posted on 4 February 2010

Dubai Airport Freezone recorded remarkable growth rates in 2009 compared to the previous year with the revenue rising by 30%

SINGAPORE AIRSHOW: GE confirms open rotor testing

Posted on 4 February 2010

Wind-tunnel testing of multiple configurations of sub-scale blades for GE's Open Rotor engine is being conducted to identify the optimum blade design for the engine's two counterrotating stages of blades.

Arabic self-service now available at Sharjah in world first

Posted on 3 February 2010

Sharjah International Airport working with technology firm SITA has launched the world's first Common Use Self-Service (CUSS) kiosks with an Arabic interface.

Singapore Airshow: Sanad takes Mubadala into the parts business

Posted on 3 February 2010

Mubadala announced at the Singapore Airshow today that it has launched a new business to buy and maintain airlines' spare parts and components, as well as to supply original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).