in Air Transport Posted 22 May 2013
Qatar Airways Cargo has welcomed three new Airbus A330-200F freighter to its fleet of seven aircraft.
in Air Transport Posted 22 May 2013
Oman Air has placed an order for three A330-300s, increasing its A330 Family fleet to a total of 10 aircraft.
in Air Transport Posted 21 May 2013
A Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental successfully completed its first test flight this week with a package of performance improvements including enhanced GE engines. This package is designed to improve the fuel
in Air Transport Posted 20 May 2013
Air Arabia has signed a US$ 350 million finance deal from a syndicate of two GCC banks to support the acquisition of 10 new Airbus A320 aircraft.
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 19 May 2013
Strike action by ground handling staff at Cairo International airport terminal 3, has led to severe delays for national carrier EgyptAir.
in Air Transport Posted 18 May 2013
Saudia – the Saudi Arabian national carrier – has received its first three-cabin Boeing 777-300ER in a special ceremony at the US manufacturer's base at Everett near Seattle.
in Air Transport / Route Planning & Tourism Posted 16 May 2013
Qatar Airways has today resumed Boeing 787 Dreamliner services between Doha and London Heathrow after a worldwide grounding of the aircraft in January.
in Air Transport Posted 15 May 2013
The New Zealand government has given approval for the Qantas-Emirates partnership to share services between Australia and New Zealand.
in Air Transport Posted 15 May 2013
Kuwait's state-owned Kuwait Airways has picked Airbus to provide new jets because its proposal was the best value for money, reports Reuters.
in Air Transport Posted 15 May 2013
In its ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest level of international aviation safety standards, Gulf Air today announced the successful completion of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA).
in Air Transport Posted 14 May 2013
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalised a firm order for 40 737 MAX 8s, 10 737 MAX 9s and 20 Next-Generation 737-800 jets, valued at $6.9 billion at list prices.
in Air Transport Posted 14 May 2013
Air Arabia has announced its financial results for the three months ending March 31, 2013, demonstrating the airline's strong financial position and outstanding performance.
in Air Transport Posted 9 May 2013
The Emirates Group has today announced its 25th consecutive year of profit and company-wide growth ending the year in a strong position despite continuing high fuel prices and a weak global economic environment. The financial
in Air Transport Posted 8 May 2013
Emirates is celebrating after winning an array of awards from two awards ceremonies.
in Air Transport Posted 8 May 2013
Turkish Airlines has complemented its award-winning on-board service with the introduction of the 'Flying Chef Service' for business class travellers on flights from Dubai, starting May 2013.
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 7 May 2013
Low cost carrier passengers are enjoying an improved airport experience at Dubai International Terminal 2. following the opening of the new extension.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Airports Posted 5 May 2013
The UAE's director general of the country's civil aviation authority (GCAA), H.E Saif Al Suwaidi, has called for greater cooperation and coordination among all stakeholders in the local aviation
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Events / Airports Posted 5 May 2013
The burgeoning aviation industry in Iraq is to be the subject of a major conference to be held at Baghdad Airport in September.
in Air Transport Posted 4 May 2013 · 1 Comment
Emirates Airline's drive to persuade Boeing to push ahead with its plans to develop the 777X family could see it taking the preferential early delivery slots according to analysts in the region.
in Air Transport Posted 3 May 2013
Etihad Airways has signed a multi-year Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) agreement with Atlas Air Worldwide to provide the UAE flag carrier with its first Boeing 747-8 Freighter.
in Air Transport Posted 3 May 2013 · 1 Comment
CFM International yesterday announced that it has completed design freeze for the advanced LEAP-1B engine, the exclusive powerplant for the Boeing 737 MAX, paving the way for the first full engine to test in mid-2014.
in Air Transport Posted 1 May 2013
Qatar Airways has today resumed its Boeing 787 services after a worldwide grounding of the aircraft in January.
in Home / Air Transport / Route Planning & Tourism Posted 30 April 2013 · 2 Comments
Dubai-based Flydubai inaugurated flights to Dushanbe today with a ceremony in the Tajikistan capital.
in Home / Air Transport / Route Planning & Tourism Posted 30 April 2013
Turkish Airlines, the national carrier of Turkey, has started flying to Aqaba, Jordan as its 221st destination, connecting Middle East travellers to the largest country network for any airline in the world.
in Air Transport Posted 30 April 2013
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing that the air freight markets in the Middle East expanded in March as others weakened, with the overall improvement in air cargo growth rates that began towards the
in Air Transport / Defence Posted 30 April 2013 · 2 Comments
A Boeing 747 cargo jet believed to be carrying military cargo to Dubai has crashed on departure from Afghanistan.
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 29 April 2013
A Saudia Boeing 777 passenger jet is undergoing repairs at Jeddah's international airport following a collision while receiving handling services at the airport.
in Home / Air Transport Posted 29 April 2013
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today launched an innovative online mapping tool developed in cooperation with LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, to make it easier to message new
in Home / Air Transport / Business & Finance Posted 26 April 2013
Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways Group announced in a webcast that its first quarter net profit of $12.6 million has more than tripled, compared to the year-ago.
in Home / Air Transport / Training Posted 26 April 2013
Emirates has announced that its largest-ever batch of cadet pilots has graduated with 54 UAE national men and woman completing 30 months of theoretical study and practical training.
in Air Transport Posted 25 April 2013
Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) is to set up an independent body to investigate air accidents.
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 25 April 2013
The global air travel map is being redrawn as growth rates slow in traditional markets and surge in evolving economies including India, Africa and Latin America, the president and CEO of Etihad Airways,
in Home / Air Transport Posted 25 April 2013
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has issued a warning on its website about fraudulent recruitment practices.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Airports Posted 25 April 2013
Abu Dhabi's Royal Jet president Shane O'Hare, said the development of a strong infrastructure is one of the main ingredients of a successful business formula for the Middle East's business aviation industry.
in Air Transport / Business & Finance Posted 24 April 2013 · 1 Comment
Etihad Airways and Jet Airways announced today that the UAE national carrier will subscribe for 27,263,372 new shares in the Indian airline at a price of INR754.74 per share. The value of this equity investment is US$379 million and will result
in Home / Air Transport Posted 24 April 2013
In a series of celebrations marking Royal Jordanian's 50th anniversary this year, the carrier has launched its official YouTube channel and released a brand new corporate campaign video.
in Home / Air Transport Posted 24 April 2013
Turkish Airlines has recorded an impressive 36% increase in passenger traffic from Abu Dhabi in 2012.
in Home / Air Transport / Route Planning & Tourism Posted 24 April 2013
Air Arabia, the first and the largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced the expansion of service to the Lebanese capital, Beirut, from the carrier's primary hub in Sharjah, UAE.
in Air Transport Posted 24 April 2013 · 1 Comment
Qatar Airways' exemplary safety standards across the airline's entire operations have been recognised by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on the 10th anniversary of IATA's Operational Safety Audit Programme
in Home / Air Transport Posted 23 April 2013
Gulf Air, Bahrain's national carrier, today announced a solid fiscal and operational performance for the first quarter ending March 2013.
in Air Transport Posted 22 April 2013
The vertical tail section for the first A380 for Qatar Airways has been painted with the airline's trademark oryx logo at Airbus facilities in Hamburg.
in Air Transport Posted 22 April 2013
Oman Air has announced a new partnership with Oman Sail that will see the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman sponsor the Oman Sail, Multi One Design 70 (MOD 70) over the course of the 2013 season.
in Air Transport / Business & Finance Posted 20 April 2013
Air Arabia, reported today that it carried a record 1,445,783 passengers in first quarter ending March 31, 2013, a 17.5 per cent growth compared to the first quarter 2012.
in Air Transport Posted 20 April 2013
Approval of battery system improvements for the 787 Dreamliner by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared the way for Boeing and its customers to install the approved modifications and will lead to a
in Air Transport / Business Aviation Posted 20 April 2013
Boeing is reducing the production rate for its 747-8 jumbo jet from two to 1.75 planes per month.
in Air Transport Posted 17 April 2013
Emirates Airline is pushing Boeing for more information about a successor aircraft before considering an order for the replacement of its 777s, reports Bloomberg.
in Home / Air Transport Posted 16 April 2013
Emirates Airlines takes an innovative approach to the environment – from recycling tonnes of obsolete aircraft chinaware into an oyster bed in Dubai, to applying new air traffic management practices around its network that reduce
in Air Transport Posted 16 April 2013
Emirates SkyCargo is the first carrier to implement Electronic-Air Waybill (e-AWB) shipments under the industry's recently ratified multilateral e-AWB standard.
in Air Transport / Events / Route Planning & Tourism Posted 15 April 2013
Qatar Airways has been voted Best Airline at the 15th Annual ACPETUR Tourism Awards ceremony held in Barcelona.
in Air Transport Posted 15 April 2013
Turkish Airlines opened its new office in Dubai, led by increasing demand from the Emirate, with 36 percent growth in passenger traffic reported in the last two years.
in Home / Air Transport Posted 14 April 2013
Award-winning Jazeera Airways today issued its February 2013 Operational Performance Report, revealing an increasing number of passengers on routes that serve Amman, Assiut, Dubai, Jeddah, Luxor, Mashhad, and Sohag, and that
in Air Transport Posted 12 April 2013
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced today an organisational restructuring of its main divisions and regional operations, to better address the needs of its 240 member airlines, whilst also making senior management changes to support the new
in Home / Air Transport / Business & Finance Posted 10 April 2013
Turkish Airlines has recorded a TL1.133 million (US$632 million) net profit in 2012 it has been reported to the Istanbul Stock Exchange.
in Air Transport / Aircraft Interiors Posted 10 April 2013
Geneva-based OnAir has announced three major deals with MENA-based airlines for inflight connectivity at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg.
in Air Transport / Aircraft Interiors Posted 10 April 2013
Saudi Arabia's flag carrier Saudia is expanding its inflight connectivity programme on routes between the Kingdom and most of Saudia worldwide destinations.
in Home / Air Transport Posted 9 April 2013
Airline baggage handling improved last year with the rate of mishandled bags dropping 1.78%, according to the ninth annual SITA Baggage Report.
in Air Transport Posted 9 April 2013
Turkish Airlines has committed to an order with Boeing for 40 737 MAX 8s, 10 737 MAX 9s and 20 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes, valued at $6.9 billion at list prices.
in Home / Air Transport Posted 9 April 2013
Aigle Azur Airline is broadening its service to Algeria by offering new connections and additional frequencies. The company has added additional flights from four major French cities – Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse.
in Air Transport / Training Posted 8 April 2013
Qatar Airways today announced an exciting partnership with KidZania Kuwait, an award-winning children's city concept globally recognised for its unique blend of education and entertainment.
in Home / Air Transport / General Aviation / Airports Posted 8 April 2013
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australia's Department of Infrastructure and Transport to facilitate the rapid expansion of civil aviation operations
in Air Transport Posted 8 April 2013
Turkish Airlines has showcased its growing Middle East Network and diverse corporate product offering at the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM), held recently at the Abu
in Air Transport / Aircraft Interiors Posted 8 April 2013
Qatar Airways' A350 and A380 fleets will be line-fitted with both Mobile OnAir and Internet OnAir. This comes after Qatar Airways has been operating OnAir's GSM on its A320s for over three years. In total, over 150 Qatar Airways'
in Air Transport Posted 7 April 2013
Etihad Airways has announced its strongest ever passenger and cargo results for a first quarter.
in Air Transport Posted 7 April 2013
Kuwait's Jazeera Airways is today celebrating crossing 50,000 likes on its Facebook page, which is 'liked' by more than 46 nationalities living in the Middle East and is one of the most interactive pages by an airline in the Middle East. It has an
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support Posted 7 April 2013
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) aviation arm operates in some of the most unforgiving and hostile areas in the world playing a major role in the respiration process of the afflicted areas.
in Air Transport Posted 7 April 2013
Royal Jordanian will today start operating direct, regular cargo flights between Amman and Frankfurt.
in Air Transport Posted 5 April 2013
flydubai has introduced a new facilitation service offering passengers travelling on its flights to Azerbaijan, Russia and Ukraine the opportunity to apply for a visa through the flydubai Travel Shop at Dubai Terminal 2.
in Air Transport Posted 4 April 2013
Legacy airline alliances have outlived their usefulness, according to Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways' president and chief executive officer, James Hogan.
in Air Transport Posted 3 April 2013
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced global passenger traffic results for February showing that demand growth is accelerating on the back of stronger business confidence, particularly in
in Air Transport Posted 3 April 2013
Iraqi Airways is set to acquire two new airplanes this year, raising to 20 the number of aircraft in its passenger fleet, reports al-shorfa.
in Air Transport Posted 2 April 2013
Oman Air has entered into a codeshare partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, the national carrier of Ethiopia, which will offer greater choice for customers of the two airlines.
in Air Transport Posted 1 April 2013
United Arab Emirates represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has been elected as one of the Facilitation Panel Members by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) headquarters in Montréal, Canada.
in Air Transport Posted 30 March 2013
Jazeera Airways today issued its January 2013 Operational Performance Report which showed that the airline has carried increasing number of passengers on key routes that include the destinations of Amman, Beirut, Bahrain,
in Air Transport Posted 28 March 2013
Saudi Airlines Cargo has acquired two Boeing 747-8F Freighters. This brings the total number of planes operated by the carrier to 15.
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 28 March 2013 · 1 Comment
With the help of Emirates, London Gatwick airport has officially opened its new £6.4 million pier-served A380 stand.
in Air Transport Posted 27 March 2013
Qantas and Emirates have welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) approval of their partnership for a period of five years.
in Air Transport Posted 26 March 2013
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has announced it has secured a new strategic cooperation agreement with Lufthansa Cargo - one of the world's leading cargo carriers.
in Air Transport / Business & Finance Posted 25 March 2013
Kuwait privately owned airline Jazeera announced record earnings today when it revealed its 2012 figures. The company declared a record net profit of $48.8million (KD13.9 ) up 32% from the previous year.
in Air Transport Posted 22 March 2013
The Bombardier CSeries is on target to achieve first flight within the next three months according to president Guy Hachey.
in Air Transport / Business & Finance Posted 21 March 2013
Kuwait's Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah has called for a speedy resolution to the challenges facing the country's flag carrier, Kuwait Airways.
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support / Airports Posted 21 March 2013
Statistics from the aviation industry in the UAE are to reach new levels following a top level meeting held between the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the National Bureau of Statistics
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 21 March 2013
Royal Jordanian has this morning begun flight operations from the new terminal at Queen Alia International airport in Amman.
in Air Transport / Business & Finance Posted 21 March 2013
Emirates Airline needs about $5 billion to pay for the new aircraft it needs in 2013 to meet its growth targets. According to Brian Jeffery, senior vice-president for corporate treasury, in an interview with Bloomberg yesterday, the
in Air Transport Posted 19 March 2013
Qatar Airways has expanded operations in Poland with the opening of a new centralised European Customer Contact Centre creating over 100 new jobs.
in Air Transport Posted 19 March 2013
IATA's latest figures on premium travel (business and first class) has seen growth, particularly in African and the Middle East markets.
in Air Transport Posted 19 March 2013
Etihad Airways has reported a successful first year of its equity alliance strategy, after a financial reporting season which saw each of the five airlines within the alliance – airberlin, Air Seychelles, Virgin
in Air Transport Posted 18 March 2013
A flight from Kuwait has made a milestone for the Boeing 747-8 as a flight to Hanoi, Vietnam saw the new jumbo serve its 100th airport just 16 months after entering service.
in Air Transport Posted 18 March 2013
More than a quarter of pilots believe the Middle East will enjoy aviation growth of more than 40% over the next decade.
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 18 March 2013
The State of Qatar's brand new Hamad International Airport (HIA) has named the 10 passenger airlines which will begin operations there on 1st April 2013.
in Air Transport Posted 18 March 2013
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, today reported a net profit of US$1 million for the 2012 financial year.
in Air Transport Posted 15 March 2013
Turkish Airlines - the largest airline in Turkey - has signed a contract for up to 117 A320 Family aircraft (25 A321ceo, four A320neo, 53 A321neo and options for 35 additional A321neo aircraft), making it the airline's largest
in Air Transport Posted 13 March 2013
A proposed joint airline venture between the governments of Iraq and Kuwait is not going ahead, Iraqi Airways director general Saad Al-Khafaji has said.
in Air Transport / Events Posted 12 March 2013
Qatar's minister of economy and finance, His Excellency Yousef Hussain Kamal has inaugurated a global air cargo conference attracting over 1,000 delegates in its capital Doha.
in Air Transport / Events Posted 12 March 2013
At the World Cargo Symposium (WCS 2013) in Doha, Qatar, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on airlines and their partners in the air cargo supply chain to work together to make air cargo more competitive and address the
in Air Transport Posted 10 March 2013
Air Arabia has taken delivery of its second Sharklet equipped Airbus A320 aircraft this year. This new delivery also coincides with the 26th anniversary of the Airbus A320 aircraft
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support Posted 7 March 2013
Libyan Airlines has selected a comprehensive package of its aeronautical solutions from Germany's Lufthansa Systems. The two companies signed a five-year contract for the Lido/Flight flight planning
in Air Transport Posted 7 March 2013 · 1 Comment
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker took an unusual step at the Berlin ITB trade show today when like Mark Antony in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar he declared he had come not to bury Boeing but to praise them.
in Air Transport / Technology Posted 7 March 2013
Emirates Airlines has extended its contract with OnAir for Inmarsat SwiftBroadband connectivity aboard the airline's Airbus A380 fleet.
in Air Transport / Technology / Flight Services & Support / Airports Posted 7 March 2013
Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre of UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has successfully implemented Arrival Manager System (AMAN) -the first to go operational in the Middle East .
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