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 / 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 Home / Defence / General Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 23 April 2013
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense is expanding its strategic alliance with Bahrain-based Global Aviation Services (GAS) to cover sales and support of filtration solutions for fixed-wing general aviation aircraft and
in Home / Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 22 April 2013
Rizon Jet, the Middle East and UK-based luxury flight services company, has announced that its FBO / VIP terminal at its headquarters in Doha, Qatar, has been awarded 'Best Fixed Base Operator Middle East' for the second
in Home / Maintenance / Flight Services & Support Posted 15 April 2013
Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing international airlines with one of the youngest fleets in the sky, has selected global enterprise applications company IFS Applications to manage its new engine overhaul facility in
in Flight Services & Support Posted 15 April 2013
Travelport has unveiled the Travelport Merchandising Platform which transforms the way airlines deliver their products and the way that those products are displayed to travel agents.
in Home / Flight Services & Support Posted 12 April 2013
United Aviation Services (UAS) has launched Trip Management System (TMS), a web-based and mobile application that will give customers real-time access to the company's wide range of business aviation services.
in Home / Flight Services & Support / Route Planning & Tourism Posted 12 April 2013
Shell, one of the world's leading aviation fuel suppliers, showcased its advanced aviation solutions at the 13th annual World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit, which took place in Abu Dhabi at the Jumeirah
in Flight Services & Support Posted 10 April 2013
Dnata and Virgin Atlantic have expanded their partnership at Heathrow Airport, with Dnata's UK operation taking on ramp handling for Virgin's short-haul services from Terminal 1 (as of 31st March 2013).
in Flight Services & Support Posted 9 April 2013
F&E Aerospace, organisers of Aircraft Interiors Middle East, are pleased to announce the renewal of their partnership with HMG Aerospace (publishers of Inflight magazine) – to produce the
in Flight Services & Support Posted 8 April 2013
Air BP has marked entry into the Tunisian aviation fuel sector by signing a Commercial and Technical Service Agreement with Tunisia's AGIL, The National Company of Oil Distribution.
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 / 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 Flight Services & Support Posted 18 March 2013
Aviareps PLC will be working in tandem with Gulf Air to provide service to travellers and trade partners across UK through collaboration of the entire sales process.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 12 March 2013
Oman Air has announced the successful launch, on 1st March 2013, of its new joint venture freighter operation partnership with DHL.
in Maintenance / Flight Services & Support Posted 10 March 2013
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense has entered into a strategic alliance with Bahrain-based Global Aviation Services (GAS) to strengthen support for its customers operating military, government, commercial and
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 / 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 .
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Airports Posted 21 January 2013
UAE-based flight support and handling specialist, Jetex Flight Support, is to open a new flight planning lounge at London Oxford Airport, next month.
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Training / Show News Posted 13 December 2012
The ARGUS CHEQ charter evaluation and qualification-rating programme is attracting increasing interest in the region.
in Flight Services & Support / Show News Posted 12 December 2012
Jeppesen has appointed Mark Long as regional director, customer service, Middle East business aviation, and he is at MEBA to introduce himself to customers.
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Show News Posted 12 December 2012
Fargo Jet Center (FJC) is making its Dubai debut at MEBA, co-exhibiting with Avfuel Corporation in the US Pavilion.
in Flight Services & Support / Show News Posted 12 December 2012
This bright spark at stand 546 is promoting some of the world's most exclusive Cuban cigars.
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Show News Posted 12 December 2012
First-time exhibitor Care by Air (stand 530) is hoping to make the most of MEBA's platform to interact with business aviation companies and promote humanitarian efforts.
in Flight Services & Support / Show News Posted 12 December 2012
Jorge Colindres, CEO of San Marino Aircraft Registry (stand 425) and Marco Conti, San Marino civil aviation director, yesterday cut the ribbon to confirm their partnership for the country's new aircraft registry.
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Airports / Show News Posted 12 December 2012
ExecuJet Middle East is set to launch operations in Saudi Arabia through its new FBO in Riyadh from the first quarter of 2013.
in Business Aviation / Business & Finance / Flight Services & Support / People / Show News Posted 11 December 2012
A new working group to quash the illegal charter market in the Middle East sprang from a session at the Middle East Business Aviation Conference yesterday.
in Technology / Flight Services & Support / Show News Posted 11 December 2012
Malta-based MCM Group (stand 540C), a maintenance, training, consultancy provider, and continuing airworthiness management organisation (CAMO), is making its debut at MEBA 2012, as part of the Malta Aviation stand.
in Business Aviation / Maintenance / Flight Services & Support / Show News Posted 11 December 2012
ABS Jets (stand 386) is highlighting its operation control centre (OCC) services at MEBA and encouraging smaller companies and operators to come and take a look at the resources and services it offers.
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support / Airports Posted 21 November 2012
The Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) has released a new report on the future of air traffic management at the ICAO Air Navigation Conference in Montréal.
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 11 October 2012
Qatar's private aviation operator, Rizon Jet, has received the Aviation Research Group/US (ARG/US) Platinum Safety Rating at its Doha facility.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 10 October 2012
The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA ) has entered into a mutual agreement with the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom on cooperation relating to aircraft accident and incident
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 19 September 2012
Private and corporate aviation operators making flights to London and beyond can now receive first class FBO services from Universal Aviation.
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support Posted 17 September 2012
NATS, provider of Air Traffic Management (ATM) solutions, announced the traffic results for the UK's busiest period - during the London 2012 Olympic Games - stressing that London 2012 demonstrated efficient air traffic control as the key solution
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support Posted 4 September 2012
The ongoing controversy into fuel pricing in Saudi Arabia has led to the Kingdom's civil aviation authority, GACA, to call on the monopoly provider - Saudi Aramco - to cut its higher price for aviation fuel and create an atmosphere
in Defence / Technology / Maintenance / Flight Services & Support / Training Posted 3 September 2012
ERA Technology, provider of specialist technical consultancy services, has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
in Technology / Flight Services & Support Posted 22 August 2012
Qatar Airways has set new standards for 5-Star service in the aviation industry by leveraging on the iPad to offer personalised service to its customers at various touch points.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 6 August 2012
Emirates has signed a long-term fuel supply agreement for all regular flights at Moscow's Domodedovo airport with Gazpromneft-Aero.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 24 July 2012
Gulf Air, will be bringing live coverage of the 2012 London Olympics games onboard its long haul flights from 27 July to 12 August.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 17 July 2012
Aviation services company Hadid International has achieved the ISO 9001 quality standard, the company announced today.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 12 July 2012
Boeing Flight Services says a shortage of expert personnel like pilots and technicians is already causing airlines in the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Russia to cancel flights, park
in Business Aviation / Technology / Flight Services & Support / Training Posted 22 June 2012
Florida-based Satcom Direct is to open a new office in Dubai to better service the growing demand for airborne connectivity in the MENA region.
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support Posted 21 June 2012
UAE start-up airline Eastern Express has entered a strategic partnership with UK airline reservation system provider Videcom.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 18 June 2012
Dubai-based Air Charter International (ACI), the aircraft charter and leasing company has reported a dramatic increase in the number of charters from Africa and notes a growing trend for charters involving
in Air Transport / Technology / Flight Services & Support Posted 18 June 2012
Qatar Airways has enhanced its operations with the acquisition of comprehensive aircraft recovery equipment – the first airline in the world to own the complete state-of-the-art kit.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 3 June 2012
The UAE's ENOC Aviation has won the best marketeer award across Africa and Middle East region for the fourth consecutive year at the Armbrust Aviation Awards held at the 'China International Aviation Fuel Conference & Exhibition' in
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 13 May 2012
Saudi headquartered fight operatins business, Nexus, is continuing its international expansion programme.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 11 May 2012
Jeppesen and Boeing Information Services have jointly developed a new flight data delivery solution which slashes the time required to deliver and load vital flight data to an airplane.
in Business & Finance / Flight Services & Support Posted 10 May 2012
Airline services company dnata recorded record profits according to the Emirates Group results announced today.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 24 April 2012
Kuwaiti owned Q8Aviation has been voted Best Regional Marketer in Europe in the 2011 Armbrust Annual Survey, a highly respected independent survey which is unique in directly reflecting the views of airline customers on fuel operators' performance. In the
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 13 March 2012
Jet Aviation Dubai has been named by Jeppesen as its Handler of the Year for Africa, the Middle East and India.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 12 March 2012
Interested parties concerned about EASA's new rules on third country operators (TCO) have until March 26th to react to the comment response document,(CRD), issued by the European organisation on January 26th.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Technology / Flight Services & Support Posted 1 March 2012
ARINC Direct's iPad app, which was launched at NBAA last autumn, is to be enhanced to include a moving map display, runway analysis and further flight planning tools in future editions.
in Flight Services & Support / Route Planning & Tourism Posted 28 February 2012
EgyptAIr announced today that it has opted for NetLine/Plan, the Lufthansa Systems' solution for route networks. This airline said in a statement that this would raise the revenue and earnings potential of its network and
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 2 February 2012
The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) is today celebrating a decision by the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) to terminate an exclusive flight permit contract which
in Flight Services & Support / Airports Posted 29 January 2012
With six months of preparation, an intensive 10 day logistics program and a three-day onsite operation, BAS - the Bahrain Airport Services business - has successfully concluded the management of the ground handling services
in Technology / Business & Finance / Maintenance / Flight Services & Support / Show News Posted 19 January 2012
SA MENA Avionics, a subsidiary of MENA Aerospace Enterprises has obtained a certificate of approval from the Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation paving the way for expansion into the country.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 22 December 2011
Iberia Airport Services has been selected by Qatar Airways for its flights to Madrid's Barajas Airport.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 14 December 2011
Bahrain's national carrier, Gulf Air, was honored with a Sliver award at the Inflight Sales Person of the Year event held in London.
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 28 November 2011
Jet Aviation is to expand its FBO services at Dubai to include dispatch services to support aircraft owners and operators with their day-to-day operational needs.
in Technology / Flight Services & Support Posted 24 November 2011
Scottish company Gael Ltd - in conjunction with the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) - has set a new global standard for aircraft safety regulators by using an iPad based system to help drive improvements in
in Flight Services & Support Posted 22 November 2011
Smartlynx Airlines has signed a base maintenance services agreement and paint services agreement with Turkish Technic, for one C check on Airbus A320 registered YL-LCE.
Maintenance and paint works will be carried at Turkish
in Air Transport / Technology / Aircraft Interiors / Flight Services & Support Posted 17 November 2011
Etihad Airways has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation to provide the in-flight entertainment systems and in-flight connectivity, including broadband Internet and live TV, for the airline's entire long-haul fleet of wide
in Business Aviation / Business & Finance / Flight Services & Support Posted 16 November 2011
Al Bateen Executive Airport, the Middle East's first dedicated business aviation airport operated by Abu Dhabi Airports Company, has opened a new crew lounge, which forms part of the DhabiJet FBO brand.
in Maintenance / Flight Services & Support Posted 16 November 2011
Business aircraft manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) has opened an expanded office in Dubai.
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 15 November 2011
Bahrain and Saudi Arabian-based Nexus flight operations services is to expand its operations into Africa.
in Business & Finance / Maintenance / Flight Services & Support Posted 15 November 2011
Sharjah-based Aerostar is expanding into new fields and used the Dubai Airshow to announce the launch of an engine leasing business and an aero academy.
in Business Aviation / Technology / Flight Services & Support Posted 15 November 2011
Al Jaber (AJ) Aviation is to be the launch customer for Satcom1's Flight Billing solution for Inmarsat connectivity.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Technology / Business & Finance / Flight Services & Support / Airports / People Posted 15 November 2011
Raytheon has finished the installation and testing of its AutoTrac III (AT3) air traffic management (ATM) system at Dubai World Central's Al Maktoum International Airport.
in Business Aviation / Maintenance / Flight Services & Support Posted 15 November 2011
Britain's Gama Group is to expand its services into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 15 November 2011
Flight departments across the Middle East will now have access to a whole new range of audit and safety management services.
in Air Transport / Business & Finance / Maintenance / Flight Services & Support Posted 14 November 2011
Honeywell has signed a maintenance cost agreement with flydubai worth more than $20 million over 10 years.
in Business Aviation / Maintenance / Flight Services & Support Posted 14 November 2011
ExecuJet Middle East has won the Bombardier authorised service facility excellence award it was announced at the show. ExecuJet's Dubai facility won the international award.
in Business Aviation / Business & Finance / Maintenance / Flight Services & Support Posted 14 November 2011
Jet Aviation has bolstered its service offerings across the Middle East.
in Business Aviation / Maintenance / Flight Services & Support / Airports Posted 14 November 2011
ExecuJet Europe (stand: E370) and Shell Aviation are to open a new FBO in Frankfurt.
in Air Transport / Maintenance / Flight Services & Support Posted 13 November 2011
Goodrich Corporation has signed two significant support agreements with Emirates. The first is a general terms agreement (GTA), which provides the framework for all future MRO agreements between the two
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 13 November 2011
ABS Jets executives are meeting with clients from the Gulf region at the show to discuss the services and facilities it can offer at its facilities in Prague and Bratislava.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 27 September 2011
As the project to build the world's largest airside facility dedicated to the Airbus A380 continues on track at Dubai International, Dubai Airports is reaching out to world class food and beverage operators and service providers to submit
in Flight Services & Support Posted 19 September 2011
The ASA Group which offers luxury lifestyle services from its offices in Dubai and Asia has agreed a new partnership with Avolus which provides similar services across Europe and Russia.
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support Posted 20 July 2011
Air Charter Service (ACS) has seen a huge increase in demand for charters to carry desperately needed humanitarian aid for the starving people of Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia, as The Horn of Africa suffers a crippling
in Flight Services & Support Posted 19 July 2011
Dubai-headquartered dnata, the world's fourth largest combined air services provider, took its new visual branding to the UK as part of a global re-branding of its business units. Plane Handling Ltd., which was acquired in
in Flight Services & Support Posted 6 July 2011
Royal Jordanian has signed an agreement with Spanish Aertec and local Consolidated Consultants for Engineering and Environment, on a joint venture for the design and supervision of the airline's new hangar, being built at Queen Alia
in Flight Services & Support Posted 6 July 2011
Hadid International Services has reinforced its leadership as the premier provider of flight support services across the Middle East and Africa with the opening of its new branch office in Niger, Africa.
in Flight Services & Support / Training Posted 28 June 2011
EgyptAir training centre has started to provide Iraqi Airways with ground service training.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 17 June 2011
Etihad Airways has appointed Jettainer, the Unit Load Device (ULD) Management Company to supply, manage and maintain its ULD fleet at Etihad destinations across the world through to 2016.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 14 June 2011
Khalid Almolhem, director general of Saudi Arabian Airlines has said an initial public offering of its catering unit estimated to be worth up to $540m is expected to be delayed for the second time, Reuters has reported.
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support Posted 12 June 2011
Emirates subsidiary Calogi has announced today the signing of a new customer, National Air Cargo Group, further expanding its customer portal in Dubai.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 7 June 2011
Jet Professionals and VistaJet have signed an agreement conferring supplier preference to Jet Professionals for recruitment and staffing of flight crews and pilots.
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 5 June 2011
Dubai based, worldwide trip support provider Fly Aviation Services donated $6,000 to Ugandan charity Quicken Trust, as a direct result of its participation at the EBACE show in Geneva last month.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 1 June 2011
Etihad Airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) to add the Abu Dhabi-based helicopter charter service to the growing portfolio of preferred partnerships in Etihad's new 'Premium Connect'
in Flight Services & Support Posted 27 May 2011
Empire Aviation Group - a Middle East private aviation specialist - signed an agreement with worldwide catering services provider Private Flight Global to overhaul Empire Aviation's catering management operations for
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 21 May 2011
Gama Aviation has signed an agreement with worldwide catering services provider, Private Flight, to develop and support its catering operations of its 80 business aircraft in its three key markets – Europe, the Middle East
in Flight Services & Support Posted 18 May 2011
Qatar Airways has switched its operations at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport from Terminal 4 to Terminal 8.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 17 May 2011
Oman Air Cargo has unveiled its Pan-GCC Custom Bonded Truck services connecting Muscat with Salalah and other GCC countries. Hailed as a milestone for Oman Air, this service will be effective from 1st June 2011.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 16 May 2011
As part of its international growth strategy Swiss Aviation Consulting (SWIC) has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi.
in Flight Services & Support / Features Posted 13 May 2011
Despite the continuing turbulence, flight support provider Sky Aviation Services says the only way is up for Middle East aviation. Chief executive Ayman Obeissy shares his hopes with Brendan Gallagher.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 12 May 2011
Qatar Airways has chosen IT solutions from Lufthansa Systems for its codeshare management and ticketing of staff travel on other airlines.
in Flight Services & Support Posted 12 May 2011
Royal Jordanian has signed a partnership agreement with UNICEF to help improve the situation of children and adolescents in Jordan and support UNICEF's programs and initiatives in Jordan which focus on the development, care and
in Flight Services & Support Posted 11 May 2011
Oman Air Cargo is participating at Transport Logistic 2011, Munich, the world´s largest trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management.
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