in Air Transport Posted 21 March 2019
Turkish Airlines has become the first airline to use the brand new insurance-backed aircraft financing product “Balthazar” combined with French lease, with the financing of its A321
in Air Transport Posted 21 March 2019
Oman Air has been recognised as the cleanest and quietest carrier in contributing to the reduction of the noise footprint at UK’s Heathrow Airport, as per the Fly Quiet and Green chart published by
in Air Transport Posted 20 March 2019
Qatar Airways is celebrating the arrival of its 250th aircraft, an Airbus A350-900 from Toulouse, France, the latest addition to the group’s growing fleet of passenger, Cargo and executive aircraft.
in Air Transport Posted 19 March 2019
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg has released a message to airlines, passengers and the aviation community following the recent losses of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Lion Air Flight 610.
in Air Transport Posted 18 March 2019
The grounding of the world’s entire Boeing 737 Max 8 fleet could mean delays to overseas freight, warns the international delivery expert ParcelHero.
in Air Transport / Business & Finance Posted 15 March 2019
While Etihad announced some positive indicators in its latest annual results, they came against a backdrop of underlying negatives – principally a loss of $1.28 billion for the year. This was nonetheless a
in Air Transport Posted 13 March 2019
Boeing has issued a statement on the operations of its 737 MAX aircraft.
in Air Transport Posted 12 March 2019
Following the directive issued by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Flydubai’s fleet of 11 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and two Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft have been grounded.
in Air Transport Posted 12 March 2019
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) and the UAE’s Etihad may be seen as fierce rivals, but speaking at the Saudi Airshow today the heads of both airlines said there were clear benefits from working together.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 12 March 2019
Syrian Arab Airlines chief executive, Talal Abdulkarim, talks to Martin Rivers about the flag-carrier’s intolerable challenges, and how Russia could help reverse its fortunes.
in Air Transport / Technology Posted 12 March 2019
Honeywell announced an agreement with Air Arabia at the Saudi Airshow today, to extend maintenance services and supply auxiliary power units (APUs) for the airline’s fleet of Airbus A320ceo aircraft.
in Air Transport Posted 7 March 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for January 2019 showing traffic (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 6.5% compared
in Air Transport Posted 6 March 2019
Gulf Air has welcomed the airline’s second Airbus A320neo to join the fleet, which landed in Bahrain International Airport today.
in Air Transport Posted 5 March 2019
The State of Qatar and the European Union initialled a Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (CATA) in Brussels on Monday 4 March 2019, and signed a Memorandum of Consultations (MoC), which is set to
in Air Transport Posted 28 February 2019
Qatar Airways is to partner with The International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the launch of the ‘IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards’, which promote greater gender diversification in the aviation
in Air Transport Posted 28 February 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on industry and governments to work together more closely to keep aviation secure in the face of evolving security threats and the forecast doubling of passenger demand to reach
in Air Transport Posted 26 February 2019
The proposed strategic partnership between Boeing and Embraer was approved today by Embraer's shareholders during an Extraordinary General Shareholders' Meeting held at the company's headquarters in Brazil.
in Air Transport Posted 21 February 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for the 2018 safety performance of the commercial airline industry showing continuing safety improvements over the long term, but an increase in accidents
in Air Transport Posted 14 February 2019
Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar Al Baker has welcomed the publication of the “Doha Declaration”, a manifesto that calls for a radical review of the existing aviation regulatory framework.
in Air Transport Posted 14 February 2019
Airbus confirmed today that production of the A380 will end in 2021 following the decision by Dubai-based airline Emirates to cancel outstanding orders for the Superjumbo.
in Air Transport Posted 11 February 2019
Etihad Airways and Royal Jordanian have announced a new codeshare partnership which will provide their customers with greater access to key leisure and business destinations in North Africa, Europe, Canada,
in Air Transport Posted 7 February 2019
Sudan Airways flight 103 was en route from Cairo, Egypt to Khartoum, Sudan, on February 4, when a passenger attempted to enter the flight deck with the aim of hijacking the flight.
in Air Transport Posted 7 February 2019
Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for 2018 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by a healthy 6.5% compared to full-year 2017.
in Air Transport Posted 6 February 2019
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has officially launched the new CRJ550 aircraft, the first triple-class 50-seat aircraft in the world.
in Air Transport Posted 6 February 2019
The European Commissioner for Mobility and Transport, Violeta Bulc, announced that the European Union and the State of Qatar have concluded negotiations for a landmark Comprehensive Air Transport
in Air Transport Posted 5 February 2019
Boeing has announced a partnership with Aerion, a Reno, Nevada-based company pioneering next-generation supersonic aircraft. As part of the agreement, Boeing made a significant investment in Aerion to accelerate
in Air Transport Posted 4 February 2019
Emirates and China Southern Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to progress a comprehensive reciprocal codeshare agreement, which is set to open up new destinations for passengers travelling
in Air Transport / Route Planning & Tourism Posted 31 January 2019
Qatar Airways has announced that it will convert 10 of its 50 Airbus A321neo on order to the Airbus A321LR (long range) variant of the A320 family.
in Air Transport Posted 28 January 2019
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved the A330-900 for ETOPS (Extended-range Twin engine aircraft Operations) ‘beyond 180 minutes’ diversion time.
in Air Transport Posted 28 January 2019
Strata Manufacturing, a composite aero structures manufacturing company, wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has delivered its first shipset of belly fairings for the PC-24, a twin-engine
in Air Transport Posted 24 January 2019
Etihad Airways has posted its best December operational on-time performance (OTP) results since 2010, concluding a successful year for its flight operations.
in Air Transport Posted 22 January 2019
Gulf Air and Royal Air Maroc recently signed a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) effective from 22 January 2019.
in Air Transport Posted 16 January 2019
The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC), a non-profit entity established by Masdar Institute that is part of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, has
in Air Transport Posted 16 January 2019
The strategic partnership between Dubai’s two airlines, Emirates and Flydubai, continues to grow since its launch 14 months ago as it adds new codeshare destinations in 2019.
in Air Transport Posted 14 January 2019
Qatar Airways is the Official Airline Partner for the Qatar-India Year of Culture 2019, marking the beginning of a year-long collaboration
in Air Transport Posted 14 January 2019
Emirates has announced adjustments to its operational schedules in 2019 to minimise the impact of the closure of Dubai International Airport’s Southern Runway in April and May 2019, and to respond to global travel demand trends. The airline
in Air Transport Posted 10 January 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced healthy but moderating global passenger traffic results for November 2018.
in Air Transport Posted 9 January 2019
Tunisia’s Syphax Airlines has secured a new Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) from the Tunisian civil aviation authority, reports ch-aviation.
in Air Transport Posted 8 January 2019
Rolls-Royce has taken on the challenge to build the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft.
in Air Transport Posted 7 January 2019
Gulf Air has revealed its business plans for 2019 to internal and external stakeholders during its commercial conference held in Manama, Bahrain, as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthen its position as a national asset to the
in Air Transport Posted 3 January 2019
Avation PLC, a commercial passenger aircraft leasing company, and ATR have confirmed Avation has entered into an options exercise to acquire a further eight new ATR 72-600 aircraft for scheduled deliveries between 2020 and 2022.
in Air Transport Posted 2 January 2019
The Aviation Safety Network (ASN), the Dutch-based exclusive service of the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) has released its 2018 airliner accident statistics showing a total of 15 fatal airliner accidents, resulting
in Air Transport / Business & Finance Posted 2 January 2019
Qatar Airways has upped its stake in China Southern Airlines to 5%, the Diha based group said this morning. It completed the on-market purchase of the shares on December 28.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 2 January 2019
A last-gasp ferry flight before the United States re-imposed economic sanctions increased Iran Air’s fleet of modern regional aircraft by five machines. But, asks Alan Dron, how are they faring in service?
in Air Transport Posted 1 January 2019
Fahad Saeed Al Raqbani, UAE’s Ambassador to Canada has signed the protocol for Amending the Agreement Concerning Offences and Acts Committed on Board Aircraft approved in Montreal, Canada.
in Air Transport Posted 31 December 2018
The National Search and Rescue Center in Ras Al Khaimah announced over the weekend that four people were killed in the helicopter crash, which took place during a search and rescue operation near Jebel Jais in the UAE.
in Air Transport Posted 27 December 2018
The A319neo powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines has achieved joint Type Certification from both the US FAA and European EASA airworthiness authorities. This means that now all three aircraft
in Air Transport Posted 21 December 2018
Boeing and Flyadeal have announced the Middle East carrier is growing its fleet with the 737 MAX to take advantage of the airplane's fuel efficiency, range and passenger comforts. The airline committed to ordering 30 airplanes with
in Air Transport Posted 19 December 2018
Emirates and South African Airways (SAA)are expanding their commercial relationship with enhancements to a codeshare agreement, opening up new destinations for both SAA and Emirates customers.
in Air Transport Posted 18 December 2018
Oman Air has taken delivery of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that it has on order for 2018. This comes at a time when the airline is continuing its trajectory of rapid growth and expansion.
in Air Transport Posted 18 December 2018
Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, hosted a media roundtable with global media to discuss the airline’s rapid expansion plans during Qatar’s annual Doha Forum
in Air Transport / Features Posted 14 December 2018
Etihad Airways is looking closer to home for growth as it plots a new course following major problems at some of its equity partner airlines. Alan Dron reports.
in Air Transport Posted 14 December 2018
Emirates has received the final Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on its order books.
in Air Transport / Maintenance Posted 12 December 2018
As part of its widebody fleet renewal, the Lebanese carrier Middle East Airlines – Air Liban (MEA) has decided to purchase four new and two option Airbus A330-900neo powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines due to deliver in 2021.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 7 December 2018
Somon Air and AtlasGlobal are forging deeper ties in a bid to help the Tajik airline grow sustainably. Martin Rivers reports.
in Air Transport / Airports Posted 7 December 2018
Following their presentation of a working paper entitled 'Sharing of Aviation Security Information Between States' at the Second High-level Conference on Aviation Security (HLCAS/2-WP/2), Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia,
in Air Transport Posted 6 December 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 3.1% in October 2018, compared to the same
in Air Transport Posted 6 December 2018
Royal Air Maroc is to join oneworld.
Its election as a oneworld member designate was announced as the chief executives of the alliance’s 13 current member airlines gathered in New York for their year-end Governing Board meeting, just weeks before the
in Air Transport / Features Posted 29 November 2018
AtlasGlobal is living up to its name by establishing a group of subsidiary airlines spanning the world. But, as Martin Rivers discovers, management already have their hands full dealing with the volatile Turkish market.
in Air Transport Posted 27 November 2018
Royal Air Maroc, is adding an additional ATR 72-600 to its fleet. This will bring its total ATR 72-600 fleet to six aircraft.
in Air Transport Posted 27 November 2018
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have announced an order for three 777 Freighters as the flag carrier of Turkey continues to soar on record financial results and double-digit passenger and cargo growth.
in Air Transport Posted 26 November 2018
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority signed final agreements on air transport services with the Republic of Kiribati, Republic of Vanuatu and the cabinet of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Dubai to boost bilateral
in Air Transport / Features Posted 23 November 2018
Tunisian businessman and politician Mohamed Frikha tells Martin Rivers why he is bringing Syphax Airlines back from the dead.
in Air Transport / Events Posted 22 November 2018
Emirates was named ‘Best Airline in the World’ and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’ at the prestigious 2018 ULTRAs.
in Air Transport Posted 22 November 2018
Boeing has brought together the major fuselage sections to form the first 777X aircraft that will take to the skies in 2019.
in Air Transport Posted 21 November 2018
Research undertaken by ForwardKeys, which analyses over 17 million flight booking transactions a day, reveals anaemic travel growth in the Middle East during the first ten months of the year.
in Air Transport Posted 19 November 2018
The first ACJ320neo successfully completed a two hour and 40 minute first flight from Hamburg on November 16, getting its short test-programme off to a good start.
in Air Transport Posted 19 November 2018
Gulf Air and Etihad Airways, are set to explore deeper cooperation following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Bahrain International Airshow last week.
in Air Transport Posted 15 November 2018
Gulf Air and SMBC Aviation Capital have today announced a six-aircraft agreement for the purchase and leaseback of six Airbus A320neo aircraft. This is SMBC Aviation Capital’s first deal with Gulf Air and follows a
in Air Transport Posted 15 November 2018
Al-Qahtani Aviation, owner of SaudiGulf Airlines, has signed an agreement to purchase ten A320neo family aircraft. The commitment was announced today at the Bahrain International Airshow.
in Air Transport Posted 13 November 2018
Flynas has received its first of 80 A320neo Family aircraft.
in Air Transport Posted 7 November 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 5.5% compared to the same month in
in Air Transport / Features Posted 1 November 2018
In a thought-provoking personal opinion article, Wolfgang Meier, president, Silkway West Airlines, says the outlook for global cargo aviation demand remains strong. However, there are other factors at play.
in Air Transport Posted 1 November 2018
Gulf Air and Thai Airways International (THAI), Thailand’s flag carrier, signed an expansion to the existing codeshare agreement effective from 28th October 2018.
in Air Transport Posted 25 October 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed that present trends in air transport suggest passenger numbers could double to 8.2 billion in 2037.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 25 October 2018
Faced with the opening up of air freight to national private operators as part of the government’s new economic orientation, Air Algérie has taken measures to adapt to the new environment. Anuradha Deenapanray and Vincent Chappard report.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 19 October 2018
Nouvelair, a Tunisian private company operating charter and scheduled flights, will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2019. Deputy general manager, Chokri Zarrad, shared his ambition for the company with Vincent Chappard.
in Air Transport Posted 15 October 2018
The national carrier of the state of Kuwait, Kuwait Airways, has signed a Purchase Agreement for eight A330-800 aircraft, with Yousef Al-Jassim, Kuwait Airways Chairman and Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer, signing the agreement
in Air Transport / Features Posted 15 October 2018
Just a year into its life as one of the Gulf’s newest low-cost carriers, Oman’s SalamAir has plans for major expansions of both its fleet and route network.
in Air Transport / Features Posted 5 October 2018
Pegasus Airlines is giving wings to Turkey’s economic recovery after a difficult period for the country. Martin Rivers talked to chief executive, Mehmet Nane, about the opportunities ahead and the obstacles in his way.
in Air Transport Posted 4 October 2018
In-line with the Government plans to implement international best practices in business, Oman has adopted the International Air Transport Association’s electronic airway bill (e-AWB) standard in replacement of the paper airway
in Air Transport Posted 4 October 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined air transport businesses and associations to reaffirm its commitment to a sustainable future as the aviation industry marked ten years since
in Air Transport / Business & Finance Posted 4 October 2018
Dubai’s major aircraft lessor DAE has successfully closed its $800 million revolving loan facility, which was launched in May of this year.
in Air Transport Posted 3 October 2018
At the Global Sustainable Aviation Summit in Geneva today, airlines and aircraft operators around the world were reminded about upcoming milestones for the ICAO Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
in Air Transport Posted 2 October 2018
Readiness to start “Long Range” (LR) operations with launch customers of the most capable and flexible A321neo version to date – the A321LR – has moved a significant step closer with recent joint EASA and FAA approval of the aircraft
in Air Transport Posted 2 October 2018
The global air transport sector supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in global economic activity, according to new research released today by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG).
in Air Transport Posted 2 October 2018
Emirates celebrated the inaugural flight of its new service between Dubai and Edinburgh yesterday.
in Air Transport Posted 1 October 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.3% in August 2018, compared to
in Air Transport Posted 1 October 2018
New research from Revolution.Aero, the global meeting place for people who are reshaping, rethinking and revolutionising business and personal aviation, reveals 13% of people would be prepared to fly in an unmanned aircraft.
in Air Transport Posted 1 October 2018
Qatar Airways has upsized five A350-900s currently on order, to the bigger A350-1000 version.
in Air Transport Posted 1 October 2018
Oman Air is set to take delivery of the fourth of 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8s it has on order. By the end of 2018, Oman Air will have taken delivery of five new MAX aircraft and three 787-9s.
in Air Transport Posted 27 September 2018
The A330-900 has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
in Air Transport / Features Posted 24 September 2018
As Saudi low-cost carrier, Flyadeal, approaches its first birthday, it is about to embark on a huge expansion programme, with a major order for new aircraft imminent. Alan Dron reports.
in Air Transport Posted 18 September 2018
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced the selection of the city of Riyadh as the headquarters for the Regional Safety Oversight Organisation for the Middle East and
in Air Transport / Features Posted 13 September 2018
Air Arabia has stepped up its Egyptian operations as Middle East low-cost carriers continue to grow. Alan Dron finds out more from airline CEO, Adel Ali.
in Air Transport / Airports / ATM & Regulatory Posted 7 September 2018
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) and the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on civil aviation technical cooperation.
in Air Transport Posted 6 September 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced industry performance statistics for 2017.
in Air Transport Posted 6 September 2018
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has recently issued five licenses for Saudi female pilots, permitting them to work as pilots on Saudi Arabian Airlines aircraft, reports abouther.com.
in Air Transport Posted 5 September 2018
Emirates and Jetstar Pacific have announced a new codeshare agreement.
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