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in General Aviation Middle Eastern carriers’ freight volumes increased 0.1% year-on-year in December
Posted 6 February 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released full-year 2018 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) grew by 3.5%
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo to transport 68 horses to Longines Masters of Hong Kong
Posted 5 February 2019
Etihad Cargo and EEM World have announced that Etihad Cargo was chosen to transport a special consignment of show jumping horses from Belgium to Hong Kong for the annual Longines Masters of Hong Kong taking place on
in General Aviation DWC welcomed 900,000 passengers in 2018
Posted 4 February 2019
Dubai World Central (DWC) welcomed a total of 900,000 passengers in 2018 (-0.5%) following a surge in customer numbers in Q3 (+26.1%) and moderate growth in Q4 (+3%) last year.
in General Aviation Boeing autonomous passenger air vehicle completes first flight
Posted 24 January 2019
Boeing has successfully completed the first test flight of its autonomous passenger air vehicle (PAV) prototype in Virginia.
in General Aviation Airbus Helicopters sees strong sales in 2018
Posted 24 January 2019
Airbus Helicopters delivered 356 rotorcraft and logged gross orders for 413 helicopters in 2018 (up from 350 gross orders in 2017).
in General Aviation Rosaviatsiya validates Ansat high-altitude operation
Posted 23 January 2019
The Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) has certified the increase in take-off/landing altitude of Ansat helicopter to 3,500 m.
in General Aviation Saha Airlines freight jet crashes in to houses near Tehran
Posted 14 January 2019
It is understood up to 15 people have been killed after an Iranian run Saha Airlines Boeing 707 freighter aircraft overshot the runway at Fath Airport in the city of Karaj crashing in to nearby houses. One person is believed to have
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo awarded IATA’s CEIV certification for Pharmaceuticals Logistics
Posted 14 January 2019
Etihad Cargo has become the Middle East’s first carrier to be awarded IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification in Pharmaceutical Logistics. The airline is one of only
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo reaches new milestones
Posted 14 January 2019
Between January and December 2018, Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, flew close to 2.6 million tonnes of cargo across six continents.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern airlines’ freight volumes expanded 1.7% in November
Posted 9 January 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), was flat (0%) in November 2018, compared to the same
in General Aviation Tecnam P2012 traveller achieves Easa certification
Posted 1 January 2019
Tecnam has announced that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded full type certification to the P2012 Traveller.
in General Aviation GCAA finalises approval for all heliports for all sea and gas companies in the UAE
Posted 31 December 2018
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has approved heliports for all sea and gas companies working in the country.
in General Aviation Airbus Helicopters VSR700 demonstrator flies unmanned
Posted 24 December 2018
The Airbus Helicopters VSR700 demonstrator took off for a fully unmanned autonomous flight at the military airbase in Istres in the south of France this last week.
in General Aviation Russian Helicopters to certify a service centre in Egypt in 2019
Posted 6 December 2018
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) is completing the creation of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre for Mi-8/17 helicopters based at the facilities of Helwan Factory
in General Aviation Middle Eastern cargo carriers see the fastest growth of any region in September
Posted 5 November 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.0% in September 2018,
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo rolls out automated mail management system across its network
Posted 29 October 2018
Qatar Airways Cargo has rolled out an automated mail management system at more than 50 stations across its global network, making it the first in the industry to introduce this major enhancement to its
in General Aviation Competitive boost and enhanced operational capabilities for H145
Posted 17 October 2018
Airbus H145 customers will now benefit from the extension of the warranty of the H145’s Arriel 2E engines from two years/1,000 hours to three years/2000 hours. This extension is valid for H145s delivered from January
in General Aviation Boeing forecasts air cargo traffic will double in 20 Years
Posted 17 October 2018
Boeing projects air cargo operators will need more than 2,600 freighters over the next two decades to keep up with increasing global freight traffic, which is expected to double with 4.2 percent growth annually.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo commences freighter services to Macau
Posted 17 October 2018
Qatar Airways Cargo has commenced freighter services to Macau, the carrier’s fourth freighter destination in Greater China.
in General Aviation Flydubai integrates FedEx Web services technology
Posted 16 October 2018
Flydubai and Swiss Aviation Software (Swiss-AS) have integrated the Flydubai Engineering Maintenance System (AMOS) with FedEx Web Services, which are designed to enhance air waybill generation and the transition towards paperless
in General Aviation Milestone Aviation and Airbus to provide five H145s to Aramco
Posted 10 September 2018
Helicopter leasing firm Milestone Aviation Group Limited and Airbus Helicopters, announced today they will provide five H145s to Aramco Overseas Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, a fully integrated, global
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo and Trinity Logistics USA renew partnership
Posted 5 September 2018
Etihad Cargo and Trinity Logistics USA have renewed their partnership that will see the airline continuing to operate three weekly Boeing 777 Freighter services into Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) in Columbus,
in General Aviation Middle Eastern carriers’ see fastest air-freight growth of any region in July
Posted 29 August 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.1% in July 2018, compared to
in General Aviation Airbus Perlan Mission II makes altitude history
Posted 28 August 2018
Airbus Perlan Mission II, the world’s first initiative to pilot an engineless aircraft to the edge of space, made history this week in El Calafate, Argentina, by soaring in the stratosphere to a pressure altitude of over 62,000 feet (60,669
in General Aviation UAE customers to benefit from new route connecting Hanoi
Posted 28 August 2018
FedEx Express is enhancing its services into and out of the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, with the introduction of a new flight connecting the city to the FedEx Hub in Guangzhou, China. This new route will significantly improve
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo transports flood relief cargo for Kerala
Posted 24 August 2018
Emirates SkyCargo will carry flood relief cargo of over 175 tons to Kerala, India, joining the UAE community in their support of the people of Kerala.
in General Aviation Aerotask places a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 for AMCON
Posted 15 August 2018
Aerotask, a Dubai-based global aviation consultancy providing Asset Management and Financial Solutions to airlines, lessors, financiers and aviation investors worldwide, has successfully transacted a McDonnell Douglas MD-83
in General Aviation Air Algérie adds first B737-800P2F
Posted 13 August 2018
Air Algérie has taken redelivery of its first B737-800(P2F) following its conversion into a freighter with STAECO in Jinan, China, reports ch-aviation.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern carriers' freight volumes grew 3.8% in June
Posted 8 August 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.7% in June 2018, compared to the same period the year
in General Aviation NEXUS to manage flight operations for the WE! Expedition team
Posted 8 August 2018
NEXUS India will partner and sponsor the WE! Expedition team. This around-the-world aviation expedition is led by two female pilots from India, and will attempt to cover more than 40,000 kilometers in 100 days, touching
in General Aviation DWC cargo volume rises 7.1% in first half
Posted 7 August 2018
Cargo volumes at Dubai World Central (DWC) grew to 475,190 tonnes in the first half of the year, a year on year increase of 7.1% compared to 443,835 tonnes recorded last year.
in General Aviation Oman Air Cargo upgrades cargo hub facility at Muscat International Airport
Posted 31 July 2018
Oman Air Cargo has upgraded its cargo hub facility at the new Muscat International Air Cargo Terminal.
in General Aviation The BelugaXL airlifter brings a “smile” to Airbus’ production network
Posted 30 July 2018
The successful first flight of Airbus’ BelugaXL oversize airlifter marks an important milestone in further enhancing the company’s industrial network to support its production output – including the ramp-up in
in General Aviation Astral shopping for UAVs from Dubai's Falcon Drones Technology
Posted 18 July 2018
Dubai-based Falcon Drones Technology signed a deal at the Farnborough Airshow today with Kenya-based cargo airline Astral Aviation
in General Aviation FIA2018: GECAS and Boeing announce agreement for 737-800 Boeing converted freighters
Posted 17 July 2018
GECAS and Boeing has announced today that they have reached an agreement for 35 additional 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow.
in General Aviation Milestone Aviation and Leonardo awarded Aramco medium helicopter renewal programme
Posted 16 July 2018
Milestone Aviation Group Milestone and Leonardo have announced they have been selected to renew the medium helicopter fleet of Aramco Overseas Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco (Aramco) – a
in General Aviation FIA2018: Qatar Airways finalise order for Five 777 freighters
Posted 16 July 2018
Boeing and Qatar Airways finalised an order for five 777 Freighters at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. The deal, valued at $1.7 billion at current list prices, was announced as a commitment in April.
in General Aviation Airbus Helicopters industrial model is coming together
Posted 13 July 2018
The first pre-serial H160 has been fitted with its rear fuselage, the first major component assembly having been pre-assembled in Albacete, Spain according to the site specialisation strategy implemented in Airbus Helicopters.
in General Aviation Putting a smile on the BelugaXL’s face
Posted 9 July 2018
Airbus’ first BelugaXL is “all smiles” after rolling out from the paint shop in Toulouse, France, last week where this next-generation oversize cargo airlifter received its distinctive livery – which features beluga whale-inspired eyes and an
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo launches ‘FlightValet’
Posted 2 July 2018
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has lanuched ‘FlightValet’, its newly designed product that aims to ease the process of moving motor vehicles across the globe.
in General Aviation Airbus Helicopters and Safran roll out major competitiveness boost to H125 and H130
Posted 28 June 2018
Airbus H125 and H130 helicopter customers will get a boost in their operations thanks to a significant reduction in direct maintenance costs for the Safran Arriel 2D engine, which equips both
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo launches first humanitarian freighter missions
Posted 29 May 2018
Etihad Cargo has launched its first humanitarian freighter missions. The initiatives are part of the group’s extensive Year of Zayed programme, which will take place throughout 2018.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo marks a fruitful year with Emirates Fresh
Posted 9 May 2018
Emirates SkyCargo has recorded a successful year of transporting perishables with Emirates Fresh, the air cargo carrier’s specialised portfolio of solutions for air-freighting different kinds of perishable cargo across
in General Aviation Dubai HeliShow 2018 announces partnership with Dubai South
Posted 8 May 2018
The Dubai HeliShow, the biennial international helicopter technology and operations exhibition dedicated to the helicopter industry, will showcase for the first time the latest trends in helicopters at the Royal Pavilion
in General Aviation FedEx Express named a UAE Great Place to Work
Posted 26 April 2018
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx, has for the eighth consecutive year been ranked amongst the ‘Best Workplaces in the UAE’ for 2017-2018, by Great Place to Work.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo introduces new product for rapid transport of aircraft parts
Posted 12 April 2018
Emirates SkyCargo has launched Emirates AOG – a new airfreight product designed for transporting aircraft parts quickly across the globe.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo flies champion horses to Dubai and across the globe
Posted 3 April 2018
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has transported leading equines for a variety of championship events across the globe.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo awarded Cargo iQ certification through external audit
Posted 15 March 2018
Emirates SkyCargo was presented with its Cargo iQ certification at the World Cargo Symposium in Dallas, Texas, USA.
in General Aviation Yemen to see scheduled cargo ops in late 1Q18
Posted 12 March 2018
Air Djibouti is set to begin scheduled flights to the Yemeni city of Aden, one of the few foreign airlines to do so, reports ch-aviation.
in General Aviation AeroVironment awarded $44.5 million Puma AE UAS contract from Middle East country
Posted 8 March 2018
AeroVironment has announced that a major country in the Middle East has awarded the company a contract valued at $44.5 million (USD) for PumaTM II AE small UAS featuring the new Mantis i45 sensor.
in General Aviation Bell 505 Jet Ranger X on display in VIP terminal in Dubai South
Posted 6 March 2018
Bell has announced that the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is on display in the elite VIP Terminal at Dubai South Project, Dubai.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo gets Authorised Economic Operator certification
Posted 1 March 2018
Emirates SkyCargo has become a certified member of the UAE Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme. The certification was awarded to Emirates SkyCargo by the Federal Customs Authority of the UAE government.
in General Aviation Falco family completes 15,000 flying hours
Posted 27 February 2018
Leonardo’s Falco family of Remotely-Piloted Air Vehicles (RPAS) have together logged more than 15,000 hours of operational flight.
in General Aviation Garmin introduces the GFC 600H helicopter flight control system
Posted 23 February 2018
Garmin has launched the GFCTM 600H flight control system for helicopter owners and operators – a breakthrough in cost-effective technology that reduces pilot workload and improves mission effectiveness.
in General Aviation Algerian minister confirms bids submitted re cargo market tender
Posted 22 February 2018
Algerian Minister of Public Works and Transport, Abdelghani Zaalane, has confirmed that four bids have been submitted to government regarding the proposed liberalisation of the country's air cargo market, reports
in General Aviation Bruno Even appointed CEO of Airbus Helicopters
Posted 16 February 2018
Airbus SE has appointed Bruno Even, 49, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2018. He will report to Airbus CEO Tom Enders and join the company’s Executive Committee.
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo transports 51 horses for Hong Kong Longines Masters
Posted 14 February 2018
Etihad Cargo has successfully shipped a very special consignment of show jumping horses from Belgium to Hong Kong for the annual Hong Kong Longines Masters.
in General Aviation UPS is launches daily non-stop flight from Louisville to Dubai
Posted 7 February 2018
UPS is launching a daily non-stop flight from Louisville to Dubai reducing time-in-transit between the United States and key destinations in the Middle East by a full business day.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo launches freighter services to Maastricht
Posted 6 February 2018
Emirates SkyCargo is expanding its footprint in Europe with the launch of new scheduled freighter services to Maastricht starting 6 February 2018.
in General Aviation Egyptair extends its cargo partneship with WFS in Amsterdam and Brussels
Posted 23 January 2018
Egyptair has awarded a new cargo and mail handling contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Amsterdam and Brussels, extending its relationship with WFS at both airports.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo offers enhanced protection for pharmaceutical cargo
Posted 23 January 2018
Emirates SkyCargo, has stepped up its commitment to securely transport temperature sensitive pharmaceutical shipments with the introduction of pharma corridors offering additional protection across
in General Aviation Turkish Cargo launches Miami flights offering wide body cargo aircraft
Posted 16 January 2018
Turkish Cargo has launched cargo flights to Miami. Turkish Cargo’s Miami cargo flights are to be operated with Boeing 777-200F, the cargo aircraft newly acquired the past month.
in General Aviation First BelugaXL transporter rolls off assembly line
Posted 9 January 2018
The first structurally complete airframe for the new BelugaXL rolled out from its assembly hangar in Toulouse, France this month.
in Defence / General Aviation Chinese take over Diamond for a GA jewel in the crown
Posted 27 December 2017
Chinese automotive and aviation company Wanfeng has bought the majority of shares in Austria’s Diamond Aircraft, the fourth largest general aviation manufacturer in the world.
in General Aviation AW109 Trekker helicopter achieves EASA certification
Posted 27 December 2017
Leonardo has announced the AW109 Trekker helicopter was issued with type certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) yesterday.
in General Aviation AW139 global helicopter fleet sets milestone of two million flight hours
Posted 27 December 2017
The AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter global fleet has reached an outstanding milestone of two million flight hours, across all operational scenarios on five continents, while performing a wide
in General Aviation How Egypt is tackling its aviation challenges
Posted 8 December 2017
Egypt is probably the most important country in the Middle East and Africa when it comes to aviation. However, it has faced its share of challenges in recent years, including the revolution and a range of security issues.
in General Aviation Boeing and Turkish Airlines celebrate the airline's first 777 freighter
Posted 8 December 2017
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 777 Freighter. It's the first of two 777 Freighters, Turkish Airlines has on order for this year.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern carriers' see freight volumes increase 4.6% in October
Posted 6 December 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 5.9% in October 2017 compared to the
in Business Aviation / General Aviation ADA signs 20-year support deal with P&WC
Posted 1 December 2017
Abu Dhabi Aviation has signed a 20-year fleet management programme deal with Pratt & Whitney Canada for the PT6C-67C engines that power its fleet of AW139 helicopters.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo commences direct freighter services to Yangon
Posted 20 November 2017
Qatar Airways Cargo has commenced direct freighter service to Yangon, Myanmar. The Doha-Yangon-Doha route is served once-a-week with the Airbus A330 freighter, providing more than 60 tonnes of cargo capacity each
in General Aviation Middle Eastern carriers' year-on-year freight volumes increased 8.9% in September
Posted 1 November 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA)has released data for global air freight markets in September 2017 showing that demand (measured in freight tonne kilometers or FTKs), rose 9.2%
in General Aviation Royal Air Maroc Cargo and ECS Group launch freight service from USA, Canada to Africa
Posted 31 October 2017
Royal Air Maroc Cargo has launched a new service dedicated to the shipment of personal belongings from the USA and Canada to an extended number of countries in Africa, with special promotional
in General Aviation Turkish Cargo wins Payload Asia industry choice award as Overall Carrier of the Year
Posted 27 October 2017
Turkish Cargo has been awarded with Overall Carrier of the Year prize in the Customer's Choice category at the 33rd annual Payload Asia Awards, organisedd by the Payload Asia Group and aimed at
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo's inaugural freighter touches down in Pittsburgh
Posted 16 October 2017
Qatar Airways Cargo's Boeing 777 freighter arrived at Pittsburgh International Airport last Thursday to a water salute welcome. The cargo carrier launches Pittsburgh as its thirteenth freighter destination
in General Aviation Third H160 prototype joins the flight test campaign
Posted 16 October 2017
The third H160 prototype (PT3) has performed its maiden flight. With its cabin interior configuration similar to that of a serial aircraft, will contribute to certification activities and flight testing to ensure the aircraft's
in General Aviation ATA-WCO collaboration to improve Air Cargo
Posted 12 October 2017
(IATA) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) announced that IATA's Cargo-XML messaging standard has been fully integrated into WCO's Cargo Targeting System (WCO CTS), a risk assessment tool available to WCO member countries worldwide.
in General Aviation Saudia Cargo and DoKaSch sign master agreement
Posted 10 October 2017
The newest technology of active containers is now available for temperature-sensitive goods on Saudia Cargo flights with the RKN and RAP Opticooler of DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, the provider of climate-controlled solutions for air
in General Aviation BelugaXL is readied for electrical power-up
Posted 10 October 2017
BelugaXL is readied for electrical power-up as integration of the no. 1 giant airlifter continues.
in General Aviation Oman Air appoint Airborne International as GSSA for the UK & Ireland
Posted 9 October 2017
With effect from 8th September 2017, Airborne International was appointed as the GSSA for Oman Air Cargo in the UK & Ireland.
in General Aviation Oman Air Cargo moves forward with Jettainer for ULD management
Posted 5 October 2017
Oman Air Cargo signed a five year ULD (Unit Load Device) outsourcing contract with Jettainer.
in General Aviation Airbus Helicopters developing automatic landing and obstacle avoidance system for helicopters
Posted 5 October 2017
Airbus Helicopters is developing an experimental on board image processing management system aimed at performing automatic approaches and landing in challenging conditions, as
in General Aviation Emirates Airline and the Airbus Foundation fly relief goods to UN depot in Dubai
Posted 3 October 2017
Emirates Airline, the Airbus Foundation and the NGO Welthungerhilfe joined forces to bring emergency shelter items from Hamburg, Germany, to the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD)
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo obtains revalidation of pharma certification at Dubai hub
Posted 28 September 2017
Emirates SkyCargo has received a revalidation of the European Union Good Distribution Practices (EU GDP) certification for pharma operations at its hub in Dubai. The annual surveillance audit for the
in General Aviation Dubai's unmanned Volocopter air taxi makes first flight
Posted 26 September 2017
Dubai's much feted unmanned aerial taxi has made its first flight.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo to commence scheduled freighter service to Pittsburgh
Posted 14 September 2017
Qatar Airways Cargo announces Pittsburgh as its latest freighter destination in the United States, effective 11 October 2017, making it the first international airline to commence freighter service to
in General Aviation Honeywell and Jordanian Aeronautical Systems boost engine support through local service centre
Posted 12 September 2017
Honeywell has signed a license agreement with Jordanian Aeronautical Systems to provide support services for Honeywell's T53 series of engines.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern carriers' year-on-year freight volumes increased in July
Posted 6 September 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), increased by 11.4% in July 2017 compared to
in General Aviation Russian Helicopters to deliver 15 Ka-52 'Alligators' to Egypt in 2017
Posted 29 August 2017
Russian Helicopters says it will this year deliver 15 Kamov Ka-52 'Alligator' helicopters to Egypt as it forges ahead with the fulfilment of a 2016 order of 46 units, reports Oscar Nkala.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo and DoKaSch sign master agreement
Posted 23 August 2017
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, provider of climate-controlled solutions for air shipment of temperature-sensitive cargo, expands its customer base by signing an agreement with Qatar Airways Cargo.
in General Aviation ADA takes full control of former JV
Posted 16 August 2017
The Abu Dhabi Aviation Group (ADA), the UAE-capital based aviation concern which owns the Middle East's largest commercial helicopter operation as well cargo airline Maximus Cargo and holds equity in the VIP luxury charter operator Royal Jet (50%), has
in General Aviation Spectrum Aeromed releases Carbon Fiber 3200 Series PTU for VIP and MedEvac ops
Posted 10 August 2017
Spectrum Aeromed has completed production on their newest 3200 Series Carbon Fiber PTU.
in General Aviation Russian Helicopters to test Ka-226T in Iran
Posted 9 August 2017
The Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) together with Iran Helicopters Support and Renewal Company (IHSRC) will test the light utility helicopter Ka-226T for its usability at extremely high temperatures.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern carriers' freight volumes increased 3.7% year-on-year in June
Posted 2 August 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA)has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), grew by 10.4% in the first-half of
in General Aviation Vector Aerospace successfully completes first AS350 CRFT flight test
Posted 26 July 2017
Vector Aerospace Corporation and its partner Robertson Fuel Systems (RFS) have announce that their Crash-Resistant Fuel Tank (CRFT) for the Airbus AS350 light single helicopter family has successfully
in General Aviation LUG adds Emirates to customer portfolio in Frankfurt-Main
Posted 21 July 2017
LUG aircargo handling has announced that it has agreed on a service contract with Emirates, headquartered in Dubai effective October 2, 2017.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern cargo carriers year-on-year freight volumes increase in May
Posted 5 July 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), grew 12.7% in May 2017 compared to the
in General Aviation Volocopter signs agreement with the Dubai government for pilotless, electric multicopter
Posted 21 June 2017
Volocopter has signed an agreement with the Dubai government to begin testing its pilotless, electric multicopter in Dubai towards the end of this year.
in General Aviation WFS wins contract to provide cargo handling for Qatar Airways in Stockholm
Posted 19 June 2017
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world's largest air cargo handler, has won a three-year contract to provide cargo handling for Qatar Airways in Stockholm.
