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Global Aviation Summit Concludes in Doha
2014-06-05 Read More...
Qatar sealed its position at the centre of a new aviation map this week as host to the annual meeting of the global airline industry's International Air Transport Association (IATA), but the Gulf country and its neighbors drew criticism from rivals

Air Arabia, Turkish Technic Sign Support Services Contract
2014-06-05 Read More...
Budget carrier Air Arabia (Sharjah, UAE) has signed up Turkish Technic, a subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, for its component and support

Qatar, ACI, IATA Sign Agreement for Smart Security
2014-06-04 Read More...
National carrier Qatar Airways has joined hands with Hamad International Airport to pilot innovative solutions for improved passenger experience and enhanced

IATA: Airlines Net Profit to Hit $18bn in 2014
2014-06-03 Read More...
The global airline companies are set to earn a net profit of $18 billion in 2014 for a net profit margin of 2.4% compared to $10.6 billion last year and up from earnings of $6.1 billion in 2012, said a report from the International Air Transport

Qatar to Host World Airport Transport Summit
2014-05-30 Read More...
The top leadership of the world's air transport industry will gather in Doha, Qatar, from 1-3 June 2014 for the IATA 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Airport Transport

Qatar Airways Starts Operations from Hamad Int’l Airport
2014-05-29 Read More...
Qatar Airways has commenced full operations at its new state-of-the-art hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA) with the first flight QR1113 from Bahrain landing at the new airport at 9:10am local time on

Mubadala’s Strata Delivers First Composite Parts to Boeing
2014-05-26 Read More...
UAE’s Strata Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Mubadala Development Company, has delivered its first advanced composite parts as a direct supplier to Boeing Commercial

Etihad to Set Up Flight Training College for Cadet Pilots
2014-05-26 Read More...
UAE national airline Etihad Airways said it has established a world-class flight training facility in the UAE for Emirati and international cadet

Airbus Wins Middle East Order for ACJ320 Corporate Jet
2014-05-26 Read More...
Airbus has won an order from a Middle East customer for an Airbus ACJ320, adding to the strong presence of its corporate jets in the

Iraq to Invest $50 Billion on Civil Aviation
2014-05-19 Read More...
The Iraqi government is planning to invest $50 billion into the country's aviation sector to boost its infrastructure mainly in construction of new terminals, ATC / ATM, safety & security, IT support, maintenance, operations and all the segments of

AfBAA Expo: New Fund for Aircraft Financing in Africa
2014-05-16 Read More...
The debut AfBAA Expo which took place from 23-26 April at the FRA Military Base at Marrakech Airport demonstrated the potential for Business Aviation growth on the continent as delegates from the business aviation sector, regulators, airport

Etihad Acquires Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies
2014-05-14 Read More...
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and state-run Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala), have entered into an agreement in which Etihad will acquire Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) from

Saudi Arabia to Build New Pilgrimage Airport at Taif
2014-05-13 Read More...
Saudi Arabia is planning to build a new international airport to serve pilgrims to Makkah in the nearby city of Taif, its General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA)

Rockwell Collins at Airport Show Dubai 2014
2014-05-13 Read More...
At the ongoing Airport Show Dubai 2014 (11-13 May), Rockwell Collins is showcasing its latest ARINC Airport Solutions for airports, airlines and ground

Active French Participation at Dubai Airport Show
2014-05-12 Read More...
For the 5th year running, a French Pavilion will showcase French technology and innovations at the ongoing Dubai Airport Show (11-13 May).

Iran to Buy 400 Planes in 10 Years if Sanctions Lifted
2014-05-06 Read More...
Barred by sanctions from buying Western airliners since the 1970s, Iran has pent-up demand for 400 new planes, Tehran's top aviation official was reported as saying, offering potential billions to manufacturers such as Airbus and

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