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The Dubai Corp. for Aviation Engineering Projects Launched
2012-04-11 Read More...
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued Law No. 2 of 2012 setting up the "Dubai corporation for aviation engineering projects" as an autonomous

Arab Wings Takes Delivery of Global 5000 Jet
2012-04-09 Read More...
Bombardier Aerospace recently announced that Arab Wings of Amman, Jordan is the first operator in the Middle East to take delivery of a Global 5000 jet featuring the Vision Flight Deck. The new Global 5000 jet joins Arab Wings’ fleet of business

Kuwait to Launch $2.9bn Airport Tender
2012-04-05 Read More...
Kuwait will launch in coming weeks an initial tender for construction of a second terminal at its international airport, a project worth around KD700 to 800 million ($2.5-$2.9 billion), state-run news agency Kuna

Abu Dhabi to Build $10b Aviation City in Al Ain
2012-04-02 Read More...
Abu Dhabi government is planning to pump nearly Dh37 billion ($10 billion) into a mega project involving the construction of an aviation city in the eastern oasis town of Al Ain, an official was reported as

GKN Aerospace Automates Composite Repair
2012-03-29 Read More...
GKN Aerospace is harnessing leading-edge laser technology to automate the repair of composite structures. The repaired structure has the strength of the current manual repair but is achieved with greater consistency and up to 60% lower

Smiths Detection Wins Doha Airport Order
2012-03-27 Read More...
Smiths Detection, part of global technology business Smiths Group, has won a contract worth more than €100 million to supply all the main security scanning systems at the New Doha International Airport (NDIA) in

Boeing, Airbus, Embraer to Collaborate on Aviation Biofuel
2012-03-23 Read More...
Boeing, Airbus and Embraer signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on the development of drop-in, affordable aviation

Iraq & Kuwait Solve Airline Row in $500m Deal
2012-03-16 Read More...
Iraq has reached a $500 million agreement with Kuwait to resolve a standoff over Gulf War-era debts that had prevented Iraqi Airways from flying to destinations in the West, an aide to Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki said on

Honeywell-Emirates Extend Partnership Agreement
2012-03-15 Read More...
Honeywell and Emirates have consolidated their partnership by signing a General Terms Agreement that extends until

25 German Co.’s to Participate at Airport Show 2012
2012-03-14 Read More...
The German Pavilion at the upcoming Airport Show 2012 in Dubai will be 420 sq m, bigger than the previous 3 editions held in 2009, 2010 and 2011, said the event

Etihad, airberlin to Integrate Boeing 787 Program
2012-03-14 Read More...
Etihad Airways and airberlin have announced plans to integrate their Boeing 787 Dreamliner programs, affecting a total of 56 firm aircraft and saving millions of dollars for both

Al Baker Plays Down A380, Dreamliner Delays
2012-03-09 Read More...
The Head of Qatar Airways, usually one of the aircraft industry's fiercest critics, expressed confidence that Airbus and Boeing would resolve a series of high-profile glitches but warned against further production

Etihad Eyes 25.1% Stake in Aer Lingus
2012-03-08 Read More...
A compromise deal between the Irish government and Aer Lingus over the airline’s pension deficit is in the works, is opening the door to a possible takeover of Dublin’s 25.1% stake by Abu Dhabi-based Etihad, Gulf News has

Construction Starts at Boeing’s New Everett Delivery Center
2012-03-07 Read More...
Boeing officially began construction on its new enhanced Everett Delivery Center (EDC) with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Boeing employees, customers and local

Air Arabia’s Fleet Rises to 30
2012-03-07 Read More...
Air Arabia, a leading low cost carrier in the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region, has taken delivery of its first A320 aircraft in 2012, bringing its total fleet to 30

Dassault Falcon Business Jets at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2012
2012-03-06 Read More...
Dassault Falcon, the business jet operation of Dassault Aviation, is presenting its range of business jets at the ongoing Abu Dhabi Air Expo (Al Bateen Executive Airport, 6-8 March 2012).

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