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GACA, New Zealand Counterpart Sign Memorandum of Cooperation
2019-10-23 Read More...
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GACA) of Saudi Arabia and its New Zealand counterpart signed a Memorandum of Cooperation aimed at the mutual acceptance of some licenses issued between the two

Gulfstream Makes 1st Carbon-Neutral Flights
2019-10-22 Read More...
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the Gulfstream G650ER™, Gulfstream G600™, Gulfstream G500™, Gulfstream G550™ and Gulfstream G280™ made Sunday the company’s first carbon-neutral

Etihad, Air Arabia to Launch Abu Dhabi’s First Low-Cost Carrier
2019-10-18 Read More...
Etihad Aviation Group, owner of the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, announced the signing of an agreement to launch ‘Air Arabia Abu Dhabi’,

dans Extends its Collaboration with Serco
2019-10-17 Read More...
The Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans), the entity responsible for air traffic control at Dubai’s airports and the Northern Emirates, has extended its joint collaboration agreement with Serco of the UK for another two

Dubai Airshow 2019 to Be Bigger, Better, Busier!
2019-10-10 Read More...
The leadership team of the Dubai Airshow 2019 expect the show will be bigger, better and busier than previous editions, when discussing their plans and predictions for the event ahead of it opening on 17 November 2019 at DWC, Dubai Airshow

Kuwait, US Sign Memo of Cooperation in Aviation Security
2019-10-10 Read More...
The Kuwait Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the United States’ Transportation Security Administration (TSA) signed Tuesday a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to bolster aviation security, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)

Boeing Delivers First 787-10 Dreamliner to Saudi Arabian Airlines
2019-10-02 Read More...
Boeing delivered to Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) its first 787-10 Dreamliner, which will play a key role in the airline’s fleet and network expansion. The largest member of the Dreamliner family sets the benchmark for fuel efficiency and

GACA, Jeddah Metro and SAPTCO Sign MoU
2019-10-02 Read More...
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) signed on Monday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jeddah Metro Company and Saudi Public Transport Company (SAPTCO) to develop mutual cooperation in the transportation services at King Abdulaziz

MEBAA Show Opens in Morocco
2019-09-27 Read More...
The third edition of the MEBAA Show Morocco was opened Wednesday by H.E. Mr. Mohammed Sajid, Minister of Tourism, Air Transport, Crafts and Social Economy,

Saudi King Inaugurates Hall 1 at New King Abdulaziz Int’l Airport
2019-09-26 Read More...
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud inaugurated Hall No. 1 at New King Abdulaziz International Airport, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)

Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) Supports Expo 2020
2019-09-23 Read More...
His Excellency Mohammed Abdulla Ahli, Director General of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and CEO of Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans), has stressed that the aviation sector, which accounts for about 30% of Dubai’s

Gulf Air Receives its Seventh 787-9 Dreamliner
2019-09-20 Read More...
On the sidelines of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister’s official visit to the United States of America, Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of

Oman Air Reveals Transformation Plan
2019-09-10 Read More...
Oman Air has unveiled its Transformation Plan, which calls on the airline’s workers across all levels to deliver operational improvements and work with an empowered focus to deliver continuous

Thierry Betbeze Named CEO Dassault Falcon Jet
2019-09-06 Read More...
The Dassault Falcon Jet (DFJ) Board of Directors has appointed Thierry Betbeze, CEO of the wholly owned Dassault Aviation subsidiary, which is responsible for Falcon business aircraft marketing, sales and support in the

Kuwait Airways Takes Delivery of its First A320neo
2019-09-05 Read More...
Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of Kuwait, has taken delivery of its first A320neo

First EgyptAir A220-300 Makes Maiden Flight
2019-08-28 Read More...
The first A220-300 for EgyptAir has successfully completed its inaugural test flight from the Mirabel assembly line. The first of 12 aircraft EgyptAir has on order is due to be delivered to the Cairo-based airline in the coming

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