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Boeing Reveals New Hypersonic Jet Design
2018-06-29 Read More...
Boeing has revealed an early concept for its first hypersonic passenger plane, giving a glimpse of what planes could look like in a few

Dubai HeliShow to Attract Over 60 Exhibitors
2018-06-20 Read More...
The 2018 edition of the Dubai HeliShow is ready to begin its run from 6th to 8th November at the Royal Pavilion, Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai South, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice

Etihad Airways Reduces Losses in 2017
2018-06-18 Read More...
Etihad Airways improved its core operating performance by 22% in 2017, despite facing challenges including significant fuel cost increases, the entry into administration of its equity partners Alitalia and airberlin, and initial investment in a

SAUDIA Receives its 22nd and 23rd A320 Aircraft
2018-06-11 Read More...
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has for the last three years been consistently adding new aircraft to its fleet, acquiring the latest aircraft types – both narrow and widebody - to meet its expansion

14 Bahraini Gulf Air Pilots Earn Their Stripes
2018-06-08 Read More...
Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, announced the successful graduation of fourteen Bahraini Senior First Officers who successfully earned their fourth stripe after qualifying to become Gulf Air

Gulf Air Management Meet US Ambassador to Bahrain
2018-06-06 Read More...
H.E. Justin Siberell, the U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain was recently welcomed to Gulf Air’s headquarters where he met with the national carrier’s Chief Executive Officer Mr. Krešimir Kučko and Deputy Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed Abdulhameed

Saudi Air Navigation Services Selects Frequentis VCS Systems
2018-06-04 Read More...
The Saudi Air Navigation Services Co. (SANS) will replace all existing VCS systems at the air traffic control centers in Riyadh and Jeddah with Frequentis VCS3020X and DIVOS Recording

Textron Aviation Rolls Out Improved Beechcraft King Air 350i
2018-06-04 Read More...
Textron Aviation Inc. , a Textron Inc. company, announced at last week’s European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) 2018 that iTAWS is now standard on the Pro Line Fusion-equipped Beechcraft King Air 350i/ER turboprop

DAE Signs 3 Agreements to Sell Aircraft Worth $900 Million
2018-06-01 Read More...
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. announced that its leasing division DAE Capital has recently signed three agreements to sell 16 aircraft with a total market value of approximately US$900

Gulfstream G650ER Completes Record-Breaking Polar Flight
2018-06-01 Read More...
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that the ultra-long-range G650ER has again proven its unmatched performance capabilities, adding yet another city-pair speed record, this time during a flight over the North

Gulf Air, Tamkeen Sign Joint Cooperation Agreement
2018-05-31 Read More...
Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, and Tamkeen have signed a joint cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing opportunities for the training and employment of Bahrainis within the Kingdom’s aviation

Smart Gates to Replace Passport Control at Dubai Airports by 2030
2018-05-30 Read More...
Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri (photo), Director General, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai (GDRFA-D), said that by 2030, the smart gates at Dubai airports will replace passport officials’ platforms with a

Gulfstream G600, G500 Make European Debut at EBACE 2018
2018-05-29 Read More...
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s newest offering, the class-leading Gulfstream G600, is making its European debut alongside the all-new Gulfstream G500 at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva on 29-31 May

Dassault Aviation Takes Part in EBACE 2018
2018-05-29 Read More...
From 29 to 31 May, Dassault Aviation takes part in the EBACE show in Geneva, the major European business aviation

Boeing to Offer Crew Management Solutions to Etihad Airways
2018-05-25 Read More...
Boeing has announced an agreement with Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to provide multiple crew management solutions to support the planning and operation of the airline's 7,500

DAE Signs Landmark Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
2018-05-23 Read More...
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. announced it has signed a landmark unsecured four-year revolving credit facility with an initial commitment of US$480 million and an accordion feature that allows the facility to be increased to up to US$800

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