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Emirates Named World’s Safest Airlines
2018-01-09 Read More...
Emirates has been named the world’s safest airlines in 2017, according to a specialized study which was conducted by the Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Centre (JACDEC) for the air industry magazine Aero International, Emirates News Agency (WAM)

ATC Forum to Debut at Airport Show 2018
2018-01-04 Read More...
The Middle East region - home to the world’s top airport for international passengers in Dubai - continues recording impressive growth in flight movements and passenger and cargo volumes, thereby keeping up the civil aviation under the

EgyptAir, Bombardier Finalize Order for 12 CS300 Aircraft
2018-01-02 Read More...
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and EgyptAir Holding Company announced that the parties have executed a firm agreement for the sale and purchase of 12 CS300 aircraft along with purchase rights for an additional 12 CS300

Abu Dhabi Airports, Beijing Capital Airport Sign MoU
2018-01-02 Read More...
Abu Dhabi Airports signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between Abu Dhabi International Airport, AUH, and Beijing Capital International Airport, BCIA, to become sister airports, strengthening the cooperation and ties between the two

Royal Air Maroc Orders Four Boeing 787 Dreamliners
2017-12-28 Read More...
Boeing and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced orders for four 787-9 Dreamliners - valued at $1.1 billion at list prices - that will enable Morocco’s flag carrier to expand international

Dubai Implements New Air Space Restructuring Project
2017-12-27 Read More...
In an unprecedented milestone in the history of Aviation, the Emirate of Dubai witnessed the implementation of the new designed airspace that enhances its efficient utilization to cater to the growth and the expansion plans in the

Abu Dhabi Airports Company Appoints New Chairman
2017-12-27 Read More...
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council has issued a resolution reconstituting the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Airports Company

Boeing, flydubai Finalize Order for 175 737 MAX Airplanes
2017-12-26 Read More...
Boeing and flydubai finalized the purchase of 175 737 MAX airplanes in the largest single-aisle jet order in Middle East history. The deal - which includes options for an additional 50 jets - is valued at $27 billion at current

Rostec to Provide After-Sale Service for MC-21 Aircraft
2017-12-22 Read More...
Rostec State Corporation will be the main logistics and maintenance operator of after-sale service for long-haul aircraft MC-21. The tender for providing the service has been won by the Aircraft Service Centre of the Technodinamika Holding Company,

CityAirbus Reaches New Milestone
2017-12-21 Read More...
The CityAirbus program has reached another important milestone: the completion and “power on” of the “iron bird” ground test facility in Taufkirchen, Germany. This enables the verification of the entire electric propulsion system of CityAirbus,

Aerion, Lockheed Martin to Develop World’s First Supersonic Business Jet
2017-12-19 Read More...
Two leaders in supersonic technology, Aerion and Lockheed Martin announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to define a formal and gated process to explore the feasibility of a joint development of the world’s first supersonic business jet, the

Leonardo to Supply Baggage Handling System to Kuwait Int’l Airport
2017-12-15 Read More...
Leonardo has revealed that the company will design, supply and bring into service a complete Baggage Handling System (BHS) at Kuwait City International Airport’s new Terminal

Dassault Aviation Launches New Falcon Program
2017-12-15 Read More...
Dassault Aviation initiated the termination process of the Silvercrest contract leading to the end of the Falcon 5X program and announced the launch of a new Falcon program with an entry into service in

Middle East Carriers’ Profits to Grow Two-Fold in 2018
2017-12-14 Read More...
Middle East carriers are forecast to see net profits improve to $600 million in 2018 (up from $300 million in 2017), new data

Saudi Airlines Receives Last Airbus A330-300 Aircraft
2017-12-14 Read More...
Saudi Airlines received the number 20 and final Airbus A330-300 in the French city of Toulouse on Tuesday. This complements the receipt of all aircraft of this modern type, which is the first Saudi operator

Qatar Airways Reconfirms Order for 50 A321neo ACF
2017-12-11 Read More...
Qatar Airways has re-affirmed its earlier order for 50 A320neo with a firm order for 50 A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex configuration). The selection of the largest member of Airbus’ single-aisle Family reflects the airline’s need for efficiency and

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