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Qatar, Turkey Sign MoU for Joint Cooperation in Air Safety
2016-12-29 Read More...
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and its counterpart in the Republic of Turkey have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance joint cooperation and exchange of experiences, skills and training in the field of air safety

Egypt to Expand Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
2016-12-29 Read More...
Egyptian Airports Company (EAC) is preparing a tender for the expansion of Sharm El Sheikh International airport, said a

Rolls-Royce Welcomes Airbus, Iran Air Deal for 100 Jets
2016-12-26 Read More...
Rolls-Royce welcomed the announcement of a firm contract between Airbus and Iran Air for the supply of 100

World’s Largest VIP Terminal Opens at Dubai South
2016-12-21 Read More...
In another remarkable first for Dubai South and the UAE, the VIP Terminal at Dubai South was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates

Airbus, Iran Finalize Agreement for 100 Jets
2016-12-20 Read More...
Iran has trimmed its order with Airbus to purchase of 100 passenger planes partly by dropping superjumbo A380s, said the Managing Director of Iran’s flag carrier Iran Air on

Four Emirati Students Visit Airbus Manufacturing Facilities
2016-12-19 Read More...
Four Emirati high school students are traveling to Toulouse, France from 16-21 December 2016 to visit Airbus headquarters and Airbus Training Centre as part of an induction visit organized by Airbus Middle East in partnership with the General Civil

Dubai South Celebrates 10 Years of Pioneering Ambition
2016-12-19 Read More...
Marking a significant milestone, Dubai South celebrated its 10th Anniversary in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and

Safran to Supply Flight Calibration System to Peru
2016-12-19 Read More...
Safran Electronics & Defense, a world leader in navigation systems, will deliver its new modular calibration system, Carnac MS, to International Flight Services (IFS) of

Kuwait Airways B777-300ER Makes Maiden Flight to Dubai
2016-12-19 Read More...
Following its arrival in Kuwait, on 9th December, and undergoing its flight and technical testing, the official national carrier of Kuwait commenced commercial operations of its new flagship aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, with two flights to Dubai,

Boeing Starts Final Assembly on First 787-10 Dreamliner
2016-12-14 Read More...
Boeing teammates in North Charleston, South Carolina, started final assembly of the first 787-10 Dreamliner, marking yet another on-time milestone for the development

Boeing, Iran Sign $16.6 Billion Deal for 80 Airplanes
2016-12-13 Read More...
Boeing and Iran Air announced an agreement for 80 aircraft that includes 50 737 MAX 8s, 15 777-300ERs and 15 777-9s, valued at $16.6 billion at list

Kuwait Airways Welcomes First Boeing 777-300ER Aircraft
2016-12-12 Read More...
Kuwait Airways, the official national carrier of the State of Kuwait, has confirmed Friday that the first of 10 ordered Boeing 777-300ER aircraft has arrived in Kuwait, landing at Kuwait International Airport (KWI) at 3pm local

Falcon Aviation Selects Rockwell Collins’ Check-In Solution
2016-12-12 Read More...
Falcon Aviation has implemented Rockwell Collins’ Arinc LocalCheck Local Departure Control System (L-DCS) to automate the check-in process for the company’s fleet of helicopters and corporate

Cedar Executive Orders Second Embraer Legacy 500
2016-12-09 Read More...
Middle East Airlines (MEA) confirmed at the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation (MEBAA) show in Dubai the purchase of a second Embraer Legacy 500 business jet for its private-jet affiliate, Cedar Executive. The second aircraft is expected

Boeing BJ, GKN to Develop Largest Passenger Window
2016-12-08 Read More...
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) announced it will work with GKN Aerospace's Fokker business to develop, produce, offer and support the Skyview Panoramic Window, the largest window available on any passenger jet offered

Gama Aviation Unveils Sharjah Facility’s New Architecture
2016-12-08 Read More...
Gama Aviation Plc., the global aviation services group, has released the architectural concept for its proposed business aviation facility in

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