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Boeing to Provide Wind Updates Solution for Etihad Airways
2017-02-09 Read More...
Boeing announced that Etihad Airways signed a contract to introduce the Boeing Wind Updates solution into the airline’s

TS&S Aerospace, MTU Maintenance Sign Repair Contract
2017-02-09 Read More...
Turbine Services & Solutions Aerospace LLC (TS&S Aerospace), a specialized and leading maintenance, repair and overhaul provider for aircraft engines in the Middle East, and MTU Maintenance, the world’s largest independent aero engine

Airbus Middle East Honors Top Saudi Aviation Innovators
2017-02-07 Read More...
In the presence of His Highness Prince Dr. Turki bin Saud bin Mohammed Al Saud, President of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and Chairman of TAQNIA Aeronautics, ‘Entaliq with Airbus’ concluded on February 5, 2017, with an

Qatar Airways Group to Operate Hamad Int’l Airport
2017-02-07 Read More...
The Executive Board of Directors of Qatar Airways Group announced the establishment of a new company to manage and operate Hamad International Airport (HIA) as an independent entity owned by

Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways to Add 650 New Aircraft
2017-02-02 Read More...
The three major airlines in the Gulf - Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways - are poised to expand their fleet by almost 650 new planes, according to an expert in aviation inspection, safety and maintenance

flydubai’s Revenues Hit $1.3 Billion in 2016
2017-02-02 Read More...
flydubai’s total revenue for the year 2016 hit 5 billion Dirham ($1.36 billion), up 2.4% compared to the same period in 2015, with total profits reaching Dh31.6 million ($8.6

New Muscat Airport Terminal to Open by Year End
2017-02-01 Read More...
Work on Oman’s new $1.8-billion Muscat International Airport terminal is continuing on schedule and is expected to be operational by the end of the

Saudi Students in USA Join ‘Entaliq with Airbus’ Workshop
2017-01-27 Read More...
‘Entaliq with Airbus’ in partnership with Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) organized this week a US-nationwide workshop for Saudi students and entrepreneurs living in the United States of

James Hogan to Leave Etihad Aviation Group
2017-01-26 Read More...
The Etihad Aviation Group Board of Directors announced that James Hogan will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company in the second half of this

Saudia to Add 30 Aircraft to its Fleet in 2017
2017-01-24 Read More...
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) will see the addition of 30 new planes to its fleet this year, said a

Flynas Orders 60 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
2017-01-17 Read More...
Flynas, Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost carrier, has signed an agreement with Airbus for 60 A320neo Family

Airbus Hits Record Commercial Aircraft Deliveries in 2016
2017-01-12 Read More...
Airbus’ commercial aircraft deliveries in 2016 were up for the 14th year in a row, reaching a new company record of 688 aircraft delivered to 82 customers. Deliveries were more than 8% higher than the previous record of 635 set in

Qatar to Expand New Hamad International Airport
2017-01-12 Read More...
Qatar has approved plans for the expansion of the new Hamad International Airport (HIA) in capital Doha that will help boost its ultimate capacity to more than 65 million passengers, said a

Boeing Delivers 60 Aircraft to Middle East Carriers in 2016
2017-01-10 Read More...
Boeing recorded strong commercial delivery numbers in 2016 and achieved several airplane program milestones. The company delivered 748 commercial

GECAS Orders 75 Boeing 737 MAX 8 Airplanes
2017-01-09 Read More...
Boeing and GE Capital Aviation Services, the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric , announced an order for 75 737 MAX 8

The Airline Industry’s Outlook for 2017
2017-01-05 Read More...
The global airline industry is expected to make a net profit in 2017 of $29.8 billion, representing a 4.1% net profit margin and total revenues of $736 billion, said the International Air Transport Association

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