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Strata Promotes UAE as Aerospace Hub at Hannover Fair
2016-04-27 Read More...
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Development

Airbus to Cut Production of A380 Superjumbo from 2017
2016-04-26 Read More...
Airbus plans to cut production of its A380 superjumbo from 2017 as it struggles to revive sales of the world’s largest passenger jet, industry sources

Middle East Airports Investing Heavily in Enhanced Security
2016-04-21 Read More...
As the Middle East outpaces global growth in air traffic, airports in the region are investing millions of dollars toward airport technology and system upgrades to ensure seamless passenger experience along with

Saudi Arabian Airlines Launches New Low Cost Airline
2016-04-20 Read More...
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), the Kingdom’s national carrier, has announced the launch of a new low cost service, Saudi Press Agency (SPA)

Bell Helicopter, Abu Dhabi Aviation Celebrate 40 Years of Collaboration
2016-04-20 Read More...
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, and Abu Dhabi Aviation, are proud to announce reaching 1 million hours of successfully operating of their Bell Helicopter

Emirates Orders Two More Airbus 380s
2016-04-14 Read More...
Emirates has ordered two Airbus 380s, which will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2017, the Dubai-based airline said in a statement on

Etihad Airways Receives Airbus Award for A380 Operations
2016-04-12 Read More...
Airbus, manufacturer of the flagship A380 aircraft, has presented Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, with the prestigious award for the best ‘Operational Reliability Performance’ in the first year of A380 operations.

Emirates Selects UTC Aerospace Systems C.A.R.E. Program for A380 Maintenance
2016-04-11 Read More...
Emirates Airline has selected UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., for asset management and repair services of components and systems on its fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft.

Global Airline Passenger Traffic Grew 6.8% in 2015
2016-04-08 Read More...
Global airline passenger traffic grew 6.8% in 2015, with the Middle East region growing the fastest, preliminary data released on Wednesday by the United Nations’ civil aviation agency

Dubai to Host Airport Show 2016 in May
2016-04-07 Read More...
In its most recent report, leading international consulting firm Frost & Sullivan has reported that the estimated global annual spend on airport security will surge to $12.67 billion in 2023, up from $8.22 billion in

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Reports Record 2015 Results
2016-04-06 Read More...
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. reported Net Income for 2015 of US$610.4 million (AED 2,243 million), an increase of 283% from US$159.5 million (AED 586 million) in 2014. Revenue for full year 2015 increased to US$408.0 million (AED 1,499

Abu Dhabi Airports Celebrates 10 Years with $5.5 Billion Investments
2016-04-05 Read More...
Abu Dhabi Airports is marking a decade of innovation in aviation this year as the company celebrates its tenth anniversary, UAE national news agency WAM

Oman Airports Management Company Selects Lockheed Martin’s BEONTRA Suite
2016-03-30 Read More...
To support the ambitious growth plans of both Muscat and Salah International Airports as well as the national carrier, Oman Air, Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC) has agreed a 7 year contract with Lockheed Martin for its suite of BEONTRA

Saudi Arabia’s Airport Expansion Plans to Top $10 Billion
2016-03-28 Read More...
Saudi Arabia has earmarked $10.65 billion to build and upgrade more than 20 airports to help accommodate its fast growing aviation industry, said the organizers of an upcoming aviation summit in

Airbus Launches New Cabin Brand “Airspace by Airbus”
2016-03-28 Read More...
Airbus has launched its new Cabin brand “Airspace by Airbus”. At the heart of this new philosophy Airbus connects the wellbeing for passengers with the operational performance for its airline

Al Jaber Signs Expansion Contract for Al Maktoum Airport
2016-03-25 Read More...
Dubai Aviation City Corporation (DAEC) has signed a contract with Al Jaber LEGT Engineering and Contracting (ALEC) for the expansion of the passenger terminal building at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai,

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