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Saudi Arabian Airlines Seeking $1.3 Billion Via Islamic Bonds
2016-03-24 Read More...
National carrier Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) is seeking to raise SR5 billion ($1.3 billion) via the first tranche of a Sukuk (Islamic Bonds) issuance program in the second or third quarter of this year, its Director General Saleh Al-Jasser said

Bahrain to Host 2nd International Airport Development Forum
2016-03-15 Read More...
The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to host a major aviation forum and exhibition in April 2016. The Bahrain International Airport Development Forum 2016 (BIADF) to be held 13-14 April 2016 at the Movenpick Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain is organized by

Thales to Modernize Air Traffic Management at Hurghada, Taba Airports
2016-03-11 Read More...
At the World ATM Congress 2016, Thales announced that the Egyptian National Air Navigation Services Company (NANSC) has selected Thales for the replacement and renewal of the Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems at Hurghada and Taba International

Saab to Deploy SR-3 Surface Movement Radar in Prague
2016-03-11 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab announces that it has been selected by Air Navigation Services of the Czech Republic (ANS CR) to deliver its SR-3 Surface Movement Radar (SMR) for Václav Havel Airport,

Jeddah to Host Saudi Airports Development Forum
2016-03-10 Read More...
The Saudi Airports Development Forum will take place at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel on 02-03 November 2016 and will showcase the latest technologies and services which will contribute to the growth of Saudi

Northrop Grumman to Expand Dubai Airports Communications System
2016-03-10 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) announced that its U.K.-based subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, is expanding the capability of the air traffic control (ATC) communication systems at Dubai International (DXB), the world’s busiest

Strata Driving Aerospace Manufacturing Growth Across UAE
2016-03-09 Read More...
Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala, announced key business highlights for 2015 as the company continues to focus on expanding its presence across the

Oman’s First Budget Airline Named Salam Air
2016-03-03 Read More...
Muscat National Development and Investment Company (ASAAS) has announced that the Sultanate’s first budget airline will fly under the brand name ‘Salam Air’.Homage to Oman’s deeply-rooted culture and long-standing history as an ambassador of peace,

Kuwaiti, Canadian Consortium to Buy London City Airport
2016-03-02 Read More...
A consortium of Canadian and Kuwaiti investors has signed an agreement with American fund Global Infrastructure Partners to acquire London City Airport in a deal that is reported to be worth nearly £2 billion ($2.8 billion), said a report.The

Saudi Arabian Airlines to Get First A330 Regional
2016-03-02 Read More...
Assembly of Saudi Arabian Airlines’ first A330 Regional is well under way at the Airbus final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. The aircraft is the first of 20 A330-300 Regional that will join the airline’s fleet, making Saudi Arabian

Iranian Airlines Eyeing 50 Embraer Jets
2016-03-01 Read More...
Iran is interested in buying 50 airliners from Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA, a presidential aide in Brazil with knowledge of the negotiations said, as the end of global sanctions against the Islamic Republic triggers a flurry of trade

Dubai International Airport Opens $1.2 Billion Concourse D
2016-02-25 Read More...
Dubai International Airport, the world’s number one hub for international passenger traffic, increased its capacity from 75 million to 90 million with the opening of its $1.2 billion Concourse

Irish Firm to Manage, Operate New Riyadh’s Terminal 5
2016-02-25 Read More...
Irish firm daa International has won a major contract to manage and operate the new Terminal 5 facility at Saudi Arabia’s King Khaled International Airport (KKIA) in

Bahrain Premier Launches Mega Airport Expansion Project
2016-02-19 Read More...
Bahrain launched on Wednesday a multi-million project to expand the Bahrain International Airport and increase its capacity to accommodate 14 million passengers a year, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman

Sukhoi Eyes Selling up to 100 SSJ100 Jets to Iran
2016-02-17 Read More...
Russia could deliver up to 100 of its Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ 100) short-haul passenger aircraft to Iran, Interfax news agency quoted the Vice President of Russia's state-controlled United Aircraft Corporation as saying on Tuesday. The lifting of

Qatar Airways to Display New Aircraft at Singapore Airshow
2016-02-15 Read More...
Qatar Airways will be showcasing three state-of-the-art aircraft from its fast-growing fleet at this week’s Singapore Airshow to be held on 16-21 February 2016 at Changi Exhibition Centre.The Gulf carrier will be showcasing the A350 (photo), for

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