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UAE to Start Restructuring its Crowded Air Space in 2016
2015-09-14 Read More...
The United Arab Emirates is to start restructuring its crowded air space next year to make room for Gulf carriers' ambitious growth plans.

Gulf Air Plans to Buy 50 Airbus Aircraft
2015-09-11 Read More...
A meeting held in Manama between Bahrain’s Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Kamal bin Ahmed Mohamed, national carrier Gulf Air's A/Chief Executive Officer Maher Salman Al Musallam, Chief Strategy and Marketing

Airbus Starts Production of First A330neo
2015-09-10 Read More...
Airbus’ first A330neo is coming to life one year after the program was launched, with the first 'cutting of metal' underway at its production facilities in Toulouse and Nantes. Machining of the first engine pylon started during the summer at Airbus’

Airbus Middle East, Airbus ProSky, ACAC Sign Memorandum
2015-09-08 Read More...
The link between the growth of aviation sector and the Middle East and North Africa’s economic growth cannot be ignored. Many of the national airlines regionally are preparing for expansive growth over the next decade and beyond, projected in the

Panhard’s Dagger PVP Offers Ultimate Vehicle Crew Safety
2015-09-07 Read More...
Recently, the Dagger PVP (“small protected vehicle”) has demonstrated its ballistic resistance in protecting vehicle crews. It is the best protected vehicle in its class.

Boeing, Emirates Celebrate Airline’s 150th 777 Delivery
2015-09-07 Read More...
Boeing and Emirates Airline celebrated the simultaneous delivery of three 777s – two 777-300ERs and one 777 Freighter – marking the entry of the 150th 777 into Emirates' fleet.

Thales Secures Oman’s Newest Airports in Muscat & Salalah
2015-09-02 Read More...
Thales, a major provider of security solutions for critical infrastructure, has been selected by the Ministry of Transport & Communications of Oman for the full deployment of an integrated security solution for Muscat International Airport and

Embraer's Legacy 450 Receives FAA Certification
2015-09-02 Read More...
Embraer Executive Jets announced that its new Legacy 450 business jet received type certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The approval comes a few weeks after the aircraft earned certification from Brazil’s civil

KONGSBERG, Avinor to Jointly Supply Remote Towers
2015-08-31 Read More...
Kongsberg Defence Systems (KONGSBERG) and Avinor Air Navigation Services have entered into an agreement for the supply of remote towers worth 400 MNOK. KONGSBERG is in close cooperation with its partner Indra Navia

Egypt Airports Selects Sita as Technology Partner
2015-08-19 Read More...
The Egyptian Airports Company (EAC) has chosen air transport IT specialist Sita as its technology partner for an IT modernization program at five of the largest airports across the country.

Iraq Launches First Budget Airline
2015-08-14 Read More...
Iraq has launched its first privately owned budget airline, Fly Baghdad, as the government allows greater competition.

Gulfstream G500 Completes Five Test Flights
2015-08-12 Read More...
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that the Gulfstream G500 has completed five test flights since it first took to the skies on May 18.

Emirates Airlines Regains Status as UAE’s “BestBrand”
2015-08-11 Read More...
Emirates airline has reclaimed its status as the UAE’s BestBrand, according to the latest YouGov ranking.

Emirates Airline Phases Out Last Remaining Boeing 777-200
2015-07-31 Read More...
Emirates airline phased out its last remaining Boeing 777-200 from its fleet as part of an aggressive fleet renewal program.

DAE Repays US$705 Million Loan Ahead of Schedule
2015-07-23 Read More...
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. announced that it has fully repaid a US$705 million bank loan facility from the proceeds of the sale of StandardAero. The facility was provided by Barwa Bank, Deutsche Bank, Emirates NBD Bank, and Noor Bank.

Saudi Arabian Airlines, Rolls-Royce Ink $1.3 Billion Order
2015-07-21 Read More...
Rolls-Royce has been selected by Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), the national carrier of Saudi Arabia to provide long-term TotalCare® engine service support, worth $1.3 billion, for 20 Airbus A330 Regional aircraft.

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