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Russia, Iran Discuss Shukhoi Superjet Passenger Plane Sale
2015-07-16 Read More...
Russia and Iran are holding talks over the former supplying the Islamic Republic with Sukhoi Superjet passenger planes, Russia's Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov said on

Boeing to Support Oman Air 787 Dreamliner Introduction
2015-07-16 Read More...
Boeing announced that Oman Air has contracted for a suite of services to support the upcoming entry into service of the airline's 787 Dreamliners and to ensure ongoing efficiency and cost savings for its

Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum to Patronize ATC Global 2015
2015-07-15 Read More...
The 25th edition of ATC Global, a leading annual Air Traffic Management exhibition, will see the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum (photo), Chairman of Dubai Airports; President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA); Chairman/CEO

Boeing, Airbus Set to Reap $20 Billion Orders from Iran
2015-07-14 Read More...
Western plane makers look set to reap billions of dollars in deals with Iran, if a deal is done on its nuclear program to allow one of the world's most promising aviation markets to come out of quarantine, said

Qatar Airways’ Executive Jet Division Posts Solid Growth
2015-07-13 Read More...
Qatar Executive, the private jet division of Qatar Airways, is rapidly expanding its aircraft management business from its Doha-hub.

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Sells MRO Unit
2015-07-10 Read More...
Leasing firm Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has announced the sale of its unit StandardAero, an engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, to an affiliate of private equity firm Veritas

Saudi Arabia Launches $1.2 Billion Madinah Airport
2015-07-07 Read More...
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud officially opened the Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, a city known as the second holiest place in Islam after

China, Airbus Sign Landmark $11 Billion Jet Order
2015-07-02 Read More...
China has placed a landmark order for dozens of wide-body jets from Airbus in a multi-billion-dollar deal that paves the way for a second European aircraft plant in the world's fastest-growing aviation market.

Oman Inaugurates New Indra Operated Salalah Airport
2015-07-01 Read More...
The Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) of Oman officially inaugurated the new Salalah Airport on Monday June 15.

SR Technics to Provide Component Services to Etihad’s B787 Fleet
2015-06-30 Read More...
SR Technics, one of the world’s leading providers of technical services for airlines, announced that it has been selected to provide Integrated Component Services for Etihad Air-ways’ new Boeing 787 fleet, and is in advanced discussions on further

IAFC Arranges for Saudia’s Largest Leasing Deal
2015-06-26 Read More...
International Airfinance Corporation (IAFC) has arranged a deal to acquire 30 Airbus aircraft of A320-200 model and 20 aircraft of A330-300 model to be leased to Saudi Arabian Airlines

Kuwait Airways Receives First A330-200
2015-06-26 Read More...
Kuwait Airways has taken delivery of its first A330-200, becoming a new operator for the type. In February 2014, Kuwait Airways announced the lease of 12 Airbus aircraft including 7 A320ceo and 5 A330-200s in addition to the purchase of 25 aircraft

Etihad Flight College Orders Embraer Phenom Jets
2015-06-24 Read More...
Embraer Executive Jets announced that Etihad Flight College, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has signed a purchase agreement for 4 Phenom 100E jets, and options for 3 additional

Airbus to Establish Maintenance Training Services in Tunisia
2015-06-22 Read More...
Airbus and Tunisair Group have entered into long term agreement to establish Maintenance Training Services in Tunis.

Honeywell, Boeing Demo First GPS-Based CAT III Landings
2015-06-22 Read More...
In an industry first, Honeywell Aerospace and Boeing demonstrated how an airplane can use Honeywell’s next-generation, precision navigation and landing technology to perform safe and successful airport runway approaches and landings in weather

Qatar Airways, CFM Sign $174 Million Engine Deal
2015-06-19 Read More...
Doha-based Qatar Airways has selected CFM International's CFM56-5B engines to power eight new Airbus A320ceo (current engine option) aircraft. The firm engine order is valued at $174 million U.S. at list price and the airline began taking delivery

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