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Lowest Bidders Named for Kuwait’s $4.78b Airport Deal
2014-11-06 Read More...
A consortium of Kuwait's Kharafi National and Turkey's Limak Holding have submitted the lowest bid for a KD1.386 billion ($4.78 billion) contract to build a new terminal at Kuwait's international airport, the tender committee said in a statement.

Algiers International Airport to Get $1 Billion Extension
2014-11-04 Read More...
Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal has launched Thursday the extension works of the terminal of Houari-Boumediene International Airport, Algeria Press Service (APS) reported.

Boeing Delivers Emirates’ 100th 777-300ER
2014-10-30 Read More...
Boeing and Emirates Airline are celebrating the delivery of the airline's 100(th) 777-300ER (Extended Range), marking another milestone in a partnership that began over two decades ago when the Dubai-based airline ordered its first 777.

Royal Jordanian Appoints Acting CEO
2014-10-29 Read More...
Royal Jordanian (RJ) Airlines’ Board of Directors has appointed Captain Haitham Misto as its Acting President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from October 26.

Kuwait's ALAFCO to Spend $600 Million on New Aircraft
2014-10-28 Read More...
Kuwait's Aviation Lease & Finance Company (ALAFCO), a unit of Kuwait Finance House (KFH) , plans to spend about $600 million buying 15 new aircraft over the next two years to cover a gap before it receives already-ordered planes in 2017, the

Sharjah International Airport Inaugurates New Runway
2014-10-27 Read More...
Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammad bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the new Runway of Sharjah International

Qatar to Launch 3rd Phase of Hamad International Airport
2014-10-23 Read More...
Qatar will soon be launching the third phase of the newly-opened $15.5-billion Hamad International Airport (HIA) in line with its plans to accommodate 50 million passengers by 2020, said a report.

Qatar Airways’ first A350 XWB Completes Maiden Flight
2014-10-23 Read More...
The first customer A350-900 which will be delivered to Qatar Airways has successfully completed its maiden flight. The flight was the first time an A350 XWB configured for a customer has taken to the

Beechcraft Announces Key Upgrades to King Air C90GTx
2014-10-22 Read More...
Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention & Exhibition that beginning in Q4 2014, the latest model of the Beechcraft King Air

RUAG Aviation Upgrade Improves AS350 Safety & Comfort
2014-10-15 Read More...
A comprehensive upgrade program has been completed by RUAG Aviation on an Airbus Helicopter AS350 B3e. The modifications performed enhance the helicopter to provide improved all-round safety and performance, as well as tailored VIP comfort in its

Airbus Readies A350 XWB for First Customer Qatar Airways
2014-10-06 Read More...
The first A350 XWB for Qatar Airways is progressing towards delivery before year end, Airbus has announced. The aircraft, equipped with Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines, recently rolled out of the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France, bearing Qatar

Dubai World to Renegotiate Payment Plan with Creditors
2014-10-02 Read More...
Dubai World's biggest creditors have agreed a deal with the state-owned conglomerate to renegotiate its debt repayment schedule, one of Dubai's top government officials said on Wednesday.

Etihad, Boeing Celebrate Roll Out of First Dreamliner
2014-09-30 Read More...
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Boeing celebrated the roll out of the airline’s first 787-9 Dreamliner at an event in Seattle, US.

Aeropolitical Affairs Forum Discusses Middle East Aviation
2014-09-26 Read More...
Civil aviation issues including environment, consumer protection, liberalization and Air Traffic Management (ATM) were high on the agenda for an aeropolitical affairs forum organized by the International Air Transport

Etihad to Raise $2bn to Fund New Aircraft, Equity Stakes
2014-09-24 Read More...
Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways is on track to raise about $2 billion in loans this year to fund its equity investments around the world and aircraft purchases, its Chief Financial Officer said.

Ajman to Launch $571 Million International Airport
2014-09-22 Read More...
H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman (photo), approved the final plans and designs for the AED2.1 billion new Ajman International Airport

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