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Saudia’s Passenger Traffic Posts 10.49% Growth in 2014
2015-01-15 Read More...
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), the flag carrier of the Kingdom, transported 27.8 million passengers in 2014, registering a 10.49% increase.

Mideast Airlines Post Strongest Traffic Growth in November
2015-01-13 Read More...
Middle East carriers experienced the strongest traffic growth at 11.7% during November 2014, compared to the same period previous year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced.

World’s First Solar-Powered Plane Arrives in Abu Dhabi
2015-01-12 Read More...
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), the world’s first solar-powered plane able to fly day and night without a drop of fuel, arrived in Abu Dhabi by cargo plane from Switzerland.

Airbus Sold More Jets in 2014 But Boeing Delivered More
2015-01-09 Read More...
Airbus beat US rival Boeing in aircraft orders in 2014, maintaining a lead in new business despite lagging in deliveries, a person familiar with the matter said.

Qatar’s Deputy PM Inaugurates Qatar Airways A350 XWB
2015-01-09 Read More...
Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud inaugurated Wednesday evening Qatar airways A350 XWB Aircraft, as first airline in the world to receive and operate this type of aircraft.

Boeing, Qatar Airways Finalize Order for Four 777 Freighters
2015-01-08 Read More...
Boeing and Qatar Airways have finalized an order for four 777 Freighters, valued at $1.24 billion at current list prices.

Royal Air Maroc Receives 1st Boeing 787 Dreamliner
2015-01-06 Read More...
Boeing and Royal Air Maroc this weekend celebrated the arrival into Morocco of its first 787 Dreamliner. The airline will be the first carrier in the Mediterranean region to operate the 787.

L&T to Build New Passenger Termninal at Oman Airport
2015-01-06 Read More...
L&T Oman, a subsidiary of India-based technology, engineering, construction and manufacturing company Larsen & Toubro, has won a major order from Oman's Ministry of Transport and Communications for the construction of a new passenger terminal and

Boeing Delivers 1st 787-9 Dreamliner to Etihad Airways
2015-01-05 Read More...
Boeing delivered Etihad Airways' first 787-9 Dreamliner sporting the airline's new “Facets of Abu Dhabi” livery which was revealed at a ceremony earlier this year. The colors are reminiscent of the desert landscape, inspired by the culture, Islamic

Bahrain to Award Airport Modernisation Contracts in Q1
2015-01-02 Read More...
Bahrain Airport Company is set to award contracts for the enabling works related to the country's airport modernisation program (AMP) in the first quarter of 2015, according to the Bahrain Airport Company (BAC).

60th Business Aviation Safety Summit to be Held in May 2015
2015-01-02 Read More...
Flight Safety Foundation announced today that the 60th annual Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS 2015) will be held at the Bonaventure Resort and Spa in Weston, Florida from May 13-14, 2015.

FAA Certifies PurePower Engine for A320neo Aircraft
2014-12-29 Read More...
The PurePower Geared Turbofan™ (GTF) engine for the Airbus A320neo family has successfully achieved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type

Boeing, Kuwait Airways Finalize Order for 10 777-300ERs
2014-12-26 Read More...
Boeing and Kuwait Airways have finalized an order for 10 777-300ERs (Extended Range), valued at $3.3 billion at list prices.

NetJets Europe Offers Turnkey Solutions in the Middle East
2014-12-25 Read More...
NetJets Europe released further details of its offering in the Middle East, which focuses on providing a 360 degree service for companies and individuals - from fractional ownership through to full service aircraft management.

Kuwait Airways Receives 1st Sharklets Equipped A320
2014-12-25 Read More...
During a special ceremony in Airbus Toulouse (France), Kuwait Airways took delivery of an A320 equipped with Sharklets; the first of 37 new aircraft the company ordered marking the start of a major fleet renewal plan.

Boeing, Emirates to Transport Humanitarian Aid to Iraq
2014-12-24 Read More...
Boeing partnered with Emirates Airline and U.S.-based non-profit organization Another Joy Foundation to transport a consignment of critically-needed blankets and sleeping bags on board the airline's newly delivered Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range).

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