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Dubai Int’l to Operate 5 Terma Surface Movement Radars
2014-09-19 Read More...
Terma has been contracted to deliver and install two new SCANTER 5502 Surface Movement Radar (SMR) and to upgrade three existing SCANTER 2001 to SCANTER 5502 standard for Dubai International Airport (DXB) in United Arab Emirates bringing the total

Honeywell, Thales to Offer Next-Gen GX Ka-Band to Airbus
2014-09-19 Read More...
Honeywell Aerospace and Thales will work together to integrate Honeywell JetWave hardware with Thales cabin network solutions for Airbus A350XWB and other commercial aircraft.

Qatar Airways Takes Delivery of First A380
2014-09-18 Read More...
At a ceremony in Hamburg hosted by Airbus, Qatar Airways, one of the world’s most pioneering airlines welcomed a new star to its fleet – the A380. In the presence of Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, and Fabrice

Ras Al Khaimah to Host Arab Aviation & Media Summit
2014-09-15 Read More...
An array of high-level speakers will discuss the link between aviation and tourism at the upcoming Arab Aviation and Media Summit (AAMS), the Arab world’s leading aviation and tourism event, in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), United Arab Emirates (UAE).

RUAG and Airbus Strengthen Partnership
2014-09-15 Read More...
RUAG, a global supplier and integrator of Aerostructure components and Airbus, a world’s leading commercial aircraft manufacturer, have decided to further strengthen their partnership. The two companies signed a multi-year contract which has a

Dubai Ruler Endorses $32bn Dubai World Central Expansion
2014-09-11 Read More...
Dubai Airports has welcomed the announcement by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (photo), Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, endorsing the Dh120 billion ($32 billion) expansion of Al Maktoum International at

Saudi Arabia Ratifies Air Transport Agreement with U.S.
2014-09-10 Read More...
Saudi Arabia's Council of Minister on Monday ratified an air transport agreement with the United States, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Saudi Arabia to Spend $1.33bn on Airport Projects
2014-09-09 Read More...
Saudi Arabia has approved a number of new airport development projects worth a total of more than SR5 billion ($1.33 billion), the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) has reported.

Etihad-Alitalia Deal to Get EU Clearance by Year-End
2014-09-09 Read More...
UAE national carrier Etihad Airways and Italian airline Alitalia are expected to win clearance for their tie-up by the end of the year with minor concessions, a person familiar with the matter has said.

Emirates Rules Out Buying Qantas Stake
2014-09-03 Read More...
Dubai-based Emirates airline is not interested in investing in the international operations of Qantas, the carrier's Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) has said.

ICAO to Launch New Conflict Zone Warning System
2014-09-01 Read More...
The United Nations' civil aviation body will launch two pilot projects designed to help airlines and states better share information about risks in conflict zones, the organisation said, nearly six weeks after a Malaysian airliner was shot down over

Boeing, RJ Celebrate Delivery of First 787 Dreamliner
2014-08-29 Read More...
Boeing and Royal Jordanian (RJ) celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 787 Dreamliner. The airplane will play a central role in the Amman -based airline's strategic plan for fleet modernization. Royal Jordanian acquired this airplane

RUAG Aviation, LIST Offer Wood Flooring for Business Jets
2014-08-25 Read More...
RUAG Aviation now provides real wood flooring as an option for owners and operators looking to enhance the quality of their cabin environment. Developed by Austria’s LIST components & furniture GmbH, the wood flooring can be installed by RUAG

Abu Dhabi to Host IATA’s First World Financial Symposium
2014-08-20 Read More...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the first World Financial Symposium (WFS) for the airline industry, which will be held in Abu Dhabi on 17-18 September

Honeywell Propels Embraer Legacy 500 into Service
2014-08-15 Read More...
A number of Honeywell Aerospace products contributed to the certification of Embraer's newest midsize jet, the Legacy 500, setting a new standard for comfort and reliability in business aviation.

Middle East Carriers’ Passenger Demand Jumps 10.8%
2014-08-12 Read More...
The Middle East carriers’ passenger demand jumped 10.8% in June, the largest increase for any region, according to the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) June

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