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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

Etihad to Acquire 49% Stake in Alitalia
2014-08-11 Read More...
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways will buy 49% of Alitalia and pour 560 million euros ($751 million) into the loss-making Italian flag carrier in a turnaround effort that will involve heavy job losses, under a deal signed on Friday.

Air Arabia’s Q2 Net Profit More Than Doubles
2014-08-11 Read More...
United Arab Emirates-based budget carrier Air Arabia reported on Saturday that its second-quarter net profit more than doubled, beating analyst forecasts, as passengers numbers increased and the airline manages costs.

Lockheed to Deliver Route Analysis Tool to Bahrain Airport
2014-08-08 Read More...
Lockheed Martin has secured a deal with Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) for the implementation of its route analysis tool at Bahrain International

BAE to Provide Technical Support to Emirates’ Boeing Fleet
2014-08-07 Read More...
BAE Systems has signed a five-year agreement with Emirates, the world’s largest Boeing 777 operator, to provide maintenance and technical support for its entire Boeing fleet.

UN’s ICAO to Form Task Force for Airline Safety
2014-08-01 Read More...
The United Nations’ civil aviation body said it would quickly form a task force on airline safety, noting that while this was complex and politically sensitive, urgent action had to be taken after the recent downing of a Malaysian airliner over

Riyadh International Airport to Get $2.9bn Upgrade
2014-07-30 Read More...
Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has chosen a group led by the German contractor Hochtief for the upgrade of terminals at the Riyadh International Airport, a report

Bell Helicopter Sells 1st 2 HEMS Bell 429s in the Middle East
2014-07-23 Read More...
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced a signed purchase agreement for the first two Bell 429s configured for Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in the Middle East.

Emirates Signs $13 Billion GE9X Services Agreement
2014-07-17 Read More...
Emirates airline signed a 12-year OnPointSM solution agreement with GE for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of its new GE9X engines that will power its 150 Boeing 777X

Boeing, Qatar Airways Finalize Order for 50 777Xs
2014-07-17 Read More...
Boeing and Qatar Airways have finalized an order for 50 777-9Xs, valued at $18.9 billion at current list prices. The 777X order, first announced as a commitment at the 2013 Dubai Airshow, was part of the largest product launch in commercial jetliner

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