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Etihad Acquires Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies
2014-05-14 Read More...
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and state-run Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala), have entered into an agreement in which Etihad will acquire Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) from

Saudi Arabia to Build New Pilgrimage Airport at Taif
2014-05-13 Read More...
Saudi Arabia is planning to build a new international airport to serve pilgrims to Makkah in the nearby city of Taif, its General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA)

Rockwell Collins at Airport Show Dubai 2014
2014-05-13 Read More...
At the ongoing Airport Show Dubai 2014 (11-13 May), Rockwell Collins is showcasing its latest ARINC Airport Solutions for airports, airlines and ground

Active French Participation at Dubai Airport Show
2014-05-12 Read More...
For the 5th year running, a French Pavilion will showcase French technology and innovations at the ongoing Dubai Airport Show (11-13 May).

Iran to Buy 400 Planes in 10 Years if Sanctions Lifted
2014-05-06 Read More...
Barred by sanctions from buying Western airliners since the 1970s, Iran has pent-up demand for 400 new planes, Tehran's top aviation official was reported as saying, offering potential billions to manufacturers such as Airbus and

Etihad Unveils Most Luxurious “Residence” in the Air
2014-05-05 Read More...
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has unveiled new product and service offerings on its Airbus A380 and Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft, including the world’s most luxurious living space in the air, available

Eleven Suspected al-Qaeda Links Arrested in MH370 Probe
2014-05-05 Read More...
A group of eleven suspected terrorists with links to al-Qaeda have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the disappearance of Malaysian flight MH370 and were being interrogated Saturday, according to media reports on

Dubai Airport Now Busiest Worldwide
2014-05-01 Read More...
Dubai International Airport, which handled more than 18 million passengers in the first quarter, has become the busiest airport in the world for international passengers, overtaking London's

Regional Customer Orders 2 Bombardier Q400 Airliners
2014-04-24 Read More...
Bombardier Aerospace announced that a customer in the Middle East and Africa region, who has requested to remain unidentified at this time, placed a firm order for two Q400 NextGen turboprop

EASA Certifies Airbus Helicopters’ EC225 Gear Shaft Redesign
2014-04-23 Read More...
The redesigned vertical bevel gear shaft for Airbus Helicopters’ EC225 has been certified, enabling its production and installation on all rotorcraft of this type in operation globally, as well as those being produced.

Dassault to Present Falcon 7X Jet at Marrakech Air Show
2014-04-22 Read More...
Dassault Aviation will present its large cabin, long range Falcon 7X at the fourth Marrakech Air Show, to be held in Morocco this

Dubai to Host Global Airport Leaders’ Forum
2014-04-21 Read More...
Dubai is set to host the second edition of Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF) next month where experts will discuss the roadmap and challenges for the aviation

Airbus Helicopters’ New EC145 T2 Certified by EASA
2014-04-18 Read More...
The newest member of Airbus Helicopters’ proven EC145 rotorcraft family – the EC145 T2 – has been certified, clearing the way for customer deliveries beginning in the third quarter of this

Airbus Helicopters’ New EC145 T2 Certified by EASA
2014-04-18 Read More...
The newest member of Airbus Helicopters’ proven EC145 rotorcraft family – the EC145 T2 – has been certified, clearing the way for customer deliveries beginning in the third quarter of this year.

Airbus Launches New Version of ACJ319 Corporate Jet
2014-04-18 Read More...
Airbus has launched a new version of its popular corporate jet, the ACJ319, offering customers simplicity, speed and savings in the cabin.

Gulf Private Aviation Revenues May Double by 2019
2014-04-16 Read More...
Private aviation in the Gulf generates revenues of $500 million, a figure that will likely double by 2019, Ali Al-Naqabi (photo), Chairman of Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), said in a recent interview published by the

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