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Dreamliner simulators get joint approval
09/03/2010
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have approved two Boeing Training Boeing 787 Dreamliner Full Flight Simulators, manufactured by Thales, to Interim Level C. more >>>

Etihad A330-200F deployed to Pakistan for inaugural charter
09/02/2010
The inaugural flight for Etihad Crystal Cargo's new A330-200 freighter aircraft took place on Saturday 28 August and was a special charter carrying medical and humanitarian supplies to Pakistan. more >>>

Emirates strengthens links to West Africa with new direct Dakar service
09/02/2010
Yesterday's flight by EK 797 to the Emirates's 105th destination, heralds the creation of the only non-stop scheduled passenger link between Dubai and Senegal. The new route cuts current journey times to Dakar by around eight hours. more >>>

Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy project focuses on Astronomy and Aerospace
09/02/2010
More than 6,000 children have taken part in the 'Reach for the Sky' project launched earlier this Ramadan by the Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy in cooperation with Sesame Workshop, sponsored by Mubadala Aerospace and supported by Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi. more >>>

Eclipse pilots now have simulator training available in Florida
09/02/2010
Eclipse Aerospace, in conjunction with SimCom Training Centers, today announced the FAA has awarded Level D certification of the EA500 full motion simulators located in Orlando, Florida. more >>>

EADS makes breakthrough with maiden flight of all electric four-engined aircraft
09/02/2010
The world's first four-engined all- electric aircraft made its maiden flight today. more >>>

OnAir behind the EgyptAir connectivity
09/01/2010
OnAir has been named as the connectivity provider for EgyptAir's new Airbus A330-300 aircraft which began operations today more >>>

New interior is all set in stone
09/01/2010
Aircraft interiors specialists are used to unusual requests from customers. But Canadian completions firm, Flying Colours has just added a new skill set to its product offering. more >>>

Gulfstream a step closer to G250 certification
09/01/2010
Gulfstream has come another step closer to certification of its new G250 business jet as it passed a major software milestone more >>>

Gulf Air launches miles redemption facility for excess baggage
09/01/2010
Gulf Air has introduced a new incentive for its Frequent Flyer Programme (FFP) members travelling from Bahrain and London. The airline's FFP members can now redeem their earned miles for excess baggage when departing from Bahrain International Airport or London Heathrow Airport to their respective destinations. This new incentive was officially launched on August 1 in London, following its successful introduction in Bahrain on June 1. more >>>

Emirates takes A380 to another UK city - "Welcome home" says A|D|S
09/01/2010
The first flight of an Airbus A380 into UK's Manchester Airport was carried out by Emirates today - much to the delight of the UK's aerospace industry. more >>>

Conference to focus on airport and maritime security
09/01/2010
As investment in the UAE's aviation sector reaches to over Dh500 billion, and with eight growing international airports, security concerns are becoming increasingly critical. more >>>

Bombardier says deal on C-Series for Qatar is back on track
09/01/2010
Talks between Qatar Airways and Canadian manufacturer Bombardier over the purchase of the C-Series narrowbody jet are back on track following a spat at the recent Farnborough Air Show. more >>>

Kevin Cullen joins Spatial
08/31/2010
Spatial Composite Solutions, the Dubai based manufacturer of Aircraft Cabin Simulators has appointed Kevin Cullen as their Business Development Manager with immediate effect. more >>>

Gulf Air's first photo and video contest draws thousands of entries
08/31/2010
Gulf Air's First Photo and Video Contest launched recently at its Facebook website has become hugely popular by attracting thousands of people from across the airline's entire network. more >>>

Flydubai to begin flights to Russia's Yekaterinburg
08/31/2010
Flydubai is set to expand its network into the foothills of the Ural Mountains on October 16, when the airline begins flights to the Russian city of Yekaterinburg. more >>>

Emirates to pull out of Virgin Blue codeshare after Etihad deal
08/31/2010
Emirates Airline is believed to be pulling out of a codeshare agreement with Virgin Blue, following the Australian airlines' decision to develop a partnership with Emirates' UAE rivals Etihad . more >>>

ACS Dubai manages large security personnel movement for Iraq
08/31/2010
Air Charter Service's Dubai office has just completed a busy month, having transported more than 1,400 security guards to their latest assignment in Iraq. more >>>

Smart's order for Q400s is confirmed
08/30/2010
As reported in Arabian Aerospace on August 1, Bombardier confirmed today that it has sold two Q400 turboprops from Smart Aviation in Egypt more >>>

New consulting "dream team" to support the aviation industry
08/30/2010
A new "dream team" partnership has been formed - Lufthansa Consulting (LCG) is teaming up with SAS, the leader in business analytics software and services to serve the aviation industry. more >>>

Iran Aseman Fokker 100 suffers damage after overshooting Tabriz runway
08/30/2010
Iranian aircrash investigators are continuing to look into an incident in Tabriz on Thursday where two passengers were slightly injured after an Iran Aseman Fokker 100 aircraft registration EP-ASL came to a halt in a ditch after overrunning runway 30R. more >>>

Dates confirmed for the 2010 helicopter industry show.
08/30/2010
The show for the Middle East helicopter industry has been confirmed as being held at the Dubai Airport Expo the first week of November. more >>>

Beirut Airport gets fire-fighting support for sea rescues
08/30/2010
The Fire Department at the Rafik Hariri International Airport has received two fire-fighting boats after a contract was signed between the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the International Civil Organization Aviation (ICAO) and Metal Craft Marine Canadian Company. more >>>

Gulfstream becomes fastest business jet in flight test for speed
08/29/2010
Gulfstream announced today that its ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin Gulfstream G650 achieved Mach 0.995 as part of its 1,800-hour flight-test programme. more >>>

EgyptAir takes delivery of its first new A330-300 and offers full in-flight connectivity
08/29/2010
EgyptAir has received its first Airbus 330-300. It will begin the morning route between Cairo and London and starts the full onboard connectivity service from the airline. more >>>

Afriqiyah Hosts AFRAA Meeting in Tripoli.
08/29/2010
Afriqiyah Airways hosted a meeting of the Executive commission of the African Aviation Committee (AFRAA) in Tripoli more >>>

Virgin Blue Group announces new partnership with Etihad
08/26/2010
Virgin Blue Holdings Limited and Etihad Airways today signed an agreement establishing a commercial partnership that will enable Virgin Blue's international arm, V Australia, to launch direct services to Abu Dhabi in 2011 and the two airlines offer a joint network of more than 100 destinations from October 1, 2010. more >>>

Increase in UAVs likely as US troops withdraw from Iraq
08/26/2010
US troop withdrawal from Iraq will lead to increased usage of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) in the Middle East region more >>>

Boeing to begin flight training for Dreamliner crews
08/26/2010
Boeing Training & Flight Services has started 787 Dreamliner flight certification training following the provisional approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Boeing's Seattle-based 787 flight training devices. As part of flight training, pilots train on a 787 flat panel training device and a 787 full-flight simulator. Both devices are manufactured by Thales. more >>>

Turkish Airlines look to form new partnership for aircraft seats and components
08/25/2010
Turkish Airlines is hoping to form a partnership with Turkish Aerospace Industries for covering aircraft components and aircraft seats. more >>>

Oman Air adds Dammam to its expanding network
08/25/2010
Oman Air has announced that its new service from Muscat to Dammam, in Saudi Arabia, will be launched on 1st September 2010. more >>>

Jazeera financial crisis worsens as "omission' from financial results is revealed
08/25/2010
Kuwaiti low cost carrier Jazeera Airways is in crisis. more >>>

IATA sees demand continuing to strengthen
08/25/2010
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled traffic statistics for July which showed continued strengthening of demand for both passenger and cargo traffic. Compared to July 2009, international passengerdemand was up 9.2% while international scheduled freight traffic showed a 22.7% improvement. more >>>

Etihad Airways signs Katrina Kaif as brand ambassador
08/25/2010
Etihad Airways has announced the signing of internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning actress from India, Katrina Kaif, as the airline's new brand ambassador. more >>>

Boeing Commercial Airplanes appoint communications manager for Middle East, India and Central Asia
08/25/2010
Boeing has announced that it has appointed Saffana Michael as the communications manager for its Commercial Airplanes unit in the Middle East, India and Central Asia. more >>>

Oman Air's special offers put the East within reach
08/24/2010
Oman Air has launched a range of special offers from London Heathrow to destinations in the Middle East, South Asia and South East Asia. more >>>

Oman Air Majan breaks round Britain and Ireland speed records
08/24/2010
Oman Air Majan, the Arabian 100-class racing yacht sponsored by the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, shattered two world records today, setting new times for both the solo and fully-crewed circumnavigation of Britain and Ireland. more >>>

Abu Dhabi International Airport sets new record with over 1m passengers in one month
08/24/2010
A new record was set by Abu Dhabi International Airport as 1,008,228 passengers travelled through the airport in one month. more >>>

2nd WFP Global Aviation Safety event tackles aviation safety issues
08/24/2010
The World Food Programme (WFP), through its Sharjah-based Aviation Safety Unit, is organising the 2nd Global Aviation Safety Conference (GASC) for Humanitarian Air Activities on October 11-12, 2010, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sharjah. more >>>

Saudi Airlines low-cost carrier Sama to cease operations after huge loss
08/23/2010
One of Saudi Arabia's two low-cost airlines, Sama, is to cease operations from 24 August after the company failed to get government support and find investors after incurring losses of $266 million, report Bloomberg. more >>>

Boeing reaffirms support for Middle East community education initiatives
08/23/2010
The Boeing Company, through its Global Corporate Citizenship programme, continues to sponsor innovative community educational and environmental initiatives in the Middle East as part of its commitment to support the region's development priorities. more >>>

AMES succeeds with first Gulf Air contract award
08/23/2010
Aerostructures Middle East Services (AMES) has delivered its first C-Duct Trent 700 to Gulf Air, after repair and overhaul. more >>>

Al Jaber Aviation adds Airbus A318 Elite to region's charter fleet
08/23/2010
Al Jaber Aviation (AJA) has become the first Middle East customer to offer an Airbus aircraft for VVIP charter flights, following the delivery of its first A318 Elite. more >>>

3i Infotech implements security information manager for Oman Air
08/23/2010
Oman Air today announced implementation of Symantec's Security Information Manager (SSIM) by global technology solutions and services provider, 3i Infotech. more >>>

New long range bomber UAV unveiled by Iran at Defence Industry Day celebration
08/22/2010
(By David Willet, Tehran) Iran celebrated what it called “defence industry day” today and unveiled its first long-range bomber drone, a weapon the country's president described as an “ambassador of death.” more >>>

Kuwait to join the Patriot chain
08/22/2010
Kuwait is to follow the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain in installing the Raytheon Patriot missile system into its defence programme. more >>>

Gulf Air lends a hand to Pakistan flood victims
08/20/2010
Following the recent unprecedented flood that has been ravaging Pakistan, Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air extended its helping hands by sending a cargo of relief materials to help the people, who have been affected by the devastating floods. more >>>

EgyptAir to calculate optimal flight routes with IT from Lufthansa Systems
08/20/2010
EgyptAir has selected Lido/Flight from Lufthansa Systems to benefit from more efficient flight planning processes and significant cost savings. more >>>

Chapman Freeborn delivers aid to Pakistan in response to floods
08/20/2010
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has airlifted an initial 800 tons of relief cargo into Pakistan on behalf of governments and international aid agencies after severe monsoon rains triggered a humanitarian disaster in the South Asian country. more >>>

Air Partner freight flies emergency aid to flood-stricken Pakistan
08/20/2010
Air Partner dispatched an Airbus A300 Freighter on Friday 6 August, carrying 32 tons of emergency aid supplies to flood-stricken Pakistan. more >>>