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Boeing 777X to Get GE’s Electrical Load Management System
2014-12-18 Read More...
The Boeing Company has selected GE Aviation to provide the Electrical Load Management System (ELMS), the Backup Generator and the Backup Converter for the Boeing 777X aircraft.

Bahrain International Airport Set for $2 Billion Upgrade
2014-12-16 Read More...
Bahrain International Airport (BIA) is set for a major overhaul during the next five years as it moves to upgrade its facilities and expand passenger capacity through an airport modernisation program.

Wallan Aviation Orders 3 Bell Helicopters at MEBA 2014
2014-12-12 Read More...
Bell Helicopter , a Textron Inc. company, announced the sale of a Bell 429 and an order for two Bell 505 Jet Ranger X™ helicopters to Saudi Arabian aircraft operator and authorized Independent Representative (IR), Wallan

Dubai World Central Breaks Ground for Executive Terminal
2014-12-11 Read More...
Dubai World Central (DWC), the world’s first purpose-built aerotropolis, announced the ground breaking for an Executive Terminal which will cater exclusively to business aviation.

Dassault, Wallan Aviation Sign New Falcon 5X Agreement
2014-12-11 Read More...
Dassault Aviation has announced the sale of a Falcon 5X ultra-wide body twin jet to Wallan Aviation, the prominent Middle East general aviation company. The 5,200 nm 5X will be delivered in 2018 and Wallan Aviation will operate the aircraft for the

Falcon Aviation Breaks Ground on VIP Completion Centre
2014-12-10 Read More...
Falcon Aviation, the Abu Dhabi-based VIP jet and helicopter service provider, broke ground on the Middle East’s first VIP Completion Centre at Dubai World Central, the world’s first purpose-built aerotropolis.

Saudi Oger Selects Honeywell Avionics Protection Plan
2014-12-10 Read More...
Honeywell Aerospace has signed construction and facilities management giant Saudi Oger as its first Boeing Business Jet avionics maintenance plan customer in the Middle

Airbus Launches New VIP Widebody Cabin-Concept
2014-12-10 Read More...
Airbus has launched a new VIP cabin concept, initially for the A330-200, offering a faster and more affordable way to the greater capacity, capability and comfort of a widebody for both private and government

Rockwell Collins’ New ARINCDirect Solutions at MEBA 2014
2014-12-09 Read More...
Rockwell Collins will be showcasing its new portfolio of ARINCDirect™ flight information solutions and market-leading cabin systems at the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) annual convention and exhibition (08-10 December 2014, Dubai World Trade

Boeing Conducts World’s First Flight with “Green Diesel”
2014-12-08 Read More...
Boeing has completed the world’s first flight using “green diesel,” a sustainable biofuel that is widely available and used in ground transportation. The company powered its ecoDemonstrator 787 flight test airplane yesterday with a blend of 15

Airbus, ADNL Embark on Strategic Financing Partnership
2014-11-27 Read More...
Airbus, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of aircraft, today signed an agreement for aircraft spare parts financing with Abu Dhabi National Leasing Company (ADNL), the wholly owned lease finance arm of the National Bank of Abu Dhabi

Royal Jordanian Receives Fifth Dreamliner
2014-11-27 Read More...
Royal Jordanian, the flag carrier of Jordan, has welcomed its fifth 787 aircraft, thus completing the assimilation of the first group of its 787 Dreamliner order.

Oman Tourism College Hosts Oman Air, Airbus Presentation
2014-11-26 Read More...
Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, and aircraft manufacturer Airbus held “The Future by Airbus” presentation at the Oman Tourism College which aimed to challenge students to think more innovatively for the future of aviation.

Kuwait Airways to Buy 10 Boeing 777-300ER Aircraft
2014-11-24 Read More...
Kuwait Airways has agreed to buy 10 widebody 777-300ER passenger aircraft from manufacturer Boeing to upgrade its fleet, the airline's Chairwoman said on Thursday.

Gulf Carriers Secure Funds for 16 Boeing, Airbus Aircraft
2014-11-24 Read More...
Gulf-based airlines have closed financing agreements for a total of 16 Boeing and Airbus aircraft, according to statements from the carriers and banks involved.

Dubai Airport to Receive 126 Million Passengers in 2020
2014-11-20 Read More...
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is expected to receive 126.5 million passengers by 2020, almost 30% higher than its original 2010 assessments, according to a new

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