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OAG planning sixfold increase in aviation's contribution to GDP by end of decade

In addition to serving Boeing 777s, the Jebel Ali expansion will boost AMES's capabilities on the A320neo and A330neo.

The Middle East Business Aviation Association is creating a planning and operations committee (POC) to serve the region.

New offices in Malaysia and Pakistan herald greater global role

Goal is dramatic expansion from current manufacturing in ammunition, light weapons and armored vehicles

The integration of Sanad's turbine businesses heralds the creation of a new 'industry champion.'

Bird increases investments in Asia-Pacific region to pursue multiple marketing campaigns

An order for 12 Bell 505s heralds Horizon Flight Academy's phaseout of aging Bell 206s.

The airline's goal is to replace him with a UAE national.

The sponsors behind the film hope for wide distribution of the film that shows the world's fastest bipolar circumnavigation in a jet.

Empire Aviation's new management services and CAMO program helps it improve quality and auditing of customer aircraft.

Bollore Logistics signed a contract for engine transportation, including customs clearance documentation, with CFM Aircraft Engine Support.

UAS has awarded a number of fuel, service, and handling providers around the world for outstanding customer care.

Airline launches Boeing 787 'Greenliner' to improve the bottom line, CEO said

Nedaa network ensures that Dubai Police, Civil Defense, and Ambulance are in the loop.

The spares storage agreement follows the visit of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to China earlier this year.

Airbus says the number of mega-cities in the Middle East will increase from 5 to 11 over the next two decades, driving demand for new aircraft.

Jet Aviation and the University of South Wales in Dubai announced a cooperation agreement to support development of aviation professionals.

Munich-based Rohde & Schwarz earned revenues of €2.14 billion in its last financial year.

Refurbishing BBJs will tide Royal Jet over until new aircraft, which it intends to order, arrive in around 2022.

The special-purpose terminal designed by Falcon Aviation is suited to all rotorcraft types, but especially the AW609 Tiltrotor.

Al Worden, command module pilot for Apollo 15, says Congress needs to come together to provide necessary support for the U.S. space program.

MENA Aerospace's new deals with AeroGulf and CSDS Aircraft will open up opportunities for aircraft sales.

Adept in airline, military, and corporate and VIP sectors, Alsalam Aerospace is advancing Saudi aerospace efforts.

New combined defense and security entity to be led by one of the UAE's leading technology entrepreneurs.

MEBAA's Alnaqbi issues call for new blood to enter the bizav industry

With 40 orders outstanding, Alafco awaits Boeing Max recertification

All bizjet MRO is to relocate to DWC, with turboprop maintenance staying in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi Aviation's new Ghana and Cyprus joint ventures meet the requirement for local content.

Widebody market 'extremely challenging'