The private jet sector in the United Arab Emirates appears to have put the turbulence of the past couple of years behind as their business operations post double-digit growth even despite the volatile
Dubai's 11th Airshow was concluded on Thursday, with an overall growth rate of 10% and some $14bn of on-site aircraft orders. Criselda Diala explores the 5-day event.
The five-day Dubai Airshow will close on Thursday with an on-site aircraft order worth $14 billion (Dh51.5 billion), organisers have revealed.
Airbus is still aiming to sell 300 aircraft in 2009 and is confident it will meet 2013 delivery targets for the A350, a company executive said on Wednesday.
Airbus has signed a letter of intent to sell four A320 and two A330 aircraft to Senegal Airlines, according to a statement on Wednesday.
Dubai budget carrier flydubai will expand its GCC network as it launches double daily commercial flights to Bahrain starting December 13, the airline’s chief executive announced on Wednesday.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a deal which could be worth up to US $200m with International Aero Engines (IAE) to provide a comprehensive engine overhaul
Etihad Airways has unveiled details of a major investment programme to upgrade its expanding fleet, including a contract to install its luxurious new first class suites on board its wide-body aircraft
The UAE armed forces signed a contract with the Swiss Pilatus company to purchase 25 basic-training (PC-21) aircraft at cost Dh1.89 billion, worth 520 million Swiss-Francs.
The United Arab Emirates' armed forces said on Tuesday it will buy two Saab 340 early warning aircraft, in a deal worth €148.3 million ($220.9 million).
