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Qatar Executive exhibiting its new Gulfstream G650ER at Abu Dhabi Air Expo

Qatar Executive is exhibiting at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo this week. Qatar Executive will be participating with an exclusive, dedicated chalet and will be showcasing its brand new Gulfstream G650ER on static display, giving visitors the opportunity to see the luxurious interior of the world’s fastest ultra-long range business jet, which is highly sought-after among the global travelling eli...

UAE to finalise space laws soon

The UAE is finalising what is likely to become one of the world’s first space laws, the head of the national Space Agency said. A space law covering both human space exploration and commercial activities such as mining is currently being drafted, said the UAE Space Agency director general Mohammed Al Ahbabi. Speaking at the Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi, Mr Ahbabi said that the...

Man ‘with 1kg of cocaine wrapped around his waist’ arrested in Dubai airport

A 30-year-old transit passenger was arrested with more than a kilogram of cocaine wrapped around his waist, Dubai Criminal Court heard on Sunday. Nigerian E P was arrested in Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport on December 19 last year. He was charged with attempting to carry 50 capsules of cocaine through Dubai to Nigeria. E P confessed to the charge in court. Prosecu...

First-ever Abu Dhabi Aviation and Aerospace Week starts

The first-ever Abu Dhabi Aviation and Aerospace Week has started and the world’s aviation and aerospace leaders are set to be in the capital this week to discuss pressing issues in the sector. They are meeting in Abu Dhabi as just calls intensify for Arabian Gulf economies to diversify away from oil. Six aviation sector events will take place this week in the capital under the umbrella...

Embraer Executive Jets to exhibit Legacy 500, Legacy 650 at Abu Dhabi Air Expo

Embraer is showcasing two of its executive jets at the fourth edition of Abu Dhabi Air Expo, slated for March 08 to 10 in the United Arab Emirates capital. The event will be held at the Al Bateen Airport, which handles executive flights, featuring manufacturers, airlines, pilot schools, executive aviation services and airport operators. Embraer said in a press release that the Middle East is on...

Concourse D opens at Dubai International Airport boosting capacity to 90 million

Dubai International Airport today opened its new Concourse D, which it said will boost the airport’s capacity to 90 million passengers per year from 75 million. The concourse, part of a US$1.2 billion investment to enhance service and capacity, is linked to the newly-renovated Terminal 1 by an airport train that can transport 300 passengers per trip. The opening comes after months of i...

Emirates to cover longest NZ flight in shortest time

Emirates Airline's first non-stop service between Auckland and Dubai will be one of the longest air routes in the world by distance, but with the assistance of clever technology and good planning, passengers will get to their destination in the shortest possible time. According to a press release issued today, Emirates said it will be using flexible routes, which can vary by day, taking adv...

Emirates Wants To Start Flying From Mexico City To Zurich

The airline has often stated that they’d love to be able to offer more transatlantic fifth freedom flights, though those flights have met a lot of opposition from the governments in both the US and EU. This is the source of the big “Open Skies” battle going on at the moment. Furthermore, Emirates has long stated that they really want to start flying to Mexico City. In a Bloomb...

Flydubai chief expects difficult 2016

The chief executive of flydubai expects another difficult year for the low-cost carrier as tough economic conditions put pressure on yields. The airline this month reported a 60 per cent drop in 2015 net profit to Dh100.7 million, blaming a stronger US dollar and tough market conditions. These factors pressured its overall Revenue Passenger Kilometre yield - a key industry measure of the ave...

Jetex debuts Rolls Royce Phantom FBO shuttle service

Jetex officially announces the newest fleet of airport shuttle vehicles for its DWC (Dubai World Central) based Fixed Base Operator (FBO). The previous Rolls Royce Ghost fleet will be upgraded to Three Black Rolls Royce Phantoms, making Jetex the first company to provide an exclusively Rolls Royce Phantom airport shuttle service in the world. The Rolls Royce Phantom fleet was chosen to signify the...

Dubai business jet operator sees growth in slowing regional economy

DC Aviation Al Futtaim to increase fleet by two in 2016. Dubai-based business jet operator DC Aviation Al Futtaim believes it can cut its losses to break even this year against a backdrop of a softening regional economy. The operator plans to add two aircraft in 2016, increasing its managed fleet to six, General Manager Holger Ostheimer told Gulf News by phone this week. Ostheimer...

UAE aviation authority gives drone warning

Drone enthusiasts are being urged to practice their hobby only in accredited clubs for safety and security reasons. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said that "light air sports" enthusiasts must only operate their drones in clubs that have been approved by the authority, according to the state news agency Wam. The announcement is part of a new campaign organised by...