Strict actions will be taken against illegal drone flying, warns Dubai Police
This article was published on: August27,2019 11:16 AM
Dubai Police here have issued a fresh warning to drone users. In a tweet posted on August 20, the police warned that legal action would be taken against those flying drones without official authorisation from relevant authorities. Following a spate of incidents where drones were spotted flying in unauthorised areas, authorities have started the strictRead More
EgyptAir makes its first maiden flight
This article was published on: August26,2019 9:36 AM
The first A220-300 for EgyptAir has successfully completed its inaugural test flight from the Mirabel assembly line. The first of 12 aircraft EgyptAir has on an order is due to be delivered to the Cairo-based airline in the coming weeks. The A220 for EgyptAir will provide passengers with superior comfort, its innovative cabin design featuringRead More
Vietnam Airlines receives its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
This article was published on: August25,2019 10:50 AM
Boeing delivered the first of eight 787-10 Dreamliner airplanes to Vietnam Airlines today via lease from Air Lease Corporation. The Vietnamese flag carrier plans to put the 787-10 – the most fuel-efficient twin-aisle airplane in the industry – on the busiest routes in its expanding network. “Welcoming the largest member of the 787 family toRead More
Bombardier appoints Jeff Cole as sale director, Northeast US
This article was published on: August22,2019 8:27 AM
Bombardier recently announced the appointment of Jeff Cole as Sales Director, Northeast US With his vast experience and insight, Jeff looks to drive sales of Bombardier’s class-leading portfolio of business jets. A seasoned professional with more than 25 years of experience in aviation sales, Jeff has held a number of key roles in his career,Read More
Dubai International steadily maintains top position as world’s largest international airport
This article was published on: August20,2019 7:41 AM
Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 41.3 million passengers in the first half of 2019, maintaining its position as the world’s largest international airport by traffic volume. The closure of one of DXB’s two runways between April 16th and May 30th for a complete rehabilitation programme reduced the airport’s capacity, contributing to a decline in traffic ofRead More
Magnetic MRO produces a record number of interior details for Finnair’s ATR fleet
This article was published on: August18,2019 10:29 AM
Magnetic MRO, a provider of total technical care for aircraft operators and lessors, and Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, have signed a contract for complete paintwork, full interior refurbishment and maintenance of all 12 of the airline’s ATR 72’s operated for Finnair by its partner company Norra. For Magnetic MRO’s Production organisation, this isRead More
Etihad Airways introduces its Boeing Dreamliner to Lagos
This article was published on: August18,2019 10:22 AM
A state-of-the-art Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Lagos this morning after its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways flight EY673 took off from Abu Dhabi at 2.35am and arrived on schedule at 7.10am local time. The return flight EY674 departed Lagos at 8.30am this morning and is due to touch downRead More
Bombardier jet crashes in Mexico, no survivors found
This article was published on: May21,2019 6:35 AM
A Bombardier Challenger 601 business jet that took off from Las Vegas with three crew members and ten passengers crashed. No survivors were found. An aerial search and rescue party located the aircraft on May 6, 2019, in a mountainous area near Monclova, northern Mexico, said Miguel Ángel Villarreal, administrator of Monclova International Airport (LOV),Read More
