UAE highlights its space program at Aqdar World Summit in Russia
This article was published on: September3,2019 8:02 AM
The UAE Space Agency has concluded its participation in the third Aqdar World Summit, held in Moscow from August 29 to September 1 under the theme ‘Global Empowerment of Communities: Experiences and Lessons Learned’. The summit brought together government officials, experts, academics, decision-makers and youth from around the world. The UAE Space Agency delegation wasRead More
Emirates cancels flights to Florida ahead of Hurricane Dorian
This article was published on: September2,2019 8:55 AM
Emirates Airline said it has cancelled flights to and from Orlando, Florida on Monday due to Hurricane Dorian, which is currently heading northwest in the Atlantic Ocean. Dorian, which is now a Category 4 hurricane, has led to the closure of Orlando International Airport, and is keeping certain areas along Florida’s coast under a tropicalRead More
Pakistan successfully deploys Ghaznavi missile
This article was published on: September1,2019 7:54 AM
Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor recently informed that Pakistan has successfully carried out night training launch of surface-to-surface ballistic missile, Ghaznavi. Major General Asif Ghafoor said the missile is capable of delivering multiple types of warheads up to 290 kilometres. The DG ISPR congratulated the nation over success. ChairmanRead More
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
