Thai Airways chairman quits
This article was published on: November3,2019 10:10 AM
Thai Airways International‘s chairman has stepped down amid continuing pressure over the loss-making airline’s financial performance. Ekniti Nitithanprapas resigned from his position on 1 November, the flag-carrier states. Thai has named vice-chairman Chaiyapruk Didyasarin to take up the duties in the interim. Didyasarin had only been appointed to the vice-chairmanship in mid-October. The carrier hasRead More
Dubai to host GIAS 2020 next year
This article was published on: October31,2019 9:11 AM
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of UAE has announced that the second edition of Global Investment in Aviation Summit (GIAS) 2020, themed ‘Enabling Global Aviation Growth through Fund Raising and Key Partnerships’ will be held in Dubai from January 27-29. Over 200 investors and 1,200 delegates, besides selected government officials, aviation organisations, finance &Read More
IndiGo reports multimillion quarterly loss
This article was published on: October29,2019 6:36 AM
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has just reported a multimillion quarterly loss. The disconcerting financial results are attributed to three key factors, including spikes maintenance costs. While the airline’s Airbus A320ceo engines are to remain a burden for its finance sheets, the rescue by the A320neo is also not yet in sight, asRead More
Etihad celebrates graduation of 140 UAE nationals
This article was published on: October27,2019 9:17 AM
Etihad Aviation Group celebrated the graduation of 140 UAE nationals from various training programs during a Year of Tolerance-themed ceremony held last night at Zayed University, Abu Dhabi. The graduation ceremony was attended by board members, senior management of Etihad and families of the graduates. The graduates included 36 cadet pilots, 66 aircraft engineers, andRead More
New Russian Helicopters debut at Russia-Africa Economic Forum
This article was published on: October24,2019 8:38 AM
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) takes part in the Russia-Africa Economic Forum held in Sochi on October 23-24, 2019. In the ‘Industry’ zone the holding company showcases a modernized Mi-35P attack helicopter, a corporate version of the civilian multipurpose Ansat helicopter and a mobile service center for overhaul of Mi-8/17 helicopters.Read More
Etihad Airways unveil new livery design honoring Manchester City Football Club
This article was published on: October22,2019 10:40 AM
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, on Monday, welcomed the arrival of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, unveiling a special livery design honoring its prestigious partnership with Manchester City Football Club. The aircraft was delivered to Etihad in Abu Dhabi on October 18, ahead of its inaugural flight to Manchester Airport today. OnRead More
Turkish Technic, Satair sign GTA to further business growth between two companies
This article was published on: October20,2019 9:51 AM
Turkish Technic and Satair have signed a strategic General Terms Agreement (GTA) to facilitate further business growth between the two entities. Under this agreement, Satair will support Turkish Technic with consumable and expendable spares (C&E) for the expanding Airbus aircraft fleet that is maintained by Turkish Technic. This unique agreement supports both Airbus standard hardwareRead More
Etihad, Air Arabia to launch Abu Dhabi’s first low-cost carrier
This article was published on: October17,2019 7:24 AM
Etihad Aviation Group, owner of the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, today announced the signing of an agreement to launch ‘Air Arabia Abu Dhabi’, the capital’s first low-cost carrier. Etihad and Air Arabia will establish an independent joint ventureRead More
