Flydubai Adds Bahrain to its Network DUBAI — Flydubai on Wednesday announced the launch of it service to Bahrain, the low cost airline’s second GCC destination and tenth point on its network.
Emirates’ Additional A380 Orders Limited by Dubai Hub Space DUBAI — Emirates Airline Chief Executive Officer Tim Clark said taking on additional Airbus SAS A380 airplanes beyond the 58 on order is limited by the space constraints of Dubai International Airport, the airline’s base.
UAE Armed Forces to Buy Saab 340 AEW and Pilatus PC-21 Planes DUBAI — UAE Armed Forces officials signed agreements on Tuesday to buy 25 training aircraft and two airborne surveillance systems worth a combined Dh2.70 billion.
Boeing Ends Dry Spell, Bags $847m Orders DUBAI — Ending a two-day dry spell at the Dubai Airshow, Boeing clocked its first aircraft orders at the event on Tuesday with sales of 11 next-generation 737-800 jetliners worth $847 million at list prices. The buyers were two Algerian airlines.
787 Test Flight on Track before Year-end: Boeing Chief DUBAI — Boeing said on Monday it was on track for the first test flight of its much-delayed breakthrough aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner, by the end of 2009.
Sharjah’s Airfreight Aviation, Russian Helicopters Form JV DUBAI — Sharjah-based Airfreight Aviation and Russian Helicopters on Tuesday formed a joint venture company with the aim to offer affordable repair and other services to Middle East operators, a top executive of Russian company said.
Empire Aviation Group Signs MoU with JetSet Elite DUBAI — Dubai-based general aviation company, Empire Aviation Group , or EAG, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the American based urban lifestyle company, JetSet Elite.
Libyan Airlines Selects CFM56-5B to Power New A320s in $95m Order DUBAI — Libyan Airlines has become a new CFM International customer with the selection of CFM56-5B engines to power seven firm, five option Airbus A320 family aircraft. The firm engine order is valued at approximately $95 million at list price and the airline is scheduled to begin taking delivery in mid-2010.
Oman Air Acquires Five E175 Jets Worth $177.5m from Embraer DUBAI — Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has sold five E175 regional jets worth a total of $177.5 million to Oman Air, which also signed purchase options for another five of the planes.
Eurofighter may Sell 100 Aircraft in Gulf AMMAN/LONDON — Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH, builder of the Typhoon fighter jet, predicted it will sell 50 to 100 additional warplanes in the Gulf as regional tensions encourage governments to upgrade their air forces.