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$230B in new business jets expected from 2011-2021

Sales of new business jets are soaring, if Honeywell Aerospace figures are anything to go by. No one's surprised most of it is coming from the MEA and Asia.

October 10, 2011 1:56

Up and away—Emirates Airline says no drop in demand yet

Emirates Airline President has his fingers crossed that demand will stay on course with November bookings already at 70 percent while other carriers report booking drops.

September 25, 2011 12:48

It’s not a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

As communication specialists, PR agencies are tasked with putting their clients in the best possible light. And their efforts can sometimes tickle unintentionally hit the funny bone.

September 11, 2011 4:28

Just move on–aviation industry lives in the shadow of its former glory

IATA reminds us that although there's been some recovery in the aviation industry, it'll never get back the losses of the last two years. Thanks for the cheery note, IATA.

September 4, 2011 12:06

Ready for takeoff—Airbus to beat 2011 MENA forecasts

Airbus expects to end year with a "triple-digit order book" in MENA, as new deals are expected from Qatar Airways, during the air show in November.

August 24, 2011 2:12

Night flight ban would hurt Germany -Lufthansa

Night-time flights are essential to ensure Germany does not lose its place in the freight market to the Middle East, Lufthansa CEO Christoph Franz said on Friday.

August 20, 2011 1:04

Emirates eyes EU carbon tax of $1B over 10 years

Emirates, Dubai's flagship carrier, said the European Union's planned carbon emission scheme may cost it as much as $1 billion over 10 years, as it joined others airlines in objecting to the tax.

August 8, 2011 2:17

How an airline alliance just might do what politicians can’t…

Just as the PingPong diplomacy worked for China and US in the 70s, retired navy man Abdulateef Al-Mulhim hopes Saudia’s entry into Sky alliance will aid in Middle East-global diplomacy.

July 17, 2011 3:11

Long-winded: Are airlines in the West going overboard when it comes to Gulf competition?

IATA urges Western carriers to stop blocking expansion of Gulf rivals. Given the lagging aviation business in the West, Kipp is split on this one. Which side are you on?

June 12, 2011 2:50

Crash and burn: aviation customer service in hindsight

There’s nothing better then being pampered while you’re stuck in a metal cabin more than 30,000 feet above sea level. So why can’t some airlines do it?

June 5, 2011 6:54

Iraqi Airways assets in Jordan – officials

Friction between Kuwait Airways Corp and Iraqi Airways continue with Kuwait seizing Iraq assets.

May 29, 2011 9:50

Low-cost carriers spread their wings

Low-cost carriers continue their ascent within the region’s travel sector writes Kathi Everden.

May 22, 2011 2:12

Low-cost carrier flydubai to hire 600 pilots by 2016

Following news of doubling its capital to $136million, flydubai is hiring 600 to expand routes and fleet.

May 18, 2011 4:03

Emirates drops fuel surcharge as competition rises

Emirates removes fuel surcharge due to drop in oil prices, or so says the airline. But could it be because of the imminent entry of strong contenders?

May 8, 2011 3:38