Air Arabia profit slips 6 pct in 2015
(AFP) Sharjah-based budget carrier Air Arabia said on Sunday its 2015 net profit fell six percent to 531 million dirhams ($144.69 million) although turnover rose…
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Boeing, U.S. Air Force Complete GPS IIF Constellation
Satellite system clocks in equivalent of more than 540 years of operation Boeing and the U.S. Air Force today completed the GPS IIF constellation with…
Iraqi air force takes delivery of two more F-16s
The Iraqi air force has taken delivery of two more F-16 fighter jets, bringing to six the number of the sophisticated US planes it now…
Demand for Air Travel in 2015 Surges to Strongest Result in Five Years
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for 2015 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 6.5% for the full…
Boeing to Provide P-8 Training Systems to Royal Australian Air Force
First international P-8 maintenance training order to support Australia’s Poseidon fleet. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has selected Boeing [NYSE: BA] to provide the…
U.S. Navy Awards Boeing $2.5 Billion Contract for 20 More P-8A Poseidon Aircraft
Order expands Navy maritime surveillance fleet, includes four aircraft for Australia Boeing will further equip the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) with…
U.S., Russian defense officials discuss air safety over Syria
(Reuters) – Senior U.S. and Russian defense officials held a video conference on Thursday to discuss military air safety over Syria as the two sides…
AIR TATTOO and FARNBOROUGH PREPARE FOR F-35 DEBUT
AVIATION history is set to be made in the UK this summer when, in a major airshow ‘first’, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, the…
Boeing, U.S. Air Force Aircrews Make History with First KC-46A Tanker Refueling Flight
Pegasus refueling boom provides exceptional handling, stability during transfer Flight kicks off tests leading to production decision Boeing and U.S. Air Force aircrews successfully completed…
Boeing, Gulf Air Announce Order Conversion at Bahrain Air Show
Boeing and Gulf Air announced the airline’s decision to convert its 16 787-8 Dreamliners on order to 787-9s as part of its long-term, twin-aisle fleet…
Gulf Air orders 29 A320neo Family aircraft
Bahrain’s national carrier to upgrade its fleet with fuel-efficient single aisle aircraft As part of its fleet renewal strategy, Gulf Air has announced a firm…
Boeing to Help U.S. Air Force Keep T-38 Trainers Flying Through 2026
New contract continues Boeing’s 16-years of Air Force trainer support Boeing [NYSE: BA], which has maintained and supported the U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon trainer…