Gulf

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News November 29, 2021

Costly Airbus paint flaw goes wider than the Gulf

(Reuters) – A dispute between Airbus and Qatar Airways over paint and surface flaws on A350 jets stretches beyond the Gulf, with at least five other…

General Aviation News February 15, 2021

Shell selects H160 for operation by PHI in Gulf of Mexico

International energy group Shell has selected leading US offshore helicopter operator PHI to operate four Airbus H160s to service a support contract in the Gulf…

Civilian aviation news August 20, 2018

Gulf Air becomes the first national carrier to fly the A320neo in the region

Gulf Air, the flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, took delivery of its first A320neo today. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, made…

Civilian aviation news April 27, 2018

Boeing Delivers First 787 Dreamliner for Gulf Air

Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Gulf Air celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner for the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The airplane also debuts…

Civilian aviation news January 29, 2016

Gulf airlines squeezed by Iran tensions

* Airlines lose lucrative pilgrim flights * Gulf Air has cancelled 16 Iran flights a week * Tighter finances in region threaten expansion plans *…

Civilian aviation news January 21, 2016

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…

Civilian aviation news January 21, 2016

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…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News November 19, 2014

Gulf airlines close financing deals for 16 aircraft

(Reuters) – Gulf-based airlines have closed financing agreements for a total of 16 Boeing and Airbus aircraft, according to statements from the carriers and banks…

Civilian aviation news September 17, 2014

World’s flagship aircraft takes Gulf airline to new heights with innovative solutions and bespoke design

At a ceremony in Hamburg hosted by Airbus, Qatar Airways, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines welcomed a new star to its fleet –…

Civilian aviation news March 27, 2014

Gulf Helicopters AW139 Fleet Achieves 50000 Hour Milestone

The AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter fleet operated by Gulf Helicopters of Qatar has achieved the milestone of 50,000 flight hours. Gulf Helicopter is one…

Civilian aviation news March 25, 2014

World’s First AW189 Full-Flight Simulator Ready For Training

A joint team from ENAC (the Italian Civil Aviation Authority) and the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) has certified the world’s first AW189 full-flight simulator…

Civilian aviation news November 12, 2013

Etihad in talks over potential Airbus jet order

* Potential interest includes A320neo and A350, source says * Etihad already seen poised to place major Boeing order * Etihad declines comment, calls earlier…

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