June 2011 – Page 2

Gulf Air

Gulf Air to Become the First Airline in the World to Offer Full On-Board Connectivity to Passengers

News Desk Jun 21, 2011 0

Le Bourget, Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain today announced that it has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation’s (Panasonic) Global Communications Suite for worldwide in-flight broadband connectivity, mobile phone service and live television programming. Once the final terms are agreed upon, Panasonic will install its broadband Ku solution eXConnect, eXPhone and the eXTV live television network across the entire Gulf Air Fleet.

Gulf Air

Gulf Air Selects IAE Power for A321 Aircraft

News Desk Jun 21, 2011 0

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has selected International Aero Engines AG to power six A321 aircraft, becoming the launch customer for IAE’s new V2500 SelectTwo™ engine. These extended-range Airbus platforms will be delivered in 2012, marking Gulf Air’s initial application of V2500 engines into its fleet.

Emirates

Emirates to Establish an Engine Repair and Overhaul Facility in Dubai

News Desk Jun 21, 2011 0

Paris, Emirates Airline has unveiled plans for the construction of the most technologically-advanced Engine Overhaul Shop in Asia. The state-of-the-art Engine Shop will complement the present Test Cell Facility in Dubai and will be constructed on a 90,000 square meter piece of land at an estimated cost of US $120 million.

NAS Air

National Air Services Places $620 Million CFM56-5B Engine Order Airbus

News Desk Jun 21, 2011 0

Le Bourget, National Air Services (NAS) today announced that it has selected CFM International's CFM56-5B engine to power 20 firm Airbus A320 family aircraft.

Saudia

Saudi Arabian Airlines orders more Airbus A330-300s

News Desk Jun 20, 2011 0

Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudi Arabia’s national airline, has placed a firm order for four additional A330-300 aircraft in addition to the eight ordered in July 2008, taking the total order for the type to 12. Saudi Arabian Airlines placed its first order with Airbus in over 30 years in 2007 for 22 A320 Family aircraft and later placed an order for eight A330s.

Qatar Airways

Boeing, Qatar Airways Announce Order for Six 777-300ERs

News Desk Jun 20, 2011 0

Le Bourget, /PRNewswire/ - Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Qatar Airways today announced an order for six Boeing 777-300ERs (Extended Range) airplanes at the international 2011 Paris Air Show. The order is valued at $ 1.7 billion at list prices.

Jazeera Aiways

Jazeera Airways Expands CFM56-5B-powered A320 Fleet with $80 million Engine Order

News Desk Jun 20, 2011 0

Le Bourget Air Show, Jazeera Airways has placed an order for CFM56-5B engines to power four brand new Airbus A320 aircraft scheduled to be delivered to the airline between 2012 and 2014. The engine order is valued at $80 million U.S. at list price.