AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced it has been awarded a contract for 16 AW101 helicopters plus support and training, valued at approximately £1 billion (€1.15 billion), to meet the Norwegian all weather SAR helicopter (NAWSARH) requirement. The contract includes an option for six further aircraft.
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The Egyptian revolution of 25th of January was the event that raised Egyptian hopes, yet the country has since witness a decrease in economic growth and the travel industry has been hit hard. With many businesses still recovering, EgyptAir, the country’s flag carrier established in 1931 is no exception.
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SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, Brazil - Embraer Commercial Aviation announced Saratov-based Saratov Airlines (Saravia) as the first E-Jet customer in Russia. The airline leased two E195 aircraft to start operations in the coming weeks. The E190 and E195 were certified by Russia’s Interstate Aviation Committee in December 2012.
READ MOREBRASILIA - the Brazilian government today announced the selection of Sweden's Saab Gripen NG, edging out Boeing's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and France's Dassault Aviation's Rafale.The valued of the deal is reported to be $4.5 billion, while the contending US offer $ 7.5 billion and the French $ 10 billion.
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DUBAI – Turkish Airlines will complete the installation of 80 self-service check-in kiosks from SITA in three of Turkey’s busiest airports for the 38 million annual passengers.
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ABU DHABI - Abu Dhabi Airports today announced the opening of the Premier Inn hotel at Abu Dhabi International Airport, the fifth hotel in the region for the UK based hotel group.
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ABU DHABi – Abu Dhabi Airports have contracted the Hong Kong based, Plaza Premium Lounge Management Limited (PPLML), for the renovation, management and operation of Abu Dhabi International Airport’s hotel and lounges in Terminals 1 and 2.
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