Munich, Germany, the Supervisory Board of MTU Aero Engines Holding AG announced today the appointment of Reiner Winkler (51, the currentchief financial officer to become chief executive officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2014. He succeeds Egon Behle (57), who is no longer available for a contract extension.
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Dubai, Connecting North America and mainland Europe, Emirates will launch a direct service between Milan and New York, the airline’s only trans-Atlantic service, from 1st October 2013.
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Dubai, UAE and London, UK, dnata announced today an extension of its existing relationship with Virgin Atlantic Airways at Heathrow Airport.
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Sharjah, UAE; Air Arabia, announced today the increase in frequency of flights to Salalah from the carrier’s primary hub in Sharjah. Effective May 8, 2013, the airline will offer three flights per week, an addition of one flight to the existing schedule.
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Etihad Airways, yesterday officially launched its new premium lounge at Dulles International Airport. The opening of facility follows the start of the airline’s new daily service connecting Abu Dhabi and Washington, D.C. on March 31.
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Washington, Boeing (NYSE: BA), Sberbank of Russia and its wholly owned subsidiary, Sberbank Leasing, have reached an agreement on an order for 12 Next-Generation 737-800s. The airplanes are intended for operational leasing under Sberbank's contract with Transaero, one of Sberbank's key corporate customers.
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Dubai, when Mariam Al Balooshi started working as a chemical engineer at the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), few thought her career in the traditionally male dominated aviation industry will take off. Nor she will one day represent the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in international civil aviation industry forums or become a strong voice on environmental issues.
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