Hundreds of passengers face being stranded
DUBAI – Hundreds of passengers face being stranded after Saudi budget carrier Sama Airlines said it will suspend operations amid record financial losses, local daily Arab News reported.
Sama said it will halt flights from Tuesday and urged affected passengers… Continue reading
EADS North America awarded U.S. Coast Guard contract for HC-144A Maritime Patrol Aircraft
The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded prime contractor EADS North America a $117 million contract for three HC-144A Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol Aircraft, with options for up to six more aircraft over the next four years. The HC-144A is based… Continue reading
Boeing Joins ProActive Technologies Team in Bid for B-52 Aircrew Training System
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 23, 2010 – The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA], along with teammate ProActive Technologies LLC of Orlando, Fla., has submitted a proposal for the U.S. Air Force’s B-52 Training System Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) program. The contract provides… Continue reading
Al Jaber Aviation takes delivery of 1st Airbus aircraft
Al Jaber Aviation (AJA) has become the first Middle East customer to offer an Airbus aircraft for VVIP charter flights, following the delivery of its first A318 Elite.
It has a further three A318 Elites and two Airbus Corporate Jetliners… Continue reading
AEROGAL becomes newest Airbus operator in Latin America
AEROGAL, Ecuador’s leading airline, has unveiled their new Airbus A320-200 at a ceremony in Quito, Ecuador. The new Airbus aircraft, the first of three to be delivered in 2010, marks the start of AEROGAL’s fleet renewal program.
The aircraft seats… Continue reading


