MUSCAT: To celebrate the Sultanate of Oman’ s 47th National Day on 18th November, Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman has come up with a number of unique and exciting offers. National Day is one of the most important days in the Omani calendar and to mark this momentous day, Oman Air is running a special sale with up to 47% …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: Boeing [NYSE: BA] and flydubai signed a landmark agreement today for 225 737 MAX airplanes with a list price value of $27 billion. The deal represents the largest-ever single-aisle jet order – by number of airplanes and total value – from a Middle East carrier. Signed at the 2017 Dubai Airshow in flydubai’s hometown, the agreement includes a commitment …

DUBAI: Emirates and Thales have signed a new agreement to equip its Boeing 777X fleet with the next generation broadband inflight connectivity using Inmarsat GX global network. The partnership will give Emirates customers best in class connectivity on its Boeing 777X aircraft due for delivery starting in 2020. Emirates and Thales already have an existing multi-million dollar deal to fit …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: Emirates Flight Training Academy, the state of the art facility for training ab initio pilots was officially inaugurated today by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai during the Dubai Airshow. Dignitaries present at the opening included His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today announced a US$ 15.1 billion (AED 55.4 billion) commitment for 40 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. In the presence of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has unveiled completely refreshed interiors for its Boeing 777 aircraft, including its highly anticipated new First Class private suites. With floor to ceiling sliding doors and sleek design features inspired by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Emirates’ new suites takes luxury and privacy to the next level. Offering up to 40 square feet of personal space each, …

DUBAI: Leading global business aviation group Deer Jet has granted its strategic partner UAS International Trip Support (UAS) the exclusive global charter management of the “Dream Jet”, the world’s only BBJ 787 in VVIP configuration. The Dream Jet has attracted international attention throughout its “Dreams Encounter the World” tour which saw the one-of-a-kind aircraft welcome UHNW individuals and royal family …

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has appointed Stephen L. Johnson of American Airlines Group Inc. to its Board of Directors. American Airlines is the world’s largest airline, employing more than 120,000 team members and offering 6,700 flights per day to 350 destinations in more than 50 countries. “The team at American Airlines is excited about increasing our involvement at …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates is gearing up for the 2017 edition of the Dubai Airshow, with the airline showcasing its largest static aircraft display to date. Emirates’ full family of aircraft consisting of the airline’s 100th A380, its latest Boeing 777-300ER with new cabin interiors, the Emirates Executive A319 aircraft, and the Cirrus SR 22 and Embraer Phenom 100 …

ADDIS ABABA: Africa’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded SKYTRAX 4 Star certification at a special ceremony held in London on November 8, 2017. SKYTRAX, the most prestigious international air transport standards and quality rating organization, operates certified airline rating, a global airline standards ranking program. Ratings are determined through direct and …