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Air Astana celebrates 10th anniversary

This week marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of Air Astana. Its first flight was a Boeing 737 service from Almaty to Astana on 15 May 2002

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CAE takes over Oxford Aviation Academy to create training giant

CAE has acquired major training and crew sourcing services provider, Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA), for $314 million.

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EBACE: CAE Dubai to train Masterjet pilots

CAE today announced at EBACE convention in Geneva, that it has signed a long-term agreement with Masterjet to train pilots exclusively at Emirates-CAE Flight Training in Dubai, UAE, as well as CAE training centres near London, United Kingdom; New York City and Dallas for Cessna CJ3, Dassault Falcon 7X, 900 and 900EX EASy aircraft types.

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5 ways to manage rapid growth

Paul Willis, head of aviation at international built asset consultancy EC Harris, explains the challenges surrounding the improvements planned for air traffic management across the Middle East.

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Air Arabia to begin Taif services

Air Arabia is introducing services to Taif, in Saudi Arabia, from the carrier's primary hub in Sharjah, UAE.

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D-day looms for Bahrain Air seeks niche market

While there is talk about Bahrain Air's future role in the country's transport structure, the airline is mulling over a decision on whether to buy either the Bombardier CSeries or the Sukhoi Superjet as its future equipment. Alan Dron reports.

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All 47 dead in Superjet 100 crash on Indonesian mountainside

A group of journalists, officials from eight Indonesian airlines and technical and marketing staff from Sukhoi are among the 47 passengers and crew who were confirmed killed in the crash of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 demonstrator in Indonesia yesterday.

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Dnata enjoys record performance

Airline services company dnata recorded record profits according to the Emirates Group results announced today.

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Emirates introduces 777-300 on Dublin route

Emirates has introduced a larger aircraft on its Dublin route two months early because of surging demand.

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BREAKING NEWS: Russian Sukhoi jet reported missing in Indonesia

It has been reported that a Russion Sukhoi Superjet passenger plane, carrying at least 44 people on board, has gone missing on a demonstration flight in Indonesia.

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