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Singapore Airlines on how it is managing to keep costs down as fuel prices continue to rocket.

Anil Bhoyrul responds to David Westley’s claim that the new A380 has taken the thrill out of air travel, and forgotten all about economy class passengers.

This year is significant in aviation, marking 100 years since the UK's first sustained powered flight.

With global baggage handling mishaps on the rise, aviation authorities are struggling to combat the problem.

Abu Dhabi airline dominates headlines at UK airshow with order for 100 planes from Airbus and Boeing.

Airbus delegates gathered in Toulouse last month to discuss the manufacturer's developments.

Kuwait's Aref Logistics to use planes to ferry pilgrims to Saudi and labourers to Gulf from Bangladesh.

UPDATE: European plane maker to deliver one less superjumbo this year and four less in 2009.

ATM: Abu Dhabi airline poised to order up to 100 planes in year's biggest aircraft order - CEO.

ATM: Situation 'very serious' and will cause 'serious damage' to airline, says President Tim Clark.

Buffeted by rising costs, production delays and job cuts, it has been a tough few years for aircraft manufacturer Airbus.

Logistics centre will stock more than 5,000 parts to serve fast-growing Middle East carriers.

Aviation is often labelled a major contributor to global warming. But carbon conscious airlines in the Middle East appear determined to set the record straight.

The handling of cargo throughout the air transportation process can present a number of potential headaches for operators. Air Cargo Middle East & India investigates the current standards, methods and equipment adopted by industry leaders.

Fireplace, stable and carpets like desert sands some of features requested by clients.

The industry's emblem, freighters are the most integral part of any air cargo operations.

Freighter conversion programmes are an increasingly popular choice for operators, says Jonathon Lesieur, freighter marketing manager, Airbus.

Saudi billionaire keeps people guessing over plans to customise his A380 superjumbo.

DUBAI AIRSHOW: Planemaker signs $2bn order with Yemen airline for 10 A350 XWB planes

Aircraft manufacturers smash all records for plane sales with deals powered by demand from Gulf states.

State-owned Dubai Aerospace Enterprise agrees deal to buy 100 aircraft.

Singapore Airlines makes history with first commercial flight using Airbus A380.

Transport minister leads Kuwait Airways committee in talks with the two companies to buy 36 aircraft.

The Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) has launched an online survey to help research a forthcoming publication on Middle East logistics.

The final product of Airbus's original Superjumbo vision could be something of a letdown, says Christina Corbett.

James Bennett meets Sheikh Sultan Bin Saud Al Qasimi, managing director of Al Saud Investments.

Oman Air is currently amidst an ambitious expansion plan, which is designed to increase the national carrier's standing in the Middle East aviation industry. By introducing more international routes, doubling the size of its fleet and upgrading its cargo facilities, a bright future is being predicted for its airfreight operations, explains Oman Air's cargo manager Sami Abu El-Fetouh.

Airbus has chosen Al Ain International Airport to carry out hot weather tests on its A380.

It's only July, but the region's investors have already splashed out billions on M&A - from Airbus to Vivendi.

The Abu Dhabi airline will start routes in 2008 as part of its plans to expand Asia services.

With the Middle East's private aircraft industry continuing to grow, Aviation Business profiles one of its leading companies.

Investment Dar is in talks with Airbus to create a joint venture to finance aircraft purchases.

The Russian billionaire is tipped to buy a 'superjumbo' for his personal use, say reports.

Afriqiyah will launch routes to the emirate following $1.6bn Airbus deal.

Budget airline's purchase of 30 Airbus A320s will aid Mideast expansion plans.

Fly Asian Express orders Airbus jets worth $2.9bn; suggests UK flights for as little as $10.

Airbus gives an environment friendly spin to its A380, the world's largest airliner.

Qatar Airways confirms ordering 80 Airbus A350s and additional A380s at the Paris Air Show.

Qatar Airways, Emirates and US Airways give a much-needed lift to the troubled company.

But there will be no delay because of gearbox problems, says vice president.

The US company outsells its rival two to one as airlines queue up to buy the 'Dreamliner'.

The airline has announced 644-passenger seating plans on some of its Airbus A380s.

Flyington Freighters is expected to commence operations next month, offering airfreight services from India to destinations throughout Europe, West Asia and Africa.

The airline is set to buy eighty A350s, helping to boost lukewarm demand for the planemaker's jets.

But no decision has been made yet as the new Kuwaiti airline talks to Airbus and Boeing for its aircraft.

The European planemaker saw unions stage wildcat protests in France yesterday over job cuts and meagre bonus.

EXCLUSIVE: Troubled airline will close down if restructuring plan fails, says company spokesman.

Airbus details 10,000 Europe-wide job losses under Power8 restructuring plan

Jazeera Airways has selected SITA to implement its data links service in order to enhance communication capabilities.

But Airbus is yet to land a U.S. order for its troubled and delayed plane.

But Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad says discussions are still in early stages.

Delays and compensation claims for A380 super-jumbo drag Airbus deep into the red.

Costly delays to the A380 superjumbo have seen profit drop to $526m.

It's too soon to say whether the Qatar Investment Authority will buy into the Airbus parent.

Staff stage work stoppages in France and Germany as the 10,000 job cut announcement sinks in.

Wednesday's restructuring announcement could include some 10,000 job cuts at the troubled company.

Airbus super-jumbo took to the air with the world’s media on board today, but costs of delays are mounting.

The Dubai-based airline will ask Airbus for at least $325m in compensation over the late ‘superjumbo'.

Riyadh-based National Air Services (NAS) is investing $2 billion to quadruple the size of its fleet.

Expansion contract worth $240.8m is the first stage of plans to up capacity to 80m passengers a year.

The Airbus A380, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines, received joint European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification last month.

The Airbus A380, the world’s largest commercial airliner with 555 seats, has successfully completed a series of technical route proving missions, which is the last of the trials required for type certification.

The delivery delays of the Airbus A380 undoubtedly dominated the headlines of the international aviation industry last year. Keith Stonestreet, product marketing director at Airbus, attempts to unravel those concerns and shed some light on the issues that prevented the A380 from arriving to its purchasers on time.

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Airbus’ A380 project has lurched from one disaster to the next. Andrew White reports on the crisis engulfing the aviation giant.

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