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Airbus offers mea culpa on A380

Tom Enders, the Airbus president and chief executive. Reuters

May 25, 2012

Airbus paraded a series of senior executives to apologise to airlines and passengers for the costs and disruptions caused by wing-cracking problems on its A380 superjumbo. Read Article Airbus offers mea culpa on A380

David Black

Aviation

Berlin airport delay a blow to carriers

The terminal building of the Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The airport's opening will be delayed as its firefighting systems are not yet ready.Thomas Peter / Reuters

May 16, 2012

Technical problems have delayed the opening of Berlin's new airport, dealing a damaging blow to the reputation of the German capital and resulting in heavy costs to airlines such as Air Berlin. Read Article Berlin airport delay a blow to carriers

David Crossland

Aviation

Abu Dhabi sets sights on UK airports

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May 15, 2012

Abu Dhabi's burgeoning footprint in the northern English city of Manchester could soon stretch from the football pitch to the runway. Read Article Abu Dhabi sets sights on UK airports

Sean Cronin

Aviation

Manchester Airport next prize

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is interested in bidding for a 50 per cent stake in Manchester Airports Group, according to sources. Above, the airport's control tower. Reuters

May 15, 2012

With the English Premier League trophy now firmly in the Manchester City cabinet, Abu Dhabi's growing influence in the British metropolis might just lead to another prized asset - Manchester Airport. Read Article Manchester Airport next prize

Rory Jones

Aviation

Majestic Wings to land in Dubai World Central

The control tower of Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central, which is a strategic initiative of the Dubai Government to promote the emirate as a global trade centre.Sonza Gabriel / EPA

May 15, 2012

Majestic Wings, a private jet charter services company based in Dubai, has signed an agreement with Dubai World Central to establish a fixed base operators facility. Read Article Majestic Wings to land in Dubai World Central

David Black

Aviation

Emirates rides out fuel price rise turbulence

Emirates, the world's biggest airline measured by international passenger miles travelled, achieved a profit of Dh1.5bn in the 12 months ending on March 31. Andrew Parsons / The National

May 11, 2012

Soaring oil prices dragged down profits for Emirates Airline last year as they added an extra US$1.6 billion to the carrier's fuel bill. Read Article Emirates rides out fuel price rise turbulence

Rebecca Bundhun

Aviation

Etihad scales back Airbus order

The Etihad livery is applied to an Airbus A330-300. Etihad cancelled orders for the plane maker's newer A350-1000 aircraft. Gilles Bouquillon for The National

May 08, 2012

Etihad Airways has cancelled orders for another tranche of the new Airbus A350-1000 long-range jet as other Gulf carriers express concerns over production delays to the programme. Read Article Etihad scales back Airbus order

David Black

Aviation

Arab group on runway for $3.2bn air terminal

The Midfield Terminal Building project will be a springboard for Etihad Airway's expansion when completed. Turn to b4 for full coverage. Silvia Razgova / The National

May 07, 2012

A consortium of Middle East construction companies have been selected as the preferred bidder for the Dh11.75 billion Midfield Terminal Building project at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Read Article Arab group on runway for $3.2bn air terminal

David Black

Aviation

Middle East airlines report demand is soaring

May 03, 2012

Middle East airlines' demand jumped by over a fifth in March, compared to the same month last year, the largest rate of growth for any region. Read Article Middle East airlines report demand is soaring

David Black

Aviation

Montreal backing for Gulf airlines

May 03, 2012

A dispute about more landing slots for UAE carriers in Canada was an "irritant" for both countries, says the Mayor of Montreal. Read Article Montreal backing for Gulf airlines

Tom Arnold

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