Apr 18, 2012
High-profile delegates touching down in Abu Dhabi for the Global Aerospace Summit reflect the changing needs of industry and the shift of commercial aviation from West to East - and into the cosmos. Read Article Bold visions, big ideas and high flyers meet
Apr 27, 2012
One or more of the three major Gulf carriers will join an airline alliance this year, according to the boss of two of Europe's largest airlines. Read Article Qatar tipped for carrier alliance
May 02, 2012
Qatar Airways is to expand its route network to 170 destinations within the next three years, and further develop its Doha hub. Read Article Flying from Doha to 170 locations
Jul 16, 2012
Middle Eastern airlines cleaned up once again at the latest Skytrax awards Read Article First-class outing for Etihad at Skytrax global airline awards
Sep 26, 2012
The outsized, upstart airline reflects its national roots with a global clout widely exceeding what seems possible from a country of 300,000 citizens. With western carriers reeling under recession, the skies still look clear over Doha. Read Article Qatar punches above its weight
Oct 01, 2012
James Hogan, the chief executive of Etihad Airways, is targeting revenue of US$5 billion this year after he reiterated the airline's expansion plans by buying stakes in other global carriers. Read Article Etihad aims for revenue in 2012 to reach $5bn
Oct 09, 2012
It was hailed as the aerospace deal of the decade, but it looks increasingly unlikely that the merger between the British defence company BAE Systems and the European giant EADS will go ahead. Read Article Relief for region if European aerospace deal collapses
Oct 10, 2012
Qatar Airways is to join the Oneworld global airline alliance, which includes American Airlines, British Airways and nine other carriers, in a move that underlines a major shift in focus in the global airline industry towards the Middle East. Read Article Qatar Airways to join Oneworld global airline alliance
Oct 10, 2012
Mergers and acquisitions will be crucial for British Airways in competing with the growing global dominance of Gulf carriers, the airline's chairman said yesterday.
Read Article 'Mergers crucial to BA success' as 80th year of UAE flights marked
Oct 11, 2012
The old school of established international carriers did not have much complimentary to say about Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways … until, that is, they realised there were many more pros than cons. Read Article Revolution in the air: Arabian Gulf carriers enter old boys' club
