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Eurocopter Flight Tests X3 Hybrid Helicopter Demonstrator

Eurocopter has begun test flights of the X3 demonstrator for its high-speed, long-range hybrid helicopter (H3) concept. The X3 demonstrator is equipped with two turboshaft engines that power a five-blade main rotor system and two propellers … Read more

SCI Commemorates Golden Jubilee Celebrations

A function was held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi by Shipping Corporation of India to mark the establishment of the India’s first public sector undertaking in shipping, SCI on this day 50 years ago. Founded … Read more

Egyptair selects SAP business solutions to improve financial visibility and optimize route profitability

Egyptair today announced that it has selected SAP, to support the airline's growth and expansion plans by supplying solutions that improve the company's financial visibility and optimize route profitability. Egyptair, established in Cairo in 1932, serves … Read more

RAK Airways enhances value-added services for passengers

RAK Airways, one of the national carriers of the UAE, has partnered with holiday autos Middle East, one of the world's leading car rental companies, to further enhance the value-added services it is able to … Read more

DHL supports government initiative aimed at boosting SME export market in UAE

DHL, the world's logistics company, has announced its support for a new Dubai Export Development Corporation initiative aimed at enhancing the exporting skills of small to medium enterprises in the UAE. The move further reinforces … Read more

Porsche achieves record turnover

The Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has again achieved outstanding results in the business year 2009/10 (July 31). According to the preliminary figures, with a growth of 17.9% to euros 7.79bn, Porsche achieved … Read more

Wataniya Airways targets the business traveller by introducing BusinessFirst

Wataniya Airways, Kuwait's only premium service airline, today announced the launch of BusinessFirst, its new premium cabin brand. BusinessFirst is being introduced on all Wataniya Airways' routes from today replacing the former first class cabin … Read more

DP World, UAE Region inaugurates new leadership development program

DP World, UAE Region has inaugurated its new leadership development program (LDP) for Emirati executives among its senior management ranks. This initiative is part of the premier regional port operator's efforts to provide advanced management … Read more

Dubai Maritime Authority and Singapore Maritime and Ports Authority sign MoU to advance maritime relations

The maritime authority in Dubai, Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) and The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to foster their maritime relations. Under the MOU, both MPA and … Read more

Bahrain Logistics Zone signs key tenancy agreement with Almoayed Wilhelmsen

General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP) announced the signing of a prime tenancy agreement between Almoayed Wilhelmsen Ltd. and the Bahrain Logistics Zone (BLZ) the Kingdom's only dedicated customs - free, value-added logistics park. Almoayed … Read more