Gulf Air has today announced that after extensive negotiations with Airbus and Boeing - its two key suppliers of wide-body and narrow-body aircraft - it has signed amendment agreements with both aircraft manufacturers to realign its original orders to meet its long-term strategic needs.

All aircraft operated by domestic airlines in Nigeria are to be fitted with an Automated Flight Information Reporting System, as part of efforts to ensure air safety in the country, according to the Director-General of the regulatory Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Dr. Harold Demuren.

Four new airlines have been accepted into the ranks of AACO, the Arab Air Carriers organisation at today's annual general meeting in Algiers.

A technology designed to protect rotorcraft engines and other systems from contamination by fine sand and airborne particulates, especially during takeoffs, landings and low-level flights is on show at the Helishow Dubai 2012 which opened at Meydan in Dubai today.

At the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) Annual General Meeting in Algiers today, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) outlined five areas in which opportunities exist to further develop aviation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to benefit the region's economies.

In its continuous efforts towards making customers' travel experience faster and easier Gulf Air, has introduced mobile check-in.

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker shared his insights on Qatar's impact in the GCC's thriving aviation sector during a keynote address at the 21st Annual Arab-US Policy Makers Conference.

Social Media is an important and fast-growing platform for Etihad Airways and over the past year has become a vital part of its broader digital and communications activity.