Air Transport

Gulf Air has enhanced the baggage allowance for all college and university students with an additional free of charge 23-kilogram bag.
Air Transport

Boeing has completed development of the updated software for the 737 MAX, along with associated simulator testing and the company’s engineering test flight.
Air Transport

Daher has said its new TBM 940 has been certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), enabling deliveries to begin with this latest very fast turboprop aircraft version.
Air Transport

Emirates SkyCargo is partnering with Gargash, one of the largest distributors of premium and luxury cars in the UAE to transport cars for the Gumball 3000 motor rally, an annual celebrity event that raises money for charity.
Air Transport

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced global passenger traffic results for April 2019 showing that demand rose by 4.3% compared to April 2018.
Air Transport

Abdulaziz Al Raisi, chief executive officer of Oman Air, has said that the grounding of the 737 MAXs has had a major financial impact on Oman Air.
Air Transport

Emirates has made a network-wide commitment to reduce single-use plastics on board its aircraft. As of June 1, eco-friendly paper straws have been introduced and all Emirates flights will soon be plastic straw-free.
Air Transport

Lebanon's flag carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA), has signed a firm order for four A321XLRs, making it the launch airline customer of Airbus' latest evolution of the A321neo family.
Aerospace

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has decided to expand its existing A320neo Family order from 35 to as many as 100 NEO aircraft including 35 options.
Aerospace

One of the world's largest airline groups announced yesterday it plans to build its future fleet with the Boeing 737 MAX with an intention to purchase 200 MAX jets.
Air Transport

Following the decision of the US Federal Aviation Administration to restrict US airline operations in Iranian-controlled airspace, Etihad Airways has consulted with the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority and other UAE airlines to evaluate the US action.
Air Transport

Oman Air has received the level 4 New Distribution Capability (NDC) certification from International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Air Transport

Amadeus and Etihad Airways have announced an extension of their longstanding partnership for distribution services across channels.
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
Kuwait-based airport services provider National Aviation Services (NAS) plans to partner with global healthcare company Abbott to introduce COVID-19 rapid testing solutions at major airports across Africa and the Middle East.
Airports & Networks

Boeing has issued a statement regarding the software on the 737 MAX aircraft.
Air Transport

The new Kuwait Airways A330-800neo that join the airline’s fleet next year will be fitted with Super Diamond business class seats from Collins Aerospace.
Air Transport

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released performance figures for 2018 showing that global air connectivity continues to become more accessible and more efficient.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways was the most punctual Middle Eastern carrier in the first seven months of 2019.
Air Transport

Pegasus Airlines has taken delivery of its first A321neo aircraft as part of its 100 Airbus aircraft order signed in 2012, which was the single largest-ever aircraft order in Turkish civil aviation history at the time.
Air Transport

Emirates SkyCargo has teamed up with with Dubai start-up Seafood Souq for efficient and transparent sourcing and transportation of seafood, starting with a shipment of Scottish salmon from Glasgow Airport.
Aerospace

Gulf Air has received its seventh 787-9 Dreamliner with a re-designed livery.
Air Transport

The world’s passenger and freighter aircraft fleet is set to more than double from today’s nearly 23,000 to almost 48,000 by 2038 with traffic growing at 4.3% annually, also resulting in a need for 550,000 new pilots and 640,000 new technicians.
Air Transport

The aviation industry, alongside environmental groups, will request governments to set a timeframe for agreement on a long-term target to reduce CO2 emissions from air transport at a meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) starting this week in Montreal.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways has announced a codeshare cooperation with China Southern Airlines starting from January 2020.
Air Transport

Turkish Airlines has put its signature to an important collaboration with United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), the leading United Nations platform for intercultural dialogue and cooperation.
Air Transport