Emerging Technologies

Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS) has announced its decision to join the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) whose members support 85 per cent of the global air traffic.
Emerging Technologies

Jeppesen recently signed a new three-year service contract with Pegasus Airlines to provide the airline with Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro electronic flight bag (EFB) services with tailored digital charts.
Emerging Technologies

Commsoft today announced that existing Commsoft partner, Arpiem Aviation, will be using Commsoft's OASES to provide CAMO services for Turkey-based Vega Aviation's two Boeing 737-300s.
MRO

Emirates airline has now increased its mobile presence with the launch of The Emirates App for iPhone on the App Store.
Emerging Technologies

The airberlin group has equipped the first two aircraft in its fleet with the new 'airberlin connect' Wi-Fi service. The two Airbus A320, registered D-ABNJ and OE-LEL, now boast a Wi-Fi system from Panasonic Avionics Corporation, so passengers can access the internet with their own smartphone, tablet or laptop during the flight.
Emerging Technologies

Turkish Airlines has teamed up with international football stars, Didier Drogba and Lionel Messi, for its new 'Widen your World' global advertising campaign highlighting the worldwide destination network of the award winning global carrier.
Emerging Technologies

Gulf Air has signed a two-year renewal deal with air transport IT specialist, SITA, for network, messaging and voice services.
Emerging Technologies

Saudi Arabia's Alpha Star Aviation Services has signed a long-term partnership contract with satellite communications service provider, Satcom1 in order to bring the latest, fastest, and most advanced satcom technologies to the Alpha Star fleet
Emerging Technologies

Qatar Airways reached yet another milestone when it became the most 'liked' global airline on Facebook, the world's most popular social media networking site. The airline overtook its nearest competitor and claimed first position last week while reaching eight million fans on its global page.
Emerging Technologies

The International Defence Exhibition and Conferences (IDEX) has announced a partnership with MediaCubed LLC to develop a mobile application for 2015 edition of IDEX.
Emerging Technologies

Qatar Airways has announced a schedule of five-star inflight entertainment for its passengers on board its flights during January 2015.
Emerging Technologies

Flir Systems has opened a new office and support facility in Abu Dhabi which the company said at IDEX is an important step in its ongoing commitment to the support of programmes in the UAE and other states in the Arabian Gulf region.
Emerging Technologies

Six members of Emirates' Cabin Crew team have been given the opportunity to showcase their life, travels and experiences using the official Emirates' Instagram page.
Emerging Technologies

The second ICAO International Aviation and Environment Seminar for the Middle East which was held in the UAE last week addressed the reducing of carbon dioxide emissions, which is one of the key objectives of ICAO regarding aviation's role in protecting the environment.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Flynas has chosen air transport IT specialist, SITA, to provide a range of passenger check-in services.
Emerging Technologies

Emirates will launch its Apple Watch app on April 24.
Emerging Technologies

Inmarsat's GX Aviation programme one step closer to launching global high-speed connectivity.
Emerging Technologies

The Air Transport News (ATN) Awards have recognised air transport IT specialist, SITA, as IT Company of the Year.
Emerging Technologies

AVTECH and Etihad Airways have agreed to expand the trial of the Aventus NowCast Descent Winds service (“Aventus”) from three destinations to Etihad Airways' full network.
Emerging Technologies

SITA and IT analytic provider Nexthink have announced a strategic partnership.
Emerging Technologies

Emirates has signed up to sponsor 'The Last Wilderness of the UAE', a documentary series that will feature the United Arab Emirates' rich biodiversity.
Emerging Technologies

Arabsat and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) have signed contracts for manufacturing and launching two new Satellites with Lockheed Martin and Arianespace, with a value of $ 650 Million including the manufacturing, the launching and the insurance covering for the two satellites into the orbit.
Emerging Technologies

Smartworld – a joint venture between the UAE telecoms provider Etisalat and the Dubai World Central aerotropolis - has selected Altitude Software, the omnichannel solutions provider, to launch the country's first Cloud Customer Engagement Solutions.
Emerging Technologies

Etihad Airways has chosen air transport IT specialist, SITA, for end-to-end baggage tracking services.
Emerging Technologies

Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc (TAI) has selected Boldon James' Classifier to ensure compliance with security regulations and standards.
Emerging Technologies