Emerging Technologies

Avtech has signed two new agreements in the wake vortex area through its associated company Actec Middle East.
Emerging Technologies

Qatar Airways today announced a long-term strategic partnership with leading Indian IT Company Wipro, designed to develop new technological solutions to create greater competitive advantage for the award-winning airline.
Emerging Technologies

ERA Technology, provider of specialist technical consultancy services, has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Maintenance & Training

Sabena technics based in France, has ordered a CTT Cair£ System to be installed, during autumn 2012, in one Airbus VIP A318 aircraft belonging to an important Middle East VIP operator.
Emerging Technologies

Jeppesen, a unit of Boeing Flight Services, is now providing Turkish Airlines, the third largest international carrier in Europe, with its industry-leading Crew Tracking solution to help the airline manage its crew operations as the airline continues to expand its air service.
Emerging Technologies

Qatar Airways has set new standards for 5-Star service in the aviation industry by leveraging on the iPad to offer personalised service to its customers at various touch points.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Air Partner has announced it has become the first aircraft charter broker to launch a freight industry piece fit application.
Emerging Technologies

Jeppesen, a unit of Boeing Flight Services, now offers operators its industry-leading FliteDeck Pro Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) solution for the iPad.
Emerging Technologies

Etihad Airways has announced it will implement the latest in eSourcing technology and best practice to its procurement and supply departments. The airline has partnered with Tejari, a leading supply management technology vendor
Emerging Technologies

The construction of Abu Dhabi's Midfield Terminal Building has finally been given the green light and now the real work begins. Keith Mwanalushi reports.
Emerging Technologies

Winglet designer and manufacturer, Aviation Partners, has asked a US court in Seattle to place an injunction on all new sales of sharklet-equipped Airbus A320s.
Emerging Technologies

Satcom1 has announced that it has been successful in implementing aggregation of dual Inmarsat Swift Broadband (SBB) high speed streaming channels (officially released last month) making it possible to better accommodate video conferencing, surveillance and live video in the air.
Interiors & Connectivity

Oman Air has renewed its reservations technology agreement with Sabre Airline Solutions.
Emerging Technologies

The next time you prepare to take-off on an Air Arabia flight, you will be greeted on the television monitors inside the aircraft cabin by the airline's youngest flight crew members.
Emerging Technologies

A key element of the UAE's state-of-the-art air navigation centre has been formally opened by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways has specified a Thales dual head up display (HUD) to be installed on its entire new fleet of A350 XWBs and A380 aircraft.
Emerging Technologies

Oman Air is the latest airline to become part of TRUEngine, qualifying all 33 CFM56-7B engines in its fleet for the programme.
Emerging Technologies

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced today that the seventh World Cargo Symposium (WCS) being held in Doha, Qatar, from 12-14 March 2013 - exploring the theme of 'Action for Sustainability' - is to be hosted by Qatar Airways.
Aerospace

Gulf Air has announced the introduction of nine new international television channels to its inflight entertainment suite 'SkyHub'.
Emerging Technologies

RAK International Airport and RAK Transport Authority (RAKTA) have agreed to develop a number of services designed to enhance connectivity within the Emirate, as well as promote their mutual business interests.
Emerging Technologies

Gulfstream has received approval from the FAA and EASA to retrofit Gulfstream GV, GIV, GIV-SP, G400 and G300 aircraft with the cockpit upgrade known as PlaneDeck.
Emerging Technologies

Florida-based Satcom Direct is to open a new office in Dubai to better service the growing demand for airborne connectivity in the MENA region.
Maintenance & Training

Qatar Airways has enhanced its operations with the acquisition of comprehensive aircraft recovery equipment – the first airline in the world to own the complete state-of-the-art kit.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that South African Airways will host the 69th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) at Cape Town's International Convention Centre from 2-4 June 2013.
Aerospace

Using Dubai Airports' existing GAREX installation Norwegian firm Indra Navia has facilitated a seamless connection between Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central Airport, ensuring a smooth transition of approach.
Airports & Networks