Middle East & North Africa

Global Aviation Technologies (GAT) has successfully installed the first Goji Geotainment system, a plug-and-play replacement for legacy Airshow cabin entertainment systems ideal for business jets.
Business Aviation

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East to carry out maintenance on Dassault Falcon 900B aircraft.
Business Aviation

Emirates will introduce the first scheduled commercial Airbus A380 service to Istanbul, Turkey from 1 October.
Airports & Networks

EgyptAir plans to operate non-stop flights between Cairo and Dhaka in Bangladesh by November 2021.
Airports & Networks

Emirates SkyCargo is launching a new technical solution for its customers that will enhance user experience and the efficiency of the booking process for cargo shipments.
Aerospace

Gulf Air will commence direct flights to Tel Aviv, Israel starting from 30 September with two weekly flights.
Airports & Networks

Boeing has released its annual forecast for the commercial, defence and space aerospace market, reflecting signs of the industry’s recovery following the impacts of COVID-19.
Aerospace

Emirates has announced that it will be restarting services Saudi Arabia from 11 September and St Petersburg from 8 October 2021.
Airports & Networks

Emirates has launched the first airline virtual reality app in Oculus store which allows people to experience Emirates' fully-enclosed Gamechanger First Class Suites, explore the airline's signature A380 Onboard Lounge, or check out the cabin around your own seat from the comfort of your home.
Emerging Technologies

Angola’s Turaco Aviation and the UAE’s Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) have announced a strategic partnership to provide helicopter services to Angola, offering the latest models of aircraft as well as in-country maintenance capabilities for the southern African markets.
Aerospace

Inspection is a key part of the MRO community’s contribution to aviation safety. Chuck Grieve reviews developments in inspection tools and methods where communication is king.
MRO

GECAS has delivered the first of two A321NX aircraft to SalamAir with the arrival of one, MSN 10483, into Muscat, Oman from Hamburg. As announced in late 2019, GECAS is providing the two aircraft from its own skyline.
Air Transport

Saudia will return to Manchester Airport in December for the first time in 21 months as it relaunches its direct service to Jeddah.
Airports & Networks

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s inaugural flight to Manama, Bahrain commenced today departing from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and arriving in Bahrain International Airport (BAH). The new route will strengthen connectivity within the GCC by providing an alternative and ultra-low fare travel option for passengers between the two Gulf countries.
Airports & Networks

Turkish Aerospace (TUSAS) has been awarded two contracts by Spirit AeroSystems. Turkish Aerospace will manufacture and supply Section 48 – Tail Feather for Boeing 737 MAX-8 and over 400 parts and sub-assemblies for various Boeing platforms.
Defense

SITA has achieved CarbonNeutral company certification. This milestone resulted from decisive actions to significantly reduce emissions associated with its business operations in 2020.
Emerging Technologies

Air France-KLM has appointed Sylvain Mathias as the new regional commercial director Middle East, based at the company’s regional headquarters in Dubai Airport Free Zone.
Maintenance & Training

Emirates will be expanding its operations in and out of South Africa, boosting its schedule to 28 weekly flights by October.
Airports & Networks

Falko Regional Aircraft has leased of five new ATR72-600 aircraft to IndiGo via its Irish leasing platform. The aircraft will all be delivered before the end of 2021.
Air Transport

Inmarsat has launched its advanced new Velaris connectivity solution, which is uniquely positioned to serve as a catalyst for the safe and rapid growth of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) industry.
Aerospace

International firms have booked more than half of space at the inaugural World Defense Show (WDS), to be held in Riyadh from 6-9 March 2022.
Aerospace

The Kuwait National Guard (KNG) has received the first of six French-made Airbus H225M Caracal helicopters, which have entered service forming the core of the guard’s air fleet.
Defense

Over the summer travel months of July and August, Emirates handled nearly 1.2 million customers at its hub, compared to 402,000 customers during the same period in 2020.
Air Transport

Panasonic Avionics has launched a series of Connectivity Bundles designed to help airlines maximise their investment in in-flight connectivity.
Emerging Technologies

Etihad Airways has carried the UAE’s Paralympic champions from Japan following their success at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The UAE Team brought home gold and bronze medals for competing in the Athletics, Powerlifting, Cycling and Shooting.
Airports & Networks