Middle East & North Africa

Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Center, an entity of UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), organised and hosted a workshop to pilots and air traffic controllers around air traffic operations in the southern part of UAE airspace.
Aerospace

Flydubai, Dubai's innovative low-cost airline, has made its maiden flight to Juba, the capital city of the Republic of South Sudan.
Airports & Networks

Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced the start of the 2013 Innovation Challenge Flying Competition.
Maintenance & Training

Turkish Airlines has recorded an impressive 36% increase in passenger traffic from Abu Dhabi in 2012.
Air Transport

Air Arabia, the first and the largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced the expansion of service to the Lebanese capital, Beirut, from the carrier's primary hub in Sharjah, UAE.
Airports & Networks

More than 400 experts will converge on Abu Dhabi next month to examine the latest space technology and emerging commercial and investment opportunities.
Space

Qatar Airways' exemplary safety standards across the airline's entire operations have been recognised by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on the 10th anniversary of IATA's Operational Safety Audit Programme (IOSA).
Air Transport

Etihad Airways and Jet Airways has announced that the UAE national carrier has agreed to subscribe for 27,263,372 new shares in Jet Airways at a price of INR754.74 per share. The value of this equity investment is US$379 million and will result in Etihad Airways holding 24 per cent of the enlarged share capital of Jet Airways.
Air Transport

The British Aviation Group (BAG), the leading representative body for UK companies involved in the airport and aviation development sector, is coordinating the UK Pavilion at the Airport Show Dubai from May 6-8.
Aerospace

In a series of celebrations marking Royal Jordanian's 50th anniversary this year, the carrier has launched its official YouTube channel and released a brand new corporate campaign video.
Air Transport

Aircraft completions specialist Associated Air Center (AAC), has been issued a design organisation approval renewal certificate from the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
MRO

Etihad Airways and Jet Airways announced today that the UAE national carrier will subscribe for 27,263,372 new shares in the Indian airline at a price of INR754.74 per share. The value of this equity investment is US$379 million and will result in Etihad Airways holding 24 per cent of the enlarged share capital of Jet Airways.
Aerospace

The upgrading of the Royal Saudi Air Force Tornados has been completed. The final aircraft being returned being photographed at Malta on its route back to the Kingdom.
Defense

The war of words between Canada and the UAE over traffic rights may have come to an end with the agreement today for national carriers Etihad and Air Canada signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a commercial cooperation agreement that will enhance travel services between the United and Canada.
Airports & Networks

Seawings today announced the appointment of cultural expert and celebrity author Ali Al Saloom (aka AskAli) as the company's Emirati brand ambassador.
Airports & Networks

Turkish Airlines has recorded an 36 percent increase in passenger traffic from Abu Dhabi in 2012. This year, to meet the increased demand, two new weekly flights have been added from the UAE capital city to Istanbul, bringing the total to six flights per week, as well as the number of existing employees in the airline's Abu Dhabi sales office being tripled.
Air Transport

At the 13th edition of the Dubai Airport Show from May 6–8, 2013, ADB Airfield Solutions is showcasing its end-to-end approach to enhancing runway safety, whilst reinforcing its commitment to the Middle East.
Aerospace

Abu Dhabi's Royal Jet president Shane O'Hare, said the development of a strong infrastructure is one of the main ingredients of a successful business formula for the Middle East's business aviation industry.
Airports & Networks

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Aerospace

The latest pair of Saudi Typhoons lived up to their name when they arrived in Malta for a technical stop on their way to the Kingdom today.
Defense

Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) is to set up an independent body to investigate air accidents.
Air Transport

The global air travel map is being redrawn as growth rates slow in traditional markets and surge in evolving economies including India, Africa and Latin America, the president and CEO of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, said today.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has issued a warning on its website about fraudulent recruitment practices.
Air Transport

A Saudia Boeing 777 passenger jet is undergoing repairs at Jeddah's international airport following a collision while receiving handling services at the airport.
Airports & Networks

A Boeing 747 cargo jet believed to be carrying military cargo to Dubai has crashed on departure from Afghanistan.
Air Transport