Middle East & North Africa

Qatar Airways has grounded one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, following what it described as a "minor" technical issue, reports Reuters.
Air Transport

In a webcast attended by local and international analysts, Jazeera Airways Group has announced a record net profit of KD3.9 million for the second quarter of 2013.
Air Transport

Over 215 airlines have already confirmed their participation at Routes with attendance 7% up year on year compared with last year's World Routes in Abu Dhabi which saw over 650 Airline delegates in attendance.
Aerospace

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) is concluding the first stage of a multi-phased project which aims at achieving higher operational efficiency and service delivery standards by automating key processes, incorporating a lean operational structure, introducing a modern operating concept and implementing comprehensive and systematic monitoring of operational performance.
Airports & Networks

Emirates will serve Amsterdam with a second daily non-stop flight from 4th December 2013.
Airports & Networks

Dassault Falcon has launched a new customer service app for mobile and tablet users that puts the global resources of the Falcon customer service network at users' fingertips.
Business Aviation

Emirates and Qantas have enhanced their joint network as bookings opened for their new schedule between New Zealand and Australia.
Airports & Networks

Boeing has delivered a Next-Generation 737-800 to Iraqi Airways, the first of 30 that the airline ordered in 2008.
Air Transport

With the launch of Emirates' services to Stockholm less than a month away, Sweden is expected to receive an economic boost thanks to the airline's extensive global network.
Airports & Networks

The first production Airbus Military A400M new generation airlifter for the Turkish Air Force (TAF) has made its maiden flight, marking a key milestone towards its delivery.
Defense

Qatar Airways and Jeppesen have agreed to a five-year service renewal agreement that will provide the carrier with tailored electronic charting and Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro electronic flight bag (EFB) services to increase operational efficiency.
Emerging Technologies

Rotana Jet has announced 23 return flights during the month of August and September between Abu Dhabi Al Bateen Airport and Salalah.
Airports & Networks

Denmark-based Satcom1 is hosting its annual customer and training event at the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort in Dubai on September 18.
Interiors & Connectivity

Abu Dhabi is to get a new VIP terminal at the emirate's international airport as part of its capacity enhancement programme in a move that the airport said is in line with its ambition to provide a world class travel experience.
Airports & Networks

Emirates has announced it is to launch services to Sialkot, its fifth route to Pakistan.
Airports & Networks

Saudi Arabian value carrier Nasair has taken delivery of five leased Airbus A320 aircraft.
Air Transport

Dublin Aerospace has announced that it has concluded a contract with DHL ME based in Bahrain for the provision of APU maintenance services on its fleet of B757 aircraft.
MRO

Despite the current crisis in Cairo with today's military intervention the country's minister for civil aviation , Abdel Aziz Fadeld, said that air traffic is continuing as normal.
Air Transport

Abu Dhabi Duty Free (ADDF) sales revenues showed significant growth in the first half of 2013, increasing by over AED 108 million and reaching AED 437.6 million, representing a 17.4% increase compared to the first six months of 2012.
Airports & Networks

MSI Aircraft Maintenance Services International (MSI) and Reheat International have signed an agreement to jointly repair aircraft galley equipment, such as ovens, coffee makers, water heaters and boilers, at MSI's Dubai repair facility located in Jebel Ali, Dubai.
MRO

Global air transport IT and communications specialist, SITA, has installed IP telephony across Saudia's international network, providing Saudi Arabia's leading airline with significant savings by eliminating international calls among its 151 offices around the world.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways has announced plans to extend its Boeing 787 Dreamliner route network to India with the launch of services to and from Delhi and Bangalore starting 1 September, 2013.
Airports & Networks

Members of the public will be able to have an active part in the Dubai Airshow for the first time this year – but it won't get in the way of business.
Aerospace

Egypt Air has asked passengers to check-in four hours ahead of departure and to monitor their flight status through the airline's website during the current situation in the Cairo and other Egyptian cities.
Air Transport

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has projected 375,000 aircraft movements for the Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central (DWC) in 2013, rising to 665,000 in 2020.
Airports & Networks