Middle East & North Africa

Etihad Airways is negotiating a multibillion-dollar order for dozens of Boeing aircraft including at least 25 revamped 777 mini-jumbo, reports Reuters.
Air Transport

The Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis (INEGMA) and Avascent have created anew partnership, bringing together the insights of the strategic risk advisory firm with the analytical capabilities of a leading strategy and management consultancy.
Defense

Etihad Cargo and Singapore Airlines Cargo have agreed to exchange confirmed cargo capacity on services operated by both airlines from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow and Frankfurt.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways has expanded its codeshare agreement with Korean Air, South Korea's largest airline, to include six new destinations.
Airports & Networks

Safi Airways has announced that it has successfully completed its IOSA audit.
Air Transport

EgyptAir Training Center has expanded its proliferation in the African market by training Eritrean airlines cabin crew.
Maintenance & Training

During a live celebration, Abu Dhabi Airports said that the placement of the first buttress for the main structural steel arches of the Midfield Terminal Building (MTB), was completed seven days ahead of schedule.
Airports & Networks

Global aircraft charter provider, Air Charter Service, has announced the promotion of Elie Hanna to director of private jets of their Dubai office.
Business Aviation

To coincide with Omani Women's Day on 17th October 2013, Oman Air has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting, empowering and promoting women in the workplace.
Air Transport

Oman Air has been appointed as Premium Sponsor of the inaugural National Bank of Oman Golf Classic tournament, following a signing ceremony held in Muscat on 21st October 2013.
Aerospace

Travelport has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi.
Airports & Networks

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Airbus ProSky have reached a major milestone in the UAE Airspace Optimisation Programme with completion of the UAE Airspace and Air Traffic management (ATM) System Study.
Air Transport

Dubai Airports today confirmed that Gulf Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to become the first full-service network carrier to fly into Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC).
Airports & Networks

Piaggio Aero – the Italian aircraft manufacturer part-owned by Abu Dhabi investment house Mubadala - has signed a contract at for the sale of two P.180 Avanti II aircraft plus 8 options with SR Jet, part of the Beijing based Sparkle Roll Investment Holdings Limited.
Business Aviation

Lockheed Martin has entered into an agreement with the US Government for the Foreign Military Sale of the first two of 25 potential C-130J Super Hercules airlifters for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - specifically two KC-130J refuelling tankers.
Defense

Royal Jet is expecting a large number of VIPs, celebrities and car racing enthusiasts from across the globe to go through its FBO at Abu Dhabi International Airport during the Formula 1TM race at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on 1-3 November.
Business Aviation

TAV Airports CEO & president, Dr. Sani Sener has been unanimously selected by the board of ACI Europe to represent the European region at the Governing Board of ACI World starting January 1, 2014.
Maintenance & Training

Qatar Airways is not interested in ordering Boeing's proposed new 777X wide-body jet, according to chief executive Akbar Al Baker.
Air Transport

The 6th edition of the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA), organised on behalf of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) will highlight the role of business aviation in providing humanitarian relief following the recent partnership between MEBAA and the World Food Program (WFP) - who announced a new 'Fly and Feed' programme at the 5th Global Humanitarian Aviation Conference.
Aerospace

Gulf Air has launched a seasonal promotion in time for its passengers who are travelling from London to popular destinations across the airline's network in the GCC, Middle East, North Africa and Asia.
Airports & Networks

Bombardier Aerospace has reduced operating costs for its business aircraft operators with the introduction of evolved maintenance intervals for the Learjet 40, Learjet 45, Challenger 300, Challenger 604, Challenger 605 and Global aircraft.
Business Aviation

Bahrain-based operator Chisholm Enterprises has appointed Neil Henderson as business development manager.
Maintenance & Training

As part of the Absher government initiative for training and employing UAE Nationals, Abu Dhabi Airports has rolled out the "Al Eqla'a" train-to-hire programme through Abu Dhabi Airports' training arm, the Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS).
Airports & Networks

Air Arabia has unveiled a specially designed 10-year anniversary aircraft livery, which marks the beginning of the 10-year anniversary celebrations.
Airports & Networks

Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the expansion of its global network at Abu Dhabi International Airport with the arrival earlier this morning of Air Serbia's first commercial flight connecting Abu Dhabi to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia.
Airports & Networks