Middle East & North Africa

Royal Jordanian launched the free-ticket festival that will be available in the Jordanian market starting October 27, 2013, the first of the 50 days preceding the golden jubilee of the airline, which falls on December 15, 2013.
Airports & Networks

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM), marked the 40th anniversary of launching scheduled passenger services to the Kingdom of Bahrain, with a private VIP Gala Dinner at the Regency Intercontinental Hotel on Thursday, October 24th.
Airports & Networks

Dubai World Central (DWC) - targeted to be the biggest airport in the world - is now up and running.
Air Transport

Abu Dhabi private aviation company,Royal Jet,has launched a new Fixed-Base Operation (FBO) facility in the Seychelles Islands to cater to rising number of private aviation tourists from the Middle East, Europe and CIS countries.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

International airlines, emerging destinations and niche technology providers are among the 225 new exhibitors confirmed for World Travel Market 2013, the leading global event for the industry.
Aerospace

In the next few months Pegasus Airlines is launching four new routes within Turkey - Edremit (Balikesir), Erzurum, Mardin and Sirnak.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways yesterday celebrated the launch of non-stop daily flights to Clark Manila International Airport in the Philippines.
Airports & Networks

Budapest became the world's first city to be linked to the newest international airport, Dubai World Central, Al Maktoum International, when its leading scheduled carrier Wizz Air inaugurated scheduled flights from Budapest Airport yesterday.
Airports & Networks

Airbus reveals new research into the impact seat width makes to levels of passenger comfort on board long haul economy flights; calling on the aviation industry to set a minimum standard of 18 inches (45.72cm) in order to improve the future comfort of long haul air travel.
Air Transport

Jazeera Airways Group today announced a record year-to-date (YTD) net profit of KD14.1 million, making the first nine months of 2013 the airline's most profitable nine-month period in history.
Air Transport

Turkish Airlines and Euroleague Basketball have announced will continue their unique partnership and title-sponsorship agreement for seven more seasons through 2020.
Aerospace

Qatar Executive has welcomed a new ultra-long haul Bombardier Global 5000 Vision to its modern fleet, following continuously growing demand for luxury tailor-made travel in the Middle East and worldwide.
Business Aviation

Royal Jordanian diverted several flights to Aqaba today due to dusty weather
Airports & Networks

Air Arabia CEO Adel Ali said the airline is currently in talks with Airbus, Boeing, and Bombardier over their respective A320neo, B737 MAX and CSeries offerings for possible delivery from 2017 onwards, reports ch-aviation.
Air Transport

The Dubai Airshow organisers F&E Aerospace opened up the doors to the new venue in a special preview for the media at Dubai World Central today.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways is set to transform in-flight entertainment options with the introduction of eight live television channels, which will broadcast live news and sport, including this weekend's Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Emerging Technologies

Qatar Executive has welcomed a new ultra-long haul Bombardier Global 5000 Vision to its fleet, following continuously growing demand for luxury tailor-made travel in the Middle East and worldwide.
Business Aviation

Qatar Airways becomes part of global airline alliance oneworld at midnight tonight (Doha time).
Airports & Networks

Gulf Air has announced it has brought forward the launch date for its additional flights between Bahrain and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the 15th November, a month ahead of planned.
Airports & Networks

ARINC Incorporated has announced that its AviNet Airport network service is being utilized by airlines and airport operators in over 100 airports around the world.
Emerging Technologies

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced global passenger traffic results for September showing a continuation of the strong demand trend despite a slight slowdown from August, with airlines across the Middle East again leading the way with an increase of 10.4%.
Air Transport

The Turkish Undersecretariat for the Defense Industry (SSM) has signed an agreement with domestic producer Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for 10 ANKA unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Defense

Emirates recently expanded its presence at Dubai International airport with the opening of two new retail stores in Concourse A. Featuring more than 200 items of Emirates merchandise, the stores are the airline's eighth and ninth locations.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways has been named the best emerging airline in social media for 2013 by aviation marketing consultancy, SimpliFlying.
Emerging Technologies

UK Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday made a whistlestop tour of the Dubai Airshow at its new home, Dubai World Central.
Aerospace