Middle East & North Africa

Emirates Airline and Airbus have completed discussions and signed the firm contract for 50 additional A380s originally announced at the Dubai Airshow on 17th November 2013.
Air Transport

The Airport Show 2014 edition will be held in Dubai from May 11 to 13 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Aerospace

CANSO - the Global Voice of ATM – has invited air avigation Service providers and ATM industry stakeholders to attend its 5th Middle East Conference, to be held in Amman, Jordan on 3-5 February 2014.
Aerospace

Russian Helicopters produced 303 helicopters for Russian and international customers, with an anticipated consolidated profit in excess of over four billion dollars(140 billion roubles.)
Aerospace

The Arabian Gulf states are investing massively in airport security to eliminate potential risks and threats and ensure a seamless experience to millions of passengers who are passing through the world's new global travel crossroads.
Airports & Networks

Competent US nationals, who are interested in joining Etihad Airways' award-winning team of cabin crew, food and beverage managers, and qualified in-flight chefs, should apply online.
Maintenance & Training

Emirates president Tim Clark has been awarded a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II.
Maintenance & Training

Flydubai is to move some of its summer operations to Dubai World Central (DWC) in a move that many industry analysts believe could herald a greater exodus to the new Al Maktoum International Airpory.
Airports & Networks

National, a premier global multimodal and passenger flight service provider, has expanded its global transportation service footprint to offer premium daily passenger charter services between the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan.
Aerospace

Dubai International is set to surpass the traffic forecast for the year, as the airport recorded another month of high growth this November, according to the monthly traffic report issued by Dubai Airports.
Airports & Networks

Turkish Technic and SpiceJet expanded their relations with an agreement for Landing Gear Overhaul Services for the next five years.
MRO

Jetex Flight Support will start operations in Turkmenistan effective from January 1, 2014.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in line with its strategic objectives and aim to continuously cooperate with all strategic partners conducted a series of Civil Aviation Search and Rescue (SAR) workshops during the current week at GCAA Regional Office in Dubai.
Aerospace

Saudia Airlines has announced a return to Manchester Airport, UK, with a direct route between Manchester and Jeddah starting in March 2014.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways will this week take part in its first major event of the year, displaying one of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) taking place 16-18 January 2014.
Aerospace

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) global passenger traffic results for November 2013 released today show a general moderation in the pace of recent demand growth but with an impressive 9.7% posted by Middle East carriers.
Air Transport

Airbus exceeded commercial targets in 2013, achieving a new record of 626 aircraft deliveries (493 A320 Family aircraft, 108 A330, 25 A380) to 93 customers (15 new) and a new industry record of 1,619 gross orders (377 A320ceo, 876 A320neo, 77 A330, 239 A350 XWB, 50 A380) beating the previous record in 2011 by 11 aircraft.
Air Transport

Airbus has increased the average list prices of its aircraft by 2.6% across its product line.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways was named 'Best Business Class' at the 25th Annual Best in Business Travel Awards USA Awards 2013, held yesterday in Los Angeles at the Loews Hollywood Hotel.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways Cargo is launching two new premium services that will optimise the transportation of time and temperature sensitive goods, including high-value pharmaceutical products and perishables.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways and its German partner, Airberlin, today unveiled an Airbus A320 aircraft in specially designed joint livery, symbolising the close ties between the two airlines and marking the launch of a new 'Moving Forward' media campaign.
Air Transport

Making a welcome return to Bahrain, and fresh from a triumphant performance at the Al Ain Aerobatic Show, is the Huawei Twister Duo.
Business Aviation

Daredevil British pilot and brand ambassador for Abarth cars, Mark Jefferies, is back at the airshow for the second time with a stunning display in an Extra EA 300/L.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways will double its flights between Abu Dhabi and New York City, introducing a second daily service from Saturday, March 1, 2014.
Airports & Networks

Boeing announced today that it has begun high-speed wind tunnel tests for the Boeing 777X at its Transonic Wind Tunnel in Seattle, complementing the wind tunnel tests started at QinetiQ's facility in Farnborough, UK last month, where testing of the low-speed performance of the airplane continues.
Air Transport