Middle East & North Africa

Qatar Airways has introduced a new online system for applying for tourist visas to Qatar. The service is available for passengers flying with Qatar Airways and can be accessed from www.qatarairways.com.
Airports & Networks

Turkish Technic and XL Airways France have signed an agreement for B737-800 Aircraft Base Maintenance Services.
MRO

The UAE has withdrawn from discussions with BAE Systems over the purchase of 60 Typhoon fighter jets.
Defense

British Airways will become the first airline in Europe to allow its customers to use their handheld electronic devices during taxiing, take-off and landing.
Emerging Technologies

Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the grand opening of the Premier Inn hotel at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Airports & Networks

Emirates will begin a daily, non-stop service between Taipei and Dubai from 10th February 2014, establishing the first non-stop connection between Taipei and the Middle East.
Airports & Networks

CAE has announced that it has signed contracts for five full-flight simulators (FFS), a series of flight training devices and update services, including a Global Vision simulator to Emirates-CAE Flight Training in Dubai.
Maintenance & Training

Emirates will become the first airline to operate a regularly scheduled A380 service to London's Gatwick airport.


Airports & Networks

At the 27th Annual International ARC Awards, the world's largest annual report competition, the Oman Air Annual Report was adjudged the Gold winner in the category for Non-Traditional Annual Report, Airlines, amongst hundreds of entries from over 60 countries.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways is bringing in another eventful season of tennis to Doha with the world's leading players competing in the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2014 tournament taking place from 30 December to 4 January 2014.
Aerospace

Abu Dhabi Airports will be hosting the general aviation exhibition for the third consecutive year between 25th-27th February 2014 at its dedicated business airport.
Aerospace

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

Egypt Air training center participated at the Regional Symposium on the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) and TRAINAIR PLUS – Africa.
Aerospace

His Majesty King Abdullah II joined Royal Jordanian on Sunday, December 22, 2013, in a celebration to mark the national carrier's 50th anniversary.
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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