Middle East & North Africa

The LynxOS-178 real-time operating system (RTOS) will be used in the Rockwell Collins Flight2 avionics management system, for the Royal Air Force of Oman's C-130 upgrade programme.
Defense

Leaders from aviation, aerospace, defense and space industries will meet in Abu Dhabi at the second Global Aerospace Summit this April to debate the most crucial issues their sectors are facing.
Aerospace

Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) and Etihad Airways are expanding their successful Access Abu Dhabi trade engagement programme to five new markets this year – taking the campaign's outreach to 10 countries across four continents.
Airports & Networks

The imminent closure of Dubai International Airport's runways for refurbishment on May 1st for a period of 80 days has already seen a shift in a number of business aviation players to Al Maktoum International Airport (AMIA).
Business Aviation

Air Arabia has announced the launch of regular non-stop services to Shymkent, Kazakhstan.
Airports & Networks

flydubai has announced the launch of daily flights to Moscow, to start in September 2014, during the Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (MITT).
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways has appointed James Mueller to the new position of senior vice president sales.
Maintenance & Training

Oman Air has achieved second place in American Express Executive Travel's 2014 Top 12 list of the Best Airlines for Business Class.
Aerospace

Gulf Air recently saw two members of its senior cabin crew, representing the airline's duty free sales team, recognised at the 2014 Inflight Sales Person of the Year Conference (ISPY).
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Following the conclusion of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) Air Arabia has announced that the assembly has approved the distribution of a 7.25% cash dividend for the year 2013, equivalent to 7.25 fils per share.
Aerospace

SaudiGulf, the new Saudi Arabian domestic airline wholly owned by Abdul Hadi Al Qahtani Group of Companies has signed a firm contract with Airbus for four A320ceo, to be delivered early 2015. The aircraft will be equipped with Airbus “Sharklet” fuel saving wing tip devices.
Air Transport

Emirates will sponsor the New York Cosmos for a further two years in a deal announced yesterday at Emirates headquarters in Dubai.
Aerospace

AIM Aviation will be unveiling a new concept interior on its stand at the Aircraft Interiors Expo 8 – 10 April 2014.
Aerospace

For the first time, key aviation industry players from the US and Canada will collectively showcase their wide variety of products, services and solutions through a joint pavilion at the 14th edition of Airport Show to be held in Dubai from May 11 to 13.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways Group took home two awards at the 2014 Air Transport News Awards, held last week in Istanbul, Turkey.
Aerospace

Boeing and Turkish Airlines are marking the delivery of the first commercial airplane – a Next-Generation 737-800 – outfitted with galleys manufactured by Turkish Cabin Interiors (TCI).
Interiors & Connectivity

Airports Council International (ACI) has announced this year's inductees into ACI's Director General's Roll of Excellence.
Airports & Networks

The capabilities of Airbus Helicopters' rotorcraft to meet land- and sea-based mission requirements of Middle East military forces will be underscored in the company's presence at the Doha International Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX) which opens today (25-27 March).
Aerospace

Double-digit passenger traffic growth continued at Dubai International for the seventh consecutive month during February, according to the latest traffic statistics issued by operator Dubai Airports.
Airports & Networks

Airline baggage delivery hit an all-time high in 2013, with the mishandling rate dropping more than 21% from 2012, according to air transport IT specialist, SITA.
Airports & Networks

Abu Dhabi Airports today announced that Abu Dhabi International Airport has been named as the 'Best Airport in the Middle East' by The World Airport Awards of Skytrax, for the third consecutive year, reaffirming Abu Dhabi's position as a world leading aviation hub.
Aerospace

Gulfstream Aerospace super mid-size G280 added more city-pair records to its already impressive list. In less than a month's time, the G280 set six new records, bringing the aircraft's total speed records to 45.
Business Aviation

Qatar Airways chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker conducted a number of high level meetings this week during his visit to Edinburgh, Scotland, ahead of the launch of services between Doha and Edinburgh, which commence on 28 May 2014.
Airports & Networks

By Steve Nichols
An aspiring astronaut from the United Arab Emirates could become one of the first humans to walk on the surface of Mars after being shortlisted for an ambitious one-way mission to the Red Planet.
Space

Buzz Aldrin, the world-famous American astronaut and one of the first men to walk on the moon, will be attending the Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi as one of the keynote speakers this year.
Space