Middle East & North Africa

Lufthansa Systems has announced that Turkish Airlines will be using its Airport Moving Map (AMM) application for aircraft navigation on the ground.
Emerging Technologies

Zodiac Aerospace has been selected to provide the Economy Class seats and the passenger-centric IFE system for Gulf Air's refurbishment of its A330 fleet.
Emerging Technologies

Pegasus Cargo held its International Air Cargo Logistics Conference, in association with Yeditepe University, for both cargo sector professionals and students on 22 April.
Aerospace

After months of hard work, long nights, test flight and crashed aircraft, the winners of the 4th UAE Innovation Challenge Abu Dhabi 2014 were announced today at an official awards ceremony at the HCT Abu Dhabi Men's College.
Maintenance & Training

News agency Reuters has reported that the trades union representing workers in the Italian national carrier Alitalia is willing to enter negotiations with Etihad Airways to help to meet conditions set by the UAE airline for investing in Alitalia.
Aerospace

Ahead of the planned runway closure resulting in restricted activity at Dubai International Airport later this week, DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) has seen over 100 percent increase in private and business jet movement this month from its base at Dubai World Central (DWC).
Business Aviation

Qatar Airways' highly anticipated arrival of its A380 fleet moved one step closer today, with the announcement that from 17th June the aircraft will commence operations on the popular London Heathrow route from Doha's new hub, Hamad International Airport.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways has issued a statement regarding the diversion of 14 flights into Abu Dhabi to other airports in the region due to unexpected fog at the airport.
Air Transport

Gulf Air's first female Bahraini Captain, Yasmeen Fraidoon, has taken to the skies on her maiden commercial flight.
Maintenance & Training

Qatar Airways has added an extra benefit to its mobile application, with the addition of a dedicated Privilege Club function.
Emerging Technologies

More than 6 million passengers passed through Dubai International in March 2014, driven by the expanding networks of Emirates airline and flydubai, according to the latest traffic statistics issued by operator Dubai Airports.
Airports & Networks

Mineralnye Vody has become Pegasus Airlines' 5th destination in Russia, after Moscow, Krasnodar, Omsk and Sochi, launching on 30 May as Turkey's leading low-cost carrier continues to rapidly expand its network.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways, the award-winning five-star airline, has added an extra benefit to its mobile application, with the addition of a dedicated Privilege Club function.
Emerging Technologies

Royal Jordanian is undertaking all preparations to receive its first 787 aircraft, which is expected to join the airline's fleet in August, after the US aircraft manufacturer confirmed that the RJ Dreamliner assembly is now in full process at the Boeing Seattle factory.
Business Aviation

The Iraqi Government has announced that all airports in Iraqi will be closed between 1.00am on 29 April to 7.00pm on 30 April due to the Iraqi election.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways' inaugural flight landed at Larnaca International Airport today, becoming the airline's 138th destination from Doha.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways will increase its services to Beirut and Amman from 18 flights per week to triple daily schedules from July 2, 2014.
Airports & Networks

Critical-care airlift services from Turkey's THK Gökçen Aviation are now at their maximum capability following completion of Airbus Helicopters' delivery of EC135s to the commercial arm of the Turkish Aeronautical Association.
Aerospace

Boeing has delivered Turkish Airlines' 75th Next-Generation 737 airplane, with the 737-800 arriving at Turkish Airlines' base at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport on Saturday.
Air Transport

Chris Robshaw, England and Harlequins rugby captain, joined celebrations yesterday (Monday 28 April) as Etihad Airways unveiled not one, but three Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft at London Heathrow's Terminal 4.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that marks a new era of cooperation between the flag carriers.
Air Transport

The Arabian Travel Market's (ATM) Travel Technology Theatre which runs alongside the ATM exhibition from Monday 5 to Thursday 8 May 2014 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will focus its attention on the effect mobile and internet penetration is having on the regional travel industry.
Emerging Technologies

Qatar Airways has revealed an additional glimpse of its customised A380-800 First and Business Class lounge and bathroom interiors.
Air Transport

JorAMCo has signed a contract with Jazeera Airways to provide the Kuwait-based low-cost carrier with 'C' check for Three A320s aircraft of its fleet that are due for maintenance services this year.
MRO

Passenger and freight volumes at Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) continued to grow strongly in the first quarter of 2014 as more airlines commenced operations at Dubai's second airport.
Airports & Networks