Middle East & North Africa

The UAE has signed an open skies agreement with the Sierra Leone.
Air Transport

Roketsan and Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control signed a teaming agreement today for collaboration on the SOM-J, a new generation air-to-surface standoff cruise missile for the F-35 Lightning II.
Defense

Abu Dhabi Airports has reported a 23.9% increase in passenger traffic during the month of September as compared to September 2013.
Airports & Networks

An aircraft from Sharjah's royal flight touched down on the new runway at Sharjah International Airport to formally open the latest A380-ready runway in the UAE.
Airports & Networks

Shane O'Hare, the Australian chief executive of Royal Jet, the Abu Dhabi top-end charter operator has left the company.
Maintenance & Training

Aircraft at Abu Dhabi's Al Bateen airport will soon be using the first Eagle Tug XL in the region following an order for the tow-tractor from the US manufacturer by Falcon Aviation.
Airports & Networks

In response to emerging and evolving risks affecting the aerospace industry, American International Group (AIG) has launched AirGuard, safety and loss control services designed to address safety and regulatory risks faced by corporate flight departments, commercial air carriers, airports, and various aviation service providers and support groups.
Aerospace

Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) of Abu Dhabi (UAE) has signed a contract for two AW189 super medium helicopters in offshore transport configuration.
Aerospace

Abu Dhabi Airports will conduct a full scale emergency exercise at Al Ain International Airport on Tuesday 28th October 2014, in accordance with UAE Civil Aviation Regulations issued by the General Civil Aviation Authority, and in compliance with standards and recommended practices as stipulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways has appointed Dimitrios Karagkioules as general manager for Thailand.
Maintenance & Training

Abu Dhabi Airports has reported a 23.9% increase in passenger traffic during the month of September as compared to September 2013.
Airports & Networks

Abu Dhabi will be at London's World Travel Market next month with a high-energy promotion featuring more partners and products than ever before.
Airports & Networks

Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS) has announced its decision to join the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) whose members support 85 per cent of the global air traffic.
Emerging Technologies

Abu Dhabi Airports will be conducting a full scale emergency exercise at Al Ain International Airport on Tuesday.
Airports & Networks

Passenger traffic at Dubai International continued its upward trend in September by registering 9.9 per cent growth, according to the latest traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports.
Airports & Networks

Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced an increase in its monthly passenger statistics compared to those at Doha International Airport (DIA).
Airports & Networks

The newly established Algerian flight academy -Aviation Training School (ATS) – part of the Red Med Group, located in Hassi Messaoud (Algeria), has launched its business with a DA40 NG from Diamond Aircraft with option for further expansion in 2015.
Maintenance & Training

Emirates Airline and Boeing are celebrating the delivery of the airline's 100th 777-300ER.
Air Transport

Abu Dhabi International Airport, in cooperation with Plaza Premium Lounge Management, has revealed its newly renovated Al Reem lounge by Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 1 as part of its commitment to providing world-class services to travelers using the international hub.
Airports & Networks

The Flight Safety Foundation today called on member states for strong support and swift adoption of the recommendations developed by the ICAO Safety Information Protection Task Force (SIP TF), which were presented for comment to all of ICAO for new amendments to Annex 6, 13, and 19 related to the protection of safety data.
Air Transport

Budapest Airport celebrated a major development today, welcoming the inaugural flight of its new airline partner, Emirates . Operated by its two-class 278 - seat Airbus A330, the new daily service to Dubai is expected to deliver around 200,000 annual passengers to the Central European airport.
Airports & Networks

Saudi Arabia's budget airline, flynas, has suspended long-haul flights because profits on the routes did not meet expectations,” reports Reuters.
Air Transport

Just imagine a flight from Seattle to Doha every 15 minutes - Well for an hour yesterday, that was exactly what happened.
Air Transport

flydubai has celebrated the arrival of its inaugural service to Mumbai.
Airports & Networks

Gulf Air has launched its four weekly direct services to the Russian capital city of Moscow.
Airports & Networks