Middle East & North Africa

An Advisory Board consisting of representatives from international, government and private sector aviation organisations get set for the Global Airport Leaders' Forum (GALF-2015) to be held in Dubai in May.
Aerospace

Gulf Air and Lufthansa Technik have early extended their existing cooperation in landing gear overhaul for the airline's Airbus A320, A321 and A330 fleet.
MRO

With hundreds of its rotorcraft operated by Middle East military services, Airbus Helicopters is further reinforcing the company's regional presence to support these aircraft – which are used on missions that range from combat, counter terrorism and transport to search and rescue, special missions and training.
Aerospace

Earlier this month employees from Gulf Air, and its General Sales Agent for United Kingdom, Aviareps, gathered at the airline's town office to celebrate the achievements of staff members at an annual Gulf Air Employee Appreciation Ceremony.
Aerospace

Air Arabia has added Doha to the list of destinations it serves directly from its recently opened Ras Al Khaimah hub.
Airports & Networks

Embraer Defense & Security will attend the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX 2015), which takes place February 22-26 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
Defense

Etihad Airways is holding eleven recruitment days in March 2015, seeking individuals with hospitality experience to join its World's Leading Airline Cabin Crew.
Maintenance & Training

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) was the best on-time performer among the Middle East's major airlines throughout January according to figures issued today by flightstats.com.
Air Transport

Etihad's CEO James Hogan, is withdrawing from the board of one of its equity-partner airlines Virgin Australia.
Maintenance & Training

First and business class passengers on Emirates airline will be the first to use an Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) being introduced in Dubai.
Airports & Networks

Delta Airlines has issued an apology after its CEO, Richard Anderson, appeared to link Gulf-based air carriers with the 9/11 terrorist attacks in a CNN interview.
Air Transport

Pegasus Asia has launched scheduled flights to India's capital Delhi. Guests can fly between Bishkek and Delhi on Mondays and Fridays with fares starting at just £104.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways has announced Ulf Hüttmeyer as its senior vice president Finance Equity Partners, effective April 1 2015.
Maintenance & Training

L-3 Wescam announced today that it has received an order from Iomax USA for 28 MX-15D electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging and designating turrets for the UAE.
Defense

Rockwell Collins has opened a new business office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a key growth market for the company. The announcement was made at IDEX 2015 today.
Aerospace

The 100th PC-21 rolled off the final assembly line at Pilatus Aircraft Ltd today. Destined for the Royal Saudi Air Force training fleet, this PC-21 also happens to be the 1000th turboprop trainer to be produced at Pilatus.
Defense

Flir Systems has opened a new office and support facility in Abu Dhabi which the company said at IDEX is an important step in its ongoing commitment to the support of programmes in the UAE and other states in the Arabian Gulf region.
Emerging Technologies

Paramount Group is preparing for the industrialisation of its AHRLAC (Advanced High-Performance Reconnaissance Light Aircraft) including the construction of a state-of-the-art factory and a new runway, as global interest in the aircraft continues to grow with a number of Middle Eastern air forces evaluating the aircraft.
Defense

Finmeccanica – Selex ES spoke at IDEX today about its involvement in the successful maiden flight of the prototype 001 Piaggio Aerospace P.1HH HammerHead, following an extensive flight campaign carried out with the P.1HH demo technology demonstrator, at the Italian Air Force base of Trapani Birgi.
Defense

The benefits of developing satellite communications for national security and commercial purposes were highlighted today at the 4th Annual Milsatcom Middle East conference held in Abu Dhabi.
Space

Aircraft at the Presidential Flight Hangar at Abu Dhabi International Airport, and at the Oman Air MRO facility at Muscat International Airport, will be keeping their cool thanks to a new order with global engineering group Cavotec.
Airports & Networks

The official grand opening ceremony of the International Defence Exhibition, “IDEX”, provided a spectacular start to the 12th edition of the exhibition at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
Aerospace

Finmeccanica – Selex ES has conducted successful flight tests of its new low through-life-cycle-cost aerial target drone known as the Mirach 40, the company said at IDEX today.
Defense

Etihad Airways, which currently has 2,000 Emiratis on staff, is planning to recruit an additional 6,000 UAE nationals by 2020, according to its Chief People and Performance Officer Ray Gammell, writes Barbara Saunders.
Maintenance & Training

Saudi Geological Survey company has ordered a Bell 429 helicopter outfitted to perform utility roles to support geological mapping, mineral exploration and many other sustainable management activities in the Middle East.
Aerospace