Middle East & North Africa

Northrop Grumman is showcasing a range of systems including airborne early warning and control, C4ISR, radars, defence electronics, cyber security and an upgraded helicopter cockpit at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2015 which opened in Abu Dhabi this morning.
Aerospace

Dubai World Central FBO and aircraft operator, DC Aviation Al-Futtaim, has been issued its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
Business Aviation

The year 2014 was an exceptional period according to Oman Airport's Management Company.
Airports & Networks

The UAE has an “outstanding” aviation infrastructure and its airports are globally “recognised” for having the most-advanced infrastructure and technology and for facilitating a seamless experience for arriving and transiting passengers, said Saeed Al Mansoori, minister of economy and chairman of General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
Airports & Networks

Emirates has reached the top 200 of the world's biggest brands for the first time, according to the 2015 Brand Finance Global 500 report released this week.
Aerospace

Dubai based operator Empire Aviation Group is preparing to fly the Falcon 8X, after placing an order.
Business Aviation

The UAE has recorded the best results in an ICAO safety audit, rating it the highest in the world for compliance.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Denel will use its presence at the Abu Dhabi Defence Exhibition next week to market its technology and products to defence decision-makers in the Middle East and North Africa.
Defense

APM Terminals Bahrain and operator of Khalifa Bin Salman Port recently hosted its annual Health and Safety (HSE) Committee meeting to honour the contributions made by the 2014 committee, elect the new committee members and roll out new safety initiatives for 2015.
Airports & Networks

Hurghada International Airport is transforming the passenger experience at its new terminal with airport solutions from air transport IT specialist, SITA.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways is expanding its connections to South Africa with the launch of a new destination Durban while simultaneously increasing its weekly frequencies to Johannesburg.
Airports & Networks

A team of Volga-Dnepr Airlines' experts in Ulyanovsk, Russia and London Stansted combined their expertise to expedite an urgent shipment of oil production equipment from Scotland to Turkey.
Air Transport

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

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

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

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

Iraqi Airways, the national flag carrier of Iraq, has today announced the commencement of two new services from the UK's third biggest airport, Manchester.
Airports & Networks

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

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

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

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

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