Middle East & North Africa

Abu Dhabi-based light-medium weight military vehicle manufacturer NIMR Automotive, teamed up with defence manufacturer MBDA to unveil a mobile air defence vehicle called Hafeet.
Defense

Bell Helicopter announced at IDEX today the sale and delivery of 16 new Bell 407GXs to BBM Inc. of Reno, Nevada which are to be operated in the Middle East, and configured to suit a changing variety of urgent mission profiles, ranging from casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) to reconnaissance.
Aerospace

Yahsat, the UAE-based multipurpose satellite provider, has successfully completed the factory acceptance test for a state-of-the-art airborne satellite communications system developed for its homeland security client, Advanced Integrated Systems (AIS).
Space

The UAE armed forces decision to order two additional Boeing C-17 transporter aircraft left the organising committee of IDEX – the Abu Dhabi defence show – on a high.
Defense

The Copenhagen-based Satair Group will be representing Lord Corporation for its commercial fixed-wing product line across the European, Middle East and African markets (EMEA).
MRO

The Ministry of Health in Kuwait will be operating the first two Bell 429s configured for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in the Middle East.
Aerospace

Six members of Emirates' Cabin Crew team have been given the opportunity to showcase their life, travels and experiences using the official Emirates' Instagram page.
Emerging Technologies

Emirates Aviation College (EAC) - Crew Training has reported a record-breaking year for 2014, with over 33,000 attendees in various training courses (with some crew members attending multiple courses in a year).
Maintenance & Training

Screen icon Nicole Kidman provides the face and narrative for the airline's evocative new 'Flying Reimagined' brand campaign.
Air Transport

Abu Dhabi Airports has announced that it has signed a AED 458 million contract with Smiths Detection, to equip the Midfield Terminal with a range of systems aimed at detecting CBRE threats (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives).
Airports & Networks

Gulf Air has announced a collaboration with Rail & Fly, allowing complimentary travel to and from Frankfurt Airport and 15 German destinations via Deutsche Bahn German railway – throughout 2015.
Airports & Networks

The 3rd annual World Aviation Safety Summit which opens in Dubai on Monday will see real-time airc raft tracking high on the agenda. The summit is hosted by the Dubai government and Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and will gather regional and international speakers from regulatory authorities, airline operators, airport operators, aircraft manufactures, pilot associations, safety organisations and air traffic control service providers to discuss strategies and challenges required to improve aircraft safety.
Aerospace

The second ICAO International Aviation and Environment Seminar for the Middle East which was held in the UAE last week addressed the reducing of carbon dioxide emissions, which is one of the key objectives of ICAO regarding aviation's role in protecting the environment.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Saudia has brought forward its plans to launch a new direct route between Tabuk and the Egyptian capital Cairo.
Airports & Networks

The world's biggest survey of air travelers has seen staff at Abu Dhabi International Airport voted the best airport staff in the Middle East for the third year.
Airports & Networks

Dubai-headquartered Dnata has strengthened its commitment to the economic development and tourism industry in the Philippines with the opening of a new lounge at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International airport (NAIA) and a contact centre in Clark.
Airports & Networks

Air Arabia today launched the first low cost carrier rewards programme in the MENA region.
Air Transport

Iraq is to finally get the L-159 fighter jets it opted to buy more than two years ago.
Defense

Swiss completions specialist AMAC has placed an order for the Swedish built CTT Cair System to be installed in a VIP B777-200 aircraft belived to be for a Middle Eastern customer.
Interiors & Connectivity

Annual passenger numbers at Abu Dhabi International Airport are expected to reach 27 million next year, according to Abu Dhabi Airports' chairman, Ali Majed Al Mansoori.
Airports & Networks

Aviation players must not risk flight safety in pursuit of profits, delegates at the World Aviation Safety Summit were told today.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

The UAE has identified space as a key sector for Emiratis as the country's fledgling space agency held its first meeting on space policy and law.
Space

A demonstration of the aviation industry's commitment to people over profit was made earlier today when Royal Jordanian diverted flight RJ 264, a Boeing 787 from Chicago to Amman, four hours after its departure to provide first aid to a passenger.
Air Transport

American consumers and regional state economies the ultimate victims of US carriers' protectionist campaign, cautions Emirates Airline's President, Sir Tim Clark.
Aerospace

Open Skies has been “a model of success, generating enormous benefits for travellers and for airlines in the US, the UAE and around the world,” said James Hogan, president and chief executive officer of Etihad Airways, speaking today at the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation's 14th Annual Aviation Summit in Washington, DC.
Air Transport