Middle East & North Africa

Abu Dhabi Airports has reported a 21.1% increase in passenger traffic during the first quarter of 2015 at Abu Dhabi International Airport, as compared to Q1 2014.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways' direct non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and Madrid bring more choice for travellers as the airline connects Spain to its rapidly expanding flight network.
Airports & Networks

Rolls-Royce announced today that John Rishton has decided to retire as chief executive on 2 July 2015. He will be succeeded by Warren East, whose appointment follows an extensive international search.
Maintenance & Training

As part of its UAE national development strategy, Etihad Airways has posted two of its Emirati graduate engineers to Geneva, Switzerland, to undergo on-the-job (OTJ) training with Etihad Regional, operated by Darwin Airline.
Maintenance & Training

Engine leasing specialist Sanad Aero Solutions (Sanad), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala Development Company, has increased its financings to US$600 million, in a club deal that further expands the company's spare engine and component product offering.
MRO

More than 100 children with special needs were treated to a fun-filled day of entertainment at a special event organised by Takatof, Emirates Foundation's voluntary social programme.
Aerospace

Regional and international leaders from the space sector will be highlighting the importance of investing in space education and development at the Global Space & Satellite Forum 2015 in Abu Dhabi.
Space

Qatar Airways received two Gold Awards for its luxurious new First and Business Class amenity kits at the 2014 TravelPlus Awards. The airline won gold for its exclusive Italian designer Giorgio Armani Fragrances & Beauty First Class Male amenity kit and the Business Class Middle East amenity kit.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Air Arabia Jordan has announced that it will commence operations from its Amman Queen Alia International Airport base in May this year.
Air Transport

Two major new engine MRO facilities could open in the Middle East in the coming decade to service a predicted “huge regional demand” a conference in Abu Dhabi has heard.
MRO

Arabsat and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) have signed contracts for manufacturing and launching two new Satellites with Lockheed Martin and Arianespace, with a value of $ 650 Million including the manufacturing, the launching and the insurance covering for the two satellites into the orbit.
Emerging Technologies

Etihad Airways has signed a 10-year contract with Paris headquartered OEMServices, a joint venture of Diehl Aerospace, Liebherr Aerospace, Thales and Zodiac Aerospace, for the supply of component pool and repair services for its growing A380 fleet.
MRO

Seawings has announced the launch of 'Seaplane Safaris' to Sir Bani Yas Island as part of an ongoing expansion of their Seawings Lifestyle division.
Aerospace

Joint ventures and mergers will define the Middle East's MRO landscape over the next decade as the region produces increased demand which could only be hampered by a lack of an ample skilled workforce, a conference in Abu Dhabi has heard.
MRO

The net loss of Royal Jordanian decreased by 64% in the first three months of this year, compared to the same period last year. The net loss of the first quarter of 2015 reached JD8.3 million, against JD23 million incurred by the company in the same months of 2014.
Aerospace

The net loss of Royal Jordanian went down by 64% in the first three months of this year, compared to the same period last year. The net loss of the first quarter of 2015 reached JD8.3 million, against JD23 million incurred by the company in the same months of 2014.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways Group has set a new industry record, with the delivery from Airbus of four new Al Maha aircraft to Doha in just one day.
Air Transport

Palma Holding and Ibdar Bank announced today that they have acquired three additional BombardierQ400 NextGen aircraft under a joint venture established by the firms to undertake investments in the aircraft leasing sector.
Aerospace

As part of its strategy to continue developing strong customer relationships with major airline and MRO customers throughout the Middle East, component service provider Avtrade, has today announced the appointment of Patrick Armstrong as Regional Sales Executive.
MRO

Qatar is to announce a decision to buy the Rafale fighter aircraft after a long-running competitive assessment.
Defense

According to the Public Disclosure Platform's (KAP) traffic data for January-March 2015, Pegasus Airlines continues to grow in double-digits.
Aerospace

A ceremony has ben held at Turkish Aerospace on the signing of a contract between TAI and Airbus to extend their cooperation for the A320 Family aircraft and the delivery of the first Long Range Rudder produced by TAI to Airbus.
MRO

Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its second Airbus A380 in its striking new 'Facets of Abu Dhabi' livery, and will introduce the aircraft on the popular Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow route on Friday, May 1.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways will promote its brand campaign starring Australian actress Nicole Kidman, the airline's partnership with Alitalia for the Expo Milano 2015, and Etihad Airways Partners, at next month's Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways adds two additional frequencies, expanding the Edinburgh-Doha service to a seven-day-per-week operation
Airports & Networks