Middle East & North Africa

Sikorsky – one of the biggest names in the rotor wing market and the manufacturer of the Black Hawk seen across the region's air forces – is looking for a new owner.
Aerospace

Egypt's Cleopatra Group has signed a deal at the Paris Air Show for a G600 large cabin long-range business jet to The Cairo-based conglomerate is already a long-term Gulfstream owner with a fleet two G550s, one GIV-SP and a G650. It also has second G650 on order.
Business Aviation

Airbus Defence & Space has identified Saudi Arabia as the customer for four C295Ws, with the medium transports to be operated by the nation's interior ministry.
Defense

Abu Dhabi aerostructures business Strata is eyeing potential manufacturing bases in North Africa, the company's CEO has said in Paris.
Emerging Technologies

Thales and Textron AirLand have successfully jointly integrated Thales' I-Master radar on to Textron AirLand's Scorpion Jet, the two companies said at the Paris Air Show today.
Defense

Unison Industries has signed a 10-year material services agreement with Qatar Airways in support of Qatar Airways' unprecedented fleet growth rate.
MRO

Qatar Airways chief executive officer, Akbar Al Baker, has accused the International Labour Organization (ILO) of having a "vendetta" against Qatar and its national airline after the organisation called for it to stop discriminating against women staff, reports Reuters.
Air Transport

Royal Jordanian (RJ) has decided to renew the contract signed in 2011 with AFI KLM E&M covering component support for its Airbus A330s.
MRO

Emirates is now making it easier for customers in select markets and the UAE to book and lock in fares while they simultaneously plan their travel itineraries for their business trips, family holidays or weekend getaways.
Emerging Technologies

Boeing Business Jets has formally launched the BBJ Max 9 following the sale of the first of the type to an undisclosed European customer
Business Aviation

Airbus Helicopters' latest product, the H160 is now well underway for its test programme, the company said today.
Aerospace

Total air traffic movements in UAE airspace reached 75884 last month, according to Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Center latest reports.
Airports & Networks

The Emirates Group has signed a Memorandum an MoU with Emirates Nationals Development Programme (ENDP) to recruit UAE nationals in a variety of positions to support the growth of Emirates airline and dnata.
Maintenance & Training

INEGMA has announced its organisation of the Manama Air Power Symposium (MAPS) to be held on January 20, 2016, as the official event of the fourth Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) taking place from 21 to 23 January, 2016 hosted at Sakhir Air Base, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways has announced the appointment of Philippe Eydaleine, a seasoned public affairs leader with more than three decades of experience, as Head of Public Affairs in Europe.
Maintenance & Training

Paris Air Show was the venue for the first ever international advisory board meeting for next year's Global Aerospace Summit to be held in Abu Dhabi 7-8 March 2016.
Aerospace

Royal Jordanian started on June 18, the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan, to give added benefits and prizes to all its passengers once they book their flights with RJ during the month of Ramadan for travel to take place no later than the end of 2015.
Airports & Networks

Bell Helicopter announced an order at the Paris Air Show, tfor another Bell 525 in VIP configuration for a customer in the Middle East. With over 60 letters of intent for the advanced aircraft around the world, demand for the Bell 525 Relentless is intensifying with momentum gaining in the Arabian region.
Aerospace

This year's International Paris Air Show was a major success for MTU Aero Engines, the company said.
Air Transport

Emirates customers can now stay fully charged with the launch of 30 wireless charging trays for most smartphones in its First Class and Business Class Lounges in Concourse A, B and C in Dubai.
Airports & Networks

Turkish Airlines and Philippine Airlines have jointly announced the start of a code-sharing partnership effective as of July 1, 2015 that enables both flag carriers to tap into new markets and offer their passengers more travel options.
Airports & Networks

Boeing today released a follow-up to its popular 787-9 Dreamliner demonstration video, bringing the public into the flight deck as Boeing's expert crew rehearsed for the 2015 Paris Air Show.
Aerospace

flydubai has announced a new agreement with Radixx International that will allow it to take the customer experience to a new high.
Emerging Technologies

Air Seychelles, in partnership with Etihad Airways, has been recognised with three highly-prized accolades at this year's World Travel Awards (WTA), including the title of 'Indian Ocean's Leading Airline.'
Aerospace

Travellers from the Middle East can now fly to Graz in Austria and Baden–Baden in Germany this year on Europe's Best Airline, Turkish Airlines.
Airports & Networks