Middle East & North Africa

The Middle East headquarters of trip support specialist UAS International and Hult International Business School in Dubai are teaming up for the Master of International Business (MIB) 2015 Dubai Action Project.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Pegasus Airlines has announced its financial results for the first six months of 2015 with revenue growing by 9 per cent year-on-year to reach $500.34 million while simultaneously achieving an operational EBITDAR (profit before tax, interest, amortization and rent costs) of $43.8 million.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways is offering pilots seconded from partner airlines the opportunity to transfer to permanent contracts as part of its strategy to maintain pilot numbers to meet the carrier's ambitious growth plans.
Maintenance & Training

Germany-based general aviation and air ambulance specialist operator FAI (Flight Ambulance) is continuing to strengthen its medical evacuation capabilities as it undertakes the first ever conversion of a civilian Global Express aircraft into a medevac configuration.
Aerospace

Travelport has confirmed a number of new business wins with renowned travel agencies based in Abu Dhabi.
Airports & Networks

The strategic investment of Etihad Airways into Jet Airways is delivering strong results for both airlines across areas including network growth, revenue enhancement and operational and cost improvements, senior executives from the airlines said.
Air Transport

Emirates Airline's London-based attraction, the Emirates Aviation Experience which provides an insight into the operations and modern achievements of commercial air travel, has recently reopened its doors to visitors following a significant upgrade of its exhibition and flight simulator features.
Aerospace

Emirates has announced four new weekly flights between Dubai and Phuket to commence on December 1, 2015.
Airports & Networks

Emirates will operate with four weekly flights to Baghdad, served by an A330-200 aircraft in a three class configuration from September 17.
Airports & Networks

Abu Dhabi Airports has said that it has achieved record commercial sales in the first six months of 2015, reaching AED 707.6 million, an impressive rise of 10.9% compared to the first six months of 2014.
Airports & Networks

Gulf Air will increase its flights between Bahrain and Cairo from 12 to 14 weekly flights (double daily) from 24th August to meet high passenger demand following successful negotiations between the Kingdom of Bahrain's Civil Aviation Authority and the Arab Republic of Egypt's Civil Aviation Authority, to increase air traffic rights between the two countries.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways is to celebrate Emirati Women in Aviation by holding a special panel tom mark the first Emirati Women's Day which was declared earlier this year by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak to honour the role of women in the UAE.
Aerospace

Turkish Aerospace Industries, (TAI) has completed the delivery of the first fleet of T129 ATAK Multirole Combat Helicopter to the Turkish army.
Defense

Global aviation services group, Air Partner has entered the aviation safety market with the acquisition of Baines Simmons.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Etihad Airways has teamed up with leading global concierge service provider Ten Group to serve the unique needs of guests travelling in The Residence by Etihad, onboard the airline's Airbus A380 fleet.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Turkish Aerospace Industries has announced the launch of its “T129 ATAK Poland Roadshow” between August 22 – September 4, 2015.
Defense

Oman Air has confirmed its commitment to further increasing customer choice by operating a range of codeshare partnerships.
Airports & Networks

Turkish company TAV Airports is bidding for management of five airports in the Philippines through public-private projects.
Airports & Networks

Pegasus Airlines is to start services from Istanbul Baghdad, Iraq, three times a week from September 1.
Airports & Networks

Dubai World Central, the 145 square kilometre master-planned city with Al Maktoum International at its core, has been rebranded 'Dubai South'.
Airports & Networks

Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) has signed an MOU with International Aero Engine Association (IAEA), USA, to offer Aircraft Life Cycle Management for Investor Programme and Aircraft Engine MRO Engineering and Management Programme at its training facility in Bahrain.
Maintenance & Training

The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, together with Yahsat, the UAE satellite operator has said that approval has been received from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to incorporate a Space Systems and Technology concentration into seven of its Master of Science degree programes.
Space

Gulf Air has welcomed 50 youths participating in the Northern Governorate's summer programme, at the company's headquarters in Muharraq, providing them with a tour of the airline's headquarters, a site visit to Gulf Air's dedicated museum and an interactive discussion on the national carrier's history in Bahrain and the region.
Aerospace

Virgin Galactic has appointed Barry Matsumori as senior vice president of business development and advanced concepts for the LauncherOne satellite launcher service.
Maintenance & Training

Major General Abdullah Al Hashmi, executive director of strategic analysis at the UAE's Ministry of Defence (MoD) today hosted an industry reception at the Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel to launch the 7th Dubai International Air Chief Conference (DIAC 2015) to be held on November 7, 2015 in Dubai ahead of the Dubai Air Show.
Aerospace