Middle East & North Africa

Etihad Airways has become the first Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) benefactor member from the Middle East, the highest membership offered by the foundation.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways and IBM have teamed up in a ten-year technology services agreement, worth USD700 million.
Air Transport

The partnership strategy of Etihad Airways is increasing consumer choice for air travellers around the world.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways and Al Ittihad Football Club have signed a partnership agreement, naming Etihad as the official airline partner for the Abdul Latif Jameel League club.
Air Transport

The airline will showcase four aircraft, including an A380, a Gulfstream G650ER, brand new to the Qatar Executive fleet, and the airline's 25th Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Airports & Networks

Dubai International (DXB) has been ranked among the top 50 mega hubs – the world's most connected airports - in the 2015 Megahubs Index by OAG the air travel intelligence company. DXB is the only Middle East airport to make the grade.
Airports & Networks

Turkish Airlines is celebrating the launch of its first flight to Miami, its 8th US destination, on October 25, 2015, by offering Dubai residents flying to the American city a special round-trip Economy fare of 3055 AED.
Airports & Networks

Gulf Air has launched a two-month "Early Bird" campaign, slashing fares for passengers traveling across the airline's network from now until mid-December to winter city breaks such as Istanbul, London and Moscow and to popular year-round summer destinations including Bangkok, Manila and Mumbai. Economy class fares start from AED1,365 from the United Arab Emirates to Moscow, and AED1,745 to Bangkok.
Airports & Networks

A Mahan Air Boeing 747 lost an engine on take off from Tehran Mehrabad with debris from the engine crashing into an urban part of the city.
Air Transport

Emirates SkyCargo has won the “Overall Carrier of the Year” award at the Payload Asia Awards 2015. This is the third consecutive year Emirates SkyCargo has received this prestigious award.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, brought a lively debate to the IATA World Passenger Symposium in Hamburg, when interviewed live on stage by BBC correspondent Rajan Datar.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways has celebrated the 44th UAE National Day at Expo Milano 2015, sharing cultural, culinary and sustainability experiences with more than 20 students from GEMS Education schools in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Aerospace

Global Loyalty Company, the loyalty division of Etihad Airways, and Flybuys, one of Australia's most popular loyalty programs, today launched a partnership which enables Flybuys members to turn everyday shopping into international flights with the World's Leading Airline1.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways has launched a colourful new range of collectable limited edition business class amenity kits, the result of a unique collaboration between the airline and luxury travel brand LUXE City Guides, the straight-talking, highly curated go-to guide for savvy travellers.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Etihad Airways has announced the appointment of three new UAE nationals at airports across the airline's network.
Maintenance & Training

TAV Airports has commenced operating the International Terminal of Milas-Bodrum Airport.
Airports & Networks

Turkey's plans to build the world's largest airport in Istanbul, were given a financial boost this week as three public and three foreign-financed banks signed deals to provide $5.11 billion to a joint venture involving five Turkish construction companies to carry out the construction.
Airports & Networks

The UAE Space Agency has recently gained membership to the International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG), making the UAE the first Arab country to join the prestigious global organisation.
Space

Hala Abu Dhabi, the professional conference organiser and destination management company of Etihad Airways, was named 'World's Best Halal Tour Operator' at the inaugural World Halal Travel Awards 2015.
Aerospace

Emirates has announced a new codeshare and lounge agreement with Alaska Airlines.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways, today welcomed the ruling by the Administrative Court of Braunschweig allowing it to continue operating all its codeshare flights with Airberlin to destinations in Europe, the US and the UAE.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways has been ranked the 20th most sought-after employer in LinkedIn's 2015 100 Most InDemand Employer in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) list.
Emerging Technologies

Turkish Airlines has launched a new daily flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul, Turkey.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways this morning applied for an injunction in a German Court to protect its codeshare flights with Airberlin.
Air Transport

Oman Air has converted six more of the 20 Boeing 737 aircraft ordered earlier in the year, to the new B737 MAX variant.
Air Transport