Middle East & North Africa

EgyptAir has been banded from serving the Russian Federation as of last week due to the safety and security of the airline, ch-aviation reports.

Emirates has introduced its new generation in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The latest features include larger screens in First Class and Economy Class and three times the media storage – offering passengers an even greater choice of content on board.

Emirates Aviation University has celebrated its 24th annual graduation ceremony, honouring more than 400 students.

Two innovative businesses - one in advanced winglet technology and the other in shape-adaptive structures – are forming a joint venture to commercialise wing morphing.

Cairo Aviation has ordered six MC-21 aircraft with option for four more airframes, ch-aviation reports.

Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, has announced its three-year sponsorship as 'Presenting Partner' of the prestigious International Premier Tennis League (IPTL).

Avisa Gulf the approved aviation consultancy in the GCC, has won a contract to review and restructure a national flag carrier.

Emirates Airline has won three awards for excellence, at two of the region's industry leading award ceremonies.

Gulf Air will increase its flights between Bahrain and Hyderabad from five weekly flights to daily flights from December 2, 2015 to meet high passenger demand.

Emirates Holidays, the tour-operating arm of Emirates airline, has announced the appointment of Robin Parry to vice president.

Etihad Airways has won four accolades at the fourth edition of the Abu Dhabi Award for Excellence in Government Performance (ADAEP) 2015.

Emirates and the ATP have elevated their partnership announcing Emirates as the Premier Partner of the ATP World Tour from 2016.

Al Bateen Executive Airport is gearing up to welcome race teams and fans from around the world ahead of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Etihad Airways was named winner of the 'Nationalisation Initiative of the Year' award at the Middle East HR Excellence Awards 2015.

Abu Dhabi-based Avisa Gulf has won a contract to review and restructure an undisclosed national flag carrier.

Iraqi Airways is planning to begin non-stop Baghdad-Washington Dulles flights next year, reports Ch-aviation.

Qatar Airways highlighted the importance of its passenger-centric approach to customer experience at the recently concluded Future Travel Experience (FTE) Asia Expo 2015.

Abu Dhabi Airports has announced several key capacity expansion initiatives at Abu Dhabi International Airport that will improve overall operational efficiency.

Etihad Airways and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologieshave signed a research agreement to develop a fog prediction and monitoring system to enhance guest experience and serve the needs of the aviation sector.

Etihad Airways has celebrated the arrival of its Airbus A380 service at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Etihad Airways will be hosting a series of events and activities to showcase its approach to innovation in technology and sustainability during the UAE Innovation Week being held between November 22-28.

Flydubai has signed a long-term contract with Joramco, which will provide the carrier with airframe maintenance solutions for its 50 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Formula 1 cars have started to arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport, in preparation of this weekend's race.

Etihad Airways Engineering has been granted an extended Part21J Design Organisation Approval (DOA) by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to design and modify its cabins.

Qatar Airways has been named Best Middle East Airline Serving China at the 2015 Business Traveller China Awards, picking up the award for the fourth consecutive year.