Middle East & North Africa

Embraer Executive Jets is to extend the range of the Legacy 450, its new mid-light business jet, to 2,900 nm (5,371 km).

Dassault Aviation launched its proprietary Combined Vision System at the show in Las Vegas, Nevada today.

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata) has set up a new Research & Development (R&D) unit.

Global Aerospace Logistics, LLC (GAL) and Airbus Helicopters have announced the renewal of their customer support services distribution agreement.

Abu Dhabi International Airport has become the first in the region to successfully introduce an automated Traveler Document Authentication System (TDAS), using the latest innovations on offer to deliver a smooth passenger experience to all travellers.

Qatar Executive, Qatar Airways' corporate jet division, is the first 'Business Aviation Operator' in the Middle East and one of first worldwide to be awarded the European Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) third-country operator (TCO) safety certificate.

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.