Middle East & North Africa

Etihad Airways has raised approximately one million dirhams to support the 'We Care Yemen' campaign as part of the airline's annual charity fundraising in cooperation with the UAE Red Crescent.
Aerospace

Emirates customers will be able to enjoy the first six Star Wars movies in one from January.
Emerging Technologies

Both Dubai Airports and Emirates Airline have been recognised for outstanding achievements in the 2015 Service OIympian Awards – the only independent honours which recognise the UAE's customer service leaders.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways has announced that telecommunications company Ooredoo will be the exclusive three-year sponsor of on-board Wi-Fi across the airline's state-of-the-art fleet.
Emerging Technologies

Qatar Airways Cargo was the official transportation company for Disney's Beauty & the Beast production as it moved from Bucharest in Romania to Doha's Qatar National Convention Centre on board the airline's B747 Freighter this December.
Aerospace

AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG has signed a maintenance contract for a privately owned BBJ 3 from the Middle East.
MRO

National Air Cargo, Middle East was honoured by Dubai Airports in its 5th Safety and Security Excellence Awards Ceremony held on December 8, 2015.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways and Cognizant, a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, have announced a strategic agreement to drive digital transformation across the airline and its equity partners.
Emerging Technologies

Air BP has been recognised for its outstanding safety standards and practices by Dubai Airports at the annual Safety and Security Excellence Awards Ceremony.
Air Transport

Emirates is increasing its services to five destinations in China by adding Yinchuan and Zhengzhou to its network.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways has announced the appointment of three UAE nationals to key executive roles.
Maintenance & Training

Inmarsat and Turksat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities through the formation of a strategic partnership, initially focused on the defence and aviation sectors.
Space

Qatar Airways today announces a ban on battery-powered personal vehicles commonly known as 'hoverboards' on all aircraft as it continues to put the safety of passengers and crew first.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Emirates has announced it will deploy its highly-popular A380 to even more destinations across its network in 2016 – reinforcing its commitment to provide an enhanced onboard experience for its passengers.
Airports & Networks

Emirates airline's senior executives hosted a delegation from Central and Latin American countries on an official visit to Emirates'headquarters as part of a one-day Commercial Summit on 17 December, 2015.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways has appointed Remco Althuis to the position of vice president - Europe.
Maintenance & Training

Avinode has welcomed its first private aviation space on a commercial airline, Etihad Airways' The Residence to the Avinode Marketplace.
Air Transport

KLM has launched its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Dubai, with the arrival of the first flight at Dubai International Airport, from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on December 17.
Airports & Networks

Abu Dhabi Airports has successfully installed the first three of 106 passenger- boarding bridges in the new Midfield Terminal Building (MTB).
Airports & Networks

The first cut of the Beluga XL MSN001 rear fuselage has been successfully achieved in Spain, paving the way for the final assembly to begin in early 2017. MSN001 will be the first Beluga XL to fly.
Aerospace

Turkish Airlines has upscaled its flight frequencies from Abu Dhabi International to Istanbul Ataturk International from four times a week to daily. The airline can now carry approximately 2,500 passengers a week between the two cities with its Airbus 321 service.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways has announced an agreement with Luggage Logistics to transform the end-to-end baggage management process across the airline's global airport network.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways is expanding its codeshare partnership with S7 Airlines to cover eight additional destinations from the Russian carrier's Moscow hub.
Air Transport

The Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS), back for its fourth edition, is introducing a new element for this edition of the Airshow - a Civil Aviation Conference.
Aerospace

Abu Dhabi Airports is treating its travellers to live music during the festive season, by inviting local musicians to perform.
Airports & Networks