Middle East & North Africa

Al Bateen Executive Airport has said that it has doubled the exhibition space for Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016 in response to huge demand from key industry professionals to participate.
Aerospace

Dubai-based Al-Futtaim has signed a lease agreement with Dubai South for a 10,000sqm plot of land adjacent to the existing facility of DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) as part of the expansion plans of the only fully integrated business aviation facility based out of Al Maktoum International Airport (AMIA).
Airports & Networks

GE Aviation has successfully completed its first transfer of avionics manufacture and support capability to the Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) in Saudi Arabia for the T-165 Hawk.
Defense

AMAC Aerospace has delivered another Global Express within a short ground time after a base maintenance check at the AMAC facility in Basel, Switzerland. The undisclosed head of state customer from the MENA region was said to be very pleased about the on time delivery of his Global Express.
MRO

Etihad Airways is increasing its presence in Morocco with the launch of a new twice-weekly service between Abu Dhabi and Rabat to create a direct link between the two capitals.
Airports & Networks

Gulfstream Aerospace all-new G500 touched down in Las Vegas to attend the National Business Aviation Association's Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2015).
Aerospace

The International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA), the Montreal-based 'Global Voice of Pilots' says it's looking to secure ties with Middle East carriers but admits it's got work to do to overcome “prevailing misconceptions” of its purpose.
Maintenance & Training

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).
Business Aviation

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

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

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.
Airports & Networks

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

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.
Emerging Technologies

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.
Business Aviation

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

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

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

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.
Air Transport

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).
Airports & Networks

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

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

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

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.
Airports & Networks

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

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