Middle East & North Africa

Etihad Airways' virtual reality film, starring Academy Award-winner Nicole Kidman, has won Best Original Video at the 2016 APEX Awards which were presented in Singapore this week.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways will expand its scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and India as strategic partner Jet Airways unveiled new routes and additional frequencies to further strengthen their partnership in one of the world's fastest growing aviation markets.
Airports & Networks

Visa has signed an exclusive co-branded cards partnership with Etihad Aviation Group's Global Loyalty Company.
Aerospace

Oman Air is launching two new comfort initiatives, including a paid seat upgrade and extra legroom service for economy tickets that will offer customers the opportunity to increase their in-flight comfort levels even further.
Interiors & Connectivity

SaudiGulf Airlines – the first of the new airlines to have been awarded the licence to operate domestic routes in Saudi Arabia – has finally begun its operations with flights from its base in Damman to Riyadh.
Air Transport

Oman Air Cargo has been awarded “Best Cargo Airline for Valuable Goods – North and East” at the India Cargo Awards 2016 held in New Delhi.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways has introduced an updated collection of new destination-inspired Business Class amenity kit designs based on cities on its global network.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, has completed the First Article Inspection (FAI) of Aileron and Flap Track Fairing (FTF) shipsets for the Airbus A330neo.
MRO

Dubai and Sharjah international airports were closed for more than hour last night when a drone intruded into air space with up to 30 flights affected.
Airports & Networks

Gulf Air has signed a ground handling services contract with Swissport Saudi Arabia, a subsidiary of Swissport International.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways has expanded its code-share agreement with British Airways.
Air Transport

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia has granted Etihad Airways Engineering a CASR Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Approval.
MRO

Saudi Arabian Airlines has signed a strategic partnership with TAQNIA Space company exclusively to provide Saudia's fleets with Broadband Internet access, voice calling and live TV services.
Emerging Technologies

Etihad Airways' latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner route was launched yesterday with the aircraft touching down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Airports & Networks

Air Arabia has announced its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2016.
Aerospace

Dubai World Central (DWC) which is listed among the world's top 20 international freight hubs is now gaining ground in the region as a popular airport for passengers with traffic surging 161 per cent in the third quarter, according to a report issued by operator Dubai Airports today.
Airports & Networks

US Bangla Airlines now operates non-stop flights from Dhaka –Muscat and Chittagong- Muscat route, four weekly flights operating with two B 373- 800 Boeing aircrafts on the route.
Airports & Networks

Travelport appointed Matthew Powell to the role of managing director in the Middle East and South Asia.
Maintenance & Training

Etihad Airways, the global airline partner of 15 Taste Festivals across the world, brought world-class chefs to Taste of Abu Dhabi to compete in the final 'Taste the World' competition.
Aerospace

Emirates SkyCargo has been named Air Cargo Carrier of the Year at the 20th edition of the Global Freight Awards ceremony held in London.
Aerospace

Emirates Skywards has signed on The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) as its latest partner­, enabling members to redeem Miles for an annual digital subscription to the world's leading source of business news.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Qatar Airways has officially opened its new Oryx International School, a premium education facility dedicated to the children of the airline's employees.
Maintenance & Training

Etihad Airways has won awards for Best First Class and Best Long Haul Airline Middle-East and Africa in the AirlineRatings.com 2017 Airline Excellence Awards. The Abu Dhabi-based airline was also named in the global Top Ten.
Aerospace

Emirates has begun taking delivery of its new generation Airbus A380 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Airports & Networks

The Abu Dhabi Aviation Group, (ADA Group), the Middle East's largest provider of commercial helicopter, luxury VIP charter and cargo solutions, has reported an 8.54% year-on-year rise in net profits for the first nine months of 2016 to September 30.
Aerospace