Middle East & North Africa

Emirates has reinforced its commitment to innovation and development in the aviation sector by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) in advance of UAE Innovation Week which celebrates the spirit of innovation across the nation.
Aerospace

The International Air Transport Association (IATA)has announced that Muhammad Ali Albakri will join IATA as regional vice president for Africa and the Middle East (AME).
Maintenance & Training

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development and Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs, have visited Etihad Innovation Week, as part of UAE Innovation Week.
Aerospace

Yahsat, the UAE-based satellite operator has announced the start of a strategic partnership with Talia, a market-leading teleport, satellite, and terrestrial network operator.
Space

A group of 15 students have successfully completed its Cabin Crew training under GAA SpeedJet Aviation, a partnership between Gulf Aviation Academy and domestic aviation training institute SpeedJet Aviation.
Maintenance & Training

A new botanical wonder has taken root at the heart of the world's largest natural flower garden in Dubai. Emirates Airline has teamed up with Dubai Miracle Garden to construct the world's largest floral installation through a life-size version of the Emirates A380, covered in more than 500,000 fresh flowers and living plants.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways has celebrated the graduation of 310 future leaders from the company's Future Leaders Programmes.
Aerospace

Emirates Airline and Group, Emirates Aviation University today opened its 3rd International Aviation Management Conference (IAMC).
Aerospace

Qatar Airways has officially launched digital membership cards for its Privilege Club members, providing them with a more convenient option to redeem Qmiles when travelling across the airline's global network.
Emerging Technologies

Oman Air has received a new Boeing 737- 800.
Air Transport

As part of the UAE's Innovation Week, Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has launched Fikra, a UAE-based competition aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and innovation across the country.
Aerospace

Emirates' Infinite Possibilities, the futuristic exhibition stand designed to inspire travel and reflect the endless possibilities that travellers have with Emirates, has recently emerged as the winner of two industry awards.
Aerospace

Dubai International has welcomed 6.4 million passengers in October, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports.
Airports & Networks

SR Technics has been providing the employees of various regional airlines in the Middle East with basic maintenance training and type rating training – and now the former Mubadala Subsidiary has returned to Abu Dhabi with a new training centre.
Aerospace

JetSmarter has announced the launch of the first-ever shared, private JetShuttle flight that will connect Europe and the Middle East, offering JetSmarter members single-seat trips on flights between Dubai and London.
Business Aviation

The Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) will once again host the MEBAA Conference in Dubai on 5 December ahead of its flagship event, the MEBAA Show.
Aerospace

Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) showcased its cutting edge technology and innovative concepts utilised in providing safe, efficient and expeditious air traffic management services in the Dubai Airspace through various activities both within the Aviation sector and to the public at Dubai Innovation week.
Aerospace

Etihad Cargo has recorded its busiest month ever in October, uplifting 53,785 tonnes of cargo and surpassing its previous best, achieved in November 2014, by 501 tonnes.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways has been honoured for the fifth year in row as Best Middle East Airline Serving China at the 2016 Business Traveller China Awards.
Aerospace

Madinah Airport has started to receive Kuala Lumpur flights of AirAsia, a Malaysian airline company.
Airports & Networks

The crisis managements during the terrorist attack to Istanbul Atatürk Airport and July 15th coup attempt were indicated to be exemplary at the conference organised by Airports Council International.
Airports & Networks

The destinations are; Canberra, the airline's fifth destination in Australia; Dublin, Ireland; Las Vegas, the airline's 11th destination in the United States; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Santiago, Chile; Medan, Kualanamu International Airport, the airline's third destination in Indonesia; and Tabuk and Yanbu, the 9th and 10th destinations in Saudi Arabia.
Airports & Networks

Dnata has reached an agreement with Canada's GTA Aviation to purchase a 50 per cent stake in its cargo and ground handling operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways has launched its latest payment feature - Apple Pay - becoming the first Gulf carrier to offer the revolutionary 'mobile wallet' solution across all 12 countries where Apple Pay is available.
Emerging Technologies

More than 2000 staff, their families and friends have joined a street festival at the home of Etihad Aviation Group as part of UAE National Day celebrations.
Aerospace