Middle East & North Africa

Royal Jordanian Airlines will receive V2500 LRU components pool support from Turkish Technic.
Emerging Technologies

Flydubai will add three new destinations for the upcoming summer season. Batumi in Georgia, Qabala in Azerbaijan and Tivat in Montenegro are the latest destinations to join its fleet.
Airports & Networks

Royal Jordanian has started implementing the e-Air Waybill (e-AWB) system, which was developed in cooperation with the airline's Information Technology Department and CHAMP Cargosystems (CHAMP) – an IT provider serving the air cargo industry.
Emerging Technologies

Kuwait Airways has announced it will phase out its older Airbus and Boeing widebodies this summer, reports ch-aviation.
Air Transport

Syrianair has taken delivery of its maiden Airbus widebody aircraft following the arrival of the Chadian-registered A340-300 in Damascus last weekend, reports ch-aviation.
Air Transport

Raytheon Company will feature its advanced capabilities in air and missile defence, border security, and land and naval systems among a wide range of innovative solutions for Gulf region customers attending International Defence Exhibition 2017.
Aerospace

Emirates is considering narrowbody aircraft given their 'tighter cabins and fewer amenities' airline President Tim Clark has said, reports ch-aviation.
Air Transport

Travelport and Emirates have announced the ability to select and pay for seats in advance according to the Emirates Fare Brand chosen - available for the first time to book on Travelport's Travel Commerce Platform.
Airports & Networks

The second edition of the IATA Air Cargo Innovation Awards received 46 entries from across the industry from small start-up companies to large multinational corporations and this year Etihad Cargo has made the list.
Aerospace

Aviation and high-integrity solutions pioneer Rockwell Collins has revamped its Middle East leadership to head an expansion programme.
Defense

Oman Air Catering Services has posted positive results for 2016 despite volatile market conditions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

TAV Airports Holding President and CEO Sani Sener has released a statement highlighting TAVs revenue for 2016.
Aerospace

Iran's Aseman Airlines is in talks with German carrier TUIfly over the proposed lease of three B737-800s, reports ch-aviation.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways has been recognised for its content innovation at the fourth annual in-flight workshop and awards at Aircraft Interiors Middle East, held in partnership with F&E Aerospace. The award recognises the outstanding array of the airline's on-board entertainment platform, Oryx One.
Emerging Technologies

Leonardo and Abu Dhabi-based IGG (International Golden Group PJSC) have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to supply cyber security capabilities in the UAE.
Aerospace

AJW Technique, the maintenance hub for the AJW Group's component repair and overhaul service, has been selected as a finalist for five categories at the 145.com 2017 Top Shop Awards.
Aerospace

Phnom Penh in Cambodia will be the latest destination Emirates will serve from July 1 this year, with a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a two-class configuration.
Airports & Networks

Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2017, Saudi Arabia's leading travel industry event, will open its doors for the ninth consecutive year, with the 2017 edition to be located at the Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh from 7th – 10th April 2017.
Aerospace

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) has received an extension to its CAR145 approval from the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to provide line maintenance for the Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft type.
MRO

Emirates SkyCargo has appointed Ross Barnett as Cargo Manager in the UK.
Aerospace

Saudia has announced a twice-weekly service from Manchester Airport to Riyadh.
Airports & Networks

Leonardo has reinforced its presence in the UAE as a key supplier of support and maintenance services through the AgustaWestand Aviation Services LLC joint venture with Abu Dhabi Aviation.
Aerospace

Pegasus Airlines has won 'The Best Low-Cost Airline' award at the World Tourism Awards ceremony held for the third year as part of the World Tourism Forum.
Aerospace

Royal Wings, a subsidiary of Royal Jordanian Airline, will start operating direct regular flights between Aqaba and Beirut twice weekly from February 24, 2017.
Airports & Networks

Jazeera Airways has embellished an aircraft from its leet and dedicated gates at Kuwait International Airport with the national colours of patriotism to commemorate Kuwait's National and Liberation days.
Air Transport