Middle East & North Africa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over 200 of Saudi Arabia's travel industry leaders gathered at a travel awards ceremony hosted by Travelport at the Hilton in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia this week.
Airports & Networks

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

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

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

The Aviation Africa 2017 event is taking place at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda from 22 to 23 February 2017.
Aerospace

As part of its ongoing internship programme with Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Rockwell Collins has announced its latest class of interns that will begin working at the company's sites in Europe and the Middle East.
Maintenance & Training

Boeing has received a two-year, $18.7 million contract from the United Arab Emirates to provide C-17 Globemaster III logistics support and training simulator maintenance.
Defense

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced that Nayif-1 has transmitted its first message in Arabic from space - a quote by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Space