Middle East & North Africa

The lights went out across Oman Air's network of 55 international destinations, as Oman Air joined millions of people around the world in marking Earth Hour.
Aerospace

The UAE's Strata Manufacturing, Mubadala's advanced composite aero-structures manufacturer, says it will open its second facility – a 'Factory of the Future' - at the Nibras Al Ain Aerospace Park. The facility, due to be fully operational 2020, will feature a range of smart technology solutions and equipment to support Strata's ambition in becoming one of the top aero-structure companies globally.
Emerging Technologies

Qatar Airways is reporting strong demand from business and leisure travellers and cargo shippers from the Midlands as it celebrates its first anniversary of flights from Birmingham Airport to Doha.
Airports & Networks

The 6th Emerging Airports Forum, held in Jeddah at Hilton Hotel on 29-30th of November 2017, will focus on the Saudi airports development projects along with the ongoing and future airports development projects in the Emerging Markets regions worth US$60bn in Middle East, Indian Sub-continent, Asia Pacific, Africa and Russia-CIS.
Aerospace

Gulf Air in partnership with OAG has launched an online Flight Status Facility on the airline's official website gulfair.com providing booked passengers with real-time information on their Gulf Air flights including customised flight trackers, destination, weather and flight status alerts via email/SMS/Twitter that are all available in English, Arabic, German and French.
Emerging Technologies

Qatar Airways Cargo has ensured the safety and comfort of 50 horses throughout their journey from Amsterdam to Omaha to the FEI World Cup Finals.
Aerospace

By Barbara Saunders| The UAE's Strata Manufacturing, Mubadala's advanced composite aero-structures manufacturer, and Spain's family-run Aciturri Aeronautica have signed an MoU to collaborate on strengthening supply chain capabilities.
MRO

Singaporean budget carrier Scoot made contact with an Emirates aircraft during early hours Thursday at Changi Airport, Singapore, reports CNBC.
Air Transport

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) European regional sales manager, Patrizia Gallo, has been appointed chairman of the UK-based Foreign Airlines Association (FAA).
Maintenance & Training

Qatar Airways is offering passengers a laptop loan service in response to the electronics ban.
Emerging Technologies

Iran Air and European turboprop manufacturer ATR have this morning finally concluded and signed the deal for 20 of the ATR 72 turboprop. The contract is believed to be worth $571 million at list prices.
Air Transport

Oman Air has appointed Asma Humaid Al Ghabshi as executive vice president for human resources.
Maintenance & Training

Etihad Airways and Manchester City Football Club (Manchester City) have joined forces to celebrate grassroots football, shining a light on inspiring untold stories from a selection of the airline's key global gateways.
Emerging Technologies

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd has announced a 22% year-on-year uptick in total revenue for 2016 to $417.8 million.
Aerospace

AMAC's four hangars are currently operating to full capacity with maintenance work packages on three Airbus A340s and one Boeing B777 and more wide-bodies as a B747-8i to be expected to enter the hangar doors later this year.
MRO

Avtrade, which has an office in Dubai, has appointed Sheeba Sreekumar as business services manager.
Maintenance & Training

In order to keep airfields safe, flight crews need a clear, safe and consistent operating environment that avoids confusion, according to a leading aviation expert speaking on day two of the World Aviation Safety Summit, held in Dubai.
Aerospace

Emirates SkyCargo has transported 'New Zealand Aotearoa' – Emirates Team New Zealand's race boat - from Auckland to Bermuda in advance of the Louis Vuitton America's Cup sailing competition which will begin in late May 2017.
Aerospace

Oman Air has been voted the 'Best In-Flight Duty Free' provider in the Middle East by readers of the German passenger services industry publication, Pax International Magazine.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways has become the first airline in the world to achieve compliance with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Resolution 753 at its hub in Hamad International Airport (HIA).
Airports & Networks

In a ceremony attended by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday, Iran unveiled the latest domestically-made military products developed by the Defense Ministry, including the country's first homegrown jet trainer, dubbed Kowsar.
Maintenance & Training

The Middle East's lessors' fleets are set to grow with its key regionally-based suppliers, Kuwait's ALAFCO, DAE Leasing and IFAC carrying strong order books.
Aerospace

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has deployed pilots and engineers at Think Science 2017 to promote aviation careers as part of national efforts to engage youth in science and technology.
Maintenance & Training

Oman Air has conducted what it says is a realistic emergency response exercise in Muscat recently to rehearse its emergency management programme and response functions.
Maintenance & Training

FedEx Express, was named Express Logistics Company of the Year at the Logistics Middle East Awards 2017.
Aerospace