Middle East & North Africa

Inmarsat has confirmed the successful launch of the fourth, high-speed broadband communications satellite in its transformational Global Xpress (GX) constellation.
Emerging Technologies

Air Arabia may look at expanding its fleet, with a decision to be made by early next year, reports ch-aviation.
Air Transport

Passenger wait times at Dubai International (DXB) has dropped by as much as ten per cent during the first quarter of 2017 thanks to the implementation of new technologies at the world's busiest airport for international passenger traffic.
Emerging Technologies

The 17th edition of the Airport Show, currently underway at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) with over 300 exhibitors from 50 countries, has a wide line-up of latest smart and innovative technologies and solutions set to transform the rapidly growing aviation industry.
Airports & Networks

Abu Dhabi Airports has signed an MoU with Abu Dhabi General Services Company “Musanada”, to strengthen cooperation between the two entities in the areas of knowledge sharing and facility development, to further support the growth of the infrastructure sector in Abu Dhabi.
Airports & Networks

DUBAI: Barbara Saunders | The UAE is aiming to take top ranking in the air transport infrastructure sector of the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Index by 2021. Delivering the keynote address at the Global Airport Leaders' Forum in Dubai – part of the annual Airports Show – His Excellency Omar Bin Ghalib, Deputy Director General of the country's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said while the UAE currently ranks in second place, the GCAA is determined to take the top slot as part of its commitment to the UAE National Agenda.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

To support the launch of the new flight route from Manchester to Muscat, Oman Air has appointed a new district sales manager for Manchester, Feysal Nagi, who starts in his new role this week, he will be joined by additional sales support in the Manchester office over the next few weeks.
Maintenance & Training

Dubai Technology Partners (DTP), a leading GCC aviation systems integrator, says it's on the verge of signing a significant contract for a flow management system with a major Gulf aviation hub. The company says the contract will be operated in partnership with the Swiss person-tracking technology provider Xovis.
Emerging Technologies

Iran Air today took delivery of its first four ATR 72-600s. ATR and Iran Air finalised a firm contract for 20 ATR 72-600s and options for a further 20 only last month. Deliveries of the 20 firm aircraft will extend until the end of 2018.
Air Transport

Aviation leaders and experts highlighted key aviation industry issues, challenges and opportunities for the industry worldwide during the fifth Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF).
Airports & Networks

Emirates' signature Iftar service for customers during Ramadan is expected to commence on May 27 to coincide with the start of the holy month.
Airports & Networks

Oman Air Cargo participated at Air Cargo Europe 2017 held in Munich from the 9-12 May.
Aerospace

The new facility of Lufthansa Technik Middle East (LTME) has become fully operational in the Aviation District at Dubai South.
Aerospace

Ibrahim Al-Khuzam has been named as the new CEO of Kuwait Airways. The flag-carrier has formally disclosed the appointment as part of a revised management line-up.
Air Transport

Qeshm Air plans to launch a direct Tehran Imam Khomeini – Brussels Charleroi flight in the near future, reports ch-aviation.
Air Transport

Two thirds of region's business aviation fleet are mid-sized to heavy jets
Business Aviation

Etihad Airways collected two awards at the INSIGHTS Middle East Call Centre ceremony held at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dubai on May 16, 2017.
Aerospace

Deer Jet is to introduce a second Boeing 787 Dream Jet to its fleet, making it the world's largest operator of the type.
Business Aviation

At the recent Duty Free News International (DFNI) Asia/Pacific Awards for Travel-Retail Excellence, which were held in Singapore, Dubai Duty Free won the 'Middle East Travel Retailer of the Year' award for the seventeenth consecutive time.
Aerospace

Gulf Air has announced the appointment of its new Board of Directors.
Maintenance & Training

The first Eurofighter Typhoon for the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) has been formally presented in a ceremony held this week at BAE Systems' Military Air & Information business at Warton, Lancashire, in the UK.
Defense

Communication between pilots and ATC is set to improve following the introduction today at EBACE by TrueNorth, of a new FANS-1/A over Iridium data link unit (DLU) with voice capabilities.
Business Aviation

Italian exotic car manufacturer Pagani Automobili is moving its design focus to the world of aircraft with a new cabin design for the ACJ319 neo.
Interiors & Connectivity

Airbus has launched a private jet version of its A330neo at EBACE today. The new VVIP jet combines new-generation engines and aerodynamic and other improvements which the company said will deliver even more comfort, efficiency and true “nonstop to the world” range.
Business Aviation

BAA Training, European standard aviation training centre, continues spreading its presence in aviation training world. The training centre is expanding its services to the Middle Eastern market by establishing BAA Training UAE training base in Sharjah, which offers Type Rating, Cabin Crew training and FFS services.
Aerospace