Middle East & North Africa

Sharjah International Airport achieved a 3.29% growth in passenger traffic during the first nine months of 2017.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways Cargo's Boeing 777 freighter arrived at Pittsburgh International Airport last Thursday to a water salute welcome. The cargo carrier launches Pittsburgh as its thirteenth freighter destination in the Americas.
Aerospace

AJW Group has appointed Prashant Mohan as the new Regional VP Sales, Middle East.
Maintenance & Training

Etihad Airways is trialling a new hand baggage only 'Deal Fare' on two key routes this winter season, for bookings between 18 October to 18 December, allowing travellers to purchase lower fares in Economy Class if no checked baggage is required.
Airports & Networks

The fleet size of operators in the Middle East is forecast to more than double from 1,250 to 3,320 aircraft over the next two decades, according to the Airbus Global Market Forecast.
Air Transport

The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has revealed the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's (KSA) Economic Cities Authority (ECA) that is aimed towards developing proposals and suggestions that can help drive in more potential foreign investments to the Gulf region.
Airports & Networks

"When the Dubai Airshow opens its doors in under a month at DWC, Dubai Airshow site, visitors can expect to see a larger number of exhibitors and exciting new features in addition to the appearance of industry heavyweights and niche companies, say show organisers Tarsus F&E LLC Middle East.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways will launch direct flights to Penang on 6 February 2018.
Airports & Networks

Airbus has become a partner on the Bombardier C Series aircraft programme following an. agreement signed today.
Air Transport

Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans), the leading air navigation services provider for Dubai and the Northern Emirates celebrated the UAE Civil Aviation day through conducting a visit to Rashid Center for the Determined Ones.
Aerospace

Executive gourmet by Gategourmet has hosted a Gala Dinner for the Chaine des Rotisseurs at Al Bateen Executive Airport – Abu Dhabi, a first and unusual event for an Airport.
Aerospace

Dubai Airports, Dubai International (DXB), and Dubai World Central (DWC), were honoured with two awards at the 11th Aviation Business Awards on Wednesday.
Aerospace

Gama Aviation has bought out its partners in the Gama MENA business based in Sharjah.
MRO

The first edition of Bahrain International Defence Exhibition and Conference covering air, land and sea is taking place on October 16-18 at Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre.
Aerospace

The UAE Space Agency has welcomed an official delegation from the Kuwaiti scientific, research and academic institutions visiting the UAE this week to learn about the experience, achievements and future plans of the UAE space sector.
Space

Emirates and Qantas are hoping to continue their special relationship and have applied to the the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to renew their alliance.
Air Transport

EAD Aerospace, an Eclipse company, has just received an EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) covering the installation of its Satcom Universal Mounting System (SUMS) solution on a B777 aircraft.
MRO

By Vincent Chappard
Egis was attributed a contract to provide assistance to Saudia airline and its subsidiary Flyadeal in transitioning to their new facilities at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has launched its Fikra University project for 2017. Fikra University is a competition which aims to foster entrepreneurship and innovation with students across the UAE.
Aerospace

UK-based aircraft interiors company, Flitetec, is set for the global launch of new products when it attends its first Dubai Airshow next month (12 to 16 November).
Aerospace

Inzpire's training experts have recently delivered tailored Cyber, Intelligence, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) training courses to a cohort of Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) personnel at the Company's HQ in Lincoln. David Wellard reports.
Emerging Technologies

Louvre Abu Dhabi has signed the first exclusive platinum partnership with Etihad Airways.
Aerospace

Emirates is set to receive its milestone 100th A380 aircraft on November 3.
Air Transport

Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC) is hosting ACI Airport Exchange, Airports Council International's biggest annual trade show, at Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre on 5 – 7 December, 2017.
Aerospace

EgyptAir received its eighth B737-800 on Saturday, as part of a deal for nine Boeing aircraft that the airline has purchased to join its fleet.
Airports & Networks