Middle East & North Africa

Qatar Airways hosted a private gala dinner with influential business leaders, industry experts and heads of commerce to help complete the celebrations for the launch of its newest route to Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Aerospace

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA), has launched the 'DAFZA's Strategy for Islamic Economy' which is based on strategic initiatives involving the Islamic economy and halal sectors.
Airports & Networks

Aviation Week Network's and Tarsus F&E LLC Middle East's MRO Middle East conference and exhibition will be held January 22-24, 2018 in Dubai, UAE at the Dubai World Trade Center.
Aerospace

The Middle East Aviation Career and Conference (MEAC), running in parallel with Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2018, and focusing on the latest trends, training and recruitment within the aviation industry - Empower through training, will be held on February 26-27-28 at Al Bateen executive Airport.
Aerospace

Abu Dhabi Airports' has completed the Midfield Airside Road Tunnel (MART) that links the new Midfield Terminal Building (MTB) with the southside terminals (Terminal 1 and 3) at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Airports & Networks

Dubai International (DXB) has been named the Favourite Airport for Layovers at the Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards Middle East.
Airports & Networks

Pegasus Airlines has placed an order for 25 A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex configuration). This comes on top of 18 A321neo and 57 A320neos already on order bringing Pegasus Airlines total firm order to 100 Airbus A320 Family aircraft.
Air Transport

As Dubai Airport braces itself for the busiest time of year – dnata has stepped up to ensure that passengers start their journey safely and on time.
Airports & Networks

Emirates is to launch a new daily route from Dubai (DXB) to London Stansted (STN) on 8 June, 2018. With its strategic position close to the tech and pharma hubs of Cambridge and Peterborough, Emirates will be the first Middle Eastern airline to operate out of the popular North East London airport.
Airports & Networks

Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Europe’s Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) project to achieve more efficient management of air traffic between the Gulf state and Europe.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Boeing and Flydubai have finalised the deal of 175 Boeing737 MAX airplanes in the largest single-aisle jet order in Middle East history. The contract – which includes options for an additional 50 jets – is valued at $27 billion at current list prices.
Air Transport

For the seventh year in a row, Business France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, will be running the French Pavilion at the Middle East's leading aircraft cabin outfitting and MRO trade show in Dubai on January 23 and 24, 2018.
Aerospace

Boeing and Flydubai have finalised the purchase of 175 737 MAX airpcraft in the largest single-aisle jet order in Middle East history. The deal – which includes options for an additional 50 jets – is valued at up to $27 billion at current list prices.
Air Transport

UAE carriers were “banned” from landing in Tunisia after Dubai’s national carrier Emirates refused boarding to Tunisian women under the age of 30.
Airports & Networks

Oman Air is supporting Omani students by continuing to offer them an additional 20 kilos of free baggage on all international flights originating from Oman.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, was officially welcomed to St. Petersburg by the city’s Governor, Georgy Poltavchenko, who congratulated the airline on the launch of its new direct daily service from Doha to the cultural capital of Russia.
Aerospace

The Emirate of Dubai has witnessed the implementation of the new designed airspace that enhances its efficient utilisation to cater to the growth and the expansion plans in the sector.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways is celebrating a successful year of growth, network expansion and a record-breaking number of award wins at the end of this, its 20th year of operations.
Air Transport

Travel is expected to peak once again at the end of the year for Emirates, as the airline expects yet another busy period with visitors flocking into Dubai for New Year’s celebrations.
Airports & Networks

Arab Satellite Communications Organization (ARABSAT) will be holding its 160th Board of Directors meetings in Istanbul, Turkey, on 3rd – 4th ـ January 2018, under the chairmanship of Dr. Nasser Al-Hujailan, Deputy Minister of Culture and Information in Saudi Arabia.
Space

As excitement mounts for the final stages of football’s Gulf Cup, Bahrain’s Gulf Air is getting behind its national team ahead of Tuesday’s semi-final against Oman which is being played in Kuwait.
Air Transport

Since January 2017, Emirates has carried over 59 million passengers. The airline served over 63 million meals on its flights departing Dubai, and moved over 35 million pieces of baggage in Dubai to its network of 156 destinations.
Air Transport

Royal Jordanian ranked second in terms of punctuality among Middle East and African airlines with 80.67% on-time performance rate last year, according to OAG's 2018 Punctuality League study, released earlier this year.
Air Transport

Oman Airports can look back on a year of a very strong passenger growth in Muscat and Salalah International Airports, including regional airport of Sohar.
Airports & Networks

Emirates will resume flights between Dubai and Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen Airport, starting 8th June 2018. The resumption of services on the route will allow customers two destination options when travelling Emirates to Istanbul.
Airports & Networks