Middle East & North Africa

Airbus will intensively contribute to the next steps in finding a global standard for mission-critical multimedia group communication.

As the Holy month of Ramadan approaches, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low cost airline, operating regionally and internationally, is proud to announce the launch of its new direct flights to Medina.

At this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM), Amadeus—a provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry— will demo the latest tech solutions being applied within the regional and international travel community, as well as hosting daily seminars covering themes such as using creating “smart destinations” with big data, the future of mobile payments in travel, online merchandising strategies, and more.

Turkish Airlines celebrates the 10th Anniversary of joining to the Star Alliance network which was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to offer worldwide reach, recognition and seamless service to the international travellers.

Royal Jordanian signed a component services contract with Spairliners, the Integrated Component Care provider for Embraer E-Jet and Airbus A380 aircraft.

Global air services provider and UK’s leading ground handler, Dnata, has been awarded certification for Good Distribution Practice (GDP) by the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (UK MHRA).

Seawings’ award-winning Silver tour has had an upgrade and now takes in even more of Dubai’s skyline including the city’s newest landmarks The Dubai Frame and soon to be completed Ain Dubai.

Qatar Airways was again recognised for its outstanding safety performance record at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Safety and Flight Operations Conference 2018, held in Montreal this week.

Emirates will unveil its new Boeing 777-300ER First Class Private Suite exhibit at the Arabian Travel Market 2018 (ATM). The region’s leading travel and tourism exhibition will run from 22 – 25 April.

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has celebrated two major wins at The World Travel Awards 2018.

İGA, the constructer and operator of İstanbul New Airport (İNA) for 25 years,and YOTEL, the London based hotel group, have signed an exclusive hotel management contract.

Emirates has been recognised at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2018 with four awards - Middle East’s Leading Airline, Middle East’s Leading Airline Brand, Middle East’s Leading Business Class Airport Lounge and Middle East’s Leading Cabin Crew.

Etihad Airways will introduce Humanoid Robot Sophia to the UAE as a spokesperson for the future of innovation and technology in aviation at ATM.

CCD Design and Ergonomics has been appointed to design and create four new control rooms at the new Midfield Terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Emirates and Flydubai has revealed strong passenger numbers for the first six months of their partnership.

Emirates Aviation University has welcomed Major-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, commander-in-chief of Dubai Police at its main campus at Dubai Academic City.

Flydubai has announced services to Finland’s capital, Helsinki.

Etihad Aviation Group has unveiled its extensive Year of Zayed initiatives which are set to be launched throughout 2018.

Oman Air unveiled the new First Class Mini Suite of its Dreamliner 787 -9 fleet, at the Arabian Travel Market, a key travel and tourism event taking place from 22-25 April, held in Dubai.

Jazeera Airways has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2018.

Fydubai has announced that flights to Sulaimaniyah, Iraq, will resume from 10 May 2018.

Seawings’ Ras Al Khaimah new season snapshot tour has returned to target the growing tourist market to the Emirate.

Aviation Africa 2018 opened its two-day summit and exhibition with strong growth predictions for the African Aviation Market.

Etihad Airways leveraged its sponsorships of global fashion weeks and its Platinum Partner status of Louvre Abu Dhabi to launch a new Emirati designed loungewear collection at an exclusive reception held last night at the iconic cultural institution.

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx, has for the eighth consecutive year been ranked amongst the ‘Best Workplaces in the UAE’ for 2017-2018, by Great Place to Work.