Middle East & North Africa

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), has selected SITA to support its strategic expansion plans by introducing modern, world-class IT infrastructure across 200 of the airline’s offices located in 100 cities and airports in 60 countries.
Emerging Technologies

Turkish Airlines has announced its traffic results recorded in April, after announcing its successful first quarter results a short while ago.
Air Transport

In advance of Gulf Air’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner serving the airline’s Bahrain - London, Heathrow route next month, H.E. Simon Martin CMG The British Ambassador to Bahrain was recently welcomed to Bahrain’s national carrier’s headquarters.
Air Transport

Turkish Airlines offers a free layover service to all international transit Turkish Airlines passengers who fly through Istanbul with a 6-24 hour layover. Since its launch in 2009, touristanbul has already benefited almost a quarter of a million passengers who were able to enjoy a taste of Istanbul.
Airports & Networks

Royal Jordanian and Manaseer Group entered a partnership agreement whereby RJ will provide Manaseer Group discounted tickets. Manaseer Group is a Jordanian entity that works on the development and optimization of the economic environment and industry in Jordan.
Airports & Networks

Emirates will commence its signature Ramadan service for customers during the holy month, expected to begin on May 17th.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Emirates and Formula 1 have renewed and expanded their partnership until the end of 2022.
Aerospace

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has celebrated the graduation of 143 Emiratis from its various training programmes.
Maintenance & Training

His Excellency the Prime Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al Hamad Al Sabah inaugurated Jazeera Airways’ terminal at Kuwait International Airport this week.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways will use their brand-new Airbus A350-900 between Doha and Avinor Oslo Airport. The first flight with the new aircraft will be on October 29.
Airports & Networks

The UAE Space Agency, working in partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology and the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), has reviewed the preliminary design of the MeznSat 3U CubeSat, which is being developed to monitor and study the Earth’s atmosphere.
Space

Oman Air has reintroduced its special inflight offering for its valued guests observing Ramadan.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

AJW Group, a global management of aircraft spares company, has won the acclaimed ‘Aviation 100’ award for ‘Parts Supplier of the Year, 2018’ for the sixth consecutive year, following a vote by industry professionals.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways has unveiled its “Giant Suitcase” initiative for the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Etihad Airways’ inflight magazine, Atlas, published by London based Ink, has received two Communicator Awards in the major categories of Design Features – Photography and Design Features – Overall Design.
Aerospace

By Vincent Chappard
Frequentis and iCAD will replace the existing VCS systems in Riyadh and Jeddah as well as provide additional recording and remote monitoring systems.
Emerging Technologies

Etihad Aviation Group’s Procurement and Supply Management team has held its annual “Collaborating for Sustainability “Symposium.
Aerospace

Gulf Air recently partnered with Dreams Society, a non-profit organisation establish in 2011 with a mission to fulfill the dreams of children affected with terminal illnesses and debilitating diseases.
Aerospace

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed a landmark unsecured four-year revolving credit facility with an initial commitment of US$480 million and an accordion feature that allows the facility to be increased to up to US$800 million at any time after the initial closing. The facility includes both conventional and Islamic tranches and will support the future financing needs of the business.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways has commenced flights to London Gatwick Airport.
Airports & Networks

Embraer will debut the Phenom 100EV business jet at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 29 to May 31.
Business Aviation

Etihad Aviation Group has launched a community programme that will deliver 400 meals per day to charity. The initiative will be held throughout 2018 and beyond, with approximately 150,000 meals to be donated every year.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways has contracted Boeing Global Services to provide multiple crew management solutions to support the planning and operation of the airline's 7,500 crewmembers.
Air Transport

The Emirates Airline Foundation has been recognised by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) for its outstanding humanitarian and outreach projects and work that spans the globe.
Aerospace

Dubai Airports, in partnership with Samsung Electronics and AirportLabs has rolled out an advanced cloud-based Flight Information Display solution along with System on Chip (SoC) display technology at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) airports.
Airports & Networks