Middle East & North Africa

Oman Air has increased its frequency of flights to Salalah, the principal city of the Dhofar region.

Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed the resumption of Turkmenistan Airlines’ biweekly flights between Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), connecting the two nation’s capitals with flights operating every Friday and Sunday.

Swiss company AMAC Aerospace has been awarded with a new maintenance contract on a head-of-state A320 aircraft and will perform a major base maintenance input on a privately-owned A340-600 aircraft.

Oman Air Cargo has upgraded its cargo hub facility at the new Muscat International Air Cargo Terminal.

Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE), organiser of the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) showcase in Dubai, has boosted its executive team with the appointment of Danielle Curtis as regional Exhibition Director for the Middle East.

Effective 28 October 2018, Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Abu Dhabi to Toronto, from three to five weekly services.

Gulf Air has selected Honeywell’s GoDirect Flight Efficiency analytics software to reduce fuel costs across its entire Airbus and Boeing fleet and to help minimise the carbon footprint of the airline.

Gulf Air has celebrated the introduction of the airline’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner double daily service to and from London.

The Royal Jordanian Board of Directors approved the financial results for the first half of this year during its session held on July 29, 2018.

Martin Williamson has been appointed new head of sales and marketing for for Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia and Asia.

German company ARTS Group has said it will focus its attention on the Middle East aerospace market.

A revolutionary, new aviation security risk-management solution was launched in Abu Dhabi late last year. Steve Knight talked to Andrew Nicholson, the man behind the system.

Pegasus has relaunched its frequent flyer programme, ‘Pegasus BolBol.’

SITAONAIR’s EFB Weather Awareness Solution (eWAS) is the latest application certified by Inmarsat for use across its next-generation SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) communications platform for the flight deck, allowing airlines to now receive the latest weather view in real-time during flights.

Emirates has launched one of its biggest sales yet with special fares to over 70 global destinations within its network.

Air Algérie has taken redelivery of its first B737-800(P2F) following its conversion into a freighter with STAECO in Jinan, China, reports ch-aviation.

Oman Air has introduced a range of projects to ensure providing optimum support to families under social insurance families and those with special needs.

Etihad Airways is operating additional flights between Abu Dhabi and its destinations in Saudi Arabia to facilitate the movement of thousands of pilgrims for Hajj.

Turkish Aerospace held a workshop on August 14, 2018 in Jakarta with an extensive participation of Indonesian Defence and Aviation Industry companies, regarding the possible cooperation on upcoming several bilateral opportunities such as Unmaned Aerial Vehicle System Tender of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence.

Etihad Airways has signed an agreement to be the official shirt and main sponsor and partner of the Riyadh-based, Saudi Stars League team, Al Nassr FC.

Bryan Thompson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Abu Dhabi Airports.

Turkish Airlines posted a USD 258 million Operating Net Profit in the first half of 2018.

Travelport has signed a new multi-year content agreement with Cobalt Air, which includes the use of the company’s leading merchandising tool, Travelport Rich Content and Branding.

Gulf Air today welcomed the airline’s first Airbus A320neo, which landed in Bahrain International Airport at approximately 1600 local time.

Oman Air makes premium comfort amenities available for all on selected flights in time for Eid Al Adha.