Middle East & North Africa

Frequentis, a supplier of communication and information solutions, and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) have announced the establishment of an MoU to support current and future developments in airspace management.
Emerging Technologies

Emirates is gearing up to launch the world’s first ‘biometric path’ which will offer its customers a smooth and truly seamless airport journey at the airline’s hub in Dubai International airport.
Airports & Networks

Gulf Air, in collaboration with King Hamad Hospital, Gulf Aviation Academy and Bahrain Airport Company, has participated in a blood donation drive as part of the companies’ efforts towards supporting community initiatives.
Aerospace

An Emirates’ A380 landed in Russia’s northern capital, St. Petersburg yesterday landing at 20:50 local time at Pulkovo International Airport (LED), this is the first time the double decker aircraft has landed in St. Petersburg.
Airports & Networks

Neil McMaster, GAC Dubai’s general manager for Contract Logistics, took to the stage twice at last week’s inaugural Logistics & Transport Awards: once, to accept the FMCG Logistics Provider of the Year accolade on behalf of the company; and again when he was named supply chain manager of the year.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways Cargo has rolled out an automated mail management system at more than 50 stations across its global network, making it the first in the industry to introduce this major enhancement to its business.
Aerospace

TAV Airports Holding (BIST: TAVHL, “TAV”), Turkey’s global brand in airport operations, increased passengers 36% and served 118 million passengers. The company increased net profit 25% and reached EUR 206 million.
Airports & Networks

Emirates has launched new scheduled A380 services to Hamburg and Osaka this week.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 on its daily scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur, effective 20 December this year, and to Brussels, effective 3 January 2019.
Airports & Networks

Dubai Airports and its service partners came together at a ceremony today to celebrate Aeroflot’s inaugural flight to Dubai World Central (DWC).
Airports & Networks

Abu Dhabi Airports will mark Flag Day on November 1.
Aerospace

Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced the successful completion of the first major phase of its Smart Airport programme, which will enable the home carrier Qatar Airways to process more than 25% of its passengers using self-service check-in and bag-drop facilities.
Emerging Technologies

Dubai World Central (DWC) has added Pegas Fly to its growing list of international airlines.
Airports & Networks

The aircraft on display at the upcoming Bahrain International Airshow being held November 14-16 looks set to be one of the best in the Middle East featuring three fast-jet aerobatic teams.
Aerospace

Oman Air resumed its service between Muscat and Malé in the Maldives on October 28. The service is operated by the new B737 –MAX 8 aircraft.
Airports & Networks

The Middle East can expect the biggest players in the business aviation market to be on display when the MEBAA Show 2018 takes place from 10-12 December at DWC, airshow site.
Aerospace

Istanbul Airport was officially opened on October 29 by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways is celebrating fifteen years since its first flight.
Aerospace

Morocco’s aeronautical ecosystem continues to grow, integrating new operators and new technologies. Anuradha Deenapanray and Vincent Chappard spoke to Karim Cheikh, the new president of Morocco’s aeronautical and space industries group (GIMAS).
Aerospace

Customers travelling on Emirates’ India flights in the coming days are in for a treat as the award-winning airline celebrates the festival of lights with traditional Diwali delicacies.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Oman Air has commenced its new daily direct service between Russia and Oman, with its first flight departing Muscat International Airport to Moscow Domodedovo Airport on October 30.
Airports & Networks

Air Partner, a global aviation services group, will be exhibiting at Logitrans Turkey, the international transport logistics exhibition, for the first time from 14 to 16 November, following on from its recent successes in the region.
Aerospace

The UAE Space Agency and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (YahSat) is to participate in the fifth edition of the Bahrain International Airshow.
Space

Flynas has received its first of 80 A320neo Family aircraft.
Air Transport

FAI rent-a-jet AG is making its debut at the fifth Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) this week. The company will showcase its first Bombardier Challenger 850 business aircraft on the static.
Aerospace