Middle East & North Africa

As part of its efforts to develop human capacity and inspire youth to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the UAE Space Agency has sponsored the Spacepreneur Academy, launched by Laboxatory Krypto Labs in collaboration with the Emirates Foundation; the Compass International’s Space Camp; and the Sharjah Centre for Astronomy and Space Sciences’ (SCASS) Space Camp.

Reed Travel Exhibitions will launch Arabian Travel Week – an umbrella brand comprising four co-located shows – during the 2019 edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) which starts on Sunday April 28 for four days.

Alpha Aviation Academy UAE (AAA), a Middle East pilot training provider, has formally celebrated its 10th anniversary with a ceremony at its base in Sharjah, UAE.

Gulf Air, in a move to facilitate travel to athletes around its global network, has enhanced its baggage allowance for cyclists to include one free bicycle over and above their original ticket baggage allowance.

Flydubai is to start flights to Sochi, Russia. Flights between Dubai and Sochi will operate twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays, starting from June 7, 2019. Flydubai will be the first carrier to offer direct flights on this route from the UAE and the GCC.

Qatar Airways is implementing the Amadeus Altéa Revenue Availability with Active Valuation (RAAV) solution.

Etihad Cargo is celebrating its position in the air cargo digitalisation and innovation space six months after migrating to a new technology platform.

Dubai Airports has honoured airlines, concessionaires and business partners who have demonstrated their commitment to improving service and delivering exceptional customer experiences at both of Dubai’s airports at the Dubai Airports Excellence Awards held this week.

Oman Air’s Engineering and Maintenance Division has been awarded with a Certificate of Recognition by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

Oman’s aviation sector developer, Oman Aviation Group, has unveiled its new brand identity and strategy to propel Oman’s aviation sector into the future.

Emirates’ signature Ramadan service is expected to begin on May 5th to coincide with the start of the Holy month.

Honeywell will showcase Internet of Things (IoT) enabled airport solutions for smarter, safer and more secure airport operations at The Airport Show 2019.

Jazeera Airways has announced its financial and operational results for 1Q 2019, reporting a 31.2% growth in number of passengers.

The University of South Wales (USW) in Dubai yesterday welcomed school counsellors and students to its Dubai South campus for an insight into inclusivity and tolerance in education, and an update on Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, and the aviation industry in the region.

More than 40 airlines and over 60 represented airports have confirmed their participation at the inaugural CONNECT Middle East, India and Africa – co-located with Arabian Travel Market 2019 and taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre on Tuesday 30th April and Wednesday 1st May.

MRO company Joramco has signed a four-year base maintenance agreement with Air Belgium to perform C checks on the carrier’s A340 fleet.

Muscat International Airport has been voted the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ for the first time since its inception, based on the traveller’s choice.

The importance of cohesive and integrated tourism and hospitality industries to the region”s airline and airport business will be under the spotlight in Dubai this week

TAV Airports Holding Turkey’s global brand in airport operations recorded a net profit of $26,745 in the first quarter of 2019.

There were smiles at the Royal Jordanian annual meeting today as the national carrier announced a marked improvement in its performance figures to shareholders.

Etihad Airways has unveiled a major Economy transformation programme starting with the cabin upgrade and refurbishment of 23 narrow-body Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft.

Emirates, has unveiled the design and visitor experience concepts of its ultramodern pavilion for the six-month mega-event, Expo 2020.

Airport Show commences today for three-days with 375 exhibitors from 60 countries at its sell-out 19th edition at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC).

Qatar Airways has revealed a new Economy Class on-board experience branded ‘Quisine.’

Dnata has won four accolades at the 2019 World Travel Awards earning the titles of Middle East's Leading Corporate Travel Company; Middle East's Leading Airline GSA (general sales agent); United Arab Emirates’ Leading Travel Agency and Abu Dhabi's Leading Travel Agency.