Middle East & North Africa

Joramco, the Amman based MRO and the engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), has signed a new base maintenance agreement with MNG Airlines; a Turkish cargo airline headquartered in Istanbul, to perform three C checks on two A300 and one A330 aircraft of the carrier’s fleet, these checks are planned to commence between December 2019 and February 2020.
MRO

Cargo Connect returns to DWC, Dubai Airshow Site during the Dubai Airshow in November to focus on technology innovations that are disrupting the cargo industry.
Aerospace

Jazeera Airways took delivery of its second Airbus A320neo aircraft which landed at Kuwait International Airport on the evening of Friday, October 18.
Air Transport

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) is extending its cooperation with Al-Futtaim Lexus through a collaboration with Intersect by Lexus.
Business Aviation

Etihad Airways has celebrated the deployment of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily scheduled services to Milan by hosting an exclusive reception at the Palazzo Clerici, the Baroque former residence of the influential Clerici family, located in the heart of the Italian city.
Airports & Networks

DC Aviation group has announced it will participate in the first-ever Malta Aviation Conference and Expo (MACE).
Aerospace

Winning its first contract with Ryanair for heavy checks on aircraft in its fleet of Boeing 737s – the world’s largest – is a coup for Joramco and further evidence of its determination to transition from a regional to an international MRO provider.
MRO

Gulfstream Aerospace has introduced its new flagship Gulfstream G700 and announced its launch customer as Qatar Executive.
Aerospace

Investors are keen to capitalise on the increasing opportunities in the aviation sector globally, according to industry experts.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways and Saudia have marked the first anniversary of their commercial partnership by announcing 12 new codeshare routes to key destinations in Asia and Europe.
Air Transport

The UAE Space Agency and Kallman Worldwide have finalided a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to award the Astronaut Al Worden “Endeavour” Scholarship to four aspiring young space explorers and one select educator at next month’s Dubai Airshow.
Space

Etihad Airways has welcomed the arrival of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, unveiling a special livery design honouring its prestigious partnership with Manchester City Football Club.
Air Transport

Gulf Air yesterday received its seventh Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Bahrain International Airport in its special 70th anniversary livery which showcases the airline’s vintage design from the last century with a revamped look.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways, Hamad International Airport (HIA), and Qatar Duty Free (QDF) have teamed up to host the 2019 Trinity Forum – the world’s most influential airport commercial revenues conference – from 30 to 31 October at the St. Regis Doha.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways has signed a naming and branding rights agreement with Qatar Rail to name Hamad International Airport (HIA) Metro Station as Hamad International Airport Station – Qatar Airways.
Airports & Networks

Currently holding the position of the Vice Chairman since 2017, Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi has been elected as the Chairman of the Governing Board - IBAC.
Maintenance & Training

Jazeera Airways yesterday took off in its first flight “J9 1” to London with its newest A320neo aircraft, becoming the first Low-Cost Carrier in the Middle East to fly to the United Kingdom. The flight also marks the first new service to the UK from Kuwait in 55 years.
Airports & Networks

BAE Systems will showcase many of its capabilities and innovations at next week’s BIDEC (the Bahrain International Defence Exhibition & Conference).
Defense

The United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAESA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Krypto Labs, the Abu Dhabi-based global innovation hub, and the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, the new e-commerce zone within Dubai South’s Logistics District.
Space

The Royal Jordanian Board of Directors approved the financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of this year during a meeting it held on October 23, 2019.
Aerospace

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) has introduced a new packaging solution to further reduce waste across its food manufacturing operations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Gulf Air has celebrated its inaugural service to the Maldives as its flight GF144 landed in Velana International Airport in the capital, Male.
Aerospace

This year, for the third time running Jetex will be the official FBO for The Dubai Airshow 2019.
Business Aviation

Airbus is showcasing its portfolio of mission-critical offerings at the second edition of Bahrain International Defense Exhibition & Conference.
Aerospace

Gulf Air and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have signed a codeshare partnership, for travel commencing from 27 October 2019.
Airports & Networks