Middle East & North Africa

Oman Air has published its annual report for 2011. The report reflects the company's achievements, its outstanding efforts and the successful approach towards the development of all aspects of its operations in order to continue the company's growth and successes. Oman Air's business operations have witnessed remarkable growth during 2011.
Air Transport

Dassault's newest aircraft, the twin-engine Falcon 2000S, has completed its first year of flight testing. As of today, the test aircraft has accumulated nearly 300 flight hours in more than 100 flights.
Business Aviation

The Middle East Business Aviation show (MEBA) takes place 11 to 13 December 2012 and is moving to a new location at Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport – Dubai World Central (DWC).
Aerospace

digEcor's semi-embedded system on Gulf Air has been flying on a Boeing B737 aircraft for the last year with great success. The feedback from passengers and Gulf Air's team has been very positive.
Emerging Technologies

Etihad Airways has launched its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Basra in southern Iraq.
Airports & Networks

The Emerging Markets FOD, Bird Strike Prevention and Runway Safety Conference will take place in Dubai on October 22 and 23, 2012.
Aerospace

ExecuJet has announced that its African, Middle Eastern and Australasian (Australia and New Zealand) operations have successfully completed audits to become Wyvern Wingman members or have renewed their Wyvern status.
Business Aviation

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) has announced it is using the Farnborough International Airshow to gauge the market for its Baron G58 ISR.
Business Aviation

ATR, the Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer holds two thirds of the order book for regional aircraft with up to 90 seats - a market dominated by turboprops.
Aerospace

Amadeus Gulf today inaugurated its new headquarters in Abu Dhabi, close to the Abu Dhabi International Airport. The strategic move, aimed at complementing the fast-growing Gulf travel and tourism sector, follows the recent appointment of Graham Nichols as managing director of Amadeus Gulf.
Maintenance & Training

Qatar Airways has further expanded operations in Africa with today's launch of daily scheduled flights to Kilimanjaro – its 18th gateway on the diverse Continent and second destination in Tanzania.
Airports & Networks

It's looking likely there will be a codeshare deal next week between Emirates and Qantas.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways today confirmed its equity stake in Virgin Australia Holdings has now reached 10 per cent.
Air Transport

During a keynote address to industry professionals at the Aviation Club Lunch In London, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker called on the British Government to urgently address capacity constraints at London Heathrow.
Air Transport

In addition to its scheduled 170 flights linking Muscat and Salalah during the period around the Holy Eid holiday, and in view of the increased demand, Oman Air has announced that it will be operating 36 extra flights between 19th October and 2nd November, totaling 206 flights in that period.
Airports & Networks

Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) was named 'MRO Service Provider of the Year' for the third consecutive year at the 6th Aviation Business Awards (ABA) in Dubai.
Aerospace

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and UNCTAD have extended their collaboration to facilitate international trade, particularly e-commerce.
Emerging Technologies

In a mark of formal approval for next year's World Defense Show in Riyadh, the inaugural international security and defence exhibition founded by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) has been granted royal patronage from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Aerospace

Jazeera Airways has reported on its financial and operational performance for the second quarter of the year, announcing a 137.7% increase in number of passengers flown with a higher load factor of 51.3% and an operating revenue of KD7.4 million.
Aerospace

HIA has also been recognised as the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ for the seventh consecutive year and ‘Best Staff Service in the Middle East’ for the sixth year in a row.
Aerospace

Gulf Air will increase its direct flights to the Maldives capital, Male, to be daily starting from August 15, 2021.
Airports & Networks

With the recent announcements of the UK adding the UAE on its 'amber list' and the UAE easing entry protocols for 12 countries, Emirates is actively responding to the spike in travel demand across its network.
Airports & Networks

Set to commence on September 9, the route will strengthen connectivity within the GCC and will bring Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s destinations to a total of 32 since launching in January 2021.
Airports & Networks

Abu Dhabi Airports, the owner and operator of the emirate’s five airports, has signed a contract with Global Air Navigation Services (GANS) for the provision of air navigation services. GANS will provide services at Abu Dhabi Airports’ five airports, as part of a long-term strategic partnership.
Airports & Networks

Emirates is no stranger to bold advertising but its latest commercial takes it up a notch. The new advertisement features an Emirates cabin crew member in full uniform standing tall on the tip of the Burj Khalifa by Emaar at 828 metres above ground.
Air Transport