Middle East & North Africa

Pakistan Air Force instructors have been working in-country to support the Nigerian Air Force ahead of this month’s arrival of three JF-17 Thunder fighters.
Maintenance & Training

In recent years, pilot production across all segments of aviation and pilot retention specifically for militaries have become critical issues. Though the current pandemic may have stalled the exodus of pilots from the military to civil aviation sector, this is expected to be a relatively short-term pause and in the not too distant future militaries will again find that pilots are leaving faster than they can be replaced.
Maintenance & Training

Qatar Airways will commence services to Málaga from July 2.
Airports & Networks

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Tourism Economics released a long-term view for post-COVID-19 passenger demand recovery which demonstrates that people remain eager to travel in the short and long-term.
Air Transport

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned of potential airport chaos unless governments move quickly to adopt digital processes to manage travel health credentials (COVID-19 testing and vaccine certificates) and other COVID-19 measures.
Emerging Technologies

During the virtual element of the 28th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), Arival’s Co-Founder and CEO Douglas Quinby shared exclusive Arival research carried out with 1500 respondents on the outlook for tours, activities, attractions, and key trends shaping the sector’s revival post-COVID-19 pandemic.
Aerospace

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) and Teledyne Controls, a provider in aircraft data management, have joined forces to deliver enhanced engine health management services to their customers.
MRO

Flydubai has announced the launch of flights to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
Airports & Networks

Jettainer, a unit load device (ULD) management services provider, has extended its long-standing management partnership with Etihad Cargo to manage the carrier’s cool containers from May 1, 2021.
Aerospace

Lufthansa has been awarded ‘Best European Airline Serving the Middle East’ at the Business Traveller Awards for the second time in a row.
Aerospace

Pilots and crew of the Philippine Air Force’s 15th Strike Wing have arrived in Ankara to begin training with Turkey Aerospace Industry (TAI) on the T129 helicopters following approval for the export by the US State Department.
Maintenance & Training

This edition of TATV Newsround looks at the growing threat of bird strikes, specifically in Nigeria - airports editor Chloe Greenbank talks to the experts about wildlife management.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways has been nominated in the ‘Best use of Audio Branding’ and ‘Best Brand Experience’ categories at tonight’s Transform Awards in Dubai, a global event that recognises excellence and rewards innovation in branding.
Emerging Technologies

Embraer is presenting a semi-private configuration for ERJ 145 jets as an aftermarket solution, which includes premium seats for the utmost comfort to passengers.
Business Aviation

Gulf Air has affirmed its commitment to the decision of civil aviation affairs in Bahrain, based on the recommendations of the National Medical Team for Combatting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) regarding suspending entry of passengers coming from the countries on the Red List.
Air Transport

Cathay Pacific has announced the continuation of its recently relaunched flights between Dubai and its hub, Hong Kong, following its first flight which took off on 21 May 2021.
Airports & Networks

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will fly two times per week from the UAE capital to the island of Santorini in Greece.
Airports & Networks

Emirates has been voted 'Best Airline Worldwide' for the eighth consecutive time by the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2021.
Aerospace

As the region begins to see its aviation business growing again, OCEM Airfield Technology is offering technical solutions for airport operations and remote maintenance, helping operators respond to issues as they arise. The OCEM augmented reality (AR) assisted remote services enable real time monitoring of every situation to support customers, without delay of waiting for a expert to arrive in the field.
Aerospace

TKH Airport Solutions is revolutionising airfield ground lighting (AGL). The company does supply traditional AGL to airports around the world, but now also offers a completely new solution.
Aerospace

Saudia Cargo has kicked off its twice a week Passenger as freighter flights to Denmark’s capital Copenhagen, widening its route network in Scandinavia for pharmaceuticals and perishables.
Aerospace

Frequentis portfolio benefits from Orthogon software, capable of reducing air traffic controller workload and carbon emissions.
Airports & Networks

French technology company Thales has launched two new cloud-based products at the Dubai Airport Show under its TopSky banner.
Aerospace

Global air and travel services provider, Dnata has partnered with Global Jet Technic (GJT) to provide line maintenance support to airlines in Dubai, reports Jill Stockbridge.
MRO

Abu Dhabi-based air navigation service company GAL rolled out its new brand at the Airport Show in Dubai with a number of key speakers at the conferences. The company is now showing as Global Air Navigation Services (GANS).
Safety, Ops & Regulation