Middle East & North Africa

Etihad Airways has upgraded services on three key Asian routes this week, introducing larger aircraft.
Airports & Networks

Gulf Air is set to increase its direct Delhi service from two to three daily flights starting from July 9, 2019.
Airports & Networks

The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has officially inaugurated the first multi-faith prayer room at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
Airports & Networks

Oman Air is celebrating two years of services to Manchester, UK.
Air Transport

Embraer has delivered its first new Praetor 600 super-midsize business jet to an undisclosed European customer.
Business Aviation

Gulfstream Aerospace has said the all- new Gulfstream G600 has earned both its type and production certificates from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Business Aviation

Qatar has taken delivery of a pair of Viking Air DHC-6 Series 400 (DHC-6-400) Twin Otter aircraft, writes Jon Lake.
Defense

Flydubai’s participation at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) coincided with the start of the celebrations for the carrier’s 10th anniversary.
Aerospace

Gulf Air, alongside Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority and a number of Bahraini travel and tourism industry representatives, is participating in the Arabian Travel Market 2019 (ATM) in Dubai which concludes today.
Aerospace

Dubai Air Navigation Services (Dans) has appointed the first female UAE National duty manager in Dubai.
Airports & Networks

Bombardier Business Aircraft has unveiled the Soleil lighting system on the award-winning Global 7500 business jet.
Business Aviation

Gulf Air and CFM International have finalised the purchase agreement for 65 LEAP-1A engines to power the airline’s new fleet of Airbus A320neo family aircraft.
MRO

Dubai International has 128 Smart Gates which helped millions of passengers clear the border control formalities within a record span of six to nine seconds on an average, an official told a conference in Dubai.
Aerospace

Jazeera Airways was this week named the “Aviation Company of the Year 2019” by the Arabian Business Kuwait Awards.
Aerospace

The dedication and commitment in time and money required to qualify as a pilot or air traffic controller often militates against obtaining a rounded education. Now someone is trying to do something about it.
Maintenance & Training

Royal Jordanian has submitted its financial disclosure statement to the Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) and the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) and Companies Control Department (CCD), which includes the financial results for the 2018 fiscal year - approved by the Board of Directors headed by Chairman Said Samih Darwazah.
Aerospace

Emirates has resumed its operations to Zagreb for summer, serving the route until 26 October 2019. Its partner airline, flydubai will then begin to operate during the winter season. The strategic partnership between both airlines ensures capacity is deployed to best serve customer demand.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways has confirmed that it will upgrade its Bluebox Ai iPads to include Bluebox aIFE – Bluebox’s award-winning accessible IFE platform for visually impaired passengers.
Emerging Technologies

Emirates Group Security, part of the Emirates Group, has been commended by the UK National Crime Agency for its support in fighting organised crime.
Air Transport

GAL Aerospace has entered into a collaborative relationship with Bombardier for the development and aftermarket retrofit of interiors for the existing CRJ Series fleet.
MRO

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) welcomed Himalaya Airlines’ inaugural flight from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), an international airport in Kathmandu, Nepal on Sunday, 31st March. Himalaya Airlines launched three weekly flights connecting Abu Dhabi to Kathmandu, Nepal.
Airports & Networks

As the region sees its airspace become increasingly dangerous, demand is increasing for integrated aircraft protection systems.
Aerospace

The largest annual airport exhibition in the world, the Airport Show - being held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center (DICEC), 29 April 29 to 1 May - will be introducing some of the advanced technologies that are set to underpin the digital transformation of the next generation of Smart Airports.
Aerospace

Provider of global turnkey services for cabin interiors, Trenchard Aviation Group, has secured dual accreditations - EASA and recently awarded GCAA - for its Dubai facility located in the DAFZA Free Zone at Dubai International Airport.
MRO

Airbus SE has confirmed it is in discussions with Emirates Airline in relation to its A380 contract.
Aerospace