Middle East & North Africa

Abu Dhabi International Airport has implemented smart Passenger Flow and Queue Management technologies, to boost efficiency in day-to-day operations across check-in, security, immigration and baggage-claim in Terminals 1 and 3. The new technology will dynamically manage airport resources and ultimately increase capacity and passenger satisfaction.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Aviation Group recently hosted its Pitch Day and awards ceremony to celebrate the winners of the second edition of its Fikra University competition.
Aerospace

Turkish Airlines is supporting the promotion activities of “’The Year of Troia’ with its "Troia” themed aircraft. The aircraft, which was was introduced to the press with a special event in the Hangar of Turkish Technic, will promote the region during the whole year.
Air Transport

Royal Jordanian Board of Directors Chairman Said Darwazeh expressed appreciation for all RJ employees and management after announcing the financial results of the first quarter of 2018.
Aerospace

Seating company PITCH has announced it has received EASA ETSO C127b (16g) certification for its PF3000 seat.
Interiors & Connectivity

UAE women will continue to be the future capital and long-term contributor to the success of the UAE.
Maintenance & Training

Hamad International Airport (HIA) has added an initiative to further improve its security transfer product.
Airports & Networks

Latitude Technologies has announced that Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, Georgia, has finalised STC certification of the Latitude DL150 Satellite Data Unit (SDU) for Gulfstream G450 and G550 series aircraft.
Business Aviation

A group of 29 Saudi Arabian students have graduated from Airways New Zealand’s air traffic control training programme today, as the organisation further cements its reputation across the Middle East for providing high quality training services.
Maintenance & Training

Air Traffic Control is the cornerstone of the aviation sector and Dubai has implemented the most advanced procedure, keeping the safety of passengers and their timely travel as their ultimate priority and goal.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways today signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Boeing, to purchase five 777 Freighters, valued at $1.7 billion at list prices.
Air Transport

Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost carrier, Flynas, has signed an agreement with CFM International for the purchase of 160 LEAP-1A engines to power 80 Airbus A320neo aircraft, along with a long-term services agreement on a pay by-the-hour basis.
Air Transport

Commercial pilots can now benefit from the noise cancellation technology that changed the whole communication scene for general aviation pilots following the launch of a new premium headset from Bose.
Business Aviation

Recaro Aircraft Seating has again received a certificate in the Airbus supplier support rating.
Interiors & Connectivity

Flydubai has launched its daily service to Kraków, becoming the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights from Dubai.
Airports & Networks

Airbus and Zodiac Aerospace have partnered to develop and market lower-deck modules with passenger sleeping berths.
Interiors & Connectivity

Etihad Airways has collaborated with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, to introduce ‘Weqaya,’ a range of healthy food items, on-board its flights and in its lounges in Abu Dhabi.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Kuwait Airways is extending its partnership with connected service expert SITAONAIR.
Emerging Technologies

Oman Air’s Boeing 737 MAX aircraft is the first to feature Rockwell Collins’ new Air Rest luxury business class seating solution for narrowbody aircraft. Initial deliveries for a total of 30 aircraft recently began and will continue through 2022.
Interiors & Connectivity

UK-based FliteTrak has developed its award-winning iblox intelligent remote monitoring technology for its new ViatorComfort system.
Interiors & Connectivity

Business jet operators flying to London from the Middle East will be facing restrictions for night arrivals during the UK’s summer months – but one FBO will be operating to manage night flights.
Business Aviation

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) and Turkish Airlines have today announced a major commitment for inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions to be line-fit installed on 50 wide-bodied aircraft the airline has on order, and with options for a further 10.
Emerging Technologies

Embraer Services and Support has completed the first upgrade of a Phenom 300 light business jet with a two-person divan, increasing cabin passenger capacity to 11 occupants, the highest in its class.
Business Aviation

STG Aerospace has launched the latest version of its liTeMood LED lighting system for Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft, along with the first two launch customers - Small Planet Airlines and XL Airways France who will upgrade their A320/A321 and A330 fleets later this month respectively.
Emerging Technologies

CAE has signed a service level agreement with the Omani Authority for Partnership for Development (OAPFD) to support the creation and establishment of the Oman Aviation Academy.
Maintenance & Training