Middle East & North Africa

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

Following its participation in Exercise Blue Shield in Sudan and Exercise Red Flag in the USA, the Royal Saudi Air Force undertook a further major training exercise, Faisal-11, in Egypt. Jon Lake reports.
Defense

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA), has officially inaugurated Swiss luxury goods group Richemont’s new operations centre, the latest and most advanced facility in DAFZA.
Airports & Networks

Boeing delivered more commercial airplanes than any manufacturer for the sixth consecutive year and set an industry record with 763 deliveries in 2017, driven by high output of the market-leading 737 and 787 jets.
Aerospace

Flyadeal is the latest operator to take advantage of Saudi Arabia’s liberalisation of domestic air services.
Air Transport

Airlines and airports are investing to deliver secure and easy travel for passengers, with biometric technology a key priority. This is according to research released today by global IT provider SITA.
Emerging Technologies

Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered the first all-new Gulfstream G500, officially marking the arrival of a new generation of Gulfstream innovation and design.
Business Aviation