Middle East & North Africa

The Space Research Centre Board of Trustees has held its first meeting at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) campus in Al Ain.
Space

The upward trend in passenger traffic continued at Dubai International (DXB) with the hub welcoming close to 7 million passengers in November 2017, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports.
Airports & Networks

The calibration laboratory at Emirates Engineering has received the internationally recognised ISO 17025 accreditation making it one of the first players in the aviation industry in the region to achieve this benchmark and the first to obtain accreditation in electrical calibration.
MRO

By Vincent Chappard
Advanced composite materials manufacturer Hexcel celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the art manufacturing facility at the MidParc Free Trade Zone in Casablanca.
Air Transport

By Vincent Chappard
The only supplier selected for all three engine-types, AFI KLM E&M has already started repairs on four CFM56-5A powerplants ahead of the Tunisian carrier’s summer season schedule.
MRO

Air Algérie has now migrated its reservation, inventory, ticketing, revenue management, loyalty, payment, departure control and digital capabilities to the Amadeus Passenger Service System.
Emerging Technologies

Hilton will be welcoming guests to the Moroccan capital city of Rabat from 2022 after a landmark deal was signed with Wessal Capital. At a ceremony in Dubai, a management agreement for a 150 room Hilton Rabat to form part of the city’s Wessal Bouregreg project was confirmed.
Airports & Networks

SITA has been named Service Provider of the Year in the prestigious annual Air Transport Awards held in Dubai.
Aerospace

EgyptAir will resume flight operations between Cairo international Airport and Moscow Domodedovo Airport, Russia starting from 12 April 2018.
Airports & Networks

Following news Thomas Cook has joined TUI in reintroducing Tunisian holidays from February 2018, travel insurance technology expert Aquarium Software is advising holidaymakers planning a trip to Tunisia this Easter that comprehensive travel insurance is a must.
Airports & Networks

"Supersonic flights could be enjoyed by over 13 million passengers annually when flights begin in 2025," according to Vik Kachoria, CEO & President of Spike Aerospace.
Air Transport

Biometric technology is emerging as the top solution for airlines and airports to automate identity checks amid rising passenger numbers. This is according to Biometrics for Better Travel: An ID Management Revolution, a report published today by SITA.
Emerging Technologies

Air Arabia Egypt will launch a new route linking Sohag in Egypt to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, starting March 20, 2018.
Airports & Networks

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an innovative new solution for the air cargo industry: Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck safety and improve efficiency in the transport of dangerous goods by air and support the industry’s goal of a fully digitised supply chain.
Emerging Technologies

Boeing's new 737 MAX 7 successfully completed its first flight today. The airplane remains on schedule and now begins a comprehensive flight test programme leading to certification and delivery in 2019.
Air Transport

EgyptAir has denied a news release that has been posted by several news websites stating finding a cobra snake aboard its flight to Kuwait today.
Air Transport

The GE9XTM engine lifted off on March 13 under wing of GE Aviation's 747 flying testbed in Victorville, California, for its first flight test.
MRO

Honeywell International has confirmed Heliconia Group as an approved helicopter avionics dealership in North Africa.
Emerging Technologies

Arabian Aerospace magazine, the industries leading aerospace publication and voted Best International Aerospace Magazine of the Year 2018, has been appointed as the official show daily for the Saudi International Airshow taking place in March 2019 in Riyadh.
Aerospace

The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion participates in the International Defence Exhibition 2018, taking place in Cairo Egypt today till December 5.
Aerospace

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), has revealed a unique aircraft design signifying its long-term partnership with the ABB FIA Formula E Championship.
Aerospace

Infare, the global market leader in pricing intelligence, is launching Pharos, the next-generation business intelligence tool for airlines.
Emerging Technologies

Oman Air has officially opened a new state-of-the-art Crew Reporting Centre at its hub in Muscat.
Airports & Networks

Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia and Al Fursan took to the skies in unison over the weekend to celebrate the UAE’s 47th National Day, as well as commemorate the legacy and values of HH Sheikh Zayed.
Aerospace

Boutsen Aviation has completed two aircraft sales in one week, both in the Middle East region.
Business Aviation