The Libyan Passport Control office has immediately scrapped the issuing of visas-on-arrival to Egyptians, Moroccans, Sudanese, Syrians and Bangladeshi citizens at the Mitiga International Airport. Oscar Nkala reports.
The MEBAA Show Morocco will offer an increased scope to exhibitors in terms of space and tent options when it moves to its new location at Marrakech Menara Airport in September.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing a second month of strong demand growth to begin 2017.
Oman Air will start its new daily flight between Muscat and Manchester starting May 1, 2017; the latest move in the airline's ambitious and dynamic programme of fleet and network expansion.
Emirates has been recognised as the Best Airline in the World in the inaugural TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards for Airlines. In addition to clinching the grand prize, the airline was the biggest winner with 4 other awards including Best Major Airline - Middle East & Africa, Best Economy Class, Best First Class and World's Best Airlines - Top 10.
Iran Air is set to take delivery of its first new Boeing 777-300ER within the next few weeks according to the country's deputy transport minister Asghar Fakhrieh Kashan.
The British Government has said that it is “deeply concerned” by reports of the Saudi use of UK weapons against civilian targets in Yemen, though Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said he did not believe the “threshold” had been crossed, which would demand the suspension of arms sales to Saudi Arabia. Jon Lake reports.
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) in partnership with Tunisair, will stage the 6th Aviation Stakeholders Convention from 07-09 May 2017 at the Medina Mediterranea in Yasmine Hammamet - Tunisia.
Boeing has announced that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the 737 MAX 8 airplane for commercial service. Boeing is now in the final stages of preparing for the first 737 MAX 8 delivery to customers in the coming months.
Airbus has teamed up with Routehappy, the merchandising content platform for flight shopping, to accelerate the transformation of flight shopping from commoditised to differentiated.
The first phase of the new Abu Dhabi Training Centre LLC (ADATC), the Abu Dhabi Aviation helicopter training subsidiary, will open at the end of March with eight bays completed, according to ADA Chairman Nadar Al Hammadi.
Oman Air has signed a MoU with Taiseer. The company acts as a local trading platform that aims to create an integrated business environment between companies.
MRO Middle East and Aircraft Interiors Middle East closed yesterday after a record run seeing 300 exhibitors and more than the expected 4500 trade visitors attend the two day event at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Etihad Airways has launched 'Runway to Runway' an rewards programme specially designed to support the fashion community's international travel requirements.
Jazeera Airways has announced its full-year financial results for 2016. The company recorded KD52.8 million in revenues for the year, an operating profit of KD8.8 million, and a net profit of KD10.8 million making 2016 the company's sixth consecutive year of profitability.
