Middle East & North Africa

Peter Baumgartner, chief executive officer of Etihad Airways, and Mohammad Al Bulooki, executive vice president commercial, joined Scott Fancher, Boeing senior vice president, at the integrated seawater and agriculture system facility within Masdar City to check on the project's progress this week.
Aerospace

Eminent international women leaders from the aviation industry will converge at the second Women in Aviation General Assembly on May 15th to promote the higher participation of women in the Middle East's robust aviation sector.
Aerospace

Emirates SkyCargo has launched Emirates SkyFresh - a suite of solutions that help maintain the freshness of perishables and fresh consumables during transportation.
Aerospace

The first flight of Boeing's 787-10 took place last week. GE Aviation is a key supplier of the aircraft including the common core system and enhanced airborne flight recorder.
Emerging Technologies

Abu Dhabi-headquartered Falcon Aviation Services has reported a 20% uplift in its third-party MRO business in 2016 and has set an ambitious target of a further 30% growth for this year. Barbara Saunders reports.
MRO

Emirates has taken delivery of its first three Rolls-Royce-powered A380-800s, reports ch-aviation.
Air Transport

Tassili Airlines will make its continental African debut during the first half of this year, reports ch-aviation.
Air Transport

Emirates will resume its flagship A380 service between Dubai and Narita, Japan, from 26 March 2017.
Airports & Networks

Passenger traffic at Dubai international registered an increase of 9.4 per cent in November 2016, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports.
Airports & Networks

Major contracts in recent months mark a further milestone in Al Ain-based Strata Manufacturing's journey towards becoming a major player in the world aerostructures market, as well as becoming an increasingly important employer in the UAE. Alan Dron reports.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

The first Airbus A319neo performed its maiden flight today.
Air Transport

Olivier Savin has been appointed as Safran Nacelles' vice president - customer support & services, heading the company's global network for airlines and aircraft operators utilisng its product line of Safran jet engine nacelles.
Maintenance & Training

In the future, Recaro Aircraft Seating will be offering its customers comprehensive service for modification and retrofit projects in the aircraft cabin as a certified Design Organization (DOA).
Interiors & Connectivity

Boeing has officially launched its global network of Boeing Training Providers to support its Pilot Development Program.
Maintenance & Training

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to urgently find alternatives to recently announced measures by the United States and the United Kingdom to restrict the carry-on of large electronic items on certain flights departing the Middle East and North Africa.
Emerging Technologies

Dassault Aviation's revolutionary Combined Vision System (CVS) has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency and the Federal Aviation Administration for use on the new Falcon 8X ultra-long range trijet.
Business Aviation

Oman Air has launched its new four times weekly flight from Muscat to the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.
Airports & Networks

By Oscar Nkala| Egyptian airline Petroleum Air Services (PAS) says it will in 2017 invest up to US$80 million in a fleet modernisation programme that is aimed at replacing most of its old aircraft.
Air Transport

The US Army has engaged defense contractor DynCorp International to provide aviation field maintenance services in Egypt and the Netherlands on behalf of the Aviation Field Maintenance Division, which is a component of the Army Aviation and Missile Command. By Oscar Nkala
Aerospace

Travelport has appointed Jasmeen Kaur in the role of head of product and solutions EMEA.
Maintenance & Training

By Oscar Nkala: A top official of Russian Helicopters has confirmed that the delivery of the 46 Kamov Ka-52 'Alligator' helicopters ordered by the Egyptian Navy in 2015 will start in the second half of this year.
Defense

Gulfstream Aerospace G500 flight-test programme is making significant progress toward the aircraft's anticipated 2017 certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Business Aviation

FlightSafety International, that has training facilities in South Africa, has announced the start of the only factory-authorised Gulfstream G650 training programme located close to operators in Europe, the Middle East, and surrounding regions.
Business Aviation

Yahsat has started a long-term strategic partnership with UAE communications solutions company X SAT FZE. Under the agreement, X SAT is committed to capacity on Yahsat's upcoming Ka-band satellite, Al Yah 3, to be launched later this year.
Emerging Technologies

Alsim has announced the sale of an ALX Light Turboprop to the Morocco Aviation Private Academy (MAPA), located in Benslimane, Morocco. The device will be delivered to the academy this spring.
Maintenance & Training