Middle East & North Africa

Etihad Airways is supporting one of India's leading inbound tourism events next month as exclusive airline partner of the Great Indian Travel Bazaar.
Aerospace

Saif Al Suwaidi, the general director of the United Arab Emirates' General Civil Aviation Authority has said that the UAE and Hungary would be discussing changes to their bilateral air service agreement allowing UAE carriers to operate to two destinations from the UAE via Budapest with full fifth freedom traffic rights between Budapest and the two destinations, reports ch-aviation.
Air Transport

The ASR-NG system (Airport Surveillance Radar - Next Generation) newly developed by Airbus Defence and Space has displayed globally unique detection capabilities for air traffic control radars in a series of flight tests and calibration measurements.
Emerging Technologies

By Richard Maslen
As we approach this year's World Routes forum, we take a closer look at the main O&D markets from Chengdu, including a number of international destinations not currently served directly from the fast-growing city.
Airports & Networks

Royal Air Maroc's CEO Driss Benhima, has stepped down after a pair of amateur passenger videos has rocked the North African airline's reputation.
Air Transport

Gulf Air has boosted its regional network this month by increasing the airline's Jeddah service to operate 4 daily flights between Bahrain International Airport and King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia effective from 22nd February.
Airports & Networks

Boeing has released a statement supporting the ICAO aircraft CO2 emissions standard.
Air Transport

Thales InFlyt Experience is expecting, before June, to sign up “several big orders” from Gulf customers for its next generation in-seat IFEC solution, which will offer passengers a connected experience including IPTV customisable streaming content embedded in the seatback and via personal devices.
Interiors & Connectivity

Qatar Airways was recognised for Middle East Content Innovation at the third annual Inflight workshop and awards held in partnership with F&E Aerospace, the organiser of Aircraft Interiors Middle East.
Emerging Technologies

Total air traffic movements in UAE airspace reached 77,887 last month, according to Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Center latest reports.
Airports & Networks

Dnata has celebrated 30-years of providing Special Handling services to passengers with disabilities at Dubai International Airport.
Airports & Networks

Emirates Airline has announced three appointments to its senior management team for key operational functions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Maintenance & Training

Industry and environmental groups met at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to finalise the design of the first global certification standard for CO2 emissions from new aircraft.
Air Transport

The overall air transport surplus parts market, currently estimated at between US $3 billion –US $4 billion a year, is set for annual average growth of around 5%-6%, according to Honeywell Aerospace Trading (HAT).
MRO

By Richard Maslen
The A330-300 Regional is optimised for missions up to 2,700 nm (5-hour flight) covering short to medium haul routes and offers significant cost savings through a reduced operational weight of around 200 tons. The reduction in fuel burn per seat and maintenance costs will result in an overall cost reduction of around 20% compared with today’s long-range A330-300.
Airports & Networks

Advent Aircraft Systems has launched certification on the Pilatus PC-12 of its proven, advanced technology, light weight anti-skid braking system (Advent eABS).
Business Aviation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Egyptian authorities are working together to find a practical solution to release, for repatriation foreign exchange funds due international airlines operating to Egypt.
Aerospace

Another E190-E2, serial number 20.003, took off on its maiden flight last Saturday, August 27, from the company's facility in São José dos Campos. The new E-Jet is the third of four prototypes to join the E190-E2 certification programme.
Business Aviation

Gulfstream Aerospace has developed the first phase of an intuitive mobile application to help Gulfstream operators streamline flight operations.
Business Aviation

Alsim has announced the sale of an AL250 simulator to Algavia, FTO based in Oran, Algeria.
Maintenance & Training

Tunisair has leased in a pair of A340-300s to cover its summer travel demands, reports, ch-aviation
Air Transport

Flydubai participates in Dubai Tourism's first-ever East Africa roadshow with the Dubai-based carrier showcasing its services and offerings in Uganda and Tanzania.
Airports & Networks

Honeywell has achieved final certification from Inmarsat for JetWave, the company's package of exclusive hardware that will allow pilots, passengers, operators and maintenance personnel to connect to GX Aviation, the new in-flight broadband service from Inmarsat.
Emerging Technologies

An EgyptAir flight No MS799 to Paris has been delayed for nearly an hour due to a security incident related to baggage, an EgyptAir official source reported.
Air Transport

Business aviation companies from as far afield as China and the USA are travelling to Dubai World Centre (DWC), Airshow Site from 6-8 December for a share of the region's growing business aviation market.
Aerospace