Middle East & North Africa

Air Seychelles has relocated its sales office at the Seychelles International Airport as part of the airport development programme underway through the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA).
Airports & Networks

Safwat Mossallam, the chairman and CEO of the EgyptAir Holding Company said the company will not be privatised as part of economic reforms the government will undertake later this year, reports ch-aviation.
Aerospace

The Nigerian government has taken Turkish Airlines to court for refusing to cooperate with the West African nation's Consumer Protection Council (CPC), reports ch-aviation.
Air Transport

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) partnered with leaders of the lithium battery supply chain to demand stricter enforcement of international regulations regarding the transport of lithium batteries.
Air Transport

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 5.8% compared to the same month last year. Capacity grew 6.3% and load factor slid 0.4 percentage points to 80.1%.
Air Transport

Lufthansa Consulting has been given a wide-ranging contract by the government of Iraq to help transform the country's civil aviation.
Airports & Networks

Turkish Airlines will return several aircraft to their lessors as the carrier's capacity demand continues to weaken given the onset of the winter season, reports ch-aviation.
Airports & Networks

Smart Aviation is to acquire a Eurocopter AS350B3 to service contracts with electrical engineering firms active across Egypt, reports ch-aviation.
Aerospace

News agency Reuters has reported that Iran has reached a deal with a foreign leasing company to finance the first 17 jets it plans to buy from Airbus.
Aerospace

Gama Aviation's is pleased to announce three new aircraft to its managed fleet in the Middle East with the addition of two Learjet 60's and a Piaggio Avanti Evo.
Business Aviation

TAV Airports Holding has announced its 2016 nine-month financials, with revenue of EUR 814 million and EBITDA of EUR 349 million.
Airports & Networks

Gulf Air has announced a partnership with Akruu, an innovative online loyalty portal that provides members the opportunity to earn Gulf Air Falconflyer miles through Akruu's unlimited offers.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, hosted a press briefing with national and regional Italian media during his recent visit to Tuscany.
Airports & Networks

Oman Air is delighted to announce that both of its daily Muscat to London flights will move to Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport from January 31, 2017.
Airports & Networks

Oman Air is to launch a new daily flight from Manchester to Muscat starting May 1, 2017.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways gave Boeing a boost with an order for 30 Boeing 787-9s and 10 777-300ERs, and also – as suggested in Arabian Aerospace last month – has signed a letter of intent for up to 60 737 MAX 8s – a potential $6.9 billion deal for the US manufacturers.
Air Transport

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Airports & Networks

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Hürkuş tandem two-seat trainer has completed all flight testing and obtained Type Certificate (TC) from the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) with its validation certificate from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Defense

The UAE Space Agency has unveiled details of the National Space Sector Policy.
Space

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced global passenger traffic results for July showing an acceleration in demand growth over the previous five months.
Air Transport

Emirates Skywards, the frequent flyer programme of Emirates airline, has marked its 16th year milestone with over 16 million members and the successful launch of new initiatives to enhance reward options for members.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways and its strategic partner Air Serbia have donated items of winter clothing, stationary, school bags, and food parcels to more than 2,000 refugee children and Serbian orphans in Belgrade.
Aerospace

Former Malaysian Airlines and Aer Lingus chief executive Christoph Mueller, 54, is to join Emirates as its chief digital and innovation officer.
Maintenance & Training

Oman Air has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd for the sale and leaseback of two new B737-800 aircraft.
Air Transport

Emirates has announced an 11% capacity increase to Manchester with the deployment of a third daily A380 on the route.
Airports & Networks