Middle East & North Africa

International trip support company Success Aviation Services recently made an announcement that it has added, and will now provide supervisory ground handling services throughout Guinea-Conakry.
Business Aviation

Nile Air has outlined its proposed A321-200 operational timetable after receiving an A321 last month.
Air Transport

Panasonic Avionics has announced it will now offer worldwide satellite tracking to its Global Communications Services and FlightLink customers.
Emerging Technologies

Go Aviation Middle East arrived in Dubai from the US in 2013 providing its full service aircraft appearance and aviation services to region.
Aerospace

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) will introduce healthier Weqaya-approved meal options to its staff restaurants after signing an agreement with The Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (HAAD).
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Spectrum Aeromed has announced this week that the company was selected to equip Turkey, based Redstar Aviation's new Bombardier Learjet 45XR with new air ambulance equipment.
Business Aviation

Based on a cooperation agreement from May 2016, Lufthansa Technik and DC Aviation Group have recently performed a first A-check for a narrowbody aircraft at Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central Airport) in Dubai.
MRO

Jet Aviation's maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities in Dubai are to join the ACJ Service Centre network, adding to the choice of Airbus-approved facilities around the world for ACJ customers and operators.
MRO

Etihad Airways has launched a new Animal Welfare and Conservation Policy and an #Etihad4wildlife social media competition as part of the airline's on-going efforts to promote wildlife conservation.
Emerging Technologies

Turkish carrier Borajet – which claims to be Europe's fastest growing regional airline in Europe is to add five of the new Embraer E2 jets to its fleet following a deal inked at the Istanbul Airshow today.
Aerospace

Abu Dhabi's luxury executive jet provider Royal Jet has a new President and CEO. Canadian, Rob DiCastri brings to the company more than 25 years of international aviation and hospitality leadership, including over 10 years in the Middle East, where he played a key role in establishing National Air Services (flynas) / Net Jets Middle East (now NasJet) in Saudi Arabia as CFO and Head of Strategy.
Maintenance & Training

The Istanbul Airshow opened this morning with a series of positive messages about the future of the Turkish aerospace industry.
Aerospace

Etihad Aviation Group and TUI AG have confirmed they are in discussions to create a strong European leisure airline group, focused on point-to-point flying to connect key tourist markets.
Airports & Networks

Hollywood actress, director and producer Jennifer Aniston makes a return to the Emirates A380, and makes a new friend, in a new global digital and TV advertising campaign.
Emerging Technologies

Jon Lake looks at the progress of the Jordan Air Ambulance Centre (JAAC).
Business Aviation

Turkish Airlines has added flights to Cluj-Napoca in Romania to its route network.
Airports & Networks

Pegasus Airlines' CEO Mehmet T. Nane will give a keynote interview as part of Global LCC Leaders forum at this year's Aviation Festival at London's Business Design Centre on 9 September.
Aerospace

Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation division of the Libra Group, has appointed Christopher Grainger to the role of vice president marketing for the EMEA region.
Maintenance & Training

The Emirates Group in collaboration with GE, Etisalat and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) has announced the launch of a joint initiative targeting young entrepreneurs and students in the UAE.
Emerging Technologies

Qatar Airways is believed to be moving closer to ordering Boeing 737Max aircraft as its CEO, Akbar Al Baker becomes increasingly frustrated with European manufacturer. Airbus over delays on two key programmes.
Air Transport

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in July 2016 showing robust growth in demand.
Aerospace

The Air Accident Investigation Sector (AAIS) of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued a Preliminary Report on the accident involving Emirates flight EK521 which crashed on landing at Dubai on its flight from Trivandrum International Airport, India, on August 3.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways has won 'Best for Business' award at the recent Condé Nast Traveller 'Readers Travel Awards' held in London, United Kingdom.
Aerospace

Recaro Aircraft seating is setting new standards in aircraft cabins when it comes to cleanliness and hygiene. Specially coated surfaces on the frequently touched plastic and metal parts of folding tables, arm rests and seat backs offer increased protection for passengers from germs and bacteria. Cleaning the seats takes less time and effort.
Interiors & Connectivity

Emirates A380s will fly between Dubai and New Zealand five times daily from 30 October with the introduction of the airline's double-decker flagship aircraft on Christchurch services.
Airports & Networks