Middle East & North Africa

AIM Altitude has officially launched its new website.
Interiors & Connectivity

Qatar Airways has won Best Middle Eastern Airline for the 11th consecutive time at this year's TTG Travel Awards.
Aerospace

Speaking at the general assembly of ACI World, Airports Council International, held in Montreal, TAV Airports President & CEO Şener told how the crisis after the terrorist attack to Istanbul Atatürk Airport had been managed.
Airports & Networks

Dubai International (DXB) welcomed a record 7.7 million passengers in August, eclipsing its previous record achieved in July, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports.
Airports & Networks

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has proposed a number of potential actions to be taken by civil aviation regulators and stakeholders to combat the growing threat of cyber-attacks on civil aviation infrastructure.
Air Transport

Emirates launched two new daily A380 services – Dubai to Guangzhou, China and Dubai to Moscow, Russia.
Airports & Networks

Airlines in need of a spare engine for the new Airbus A350 will find life easier thanks to developments from Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce. Working with Lufthansa Cargo in order to support the German carrier's passenger fleet - the team took a Trent XWB aircraft engine provided by Rolls-Royce and loaded it into a Boeing 777F
MRO

Royal Jordanian (RJ) has launched a new promotional campaign that reflects passengers' personal experience.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Etihad Airways, is building its presence in Africa with a new codeshare agreement with Kulula, South Africa's award-winning low cost carrier.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways Medical Centre (EAMC), the UAE's first aeromedical facility, and Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS) of The Institute of Applied Technology, have announced a new partnership to support the training and continued development of Emirati nurses in Abu Dhabi.
Maintenance & Training

Emirates will resume flights to Conakry, the capital of Guinea, from October 30, 2016.
Airports & Networks

The Italian city of Pisa has welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight to arrive at its international airport from Doha, Qatar.
Airports & Networks

An Emirates Boeing 777 has crash landed at Dubai Airport and the airport is closed. Severe wind sheer is being reported by forecasters at the airport.
Air Transport

An Emirati firefighter died while saving the passengers and crew of an Emirates Boeing 777 that crashed on landing at Dubai International Airport (DXB) this afternoon.
Air Transport

Travelport has announced the renewal of both its global full content and IT agreements with Emirates.
Emerging Technologies

Middle Eastern carriers are getting the opportunity to take a close look at the revolutionary new GX Aviation, high-speed inflight Wi-Fi network arriving to airlines and business jets later this year.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Richard Maslen
The brand will pay homage to Oman’s deeply-rooted culture and long-standing history as an ambassador of peace was among eight names that were initially shortlisted from the poll following internal discussions by ASAAS Board Members and key government entities. A subsequent poll of around 3,000 then voted on the final selection.
Airports & Networks

Roketsan and MBDA Deutschland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Defense

IATA has called on two Arab League governments specifically to respect international agreements obliging them to ensure airlines are able to repatriate their revenues.
Air Transport

EgyptAir could order a "considerable" number of narrowbodies within days, chief executive Safwat Mosallam says, standing by its fleet renewal plans despite plummeting demand for tourism in the North African country.
Air Transport

The Advanced Military Maintenance Repair Overhaul Center (AMMROC) has announced its success at the 6th international Marrakech airshow held 26-30 April.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways has appointed Peter Li as its new general manager for China.
Maintenance & Training

Alitalia, in partnership with Etihad Airways, has confirmed it is on track to become profitable by 2017, as it reduced its losses by € 381 million in 2015 compared to the previous year.
Aerospace

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 has marked a key achievement after completing high altitude flight testing in La Paz, Bolivia. It's the first international trip for the 737 MAX flight-test fleet.
Air Transport

FlyEgypt is planning to begin scheduled passenger operations next month.
Air Transport