Middle East & North Africa

By Richard Maslen
The first ever Routes Middle East & Africa forum took place in the Kingdom of Bahrain earlier this month and attracted over 40 airlines, 66 airports
Airports & Networks

Air Seychelles has announced the appointment of Roy Kinnear as its new chief executive officer, with effect from 1 July 2015.
Maintenance & Training

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced it has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for installation of the next-generation Satcom Direct Router (SDR), an enhancement that simplifies cabin communications on Gulfstream G550 and G450 aircraft.
Business Aviation

Air Arabia Maroc today announced the launch of direct flights between Frankfurt and Marrakesh, in-line with the airline's continued network expansion strategy within Europe.
Airports & Networks

By Poppy Marello
Both Boeing and Airbus have released their long term forecasts of passenger and cargo traffic, as well as regional-jet manufacturers, Bombardier and Embraer. Routesonline are taking a look at the long term forecasts to assess the potential outlook for each region over the next 20 years.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Cargo has increased its freighter services to Africa with the launch of a cargo only service from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Maya Maya Airport, Brazzaville (BZV), in the Republic of Congo.
Aerospace

By Richard Maslen
The new airport, which cost over 300 million Omani riyals, aims to enhance tourism given Salalah’s moderate weather during the summer attracts thousands of tourists from Oman and abroad. The project includes a passenger terminal, which will accommodate two million passengers per annum at the first stage and a 4km long main runway; which can accommodate even the largest airliners in the world.
Airports & Networks

By Richard Maslen
The Gulf carrier has boosted its capacity into Jeddah for the last nine consecutive years and currently operates a mix of Airbus A330-200, A330-300, A340-600, Boeing 777-200LR, 777-300ER and 787-8 equipment across its two daily flights to meet demand requirements on particular days.
Airports & Networks

IATA director general has remarked on the aviation climate change at this year's Paris Air Show.
Aerospace

Air Transport IT Summit – A major revolution in the passenger experience is set to emerge over the next three years as airlines invest in the 'Internet of Things' (IoT).
Emerging Technologies

EgyptAir Training Center has past the European Agency inspection for Safety and Aviation ( EASA ) conducted recently by the agency through reviewing training programmess, quality standards and the administrative structure of the instructors of the engineers of the training center to make sure they conform to the specifications and requirements of the European civil aviation authority.
Maintenance & Training

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it was pausing the rollout of its Cabin OK initiative and beginning a comprehensive reassessment in light of concerns expressed, primarily in North America. This will include further engagement with program participants, the IATA membership, and key stakeholders.
Air Transport

Emirates is set to upgrade its services to Uganda with the deployment of larger Boeing 777-200LR on the daily Dubai to Entebbe route from 1 October 2015.
Airports & Networks

By Richard Maslen
In a detailed submission to the Commission, the airline advocates a policy which actively facilitates competition and consumer choice, addresses critical shortfalls in aviation infrastructure and eases restrictions on market access and investments by non-European airlines.
Airports & Networks

By Poppy Marello
Both Boeing and Airbus have released their long term forecasts of passenger and cargo traffic, amidst the Paris Air Show this week, as well as regional-jet manufacturers, Bombardier and Embraer.
Airports & Networks

EgyptAir has recently visited the New Suez Canal project, due to be opened in August. The delegation was headed by Capt. Sameh El-Hefny, Chairman and CEO of EGYPTAIR Holding Co. and Capt. Ahmed Adel, the vice president, in addition to CEOs and a group of the senior managers of the company.
Aerospace

By Richard Maslen
The A330-300 Regional is set to boost capacity on several of Saudi Arabian Airlines most in-demand routes, enabling the airline to better serve the Saudi Arabian and regional travelling public.
Airports & Networks

Lockheed Martin, Exechon AB, a Sweden-based technology company and Abu Dhabi-based Injaz National, have formed a new joint-venture company in the United Arab Emirates focused on advanced machining technology.
Emerging Technologies

BAE Systems has named Martin Bennett as its new managing director, for the Middle East, Africa and Turkey. He will based in Abu Dhabi.
Maintenance & Training

Selex ES will be showcasing its air traffic control systems for air traffic management operations at ATC Global 2015 in Dubai.
Air Transport

A paradigm shift away from the established norm of the Middle East's ANSP operating arena is needed to address the region's growing ATM dilemma, according to a private sector leader.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Oman Air has signed an agreement with global technology provider, Sabre Corporation, to extend its Passenger Services System, SabreSonic Customer Sales & Service (CSS).
Emerging Technologies

Global satcom solutions provider INMARSAT says a Gulf carrier will sign up for its new GX Aviation service, billed as the first truly global, high-speed broadband in the skies, at next month's Dubai Airshow, writes Barbara Saunders.
Aerospace

Rolls-Royce has announced it will be the first industrial lead and founder member of Turkey's Advanced Manufacturing Technology Centre (AMTC).
Air Transport

EW & Radar Turkey 2016 is to take place 22-23 March next year in Ankara.
Aerospace