Middle East & North Africa

Al Bateen Executive Airport has announced that its fixed based operator (FBO) DhabiJet is offering a special package offer to all visiting aircraft between 16th – 24th November for the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Business Aviation

Qatar Airways Cargo is set to continue its expansion with the launch of two new freighter destinations, Brussels in Belgium and Shanghai in China.
Aerospace

Emirates will launch its second daily A380 service to Mauritius on 26th October this year, instead of 1st December as initially planned.
Airports & Networks

Empire Aviation Group (EAG), the Dubai-based private aviation specialist, has added the world's most advanced business jet - the Gulfstream G650 - to its managed fleet.
Business Aviation

Charter provider,Air Partner has been using its expertise to help clients evacuate personnel out of troubled Iraq.
Business Aviation

Oman Air has appointed Paul Gregorowitsch as its new CEO in a move hailed as “the start of a new chapter in the illustrious development, at local, regional and international levels, of the national carrier”, by its chairman Darwish bin Ismail bin Ali Al Balushi.
Maintenance & Training

Etihad Cargo will launch twice weekly freighter rotations linking Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Moscow Domodedovo (DME) airports from 13 August.
Air Transport

The Dubai Airshow will return in 2015 from the 8-12 November, at its purpose built venue, Dubai World Central.
Aerospace

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) will be participating to the Farnborough Air Show 2014 (FIA 2014) and displaying T129 ATAK and ANKA at the static area. TAI's stand can also be visited at Hall 4 H1.
Defense

Oman Air has made it easier for its Sindbad members to claim their missing miles, following the introduction of a real-time 'Missing miles claim' function on the airline's website at sindbad.omanair.com.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Abu Dhabi Airports along with Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau, and Etihad Airways will host 1000 delegates from over 200 airlines and airports at this year's 134th IATA Slots Conference taking place from the 10th – 12th June at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
Aerospace

Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has unveiled a world-class shopping proposition for passengers travelling through Hamad International Airport.
Airports & Networks

MEBAA has announced the launch of an extended MAIS programme.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways has developed an innovative new online system for passengers who wish to print their own baggage tags before arrival at the airport.
Emerging Technologies

Emirates Airline has cancelled its order for 70 Airbus A350 XWB aircraft. The decision follows on-going discussions between the airline and the European manufacturer as part of a fleet requirement review.
Air Transport

By Poppy Marello
The national flag carrier has added Doha to its network, marking the tenth destination in the Middle East for the airline.
Airports & Networks

A new summit and exhibition covering the dynamic growth of African aviation and its strong links with Middle East investment, support and competition is to be held in Dubai next year.
Aerospace

The 14th Airport Show opened in Dubai today with Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum sending a clear message that the investment in the emirate's aviation infrastructure will continue.
Airports & Networks

Airbus has successfully performed certification testing to demonstrate the A350 XWB's ability to operate on wet runways. During these tests at Istres, France, the Qatar Airwys liveried flight-test aircraft, MSN004, travelled through troughs containing at least 22mm of water depth, at a variety of speeds, starting at 60kts, and successively increasing to around 140kts.
Air Transport

By Steve Nichols
Arabian Aerospace has been at Day One of the Airport Show in Dubai. In our exclusive video programme we talk to event director Daniyal Querishi about what the show offers; Rene Vuillemin of Europoles about its innovative airport lighting; Volker Brandt of Nerak describes its luggage conveyor systems; and Richard Isles of Ultra Global PRT explains how it can automatically transport airport passengers from A to B.
Aerospace

By Poppy Marello
The national airline of the United Arab Emirates has announced it is expanding both its Mumbai and Delhi services from next year.
Airports & Networks

Cubic Defense Systems has been awarded a contract valued at more than $5 million from the U.S. Air Force to supply its P5 Combat Training System (P5CTS) to the Moroccan Air Force.
Defense

News and financial agency Reuters has reported that the board of Alitalia – Italian national airline - will be meeting on Monday to consider a proposition from Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways to buy almost half of the ailing Italian carrier.
Air Transport

The prospect of Etihad Airways buying nearly half of Alitalia has significantly increased after a meeting between Etihad's boss and Italy's prime minister, reports Reuters.
Air Transport

NOTAM reports issued by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority have sent a clear indication that the country's new international airport will become operational at the end of this month.
Airports & Networks