Middle East & North Africa

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

The Emirates Group is gearing up to meet thousands of Emirati job seekers at Careers UAE 2014, Dubai's leading recruitment exhibition.
Maintenance & Training

Emirates Aviation College has unveiled its new name, Emirates Aviation University, at the Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX).
Maintenance & Training

Airbus Defence and Space today rolled out the PZL 130 Orlik MPT (Multi Purpose Trainer), a new version of the twin-seat aircraft with glass cockpit.
Maintenance & Training

Iraq has withdrawn traffic rights from German low-cost carrier Germania. The airline described the move as made an “unjustified and arbitrary decision”.
Airports & Networks

Boeing's first of four satellites for Inmarsat's Global Xpress network, has passed all of its on-orbit testing and has now been handed over to Inmarsat.
Space

AIM Aviation is sponsoring the Etihad Airways Worldwide Staff Conference 2014.
Aerospace

An Algerian Hercules C130 military transporter has crashed in the mountainous area of Oum al-Bouaghi close to the Tunisian border. All 103 on board were killed according to local media.
Defense