Middle East & North Africa

Saudi Arabia's low-cost carrier with added value (LLC+) Flynas, today successfully launched its inaugural non-stop flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, to Manchester Airport – its second destination in the UK.
Airports & Networks

Amman/Almaty, JorAMCo won a new long-term maintenance service contract with the Kazakhstan based airline Air Astana after the first collaboration that took place successfully last year for three of Air Astana's Embraers 190 fleet.
MRO

EgyptAir Training Center has succeeded in passing the European Agency inspection for Safety and Aviation ( EASA ) conducted recently by the agency through reviewing training programmes, quality standards and the administrative structure of the instructors of the engineers of the training centre.
Maintenance & Training

The first ever Airbus A350 XWB to visit the United States, MSN (manufacturer's serial number) 2 has arrived at McKinley Climatic Lab at Eglin Air Force base in northwest Florida for extreme weather tests.
MRO

Air Arabia has marked the start of operations from Ras Al Khaimah, with an official ceremony attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Saud Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, His Excellency Engr. Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman, Department of Civil Aviation (DCA), Ras Al Khaimah, and His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammad Al Thani, Chairman of Air Arabia.
Airports & Networks

Flynas – the Saudi Arabian hybrid carrier has seen a dramatic improvement in computer errors since adopting an analytical IT system from Swiss company Nexthink.
Emerging Technologies

Hosting the EXPO 2020 trade fair will bring more than 17 million international visitors to Dubai reveals exclusive research released at the WTM Vision Conference in Dubai.
Airports & Networks

After Middle Eastern carriers surpassed the global average of 6.1 percent growth in air freight, reporting 16.5 per cent increase in FTK in 2013, the region remains the hub for logistics activities including land, sea and air.
Aerospace

The best airport marketing team in Asia is in Abu Dhabi, according to a panel of aviation experts.
Aerospace

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for regional cooperation and global standards to support the continued success of aviation in the Gulf area.
Aerospace

Following the success of the co-located shows Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) and MRO Middle East, the two will return next year on 2-3 February 2015 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
Interiors & Connectivity

Imdaad has won a major FM contract with Emirates– the largest airline in the Middle East.
MRO

Etihad Airways and its Abu Dhabi home-base continue to benefit from the airline's strategy of working closely with network partners which, in turn, is supporting economic growth in markets around the world, chief executive James Hogan said at today's opening of the Global Aerospace summit.
Airports & Networks

Boeing has debuted its new 737 configuration studio, a new facility where airline customers can choose their jetliner interiors.
Interiors & Connectivity

This month, Embraer Commercial Aviation celebrates another historic milestone in its E-Jets programme – the ten-year anniversary of the first aircraft deliveries.
Business Aviation

Qatar Airways has announced the upgrade of Business Class seats and entertainment systems on select Airbus A330-200 and A320 aircraft, in order to offer an even more luxurious and consistent experience to customers.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways is operating extra flights today to help clear the backlog of passengers affected by yesterday's runway closure during dense fog at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Airports & Networks

Emirates SkyCargo presented its top agents with special achievement awards at a dedicated event held yesterday at the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai.
Aerospace

flydubai has won two awards for its IFE system at the Inflight Regional Awards 2014.
Emerging Technologies

Emirates has launched the first regular A380 service to Spain with daily A380 flights to Barcelona replacing the Boeing 777 previously operated on the route.
Airports & Networks

Associated Air Center (AAC), a division of Dubai Aerospace, has announced that it has been awarded a new custom interior completion contract for a green Boeing 787-8 BBJ aircraft.
Business Aviation

Boeing and flydubai have announced an order for 75 737 MAX 8s and 11 Next-Generation 737-800s, valued at $8.8 billion at list prices. In addition, the airline retains purchase rights for 25 more 737 MAXs.
Air Transport

By Richard Maslen
With an increasing number of airlines now operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, every month The HUB provides an update on the current Dreamliner flight
Airports & Networks

By Richard Maslen
Although the Airbus A380 has now been in passenger service for more than six years there remains a lot of interest in the Super Jumbo and new routes
Airports & Networks

By Richard Maslen
Every month The HUB provides an update on the current schedules of three latest aircraft programmes, highlighting the routes the types are being
Airports & Networks