Middle East & North Africa

Emirates SkyCargo is set to further strengthen trade lanes between Scandinavia and its worldwide network with the start of operations to Oslo, Norway, from the 2nd of September this year.
Aerospace

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has added a further two prestigious accolades to its list of industry awards recently.
Aerospace

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed and recognised the participation of Qatar Airways and the newly opened Hamad International Airport (HIA), Doha, in two key industry programmes that enhance security and improve passenger convenience.
Airports & Networks

Emirates Airlines is to launch its sixth daily service to Karachi from August 1.
Airports & Networks

Global Eagle Entertainment has announced that its subsidiary IFP has entered into a multi-year agreement with Etihad Airways to provide inflight entertainment (IFE) content programming across its entire fleet.
Emerging Technologies

With the number of billionaires in the Middle East forecast to grow from some 150 in 2007 to around 220 in 2017, it is more important than ever for those doing business with them to have a greater understanding of their purchasing patterns. A new study by Airbus provides some new insights.
Business Aviation

The Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) has announced that the next edition of the MEBAA Conference (MEBAC) is set to take place in Tunisia, September 10-11 2014.
Aerospace

By MARTIN RIVERS / DOHA: Iran Air would place orders for either the Boeing 777 or the 787 Dreamliner if US sanctions were lifted permanently, chairman Farhad Parvaresh has told Arabian Aerospace.
Air Transport

By Richard Maslen
United Arab Emirates (UAE) national carrier, Etihad Airways, has announced it will increase the frequency of its Abu Dhabi – Chengdu service from five
Airports & Networks

Flydubai is to install zonal drying systems on a further 11 of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
MRO

Emirates has announced it will take its Airbus A380 to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), launching the first scheduled A380 service at the airport.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways has launched a codeshare agreement with Spanish carrier, Air Europa.
Air Transport

Emirates has announced it will open its second customer contact centre in Europe with a 300 seat facility in Budapest this year. Supporting hundreds of local jobs, the contact centre represents a multi-million dollar investment by the airline in Hungary.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Qatar Airways' inaugural flight to Philadelphia ('Philly') touched down at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) yesterday, marking the airline's fifth gateway in the United States.
Airports & Networks

Emirates has contracted Lufthansa Technik to overhaul the landing gear of its Boeing 777-300ER fleet
MRO

Alpen Capital has announced the publication of its GCC Aviation Industry Report which provides a perspective of the GCC aviation sector by presenting the current industry status, key market dynamics, and scope for future growth.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways has announced the next step in its long-term business strategy, with the creation of the Etihad Aviation Group, a new structure marking the transition from a single entity airline to a wider global aviation group.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways has announced record financial results for 2013, with net profit up 48 per cent to US$62 million on revenues up 27 per cent to US$6.1 billion.
Air Transport

flydubai has announced full-year 2013 net profit of AED 222.8 million (USD 60.7 million) an increase of 47 per cent compared to 2012.
Air Transport

Al Bateen Executive Airport has announced that its Fixed Based Operator (FBO) DhabiJet held an awards ceremony honoring its partners for their outstanding services in supporting DhabiJet in the handling of all visiting and based aircraft at Al Bateen.
Business Aviation

Abu Dhabi made good use of last week's Air Expo by encouraging young people from the emirate to get a feel for the aviation industry as part of its goal of encouraging Emiratis to consider careers in the industry
Aerospace

French landing gear specialist Revima has signed a non-exclusive 10 year overhaul service Agreement with Emirates.
MRO

The Prime Minister of Libya Ali Zidan visited the facilities of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in Ankara today.
Defense

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

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