Middle East & North Africa

Lebanese nationals who are hospitality professionals now have the opportunity to take their career high into the sky by joining Etihad Airways' World's Leading Cabin Crew.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Abu Dhabi is rolling out a whole new look at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) – the region's biggest travel and tourism fair which runs in Dubai from May 5-8 – in a bid to capture the increasing attention of GCC travel influencers and maintain growing visitor numbers from its neighbouring states.
Aerospace

Emirates is launching a new daily service to Brussels, Belgium, from 5th September 2014.
Airports & Networks

In the wake of the Malaysianflight MH 370 tragedy, the Flight Safety Foundation today called on the commercial aviation industry and national civil aviation authorities to gather for an international symposium on the current state of technology and need to incorporate practical in-flight aircraft monitoring and communications systems to enhance location tracking.
Air Transport

Today saw the return of a direct service between Manchester Airport and Jeddah - the first for over five years - as Saudia's inaugural flight touched down at Manchester's Terminal Two.
Airports & Networks

Qantas International Chief Executive Officer Simon Hickey said the joint network with Emirates has delivered on its promise to boost inbound tourism for Australia and its regional cities in particular, with Emirates customers booking on Qantas Domestic services as part of their journey.
Airports & Networks

Boeing expects the worldwide market for commercial aircraft financing to remain strong as airlines continue to receive expected record levels of deliveries of new, fuel-efficient airplanes in 2014.
Aerospace

The helicopter safety team for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA GST) has teamed up with international aerospace event organisers Tangent Link to launch a new event for the offshore and onshore helicopter industry.
Aerospace

Starting today, Qatar Airways has upgraded its capacity on its Melbourne - Doha route, with the introduction of a Boeing 777-300 aircraft.
Airports & Networks

By Richard Maslen
Gulf carrier RAK Airways has suspended all operations for a second time in four years. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) national airline, based in the
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
United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier Emirates Airline will be the first operator to fly the Airbus A380 to London Gatwick Airport on a regular scheduled
Airports & Networks

January 1 2014 marks exactly 100 years since the birth of commercial aviation.
Air Transport

Embraer Executive Jets' newest aircraft, the Legacy 450, made a successful first flight today (December 28).
Business Aviation

Textron, the corporate owner of Cessna aircraft has reached a deal to buy the GA and light jet manufacturer's competitor BeecH Holdings, the manufacturer of Beechcraft aircraft including the top selling King Air family
Aerospace

By Richard Maslen
United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier Emirates Airline celebrated the delivery of two more Airbus A380s earlier this month at it grew its fleet of the
Airports & Networks

By Richard Maslen
Greek national carrier, Aegean Airlines, will inaugurate a four times weekly Airbus A320 service between Athens and Abu Dhabi from March 30, 2014
Airports & Networks

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Kevin Hiatt as senior vice president, safety and flight operations.
Maintenance & Training

By Richard Maslen
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced plans to introduce three more destinations to its core international
Airports & Networks

Jeppesen and flynas have reached a new five-year service agreement to include electronic flight bag (EFB), digital tailored navigation data and flight planning services.
Emerging Technologies

Gulf Air has entered into a partnership with the United Nations (UN) in Bahrain supporting the MY World Survey, in recognition of the importance of raising awareness of sustainable development goals.
Aerospace

By Richard Maslen
United Arab Emirates (UAE) national carrier Etihad Airways has commenced a major expansion of its Indian operations following the approval of an
Airports & Networks

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) and Lufthansa Technik have won the right to retro-fit all in-service A380s with Panasonic's advanced Global Communications Services.
Emerging Technologies

Turkey's low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has increased its pre-tax profits by 93% to 226 million Turkish Liras for the first nine months of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 according to the Public Disclosure Platform's (KAP) financial data as of September 30, 2013.
Air Transport

Oman Air has pledged its support for the 7th AIESEC GulfCo event, which was held in Muscat between 17th and 19th October 2013.
Maintenance & Training