Middle East & North Africa

EgyptAir Training Center has announced its capacity to conduct specialised maintenance training including electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) and damage assessment and reporting for aircraft maintenance engineers.
MRO

Rotana Jet will increase capacity on its services to Sir Bani Yas Island from August 1 2013, with the addition of two more flights per week.
Business Aviation

Etihad Airways has announced its strongest second quarter and half-year financial performances on record, reflecting continued solid growth in its airline alliance strategy and global cargo operations.
Air Transport

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, will soon be connecting more North European businesses with international opportunities with the addition of Stockholm to Emirates global network on September 4 2013.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways has launched its flagship high-street ticket office at the iconic Harrods department store in Knightsbridge London.
Aerospace

By Richard Maslen
Etihad Airways expects to have completed its equity partnership agreement in India’s Jet Airways within the next week. This is one of a number of news
Airports & Networks

By Steve Nichols
In a session on small satellites, SSTL, Boeing and SpaceX showed how new technologies are driving down the size and cost of effective spacecraft.
Space

By Steve Nichols
Arabsat has signed a contract to build its new headquarters in the diplomatic quarter in Riyadh. The new building will be constructed on land provided by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and covers an area of nearly 14,000 square meters.
Space

By Steve Nichols
The Global Space and Satellite Forum in Abu Dhabi has heard how US-based ViviSat plans to extend the life of geosynchronous satellites that are running out of fuel with its Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV).
Space

Pegasus Airlines has just added Doha and Athens to its roster of destinations, open for booking now, meaning that it now flies to 71 destinations in 29 countries, bringing the number of its international routes to 42.
Airports & Networks

Alenia Aermacchi and TAI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising the interest of both companies in expanding industrial and commercial cooperation on products of mutual interest and identifying potential programmes in third country markets.
Defense

By Steve Nichols
Yahsat and Thuraya, both UAE-based satellite companies, are leading their fields, but in different market areas, the GSSF heard today.
Space

New ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) imagery ground control stations are to enter service with two Middle East armed forces in the next 12 months following the award of contacts worth over £2.5 million to a team from Marshall Land Systems, part of Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, and UTC Aerospace Systems.
Defense

Emirates is celebrating after winning an array of awards from two awards ceremonies.
Air Transport

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions has received a purchase order from a major avionics integrator for seven AFIRS 228 (Automated Flight Information Reporting System) for Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules aircraft owned and operated by a Middle-Eastern country's air force.
Defense

Arab Aviation and Media Summit organiser Air Arabia today announced that the third industry summit will be held under the patronage of Her Excellency Maitha Al Mahrouqi, Undersecretary of Oman's Ministry of Tourism from 2 to 3, June 2013 in Salalah, Sultanate of Oman.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways' private jet division Qatar Executive has strengthened its position in maintenance services for Bombardier aircraft in Qatar and the Middle East after the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority granted regulatory approvals for the airline's subsidiary to conduct Base Maintenance services for Bombardier Challenger 604 and 605s and the manufacturer's Global series of aircraft.
MRO

Today's video news programme from the Airport Show, Dubai, focuses on the latest airport technology from ARINC's new airport data system and remote check in service.
Airports & Networks

Anadolu University in Turkey, has ordered two new Entrol Simulators: A FNPT II simulator based on the Socata TB20 and a FNPT II MCC simulator based on the King Air C90GTi.
Maintenance & Training

Oman Air has joined with Boeing to run a training and recruitment skills programme for graduates of the High Technical College in Muscat.
Maintenance & Training

AFI KLM E&M and Afriqiyah Airways have signed an agreement covering support for the CF680E1 engines equipping the Libyan flag carrier's two A330-200s.
MRO

Shell Aviation and ExecuJet Middle East announced today a new refuelling partnership at Dubai International Airport, effective this month.
Airports & Networks

Travellers booking on Royal Jordanian website can now benefit from added convenience and security, paying through PayPal.
Emerging Technologies

This summer Lufthansa offers more flights than ever from the Middle East to Europe, the Americas and rest of the world via its hubs in Frankfurt and Munich.
Airports & Networks

Turkish Airlines has complemented its award-winning on-board service with the introduction of the 'Flying Chef Service' for business class travellers on flights from Dubai, starting May 2013.
Air Transport