Middle East & North Africa

Turkish Airlines is further strengthening its focus on the Middle East market, one of the airline's fastest growing markets, having recorded a 49 percent growth in passenger traffic in the past two years, and almost 1 million additional passengers from the Middle East in 2012 compared to 2011.
Airports & Networks

Day One of the Airport Show in Dubai is all about passenger experience.
Aerospace

Small businesses wanting to be close to the heart of the world's biggest airport have a new home from today as Dubai World Central, (DWC), the world's first purpose-built aerotropolis, has inaugurated the DWC Business Centre (DWCBC).
Airports & Networks

Gulfstream's new ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range G650 set another city-pair speed record on its way to the Abu Dhabi Air Expo.
Business Aviation

High level meetings between Qatar Airways' chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker and senior officials of Catalonia have been held in Barcelona - following Monday's announcement that the airline is to be a strategic partner of FC Barcelona - with the aim of boosting business between Catalonia and Qatar.
Airports & Networks

Aviation professionals will be gathering in Dubai 7-8 May for the first Global Airport Leaders' Forum (GALF) being held alongside the established Airport Show, to share their professional insights, practical experiences and future perspectives on airport operations, leadership challenges (in the wake of multibillion dollar expansions), optimum technology investment, management best practices, leadership development, and cross-border partnerships and cooperation.
Aerospace

Oaklands Global is recruiting EASA Part66 B1 and B2 Licensed Engineers with 747-400 and 777 type ratings to join our established and expanding client
Aerospace

Oaklands Global is recruiting a Vendor Relations Specialist (French Speaking) to join our established and expanding client on a permanent basis in Dubai.
Aerospace

Oaklands Global is recruiting a number of Operations Officers to join our established and expanding client on a permanent basis in Dubai.
Aerospace

PrivatAir has announced at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013 that it has signed a contract with Saudia Private Aviation (SPA) that will encompass training SPA's existing cabin crew as well as coaching in specific areas of on-board service.
Maintenance & Training

By Richard Maslen
UK low-fare carrier easyJet has announced plans to add a fifth connection to Tel Aviv to its network as it continues to expand its network outside of
Airports & Networks

By Richard Maslen
United Arab Emirates (UAE) national carrier Etihad Airways will significantly expand its operations into the Belarusian capital Minsk this month after
Airports & Networks

By Richard Maslen
Qatar Airways from June 1, 2013 will increase seat capacity between Qatar and North Africa with the introduction of non-stop flights to both Tripoli
Airports & Networks

ExecuJet aircraft management customers can now locate their aircraft and quickly access information on matters such as fuel consumption, schedules and crew thanks to an iPad app launched at EBACE today
Business Aviation

A Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental successfully completed its first test flight this week with a package of performance improvements including enhanced GE engines. This package is designed to improve the fuel efficiency of the popular jetliner.
Air Transport

Airbus is introducing a new corporate jet customer care centre (C4you) for its private jet customers, aimed at providing dedicated access to an experienced team.
Business Aviation

Inmarsat has announced it will be working with Satcom Direct, the provider of satellite voice, fax, datalink and Internet communications solutions, to take its GX Aviation proposition to the business aviation market.
Business Aviation

Switzerland-based Vertis Aviation, part of the independently owned aviation business the 28 East Group, has announced a significant expansion to its exclusively marketed charter fleet with the addition of two new aircraft.
Business Aviation

EgyptAir Training Centre has recently added a new advanced dimensions in the Crew Resources management “CRM” training design for the flight crew.
Maintenance & Training

Chapman Freeborn is launching a new Global Broker initiative designed to help business jet flight arrangers globally tap into local knowledge and expertise, 24/7/365 days a year.
Business Aviation

By Richard Maslen
In September 2012, the European Commission reviewed its progress in liberalising aviation markets since 2005 and called for “a major and rapid
Airports & Networks

By Richard Maslen
CIS carrier FlyGeorgia is poised to make an official application for rights to fly into Jeddah. The full-service Tbilisi-based carrier has already
Airports & Networks

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing a moderate acceleration of the robust demand trend of the last few months.
Air Transport

Gulf Air today announced the start of a 'Double Miles Promotion' to coincide with the launch of its newest destinations, giving its frequent flyer program (FFP) members the opportunity to fly to Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, Thiruvananthapuram in India or Mashhad in Iran and earn double miles.
Airports & Networks

By Richard Maslen
Italian national carrier Alitalia has confirmed it will introduce a fifth weekly rotation on its route between Rome Leonardo da Vinci (Fiumicino) and
Airports & Networks