Middle East & North Africa

By Richard Maslen
Etihad Cargo, the fast growing cargo division of United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier, Etihad Airways, will inaugurate a new direct weekly freighter
Airports & Networks

US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta have announced that the FAA and Boeing are to start a review of the B787 Dreamliner's recent issues and critical systems
Air Transport

Etihad Airways and Brazil's low cost airline Gol Intelligent Airlines have implemented an Interline e-ticket functionality that will provide new seamless booking and ticketing opportunities for both airlines' passengers.
Emerging Technologies

Emirates this week celebrated its newest African connection to Conakry, the Republic of Guinea.
Airports & Networks

By Richard Maslen
Expanding Gulf carrier Qatar Airways is to increase capacity on its Doha – Warsaw less than two months after it launch flights to Poland’s capital
Airports & Networks

Gama Aviation announced today the launch of a new, bespoke Safety Management System ('SMS') campaign.
Business Aviation

ATC Global, the principal annual exhibition, conference and award ceremony for the Air Traffic Management (ATM) Industry, has announced further details of its free-to-attend educational programme from 12-14th March 2013 at Amsterdam RAI.
Aerospace

For the eighth year running, the Crystal Cabin Award Association is calling for entries – the latest products and concepts to noticeably improve air travel and protect resources – for the international aircraft cabin competition.
Aerospace

Emirates' expansion reaches new heights today with the launch of flights to Clark in the Philippines, the inauguration of a route between Milan and New York, and a brand new A380 service to Brisbane.
Airports & Networks

Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the launch of the new Abu Dhabi Duty Free brand.
Airports & Networks

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a continued modest improvement in air cargo markets in August.
Aerospace

The implementation of systems at Ras Al Khaimah's RAK International Airport has been completed by technology specialists Arinc . The systems, part of a multi-million dollar contract, went live this morning.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways has launched daily flights to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways' biggest ever India recruitment campaign has been heralded a huge success with more than 1,000 applications received from men and women looking to join the airline's cabin crew division.
Maintenance & Training

Qatar Airways has been voted Best Middle East Airline by readers of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific in China.
Aerospace

Visitors to Dubai can now enjoy the scenery of the emirate and its neighbour Sharjah from a seaplane.
Airports & Networks

AmCham Abu Dhabi announces that F&E Aerospace has become the latest signatory of Women Achieve, an innovative programme by its Women in Business Committee that promotes the professional advancement of women.
Aerospace

Kuwaiti low cost carrier Jazeera Airways is to become the second airline to begin operations to the new passenger terminal at Dubai World Central's Al Maktoum airport.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Petroleum (QP), Qatar Airways and Shell today celebrated the first commercial introduction of a new aviation jet fuel – the first to be approved globally in over two decades.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Cargo will inaugurate a new direct weekly freighter operation from Abu Dhabi to the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, effective January 17.
Air Transport

Middle East Airlines-Air Liban (MEA) - Lebanon's flag carrier - has signed a firm contract for 10 A320neo Family aircraft (five A321neo and five A320neo aircraft).
Air Transport

Turkish Basic Trainer Aircraft Hurkus 350 which was designed and manufactured by TAI to meet the training and Light Attack/Armed reconnaissance aircraft requirements of Turkey's armed forces, successfully made its maiden flight at TAI's premises in Ankarathis week.
Maintenance & Training

Qatar Airways and American Airlines have signed an agreement to codeshare on each other's flights providing new growth opportunities for American in the Middle East and for Qatar in the United States,” announced American Airlines.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways has started the New Year by setting a record for the number of passengers carried across its worldwide network in a single day.
Air Transport

The fourth Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) of Royal Jet, which is undergoing a US$9 million upgrade, is halfway through its refurbishment programme. The BBJ named A6-AIN is one of Royal Jet's six-strong fleet of BBJs.
Business Aviation