Middle East & North Africa

Qatar Airways is preparing for what is a historic moment for the airline, the arrival of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner and has unveiled a new video showing the making of the aircraft just days before its scheduled delivery.
Air Transport

Gulf Air has cancelled its order for 20 Airbus A330s and instead is taking eight of the classic A320s ahead of a further 16 Airbus A320neos.
Air Transport

Gulf investors are being invited to invest in a new global hub type airport – but this one is off the coast of Africa.
Airports & Networks

Airbus has become the first commercial aircraft manufacturer to deploy Radio-Frequency-Identification (RFID) part-marking to aircraft components on all its aircraft families.
Air Transport

Gulf Air has today announced that after extensive negotiations with Airbus and Boeing - its two key suppliers of wide-body and narrow-body aircraft - it has signed amendment agreements with both aircraft manufacturers to realign its original orders to meet its long-term strategic needs.
Air Transport

Air Arabia Group has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2012, demonstrating its ability to deliver strong profits quarter after quarter.
Aerospace

Emirates Group has recorded a AED 2.1 billion (US$ 575 million) net profit up 68%.
Aerospace

Afriqiyah Airways has increased its A350 XWB fleet with a new firm order for four A350-900s and converted its original order for six A350-800s into six of the larger A350-900 model.
Air Transport

Etihad Cargo, a division of Etihad Airways, will re-introduce a weekly freighter service from Abu Dhabi to the Nigerian city of Lagos, effective November 15.
Airports & Networks

With Middle East airlines increasingly recognising the value that female pilots can bring to them it is no wonder that the group supporting women pilots in the region is growing. Alan Peaford reports.
Aerospace

UAV development in the Middle East has long been dominated by Israeli technology but the picture is changing as a number of nations begin to channel investment into maturing their own domestic UAV development and manufacturing capabilities. Claire Apthorp reports.
Aerospace

There's one area of an aircraft that receives a greater footfall than any other during a flight…the bathroom. Kelly Green visited one aircraft interiors company to find out why it has decided to give aircraft lavatories the VIP treatment.
Aerospace

The annual technology show produced more than its fair share of electronic wizardry this year. Liz Moscrop went to play with the products.
Aerospace

When it comes to building a new airport or passenger terminal, the job is by no means done when construction is completed. One airport in Europe was so successful at achieving operational readiness that it has carved a niche in the market guiding others – particularly in the MENA region. Alan Peaford talked to the team at Munich Airport to get their top tips.
Aerospace

As Dubai International Airport's Concourse 3 prepares for a grand opening, Keith Mwanalushi reports that it is just one part of numerous strategies being put in motion to achieve ambitious goals at the region's busiest airport.
Aerospace

Arinc is making its presence felt more widely in the Middle East with a new customer at Ras Al Khaimah, on-going projects in Doha and Dubai and a new office in Saudi Arabia. Steve Nichols reports.
Aerospace

The skyscraper cityscapes that stand out in the Gulf States have one nightmare scenario – high-rise fire. But this year's Helishow in Dubai is focusing on the issue as Jon Lake reports.
Aerospace

Is social media a toy or great free marketing tool? Steve Nichols looks at how it is being handled by different airlines.
Aerospace

Jon Lake takes a look at the tricky world of military and police aviation in the northern emirates
Aerospace

Aurora Aviation has high hopes for its new FBO in one of the UAE’s quietest emirates. The Swiss aviation services company has signed a memorandum of
Aerospace

A new fixed base operation (FBO) is to open its doors at Sharjah Airport in January. Alan Peaford talks to Gama Aviation about its reasons behind the move into FBO management.
Aerospace

Dubai is a global hub for the flight support industry in the UAE but Marcella Nethersole meets one company doing rather well in the northern emirates instead.
Aerospace

Manufacturing for the aerospace industry is still relatively rare in the Middle East – but Alan Peaford finds one company that has welded a niche business to support the local airlines and airports.
Aerospace

As business aviation manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft has grown its presence in the Middle East area, one Indian-headquartered business has also become part of the success story. Alan Peaford reports.
Aerospace

The site of Russian fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters at Sharjah Airport is not unusual – so no wonder there is one company there to provide valuable support. Marcella Nethersole reports
Aerospace