Middle East & North Africa

Jet Support Services (JSSI) has opened a new Middle East office located near the Dubai International Airport in the Airport Freezone and has appointed William Khouri as its new technical advisor to assist with the company's growth in this region.
MRO

Etihad Airways has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi-based Lulu International Group. Etihad Airways will be the preferred supplier of air cargo services for Lulu's retail operations into and out of the UAE.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi-based Lulu International Group. Etihad Airways will be the preferred supplier of air cargo services for Lulu's retail operations into and out of the UAE.
Air Transport

With the departure today of flight 977, United Airlines will launch a daily service between its Washington hub, Dulles International Airport, and Doha, Qatar, via Dubai.
Airports & Networks

The Boeing Company is presenting its new initiative –the Boeing Edge - at the inaugural Kingdom Airports, Aviation and Logistics Exhibition in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from May 1-2.
Aerospace

TAV Construction-Al Rajhi Holding-Al Habtoor Leighton Joint Venture has won an US$800 million contract for the SAEI Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Operation (MRO) facility at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Airports & Networks

Flydubai was named Best Low-Cost Airline Serving the Middle East for the second consecutive year at the 2012 Business Traveller Middle East Awards, held in Dubai.
Aerospace

The Middle East Corporate Aviation Summit (MECAS) 2012 will take place on Thursday 7th June 2012 at Al Bateen Executive Airport, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Aerospace

Myanmar and Iraq are among the highlights of Qatar Airways' announcement today of launch dates for new routes in the Middle East, Africa and Asia with capacity hikes being introduced to a number of other international destinations from the carrier's Doha hub.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways today confirmed it has acquired a 2.987% stake in the Irish airline Aer Lingus.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways is to defer delivery of its five A380 aircraft following concerns over the cracks in the wings of the Superjumbo.
Air Transport

Iran's Defence Minister, Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, has warned that the basing of the US F-22 Raptor strike aircraft in the United Arab Emirates is "detrimental to regional security."
Defense

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), in collaboration with Etihad Airways, announced today that it has donated 50% of the total revenue of the Abu Dhabi International Airport online auction campaign to Zayed University Financial Aid fund. The campaign was launched in February this year to commemorate the Capital's Airport' 30th Anniversary, whereby bidders were able to win 60 tickets through an online bid, and simultaneously enter a draw to win half of the grand total from all the 30 winning bids.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways has appointed Kirk Albrow as its new General Manager for Thailand. He takes up the position from 1 May 2012, reporting to Regional General Manager Asia Pacific South and Australasia, Lindsay White.
Maintenance & Training

Riad Kahwaji, the CEO, of INEGMA gives his analysis of the challenge facing the West over its decision not to intervene over Syria.
Aerospace

Etihad's frequent flier programme was the best rated from the Middle East region and Turkish Airlines top in the European and Africa region in the Freddie Awards which were announced in New Jersey, USA on Friday
Aerospace

Turkish Airlines is making Turkey just a little bit greener with its latest partnership deal.
Air Transport

The former Bahrain-owned Cirrus Aircraft has been given the go ahead for its Cirrus Vision SF50 personal jet programme by the company's new Chinese owners.
Business Aviation

Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) F-15S fighter jets will receive electronic upgrades courtesy of BAE Systems which has secured a $367m contract to deliver 70 Digital Electronic Warfare Systems (DEWS)/Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS).
Defense

Sharjah-based Sayegh Group Aviation has issued a strong denial today that it has in any way been involved in the deal that has seen three Boeing 747-300 aircraft switched to an Iranian airline.
Air Transport

Jazeera Airways Group has moved into the black, turning round last year's $10 million loss into a $38 million profit the Kuwaiti airline revealed yesterday.
Aerospace

Emirates Airline is pushing US manufacturer Boeing to progress its plans for an upgraded B777.
Air Transport

VLJ manufacturer Eclipse Aerospace, has received production certificate #550 from the FAA paving the way for production of the new Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet.
Aerospace

Passenger traffic at Dubai International, the world's fourth busiest hub for international passengers and freight, continued its double-digit growth for the third consecutive month according to the monthly traffic report for March issued by Dubai Airports today.
Airports & Networks

Three Bahraini primary school students, winners of the Ministry of Education's “Going Green” drawing competition, travelled on the national carrier Gulf Air recently to spend two valuable days in an eco-friendly camp in India.
Aerospace