Middle East & North Africa

Arabian Reach, a leading UAE-based event management company specialising in exhibitions and events management across the region, today announced the opening of nominations for the third edition of Emerging Markets Airports (EMA) Awards to be held on November 21, 2012 in Dubai.
Aerospace

Royal Jet's 2011 business performance has carried over into the first quarter of 2012 as the private jet operator recorded a 15 per cent increase in revenue over the same period last year.
Business Aviation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called upon all parts of the aviation value chain in the Gulf region to work together on issues critical to aviation's ability to serve as a catalyst for economic growth.
Aerospace

NATS has participated in the inaugural Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to discuss the pivotal role air traffic management must play in shaping the future of the aerospace, aviation and space sectors.
Business Aviation

Gulf Air, has signed a codeshare agreement with Afghanistan's international carrier Safi Airways on its Kabul – Bahrain route as of 23rd April 2012.
Airports & Networks

The UK's global ATM provider NATS participated today in the inaugural Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to discuss the pivotal role air traffic management must play in shaping the future of the aerospace, aviation and space sectors.
Air Transport

The head of Turkish low cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has added his voice to the detractors of the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), under which carriers have to pay for exceeding an EU-set limit on carbon emissions.
Air Transport

The region's thriving airlines are putting aside their current successes to wrestle with the challenges facing the aviation sector on a global scale – geo-political, natural and economic - at this week's Global Aerospace Summit, being held in Abu Dhabi on Monday and Tuesday, 16 and 17 April, 2012.
Maintenance & Training

Etihad Airways has announced it had forged a new, long-term strategic partnership with Ireland's Gaelic Athletic Association.
Airports & Networks

The government of Dubai has issued a law to establish 'Dubai Corporation for Aviation Engineering Projects' (DCAEP) - a new corporation with administrative and financial independence, Gulf News has reported.
Airports & Networks

Boeing has made a series of design updates to the 737 MAX to further optimise the new-engine variant's performance.
Aerospace

Gulf Air has won the prestigious Family Friendly Airline Award 2012 in an online Facebook poll by US-based Kids First Fund.
Aerospace

AgustaWestland North America, Inc. has delivered an AW139 helicopter to the Egyptian Air Force via its contract with US Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) Contracting Center for Foreign Military Sales.
Aerospace

The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) has announced its strategic partnership with the Global Aerospace Summit, which is being presented by Mubadala from 16-19th April.
Aerospace

Iran has announced plans to raise the number of its commercial aircraft and replace the country's fleet with a new one, Mehr news has reported.
Aerospace

In line with its ongoing inflight product improvements, Emirates has announced the launch of a new, enhanced, Graphical User Interface (GUI) developed by Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic).
Interiors & Connectivity

Under the patronage of the UAE Armed Forces GHQ - and with the full support of the UAE Air Force and Air Defence - the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis (INEGMA) organised the third edition of the Middle East Missile and Air Defense Symposium (MEMAD), a two-day event held at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Defense

Through the partnership of EgyptAir Training Centre and African airlines, The Libyan handling & maintenance services company (LHAMS) has started the training of the first batch of technicians on A320 and A330 aircraft.
Maintenance & Training

Final assembly of the first A350 XWB is now underway at the brand new final assembly line in Toulouse. This latest step in the A350 XWB's progress is achieved as Airbus starts joining the 19.7 metre long centre fuselage with the 21 metre long front fuselage.
Air Transport

Bombardier Transportation is launching a Project Management Academy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The modular education programme is dedicated to training a new generation of skilled Project Managers who will go on to deliver ambitious urban transport projects across the region.
Emerging Technologies

A company with a team of international experts is seeking a Sales and Marketing manager in Dubai
Aerospace

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Aerospace

Abu Dhabi Airports Company has received approval from the Department of Transport (DoT) on its Environmental Health & Safety Management System (EHSMS) documentation, including a detailed timeline for implementation across ADAC and its subsidiaries.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways continues to build its presence in Europe with the expansion of its codeshare agreement with Belgian carrier Brussels Airlines, which will now include Brussels Airlines services to three regional French cities – Lyon, Marseille and Toulouse.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways carried a record 31,700 tonnes of cargo in March, an increase of 20 per cent on the previous year.
Air Transport