Middle East & North Africa

Etihad has defended its extensive use of fuel hedging as part of its cost control measures that led to the airline yesterday declaring its first profit.
Aerospace

Saudi Airlines Cargo has announced it is continuing to increase its activity in the global charter market, marking the company's definitive return to this sector.
Air Transport

328 Design GmbH (328DO) has announced EASA certification of the new Cobham SB300 SwiftBroadband system on the Dornier 328 turboprop and jet.
Business Aviation

ExecuJet Middle East has announced that an Embraer Lineage 1000 has joined its charter fleet.
Business Aviation

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, today reported a full year earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) profit of US$137 million, on revenues up 36.0 per cent to US$4.1 billion (2010: US$2.98 billion).
Aerospace

Flydubai has cemented its position as the world's fastest growing start-up airline ever with the start of flights to its 50th destination in less than three years.
Airports & Networks

Abu Dhabi International Airport operated by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC); has announced the launch of its new mobile website, http://m.abudhabiairport.ae
Emerging Technologies

Saudi Airlines Cargo has announced it has successfully transported a 73 tonne generator rotor from Chengdu, China to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on behalf of Rabigh Electricity Company (RABEC).
Air Transport

All Airbus A380s are now to be inspected for wing-rib feet cracking rather than just the first 20 aircraft.
Air Transport

Aircraft charter company, Air Charter Service (ACS), is poised to respond to requests to evacuate foreign nationals from troubled Syria, as the situation in the country worsens.
Business Aviation

Oman Air has scooped two key awards at the TravelPlus Airline Amenity Bag Awards 2011, which were held last night in central London.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways is offering complimentary 96-hour tourist visas to guests transiting through the UAE, effective immediately.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways has officially opened its new Premium Lounge for first and business class passengers at London's Heathrow Airport in front of VIP guests drawn from the diplomatic world, travel industry, corporate business leaders and the British media.
Airports & Networks

Hawker Beechcraft has appointed Robert S. “Steve” Miller as chief executive effective from today. Bill Boisture, formerly CEO will remain as Chairman of its operating subsidiary Hawker Beechcraft Corporation.
Maintenance & Training

The continued unrest in Egypt is causing concern to the country's business aviation operators.
Business Aviation

The exacting compliance standards demanded by certifying body Bureau Veritas have been met by A J Walter Aviation's quality management system which has reduced administration by 60% and improved processes and productivity across the company.
MRO

Jet Professionals, the global aviation staffing company and wholly owned subsidiary of Jet Aviation, has appointed Ashley Bob as senior account manager in Abu Dhabi.
Maintenance & Training

MENA region buyers of Gulfstream business jets can now tap in to a new brokerage being offered by the manufacturer
Business Aviation

Etihad Airways and airberlin, Europe's sixth biggest carrier, today announced a significant increase in services between Abu Dhabi and both Germany and Thailand.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways yesterday opened its Manchester guest contact centre with a reception for government officials and local business leaders.
Airports & Networks

Safi Airways is increasing its capacity between Kabul and Dubai effective March 28, 2012.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways has announced the launch of flights to Lagos, the airline's first destination in West Africa, from July 1, subject to regulatory approvals.
Airports & Networks

Boeing subsidiary Inventory Locator Service (ILS) is to increase its activities in the Middle East through the appointment of Gael Limited to promote the supply chain solutions across the region.
MRO

Northrop Grumman's Litening G4 advanced targeting pod has embarked on its first combat deployment with the Air National Guard on A-10 and F-16 Block 30 aircraft supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
Defense

Qatar Airways' 2012 expansion programme is underway after last week's launch of scheduled daily flights to Tbilisi, Georgia via Baku, Azerbaijan.
Airports & Networks