Middle East & North Africa

Alsalam Aircraft Company has signed a new maintenance contract with Saudi Aramco for Boeing 737 NG (New Generation) aircraft.
MRO

Dubai Airports has cemented its commitment to improving passengers' overall airport experience with the appointment of Amor Group to implement a comprehensive service delivery measurement programme. The largest project of its kind to be undertaken by an airport operator, it will deliver intelligent, real-time information to drive better service delivery for passengers.
Airports & Networks

Saudi Airlines Cargo is rapidly expanding its presence in Europe by opening offices in Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and Scandinavia and appointing GSA's in Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Poland and Romania.
Air Transport

Mubadala Aerospace's component and engine financing solutions company Sanad, has entered into new component inventory agreements valued in excess of $50 million with fellow group members Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) and SR Technics.
MRO

Middle Eastern carriers posted a 9.7% increase in demand during January, outstripping the 8.9% capacity increase according to figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week.
Airports & Networks

The European Union has formally lifted the sanctions on Libyan Airlines that were re-imposed in March. This clears the way for the airline to begin repairing or renewing its fleet as the country rebuilds after the uprising.
Airports & Networks

Boeing will deliver the first 747-8 Freighter to launch customer Cargolux on September 19 in Everett, Washington.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways announced today that it has appointed Melanie Quinn as the new sales manager for the North of England.
Maintenance & Training

The countdown to the 17th World Routes has begun. The event is where decision makers from the world's airlines, airports and tourist boards gather annually to plan air services and discuss strategies for the global aviation industry.
Aerospace

Turkey's Pegasus Airlines is entering a partnership agreement with Germany's Air Berlin to increase charter traffic between their two countries
Airports & Networks

Reputable international carrier is urgently seeking an experienced Head of Inventory
Aerospace

Jetcraft Corporation, a provider of business aircraft sales, acquisitions, trading and brokerage services, has commented on the state of the international business jet market.
Business Aviation

Oman Air's Business Class customers will be able to enjoy exclusive complimentary access to No.1 Traveller's brand-new 'flagship' lounge at London Heathrow's Terminal 3.
Air Transport

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has named company Jamie Fields to the newly created position of director, Repair and Overhaul Services in a role that covers the Middle East
Maintenance & Training

Getting aviation services back on track is a one of the key objectives of Libya's new National Transition Council.
Air Transport

Egyptair Training Centre has announced that it has successfully completed two training programmes in the UAE with new clients.
Maintenance & Training

Rebel forces in Libya making the final push to end the regime of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi have been making use of modern UAV technology.
Defense

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has said it has fined Emirates $100,000 for limiting compensation for lost, damaged, and delayed baggage to less than consumers were entitled under an international treaty.
Air Transport

Boeing has confirmed the name of its new-engined narrowbody to compete against the Airbis Neo as the Boeing 737 MAX.
Air Transport

An independent investigation committee has been set up to investigate Monday morning's incident where a Gulf Air A320 skidded off the runway at Kochi Airport in India.
Air Transport

Boeing approved the launch of a new engine variant for its 737, based on order commitments for 496 airplanes from five airlines and a strong business case, the company said today.
Emerging Technologies

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates Airline, has taken delivery of its third Boeing 777 Freighter.
Air Transport

Bahrain's Civil Avistion Authority is working alongside Indian accident investigators following an incident earlier today when a Gulf Air A320 skidded off the runway at Kochi Airport on landing.
Air Transport

Gulf Air officially received its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) last week.
Air Transport

The suburbs around the Tripoli International Airport are today under the control of the rebel forces opposing the Libyan dictator Muammar Al Gaddafi.
Airports & Networks