Middle East & North Africa

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) confirmed today that the aviation safety performance for 2010 shows the year's accident rate for Western-built jet aircraft as the lowest in aviation history.
Air Transport

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the aviation safety performance for 2010 showing that the year's accident rate for Western-built jet aircraft as the lowest in aviation history.
Air Transport

Oman Air, has reported 2010 as its most successful year to date, with outstanding performances in many areas of the airline's business operations.
Aerospace

The UAE could be close to signing a multi-billion contract with Raytheon to supply Theatre High Altitude Air Defence (THAAD) according to Dubai-based newspaper Gulf News
Defense

A two-year contract to provide rotary wing and fixed wing training to Afghanistan's pilots has been signed between the US Government and Raytheon according to Kevin W. Massengill, Raytheon Vice President and the regional executive for the Middle East and North Africa speaking at the IDEX show today.
Maintenance & Training

Qatar Airways is preparing for huge capacity increases to Germany next month with additional flights to Frankfurt and Munich, together with the introduction of services to Stuttgart, its fourth German gateway.
Airports & Networks

The first of three A330 multi role tanker and transport (MRTT) aircraft will be delivered to the UAE by the end of this year, according to Didier Vernet, Head of Market Development for Airbus Military speaking at the IDEX defence show in Abu Dhabi today
Defense

Qatar Airways is building up its presence in northern England with the addition of a second daily flight to Manchester, effective June 1.
Airports & Networks

The region's major low cost carrier Air Arabia is reeling from a 31.5 per cent decline in full-year net profits to Dh309 million even though revenue increased to Dh2.08 billion and a leading industry analyst has warned that the airline may be facing more challenges as it tries to grow from different hubs
Aerospace

Seat specialist Recaro is to launch a new economy class seat Basic Line 3520 which it says reduces the weight of each seat unit to less than 11kg – making it 30 per cent lighter than the previous model.
Aerospace

V1 Global, on behalf of a Prestigious, Reputable Regional Carrier is seeking a Top-Flight Head/Director – Revenue Management for an appealing and exciting opportunity.
Aerospace

The Linfox-owned Armaguard Group and Etihad Airways, today announced the formation of a joint venture to transport valuable goods around the globe.
Air Transport

UAV manufacturer Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI)has signed a cooperative agreement with America's iRobot it was revealed at IDEX today
Defense

Qantas has said that it has "no regrets" about allowing Virgin Blue to take its place in an alliance with Etihad.
Air Transport

The huge potential for opportunities by private and public sector investors that exist in the commercial space and satellite industry is to be the key issue at the third annual Global Space & Satellite Forum (GSSF), which takes place in Abu Dhabi on 9-11 May.
Aerospace

Political uprisings across the MENA region are continuing to cause massive disruption to air transport.
Airports & Networks

Scheduled Airline
Aerospace

V1 Global, on behalf of a Prestigious, Reputable Regional Carrier is seeking a Top-Flight VP – Cabin Services for an appealing and exciting opportunity based in the MENA region
Aerospace

Boeing and Saudi Arabian Airlines have teamed to modernise the flag carrier's 777 fleet to enhance the passenger experience and environment.
Air Transport

Oman Air has extended its special International Student Fares deal for Omani students between the ages of 12 and 25 who are enrolled in a full-time educational institution.
Air Transport

Students from the UAE now have the chance to demonstrate their capabilities at designing building and flying a UAV thanks to a new competition announced at IDEX in Abu Dhabi today.
Aerospace

Egypt's national carrier Egypt Air is considering a number of drastic actions to stem losses following the uprising that led to the exit of President Mubarak from office and the introduction of the interim military government
Airports & Networks

SELEX Galileo's PicoSAR radar has been demonstrated on a number of fixed and rotary wing platforms, manned and unmanned, in the Middle East as well as Europe and the US and today the Finmeccanica Company, announced a new contract to an undisclosed “non NATO” customer
Defense

Bell Helicopter has delivered the first Bell 429 helicopter to a customer in the Middle East the company announced today at defense and security show IDEX, in Abu Dhabi
Aerospace

The global aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has successfully completed an urgent humanitarian charter from the UAE to assist victims of the recent floods in Sri Lanka.
Air Transport