Middle East & North Africa

Flight Display Systems announced today it has introduced and successfully installed an Android software application for use with its Select Aircraft Cabin Management System (Select CMS).
Interiors & Connectivity

An MD-87 aircraft is currently undergoing the installation of a VIP interior in Texas before returning to the Middle East for a private owner
Business Aviation

Airline visitors to AVEX were studying closely a new technology on show from Canadian company Star Navigation Systems Group which has developed an in-flight safety monitoring system, STAR-ISMS, the first system in the world to feature in-flight data analysis, monitoring and diagnostics with a real-time connection between aircraft and ground.
Business Aviation

Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) and International Aero Engines AG (IAE) have signed a general terms of agreement whereby IAE will support ADAT in becoming an IAE approved MRO shop capable of performing B3 level overhaul of the V2500 engine series.
MRO

Turkish Technic has signed a component pool services agreement with Pegasus Airlines which will cover the airline's Boeing 737NG fleet for the next 10 years
MRO

The world's fastest business jet- the Gulfstream G650 - is progressing towards certification with another milestone this week
Business Aviation

For the second time in less than two months, Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines and Seattle Anesthesia Outreach (SAO) have partnered to deliver medical equipment to Black Lion Hospital, Ethiopia's largest hospital. The first consignment was delivered in December 2010.
Air Transport

Piper Aircraft has delivered 14 new aircraft to the Qatar Aeronautical College. The fleet sale consists of four Piper Seneca Vs and 10 Piper Archer IIIs.
Aerospace

Oman Air is celebrating the recent launch of its route between Muscat and Milan with a special celebration in Milan tonight.
Airports & Networks

Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Mr. Samer Majali will spearhead discussions among leading global aviation professionals as Chairman of the Aviation Travel and Tourism Governors Meeting for Annual Meeting 2011 at the World Economic Forum
Aerospace

Working professionals or students who are looking for a career in aviation are invited to attend Open Day at Emirates Aviation College (Building B) on Saturday, 5th February 2011 from 0900 to 1630.
Maintenance & Training

Aircraft maintenance costs are set to more than double over the next decade with major fleet increases in the region, driving impetus to this year's MRO Middle East, the third edition of the successful aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul conference and exhibition, produced by F&E Aerospace and Aviation Week.
Aerospace

Emirates has appointed a new sales manager in Basra in preparation for the airline's inaugural flight next week (Feb 2).
Maintenance & Training

Low cost carrier Air Arabia has joined the region's big boys – Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways – in optimising its flight planning with Lido/Flight from Lufthansa Systems.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

An Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow was diverted to London Stansted airport and escorted in by two Eurofighter Typhoons operated by the RAF yesterday.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways has been identified as a potential bidder for 40% of Portugal's national carrier TAP when the airline in re-privatised this year.
Air Transport

Oman Air has unveiled new First Class and Business Class lounges at Muscat International Airport.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways has appointed Magdi Labib as Country Manager for Egypt, with responsibility for Etihad commercial operations throughout the country.
Maintenance & Training

Safi Airways, Afghanistan's leading international airline, today announced the appointment of a new senior management team.
Maintenance & Training

Fokker Services, in collaboration with flight operations software and services provider Navtech, has today introduced commercial aviation's first affordable hardware and mounting solution for Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) technology designed for the Apple iPad.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Global component service provider Avtrade, which has offices in Dubai and has partnered with Arabian Jets in Saudi Arabia, has restructured its management team
Maintenance & Training

EMS Aviation, a division of mobile connectivity firm EMS Technologies has today introduced the Aspire Portable AirMail System - an easily transportable system for operators to add email connectivity via an Iridum antenna
Interiors & Connectivity

Turkish Technic, has signed two C Check maintenance services agreements for one base maintenance C check on Airbus A320-232 with Kogalymavia (Kolavia) Airlines and for one base maintenance C check on Airbus A320 for Spanish airline Spanair.
MRO

Etihad Airways has designated 2011 as “the year of Abu Dhabi” with the launch of its “essential abu dhabi” destination marketing campaign. Designed to enhance Abu Dhabi's place as a top tourist and MICE destination, the campaign will see Etihad unveil a number of exciting promotional activities across the globe.
Aerospace

Morocco is preparing to welcome the first of its 24 T-6C training aircraft to its Marrakesh training base.
Defense