Middle East & North Africa

Sharjah- based provider flight support services provider Avjet Routing has announced plans to open offices in Istanbul and Geneva as part of its expansion goals for 2011.
Business Aviation

More than 500 Etihad Airways staff came together at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi for the airline's 2011 global staff conference
Maintenance & Training

Due to the current situation in Egypt, Egyptair has today announced the cancellation of all its international and domestic flights from 15:00 till 08:00 till further notice.
Air Transport

High winds and unseasonal rain are threatening the famous Al Ain International Aerobatic air show which is due to formally open on Wednesday.
Aerospace

The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) and Bigelow Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work on a next-generation commercial human spaceflight project.
Emerging Technologies

Bahrain's national carrier, Gulf Air flew in a special flight to Cairo today to bring back Bahraini students from Egypt in view of the current security situation in Cairo and other major cities in the country
Air Transport

Egypt Air has today issued a statement regarding flights with the national carrier following the uprising and riots in the country.
Air Transport

Pilot training for the Challenger 605 aircraft will become easier next year when Middle East pilots can go to Europe rather than the USA for ongoing simulator work
Maintenance & Training

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