Qatar Airways celebrates new route to Gothenburg
To celebrate the launch of Qatar Airways’ new direct service to Gothenburg, Sweden, Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, has hosted a press conference in Gothenburg.
Top Arabian Aerospace Stories
in General Aviation Rosaviatsiya validates Ansat high-altitude operation
The Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) has certified the increase in take-off/landing altitude of Ansat helicopter to 3,500 m.
in Airports Emirates Skywards opens new one-stop centre at Dubai International Airport
Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has celebrated the opening of its new Emirates Skywards Centre in Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
in Events AACO: Arab Aviation CEO’s Forum to take place in November
The Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) has announced dates of its Arab Aviation CEO’s Forum, AACO 52nd Annual General Meeting to be held in Kuwait, on 4 - 6 November 2019.
in Training Pegasus Airlines launches new pilot training programme
Pegasus is expanding both its fleet, with new environmentally friendly aircraft coming into operation in 2019, and its cockpit teams, in line with the increasing size of its fleet and rising market demand.
in Air Transport Gulf Air and Royal Air Maroc sign SPA agreement
Gulf Air and Royal Air Maroc recently signed a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) effective from 22 January 2019.
in Training Smiths Detection launches its first training centre in the Middle East
Smiths Detection has announced the opening of its first training centre in the Middle East.
in Training Alpha Aviation Ph/UAE combine training programme
Alpha Aviation Group (Philippines) and Alpha Aviation Academy (UAE) have formally signed a training agreement designed to deliver the core flying phase of AAA’s multi-crew pilot license (MPL) program for student pilots bound for Air
in Route Planning & Tourism Etihad Airways chooses APG as its general representative in Mexico
Etihad Airways has choosen APG as its general sales agent (GSA) in Mexico.
in Aircraft Interiors Stelia Aerospace develops new bespoke Business Class seat for Turkish Airlines
Stelia Aerospace has been selected by Turkish Airlines to supply its bespoke Business class seats to be fitted on the newly ordered 25 B787-9 and 25 A350-900 aircraft. Deliveries will begin in Summer
Top Feature Story
in Maintenance / Features Will CFMI deal change MRO landscape?
CFM International has agreed, under pressure from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), to open up the market for third-party parts and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) on its best-selling engines.
Events
 | 11 - 12 February 2019 | AIME 2019 |
| 13 February 2019 | 4th MECAS - Middle East Corporate Aviation Summit |
| 27 - 28 February 2019 | Aviation Africa 2019 |
| 12 - 14 March 2019 | Saudi Airshow 2019 |
| 29 April - 1 May 2019 | Airport Show 2019 |
| 8 - 9 October 2019 | Aviation Caucasus 2019 |
| 17 - 21 November 2019 | Dubai Airshow 2019 |
