in Technology Posted 14 March 2019
Bahrain International Airport has secured with CEM Systems AC2000 Airport security solutions from Johnson Controls.
in Technology Posted 13 March 2019
AirMap, an Unmanned aerial system Traffic Management (UTM) platform, and Fortem Technologies, an airspace awareness, safety and security company, will collaborate to provide an integrated
in Technology Posted 13 March 2019
Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS), the organisation responsible for maintaining safety over Saudi Skies, continues to choose Thales to supply navigation aids at major airports.
in Air Transport / Technology Posted 12 March 2019
Honeywell announced an agreement with Air Arabia at the Saudi Airshow today, to extend maintenance services and supply auxiliary power units (APUs) for the airline’s fleet of Airbus A320ceo aircraft.
in Technology Posted 6 March 2019
Saudia and Saudia Cargo awarded the management of their containers and pallets to Unilode Aviation Solutions, a provider of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions, in 2016.
in Technology Posted 27 February 2019
Airline passengers are using automated technology for passport checks at double the rate recorded in 2017 and are more satisfied when doing so too. This is according to the SITA 2019 Passenger IT Insights,
in Technology Posted 26 February 2019
Engineers at Rolls-Royce in Derby, UK, have successfully tested a key component of the UltraFan engine design. UltraFan will redefine the world of jet engines, delivering significant weight, noise
in Technology Posted 20 February 2019
Bombardier’s latest addition to its service and support network is a dedicated Mobile Response Team (MRT) aircraft, based in Frankfurt, Germany. Challenger 300 mobile response aircraft will provide thorough
in Technology Posted 20 February 2019
Turkish Airlines has signed a Master Rental Agreement with DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, the provider of climate-controlled solutions for air cargo.
in Technology / Events Posted 13 February 2019
Inmarsat has been named winner of Inflight Middle East’s Connectivity Enablement Award for the second consecutive year.
in Technology Posted 8 February 2019
Honeywell and Curtiss-Wright have partnered to develop an entirely new way for airlines to monitor and analyse flight data.
in Technology Posted 31 January 2019
Etihad Airways has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to launch the first ever in-house AI Academy in the region, which will revolutionise the way the airline serves its customers
in Technology Posted 31 January 2019
Airbus SE detected a cyber incident on Airbus “Commercial Aircraft business” information systems, which resulted in unauthorised access to data. The company said ‘there is no impact on Airbus’ commercial operations.’
in Technology Posted 21 January 2019
Emirates has introduced an innovative new function on its app to allow customers to create bespoke playlists ahead of their flight and sync it to their seats once on board.
in Technology Posted 17 January 2019
Spatial, a provider of cabin crew training simulators based in Ras Al Khaimah, has launched its new company website to help further support its expanding global client.
in Technology Posted 15 January 2019
Rolls-Royce is the launch customer for SITAONAIR’s e-Aircraft DataHub – a new, state-of-the-art neutral aircraft data management service designed to bring significant, distinct benefits to airlines and original equipment
in Technology Posted 8 January 2019
As part of the Bell Nexus team Thales is helping redefine the flying experience proven yesterday as Bell revealed the full-scale configuration of its vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) air taxi vehicle at CES 2019.
in Technology Posted 8 January 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the successful completion of the first “IATA Pay” ticket purchase transaction in a live test environment. The transaction was conducted in partnership
in Technology Posted 7 January 2019
Loylogic, an e-commerce and e-payment solutions for loyalty programmes compnay, and Royal Jordanian Airlines have extended their partnership by launching an additional three of Loylogic's leading solutions for their
in Technology Posted 4 January 2019
Collins Aerospace, as a result of a new agreement with Inmarsat, will now work directly with Inmarsat to offer JetConneX (JX) high-speed internet service to business jet operators through a Level 1 Value Added
in Technology Posted 31 December 2018
Abu Dhabi Airports has announced its airport-wide roll out of ‘Super-Fi’ that will increase internet upload and download speeds to a maximum of 200 mbps per user at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
in Technology Posted 21 December 2018
Panasonic Avionics Corporation Subsidiary, AeroMobile, a provider of inflight mobile connectivity, has partnered with Ooredoo, one of the leading telecoms operators in the Middle East, to make roaming in the skies of
in Technology Posted 20 December 2018
Gulf Air has launched a new mobile app for iOS and Android smartphones allowing users to manage their Gulf Air trips and book flights, check-in online, pre-select seats, monitor flight status, buy Falcon Gold lounge
in Technology Posted 4 December 2018
An international military and government temporary structure supplier has created a fully self-contained field camp product for defence forces and government agencies in the Middle East.
in Technology Posted 3 December 2018
Infare, the global market leader in pricing intelligence, is launching Pharos, the next-generation business intelligence tool for airlines.
in Technology Posted 29 November 2018
Thales announced that the winner of Etihad Aviation Group’s inaugural FIKRA competition has successfully completed an internship programme at the Group’s Avionics hub in Irvine, California.
in Technology Posted 19 November 2018
Gulf Air and SMBC Aviation Capital, an aircraft leasing company, have announced a six-aircraft agreement for the purchase and leaseback of six Airbus A320neo aircraft. This is SMBC
in Technology Posted 14 November 2018
Frequentis officially opened its new UAE office in Abu Dhabi in early October that will provide the region with a permanent sales and support service, further expanding the Frequentis global network and enabling continued growth.
in Technology Posted 14 November 2018
Etihad Airways has launched a new brand platform: ‘Choose Well’. The airline’s new customer proposition is an invitation for all to make choices about how they travel and to journey on their own terms.
in Technology Posted 14 November 2018
Jazeera Airlines has launched Jazeera Screens, its wireless inflight entertainment service on all flights, enabling passengers to enjoy watching movies and TV shows as well as play games, read
in Technology Posted 9 November 2018
Qatar Airways is the launch customer of GlobalBeacon, a key product solution created by FlightAware®and Aireon that provides the airline with global, real-time flight tracking.
in Technology Posted 6 November 2018
Honeywell has officially opened an innovation hub at the company’s regional headquarters in Dubai.
in Technology Posted 30 October 2018
Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced the successful completion of the first major phase of its Smart Airport programme, which will enable the home carrier Qatar Airways to process
in Technology Posted 24 October 2018
Frequentis, a supplier of communication and information solutions, and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) have announced the establishment of an MoU to support current and future developments in
in Technology / Features Posted 18 October 2018
How will the aviation industry anticipate and respond to growing numbers of customers with changing habits and expectations? Mohammed Adnane Retmi, head of Orange Applications for Business indirect, Middle East, Africa and Russia IMEAR),
in Technology Posted 17 October 2018
Etihad Cargo this week celebrated its 14-year history, fully migrating to “SPRINT”, an IBS iCargo fully integrated technology platform offering the digital answer to its evolving cargo management needs.
in Technology Posted 9 October 2018
Inflight Wi-Fi is a key driver in forming customer loyalty and satisfaction among today’s airline passengers across Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), according to the industry’s largest poll of
in Technology Posted 4 October 2018
Film fans travelling on Emirates can now look forward to even more choice as ice, Emirates’ inflight entertainment system, reaches a new milestone by offering over 1,000 movies - more than any other airline.
in Technology / Features Posted 1 October 2018
Inmarsat’s next-generation SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) service went live in April 2018. But, asks Steve Nichols, what is it and what will it mean for air traffic control?
in Technology Posted 28 September 2018
Airlines and airports are investing to deliver secure and easy travel for passengers, with biometric technology a key priority. This is according to research released today by global IT
in Technology Posted 27 September 2018
SITAONAIR has forged a deal with major mobile network operator (MNO) Etisalat that will completely transform how inflight cellular services are offered to airline passengers.
in Technology Posted 26 September 2018
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) and EgyptAir, have announced an agreement to provide inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for its new fleet of 15 A320neo aircraft.
in Technology Posted 24 September 2018
Emirates has launched two new ice TV channels dedicated to promoting the wide range of activities in Dubai and the UAE.
in Technology Posted 21 September 2018
Inmarsat and Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) have agreed a strategic collaboration, for an initial ten-year period, that enables them to combine their highly complementary market
in Technology / Features Posted 20 September 2018
The fusion of big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and in-flight connectivity is changing the way airlines do business. Steve Nichols looks at how cutting-edge technology is changing what you eat, read, and watch on flights,
in Technology Posted 11 September 2018
The UN Migration Agency (IOM) and Turkish Airlines have signed an MoU for the promotion of safe, orderly and regular migration.
in Technology / Features Posted 11 September 2018
A major airline says it is saving fuel and trees by using a management software solution developed by Turkish company, Innova. Steve Nichols finds out more.
in Technology Posted 8 September 2018
Technologies to improve the passenger experience are all the rage at the moment and the latest of these, the V8 Smart Aviation VTM and the V8 Mobile Aviation Companion have been launched to the market by Emerico Private.
in Technology Posted 6 September 2018
Qatar Airways has become IATA’s global launch partner of RampVR – an award-winning system pioneered by IATA that utilises the latest virtual-reality technology to simulate real airside conditions for ground handling
in Technology Posted 5 September 2018
Airbus has kicked off the innovation initiative “Critical App Challenge” for the Middle East to set in motion regional developers and start-ups to create the best applications for public safety users.
in Technology Posted 23 August 2018
Aireon and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) have announced that Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), Aircraft Operators, Regulators and Search and Rescue
in Technology Posted 23 August 2018
North America-based completions and MRO specialist Flying Colours has completed its first Ka-band installation on a Gulfstream GV airframe.
in Technology Posted 16 August 2018
Travelport has signed a new multi-year content agreement with Cobalt Air, which includes the use of the company’s leading merchandising tool, Travelport Rich Content and Branding.
in Technology Posted 14 August 2018
Boeing has appointed Brendan Curran as president of Boeing AvionX, an organisation formed last year to pursue the development and production of avionics and electronics systems.
in Technology / Airports Posted 7 August 2018
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has selected global IT provider SITA to support the modernisation of the country’s biggest airports, implementing a sweeping transformation of airport and
in Technology Posted 2 August 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has entered into an agreement with CFM International (CFM) that will lead to increased competition in the market for maintenance, repair and
in Technology Posted 2 August 2018
Gulf Air has selected Honeywell’s GoDirectTM Flight Efficiency analytics software to reduce fuel costs across its entire Airbus and Boeing fleet – of which 5 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and 1 Airbus A320neo will be
in Technology Posted 30 July 2018
Gulf Air has selected Honeywell’s GoDirect Flight Efficiency analytics software to reduce fuel costs across its entire Airbus and Boeing fleet and to help minimise the carbon footprint of the airline.
in Technology Posted 19 July 2018
Rockwell Collins has been honoured with a Customer Services Award for its avionics service by Airbus and its customer airlines at a special ceremony at the Farnborough Air Show held yesterday.
in Technology Posted 18 July 2018
Turbine Services and Solutions (TS&S), a leading maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider for gas turbines and driven equipment, is expanding its network of international customers.
in Technology Posted 18 July 2018
Etihad Airways has enhanced its upgrade offering to a dynamic live auction which will make it easier for customers to secure a premium seat in a higher cabin class.
in Technology Posted 18 July 2018
CellPoint Mobile has partnered with SaudiGulf Airlines to develop and launch the airline’s first mobile app to support booking. As part of the launch, CellPoint Mobile enables payments through SADAD, the
in Technology Posted 9 July 2018
Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates airline, has partnered with the ENTERTAINER to launch its own Emirates Skywards GO app for members.
in Technology / Features Posted 2 July 2018
Qatar Airways has become the first Middle Eastern carrier to offer Inmarsat’s Ka-band GX Aviation (GX) satellite-based in-flight connectivity service to its passengers. Arabian Aerospace technology editor, Steve Nichols, explains the
in Technology Posted 26 June 2018
AeroMobile, a Panasonic Avionics Corporation subsidiary, and leading UAE telecommunications operator Etisalat have partnered to simplify and reduce the cost of mobile phone use inflight.
in Technology / Features Posted 21 June 2018
Airline pilots can at last benefit from a technology that has changed the world for passengers and general aviation pilots around the world. Alan Peaford travelled to Boston, USA, to visit the Bose Corporation and hear about the company’s latest
in Technology Posted 19 June 2018
The commercial aviation industry is at the beginning of a technology investment wave fuelled by advancements in high-speed, in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity according to a new report released by Honeywell today.
in Technology Posted 13 June 2018
Honeywell is joining forces with flight tracking data company FlightAwar to bring a new level of advanced flight tracking support to operations control centres and business jet owners.
in Technology Posted 31 May 2018
Honeywell is expanding its range of GoDirect connected services to deliver improved flight support within its signature program, GoDirect Flight.
in Technology Posted 30 May 2018
Lufthansa Systems has announced that Egypt Air will continue to use its SchedConnect codeshare management solution for the next five years.
in Technology Posted 22 May 2018
Frequentis and iCAD will replace the existing VCS systems in Riyadh and Jeddah as well as provide additional recording and remote monitoring systems.
in Technology Posted 9 May 2018
Royal Jordanian has entered a new-term partnership with Amadeus IT Group.
in Technology Posted 9 May 2018
Honeywell has announced new smart airport technology that helps enhance the safety and efficiency of airside operations.
in Technology Posted 9 May 2018
Turkish Technic and Havelsan have established a joint venture company to perform activities in the field of in-flight entertainment and internet service provider systems and other softwares
in Technology Posted 8 May 2018
Frequentis, a supplier of communication and information solutions, will open a new office in Abu Dhabi.
in Technology Posted 30 April 2018
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), has selected SITA to support its strategic expansion plans by introducing modern, world-class IT infrastructure across 200 of the airline’s offices located in 100 cities and airports in 60
in Business Aviation / Technology Posted 30 April 2018
Mubadala subsidiary Strata had a busy morning at the opening day of the Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi as it inked another composite aerostructure deal with a European
in Technology Posted 30 April 2018
Abu Dhabi’s advanced composite aero structures manufacturing business Strata signed a deal with Boeing today to manufacture composite empennage ribs for Boeing’s new 777X airplane.
in Technology Posted 27 April 2018
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) is to establish new Innovation Studios at key centres across the globe.
in Technology Posted 26 April 2018
Rolls-Royce and Airbus have signed a collaboration agreement for the integration of Rolls-Royce’s UltraFan demonstrator for flight testing. The integration solutions demonstration will be co-funded by Clean Sky 2, the European Union
in Technology Posted 17 April 2018
Airbus will intensively contribute to the next steps in finding a global standard for mission-critical multimedia group communication.
in Air Transport / Technology / Aircraft Interiors / Space Posted 12 April 2018
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) is to be the launch customer of a new high speed connectivity system launched at the Aircraft Interiors show in Hamburg last night.
in Technology Posted 12 April 2018
Emirates has surpassed a staggering one million Wi-Fi sessions in March, powered by SITAONAIR’s connected aircraft expertise.
in Technology Posted 12 April 2018
SITAONAIR has been appointed as connected aircraft service consultant and technology supplier to Taqnia Space, leveraging its inflight connectivity expertise, to enable the Saudi company to bring its UON offer to airlines.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Technology Posted 10 April 2018
Commercial pilots can now benefit from the noise cancellation technology that changed the whole communication scene for general aviation pilots following the launch of a new premium headset from Bose.
in Technology Posted 10 April 2018
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) and Turkish Airlines have today announced a major commitment for inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions to be line-fit
in Technology Posted 10 April 2018
Kuwait Airways is extending its partnership with connected service expert SITAONAIR.
in Technology Posted 10 April 2018
STG Aerospace has launched the latest version of its liTeMood LED lighting system for Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft, along with the first two launch customers - Small Planet Airlines and XL Airways
in Technology Posted 4 April 2018
Etihad Airways has started trialing SkyLights Aero Virtual Reality (VR) entertainment technology at its flagship First Class Lounge and Spa and Business Class Premium Lounge, at Abu Dhabi International
in Technology Posted 3 April 2018
Honeywell is expanding its GoDirect connected services to one of the last unconnected aerospace frontiers, the ground.
in Technology / Maintenance / Flight Services & Support Posted 2 April 2018
SACS Boysen Aerospace Group has opened a new Middle East sales & technical support office in Abu Dhabi.
in Technology Posted 26 March 2018
Emirates is celebrating 10 years of enabling mobile phone use on board its aircraft.
in Technology Posted 19 March 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an innovative new solution for the air cargo industry: Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck safety and improve efficiency in the transport of dangerous goods by air and support
in Technology Posted 14 March 2018
Honeywell International has confirmed Heliconia Group as an approved helicopter avionics dealership in North Africa.
in Technology Posted 14 March 2018
An industry-leading weather-alerting feature, empowering flight dispatchers to avoid or anticipate weather disruption throughout flights, has been launched as a new feature of SITAONAIR’s AIRCOM
in Technology Posted 13 March 2018
Res2, the Netherlands-based ground handling IT expert, and Travelport have jointly announced a new multi-year agreement with Havaş Ground Handling for deployment of the industry leading iPort DCS
in Technology Posted 12 March 2018
The recent partnership between Royal Jordanian and Tanasuk Technologies is based on producing performance-based enhancement on RJ’s site.
in Technology Posted 12 March 2018
Airbus has said it is working on two projects together to modernise the future of primary flight display.
in Technology Posted 9 March 2018
During the World ATM Congress in Madrid, GAL ANS awarded a contract to ATS Data Design to deliver and implement the EuroPlanner rostering system for its air traffic controllers in the UAE.
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