Emirates launches app in Arabic
All the features in the Emirates app are now available in Arabic, bringing the total number of languages supported to 19.
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in Technology Emirates signs MoUs with three teams from Dubai Future Accelerators programme
Posted 8 May 2019
Emirates has signed MoUs with three teams from the sixth cohort of the Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA) programme.
in Technology Emirates signs agreement with Smart Dubai to support the travel needs
Posted 2 May 2019
Emirates Airline has signed an agreement with Smart Dubai to offer special flight discounts Smart Dubai's employees for travel.
in Technology Saudi Arabia seals deal for SITAONAIR’s ATC services
Posted 2 May 2019
Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) has formally selected SITAONAIR to elevate the Kingdom’s air traffic management capabilities, through to 2025.
in Technology / Airports Smiths Detection highlights weapon recognition in Airport Show reveal
Posted 30 April 2019
Airport security staff will find their jobs easier thanks to machine-aided assistance from Smiths Detection, introduced to the MENA region at the Airport Show today.
in Technology / Airports Airport show: DTP signs partnership deal with Cirium
Posted 30 April 2019
Dubai-based DTP, the provider of products and services designed to optimize planning and operations in the aviation industry to clients iuch as Dubai Airports, Abu Dhabi Airports, Emirates Airlines and Saudi Airlines Catering
in Technology Saudi Air Navigation Services selects FREQUENTIS for mobile tower solution
Posted 30 April 2019
The Saudi Air Navigation Services has chosen Frequentis to provide a deployable mobile tower to support its air traffic control (ATC) modernisation programme.
in Technology Gulf Air chooses Thales’ GX Ka-band connectivity solution for its B787-9 and A321Neo
Posted 30 April 2019
Gulf Air has selected Thales’ Ka-band connectivity solution for its B787-9 and A321Neo-E fleet.
in Technology Qatar Airways strengthens ties with Amadeus
Posted 24 April 2019
Qatar Airways is implementing the Amadeus Altéa Revenue Availability with Active Valuation (RAAV) solution.
in Technology / Features Muscat busy securing its future
Posted 23 April 2019
Muscat’s revitalised airport is coping with the pressures of steadily mounting passenger numbers with a new-generation security system. Alan Dron reports.
in Technology Etihad Airways and Department of Culture and Tourism take Abu Dhabi to Jeddah
Posted 16 April 2019
Etihad Airways and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) are taking Jeddah residents on an immersive tour of Abu Dhabi across VOX Cinemas using 3D projection mapping.
in Technology Etihad Airways selects IBS software to transform operational efficiency
Posted 16 April 2019
Etihad Airways and IBS Software (IBS) have signed a contract to enhance the airline’s operations.
in Technology Qatar Airways partners with Rolls-Royce to trial VR training tool
Posted 15 April 2019
Qatar Airways is to be the global launch partner of Rolls-Royce’s new Virtual Reality (VR) training tool, as its engineers become the first in the industry to receive VR training for Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Engine
in Technology Formula 1 raced down the Bahrain circuit with Airbus Tetra technology
Posted 11 April 2019
Airbus provided secure communications technology for the recently concluded formula 1 Grand Prix in Bahrain.
in Technology Burrana offers extended range of map solutions
Posted 3 April 2019
Following the announcement of digEcor’s acquisition of commercial IFE business from Collins Aerospace, Burrana is now offering a wider product range including Airshow ASXi Moving Maps, FlightPath3D and digEcor’s original Moving Map.
in Technology Etihad Airways to trial Panasonic Jet Lag Adviser
Posted 2 April 2019
Etihad Airways has announced a partnership with Panasonic Avionic to jointly develop and trial wellness solutions.
in Technology Panasonic Avionics enhances choice of wellness solutions
Posted 2 April 2019
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) is today enhancing the range of Wellness solutions it offers to airlines and their passengers with the launch of Calm and myNoise.
in Technology Etihad confirms accessible upgrade of its Bluebox Ai deployment
Posted 1 April 2019
Etihad Airways has confirmed that it will upgrade its Bluebox Ai iPads to include Bluebox aIFE – Bluebox’s award-winning accessible IFE platform for visually impaired passengers.
in Technology Etihad Airways and Elenium sign MoU
Posted 28 March 2019
Etihad Airways and Elenium, a provider of automation technology solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understand (MoU) yesterday for cooperation to develop a variety of innovative solutions in both passenger and freight processing services.
in Technology Etihad Airways adopts new real time flight tracking technology
Posted 27 March 2019
Etihad Airways has successfully implemented the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS) recommendations for flight tracking ahead of the General
in Technology Etihad Airways and Elenium to showcase voice activated self-service kiosk
Posted 21 March 2019
Etihad Airways and Elenium, a provider of automation technology solutions, will together demonstrate how a newly developed voice activated self-service kiosk, bag drop and boarding gate facility will
in Technology Bahrain International secures CEM Systems AC2000 Airport security solution
Posted 14 March 2019
Bahrain International Airport has secured with CEM Systems AC2000 Airport security solutions from Johnson Controls.
in Technology AirMap and Fortem Technologies in collaboration for holistic UTM and U-Space solution
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 Saudi Air Navigation Services relies on Thales for Navigation Aids
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 Air Arabia extends relationship with Honeywell in APU deal
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 Saudia and Saudia Cargo embark on a digitalisation journey with Unilode
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 Passengers happier when technology smooths their way through passport checks
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 Rolls-Royce Ultrafan a step closer as advanced low pressure system testing begins
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 Bombardier’s new Mobile Response Team aircraft enters into service
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 DoKaSch provides Opticooler for Turkish Airlines
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 Inmarsat crowned winner at Inflight Middle East Awards
Posted 13 February 2019
Inmarsat has been named winner of Inflight Middle East’s Connectivity Enablement Award for the second consecutive year.
in Technology Honeywell and Curtiss-Wright use connectivity to reinvent aircraft black box recorders
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 Etihad Airways and Microsoft team up to launch region’s first AI academy partnership
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 Airbus SE release statement on detection of cyber incident
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 Emirates introduces entertainment playlist syncing ahead of travel
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 Spatial launches new website to support its global client base
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 Rolls-Royce selects ‘game-changing’ SITAONAIR
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 The future of air mobility
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 New payment method for air tickets successfully demonstrated
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 Royal Jordanian and Loylogic launching global reward portal
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 Collins Aerospace expands ability to offer Inmarsat Jet ConneX service
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 Abu Dhabi International Airport rolls out ‘Super-Fi’ internet connectivity
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 AeroMobile partners with Ooredoo in Kuwait for inflight roaming
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 Gulf Air launches new mobile app for iOS and android smartphones
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 Losberger De Boer launches Military Field Camp 24/7 Wet Lease product in Middle East
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 Infare launching next-generation business intelligence tool for airlines
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 Thales continues its support of Etihad Group's internship programme
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 Gulf Air completes sale and leaseback of six Airbus A320neo aircraft with SMBC Aviation Capital
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 Frequentis opens subsidiary in the UAE
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 Etihad launches new brand platform ‘Choose Well’
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 Jazeera Airlines launches its wireless inflight entertainment service on all flights
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 Qatar Airways becomes first airline to launch GlobalBeacon
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 Honeywell Technology Experience Center officially opens in Dubai
Posted 6 November 2018
Honeywell has officially opened an innovation hub at the company’s regional headquarters in Dubai.
in Technology Hamad International Airport completes first major phase of its Smart Airport Programme
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 GCAA and Frequentis collaborate on pioneering air navigation in the UAE
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 Why the future of air travel must be digital
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 Etihad Cargo migrates to new iCargo technology platform
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 Demand for inflight Wi-Fi is driving loyalty amongst passengers in MEASA
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 Emirates offers over 1,000 movies on board
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 Data link can boost safety and cut costs
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 Airlines and airports investing in biometrics to deliver a seamless passenger journey
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 SITAONAIR-Etisalat partnership raises bar for future inflight mobile experience
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 Panasonic announces A320neo IFEC deal with EgyptAir
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 Emirates introduces two new ice TV channels
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 Inmarsat and Panasonic Avionics in strategic collaboration for Commercial Aviation
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 Predicting what's next in the tailor-made revolution
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 IOM and Turkish Airlines sign up to promote the 'MigApp'
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 Innova doing away with the paper round…
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 New technology to aid passenger experience
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 Qatar Airways becomes IATA’S Global launch partner of ‘Ramp VR’
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 Airbus kicks off the Critical App Challenge in the Middle East
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 World's first free, real-time, global aircraft distress tracking service opens for pre-registration
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 Flying Colours completes installation of Ka-band on Gulfstream GV
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 Cobalt Air signs multi-year agreement with Travelport
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 Boeing names Brendan Curran as president of Boeing AvionX
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 GACA selects SITA for transformation of 26 Saudi 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 IATA and CFM International sign pro-competitive agreement on engine maintenance
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 Gulf Air adopts Honeywell’s GoDirect Flight Efficiency software
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 Gulf Air selects Honeywell’s GoDirect software to lower fuel costs
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 FIA2018: Rockwell Collins recognised by Airbus as a top performer for avionics support
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 TS&S secures major global partnership deals with airlines
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 Etihad Airways innovates upgrade programme to a dynamic live auction
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 SaudiGulf Airlines launches new mobile app powered by CellPoint Mobile
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 Emirates Skywards launches mobile travel app in partnership with the ENTERTAINER
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 Qatar passengers get a Super WiFi treat
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 Aeromobile partners with Etisalat to lower inflight mobile charges
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 The sound of silence on the flight deck
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 Honeywell research shows growing investment in 'connected' 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 Honeywell and Flightaware to enhance flight-tracking capabilities
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 Honeywell expands GoDirect flight with connected service offering for pilots and dispatchers
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 Egypt Air will continue to use SchedConnect codeshare management solution
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 Saudi Air Navigation Services selects Frequentis solutions
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 Royal Jordanian enters partnership with Amadeus
Posted 9 May 2018
Royal Jordanian has entered a new-term partnership with Amadeus IT Group.
in Technology Honeywell helps airports secure smarter and safer operations
Posted 9 May 2018
Honeywell has announced new smart airport technology that helps enhance the safety and efficiency of airside operations.
in Technology Turkish Technic and Havelsan will produce IFE and internet service provider systems
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 Frequentis to open UAE office serving the Middle East
Posted 8 May 2018
Frequentis, a supplier of communication and information solutions, will open a new office in Abu Dhabi.
in Technology Saudi Arabian Airlines expands network infrastructure
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 Pilatus takes first step in planned long-term composite manufacturing deal with UAE's Strata
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 Strata signed up by Boeing for new 777X aerostructures
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 Panasonic Avionics to establish new innovation studios across the globe
Posted 27 April 2018
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) is to establish new Innovation Studios at key centres across the globe.
