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Supreme Committee organising IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 discuss preparations

08 January 2025

The Supreme Organising Committee for the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2025 have held a meeting to…

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ATM 2025 to address soaring growth within the aviation sector

07 January 2025

The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 is set to welcome the world’s aviation industry to discuss the latest trends impacting the sector.

Defence

International Defence Conference to Kick Off Alongside IDEX and NAVDEX

06 January 2025

The International Defence Conference (IDC) 2025 will take place on 16 February under the theme "Defence Reimagined: Innovation, Integration and…

Events

Turkish Airlines achieves Guinness World Record title

24 December 2024

Turkish Airlines has successfully achieved the Guinness World Records title for the ‘Most Countries Flown to by an Airline'.

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Saudia wins Cabin Crew of the Year title

24 December 2024

Saudia won Cabin Crew of the Year award during the 18th edition of the Aviation Business Middle East Awards 2024.

Sustainability

Boeing recognises girls team from Ghana with Sustainable Innovation Award

16 December 2024

Boeing and JA Africa have recognised an all-girls team from Ghana with an Sustainable Innovation Award.

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Flydubai wins two awards at the Aviation Innovation Awards 2024

16 December 2024

Flydubai has received awards in two categories at the annual Aviation Innovation Awards.

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Etihad Airways named ‘Design Airline of the Year 2024’

13 December 2024

Etihad Airways has been crowned ‘Design Airline of the Year 2024’ and ‘Design Airline of the Year Middle East’ for the second year in a row, in the…

Business aviation

MEBAA Show 2024 - Day1, Day 2 And Day 3

13 December 2024

The 2024 MEBAA show was a key event for the Middle East's business aviation industry, debuting the Airbus ACJ220 and showcasing rising demand for…

Business aviation

MEBAA Show 2024 - Day 3

12 December 2024

Our lead story outlines how the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has listened to business aviation industry calls with a “golden package”…

Business aviation

Falcon steps up executive activity

11 December 2024

Falcon Aviation Services plans to induct a large number of new aircraft over the next year, as it steps up its activities in the executive aircraft…

Business aviation

MEBAA Show 2024 - Day 2

11 December 2024

The lead story for SHOW BUSINESS Day 2 at MEBAA was the grand unveiling of the Dubai-based Falcon private aviation group.

Business aviation

MEBAA Show 2024 - Day 1

10 December 2024

One of the highlights of a packed static aircraft line-up at MEBAA is the Airbus ACJ220, which is making its show debut.

Events

Qatar Airways Group CEO leads discussions at Doha Forum 2024

09 December 2024

Qatar Airways Group chief executive officer, Mohammed Al-Meer, took part in this year’s Doha Forum, highlighting the airline’s commitment to…

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ArcosJet to exhibit at MEBAA

05 December 2024

ArcosJet, a Dubai-based global aircraft brokerage and dealership company, will be exhibiting at the MEBAA Show 2024 on 10-12 December in Dubai.

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Bombardier to showcase its Global 7500 at MEBAA

04 December 2024

Bombardier will showcase its record-breaking ultra-long-range Global 7500 and super mid-sized Challenger 3500 business jets at this year’s MEBAA…

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Kenya Airways wins two gongs at the 2024 World Travel Tech Awards

27 November 2024

Kenya Airways has been awarded Africa's Best Airline Website 2024 and Africa's Best Airline App 2024 at the 4th Annual World Travel Tech…

Events

MEBAA Show will be bigger and better than ever

27 November 2024

This year’s MEBAA Show has a ‘refreshed’ agenda focusing on sustainability and technological advancements.           

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Gulfstream G700 returns to MEBAA show

26 November 2024

Gulfstream will showcase its ultralarge-cabin G700 at the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) Show on December 10-12 in…

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UAE GCAA hosts Global Aviation and Aerospace Skills Task Force

26 November 2024

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) hosted the second meeting of the Global Aviation and Aerospace Skills Task Force (GAAST) in Abu Dhabi…

Events

Saudia wins Editorial Award for ‘Best Airline Cabin Crew’

26 November 2024

Saudia has been awarded the Editorial Award for ‘Best Airline Cabin Crew’ at the Business Traveler U.S. Awards 2024, which took place this week in…

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Ministry of Defence continues preparations for "Union Fortress 10"

25 November 2024

The Ministry of Defence is gearing up for the 10th edition of "Union Fortress 10" military parade set to take place at Al Ain International Airport in…

Events

IndiGo named ‘2024 Airline of the Year’ by CAPA- Centre for Aviation

25 November 2024

IndiGo has been named the ‘2024 Airline of the Year’ by CAPA- Centre for Aviation (CAPA) at its 2024 Global Aviation Awards for Excellence.

Events

Ethiopian Airlines wins AFRAA’s Airline of the Year - Global Operations

22 November 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has been awarded “Airline of the Year - Global Operations” at the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) 56th Annual General Assembly…

Sustainability

ATM research reveals more must be done to meet sustainability goals

21 November 2024

A whitepaper produced for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) by Digital Tourism Think Tank (DTTT) has highlighted the need to meet UN tourism-related…

Events

Emirates employees honoured for ‘going beyond the call of duty’

20 November 2024

Emirates employees have been honoured at the Najm Chairman’s Awards 2024 at Emirates’ Group Headquarters.

Events

Gulf Air receives APEX Five Star Global Airline award

20 November 2024

Gulf Air has been awarded the APEX Five Star Global Airline award.

Events

AJet wins first international award from APEX

19 November 2024

AJet, Türkiye’s new airline, has been recognised by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) in the prestigious APEX Passenger Choice…

Airports

Cape Town International Airport honoured with the Airport Experience Award

19 November 2024

Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) was honoured with the Airport Experience Award at the Airport Honours Award ceremony in Amsterdam last week.

Events

Ethiopian Airlines achieves Four-Star Global Airline award

18 November 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has received Four-Star Global Airline award at the 2025 APEX Passenger Choice Awards.

Events

Bahrain International Airshow 2024

18 November 2024

Packed halls and a buzzing chalet line, marked all three days of the 2024 Bahrain International Airshow.

Events

Bahrain International Airshow 2024 - Day 3

14 November 2024

The third issue of Show Business at the Bahrain International Airshow leads with a story on Bahrain’s Amal AlBinali.

Events

Bahrain Airshow: Bahrain and Thales strengthen their relationship

14 November 2024

Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs has selected Thales for maintenance of TopSky – Aeronautical Messaging Handling System AMHS.

Events

Bahrain Airshow: Saudi Hawks’ farewell flight for Mk 65

14 November 2024

BIAS 24 marks the last international air show for the BAE Systems Hawk Mk 65s of the Royal Saudi Air Force’s ‘Saudi Hawks’ display team. 

Events

Bahrain Airshow: Bahrain’s allies come together

14 November 2024

A massive eight-engined Boeing B-52 ‘Buff’ is making its first ever appearance at a Middle East airshow.

Events

Bahrain International Airshow 2024 - Day 2

14 November 2024

Packed halls and a buzzing chalet line marked the first day of the Bahrain International Airshow.

Events

China presence set to grow at World Defense Show 2026

13 November 2024

The World Defense Show (WDS) 2026, to be held in Riyadh, from 8-12 February, has secured the record participation of more than 100 defence sector…

Events

Flydubai makes its debut at the Bahrain International Airshow

13 November 2024

Flydubai is making its debut at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024.

Events

Bahrain International Airshow 2024 - Day 1

12 November 2024

In the first issue of SHOW BUSINESS at the 2024 Bahrain International Airshow, our team reports from the Manama Air Power Symposium.

Events

ET named as official VIP transportation sponsor at Air Expo Abu Dhabi

12 November 2024

Emirates Transport (ET), a provider of sustainable mobility solutions in the UAE, will be the Official VIP Transportation Sponsor at Air Expo Abu…

Events

Emirates leads the ULTRAs 2024 Awards as 'Best Airline in the World'

11 November 2024

Emirates has won ‘Best Airline in the World’ at the prestigious ULTRAs 2024 Awards. 

Business aviation

Gulfstream to showcase its G700 and G500 at the Bahrain Airshow

07 November 2024

Gulfstream Aerospace will exhibit its ultra large-cabin Gulfstream G700 and the clean-sheet Gulfstream G500 aircraft at the Bahrain International…

Events

Pegasus wins CAPA Global Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year

06 November 2024

Pegasus has received the Global Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year Award at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia and Sustainability…

Events

Turkish Airlines receives three awards from APEX

01 November 2024

Turkish Airlines has been awarded the prestigious 'World Class' award by APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) for the fourth consecutive…

Events

Ethiopian wins ‘Best Overall in Africa’ at APEX Passenger Choice Awards

31 October 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has won ‘Best Overall in Africa’ at the 2025 APEX Passenger Choice Awards.

Events

EDGE strengthens its regional growth through technological excellence

31 October 2024

EDGE has made a grand debut during the Marrakech Air Show 2024. Anuradha Deenapanray Chappard reports.

Events

Etihad Airways announced as Official Airline and Air Expo Abu Dhabi 2024

21 October 2024

Etihad Airways has been named as the Official Airline and Platinum Sponsor for the upcoming event, scheduled for 19-21 November 2024.

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Emirates named ‘World’s Best Airline’ from new comprehensive study

18 October 2024

Emirates has come out on top as the ‘World’s Best Airline’ amongst 90 global carriers in a recent comprehensive and methodological study by Telegraph…

Maintenance

Working together key to the future demands of MRO

16 October 2024

Opportunity is ahead for Africa’s MRO sector, as providers in the region work to manage and overcome key constraints. However, challenges include…

Aircraft interiors

Pilatus Aircraft to debut new Natural Oil wood veneer finish

16 October 2024

Pilatus Aircraft and F/LIST, a pioneer in innovative cabin solutions, are showcasing a Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet cabin cross-section at this…

Airports

Africa's global role can boost airport growth

14 October 2024

The full potential for African airports to unlock substantial economic growth and boost employment remains untapped, according to industry leaders who…

Events

Time for the doubters to change their tune

11 October 2024

Africa’s commercial air transport leaders gathered in Johannesburg in mid-September at the eighth Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition, organised by…

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Air Arabia honoured with 2024 OPS Award

09 October 2024

Air Arabia has been named winner of the ‘Corporate Award in the Airline Category’ for its commitment to enhancing efficiency, reliability and customer…

Events

China shines through the clouds

09 October 2024

The biennial African Aerospace and Defence Expo has evolved from being primarily an aerospace expo to being a defence show. For 2024 the shift in…

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UAE Space Agency organises Space Research Conference 2024

08 October 2024

As part of the World Space Week activities, the UAE Space Agency is hosting the inaugural Space Research Conference 2024, taking place from 8-10…

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Qatar Airways Group offers insight into its 2.0 vision for the future

07 October 2024

Under the theme “New Era of Dynamic and Sustainable Partnership”, Qatar Airways Group has outlined its continued efforts as it moves forward with its…

Events

Routes World opens in Bahrain

07 October 2024

Bahrain has welcomed over 2,300 aviation professionals from 110 countries to Routes World 2024, with participation of 230 airlines and 530 airports.…

Air transport

IATA WSOC: Aviation remains resilient during unrest in the Middle East

04 October 2024

Willie Walsh, director general of IATA said that despite ongoing challenges, “safety is never taken for granted and remains a number one priority…

Air transport

IATA WSOC: Airline leaders highlight transformative role of technology

04 October 2024

During the IATA World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) a panel of airline leaders explored the transformative impact of technology on the…

Events

Agreement made on principles for use of aircraft operational data

02 October 2024

IATA and Airbus, Embraer and Rolls-Royce have established five key principles for access to, and the use of, Aircraft Operational Data during the…

Events

IATA highlights priorities for sustained progress in aviation safety

01 October 2024

IATA has highlighted three critical priorities for sustained progress in aviation safety as the 2024 IATA World Safety and Operations Conference…

Events

Emirates’ commercial leadership lays out vision for ‘next era’

30 September 2024

Over 850 Emirates commercial team members from around the world convened in Dubai this week for the airline’s Passenger Sales Conference 2024.

Events

Arabian Travel Market 2025 will highlight the power of connectivity

30 September 2024

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will underscore the pivotal role of connectivity when it returns to Dubai April 28-May 1, 2025.

Events

Global Aerospace Summit focuses on space, aviation, and technological

27 September 2024

The Global Aerospace Summit (GAS) commenced in Abu Dhabi, bringing together the foremost leaders from the aerospace, aviation, and defence sectors.

Events

Global Aerospace Summit to focus on aerospace investments, and space

24 September 2024

Global Aerospace Summit is set to drive greater sustainability, youth engagement, and innovation across the industry.

Events

Aviation Africa set milestones in aviation collaborations and innovation

23 September 2024

Global Aviation industry leaders gathered in South Africa to exchange ideas on key opportunities in African Aviation during Aviation Africa 2024.

Events

GACA holds virtual event on youth development in aviation

23 September 2024

More than 300 people from 30 countries have taken part in a side event designed to attract and develop young people into the aviation sector.

Events

Aviation Africa: Give AFCAC power to create African single skies

20 September 2024

The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) must be given the “teeth” to drive pan-African air transport liberalisation and implement the African…

Events

Marrakech Air Show 2024 to focus on innovation

20 September 2024

The Marrakech Air Show will take place October 30 – November 2 2024. 

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Aviation Africa: Lamola lays out re-building plan for South Africa Airways

19 September 2024

Within four to five years a revived, state-owned South African Airways (SAA) is aiming to reach a fleet size of about 50 aircraft. 

Events

Aviation Africa: Jetcraft Commercial eyes regional aircraft sales growth

17 September 2024

According to Raphael Haddad, president of Jetcraft Commercial, around 35% of the transactions Jetcraft has made in the last few years have ended up in…

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Aviation Africa: C&L Aviation open new warehouse in Johannesburg

17 September 2024

C&L Aviation Group recently opened up a new warehouse in Johannesburg, it’s first step in Africa.