Flight services and support

Opening up the doors of opportunity

02 April 2025

Two Bahrain-based air cargo companies have announced very different plans for the future. One will expand, the other will move into a completely new…

Defence

Bahrain check

31 March 2025

Alan Warnes reviews the new aircraft that the RBAF was showing off at the show in November as well as the no-show Lockheed Martin Block 70 F-16s.

Technology

It's all go for Gogo and Galileo

28 March 2025

Gogo has launched its new Galileo inflight connectivity system, powered by low Earth orbiting (LEO) satellites.

Air transport

Airbus A320PF freighters find home at Vaayu Group

26 March 2025

A new cargo operator has started services from Ras Al Khaimah, using the first examples of the Airbus A320P2F freighter conversions.

Defence

ME & US: The United Front

21 March 2025

Alan Warnes discusses with USAF commanders the role the US Air Force plays in helping to defend its allies in the Middle East.

Air transport

Carrying on in a sea of troubles

19 March 2025

The continuing strife in the Middle East formed an inevitable backdrop to the annual meeting of the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) in Jordan.

Events

Tackling the upwardly mobile challenge

17 March 2025

Business and general aviation has long been the poor relation in the Middle East where a clear focus has been on the region’s world-leading commercial…

Defence

Edge's guided mission

14 March 2025

Abu Dhabi based Edge celebrated its fifth anniversary last November, five years that have seen an impressive rise in sales performance. Now the…

Air transport

Dawn of a new Jazeera?

12 March 2025

As Kuwaiti low-cost-carrier Jazeera Airways marks its 20th anniversary in 2025, it has major expansion plans.

Technology

Starry starry flight...

10 March 2025

Qatar Airways is now operating the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 aircraft. The first flight occurred from Doha to London in October.

Air transport

Mixed fortunes for the Middle East despite rising profits

07 March 2025

While Middle East airlines are set to increase profitability in 2025 and stand out as generating the highest profit per passenger within the industry,…

Defence

Babcock's 39 steps to Africa

05 March 2025

Babcock is a renowned name in the world of military flying training, with major contracts both in France and the UK. Now the international defence and…