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General aviation

Columbia Helicopters wins Turkey firefighting contract

02 April 2025

Columbia Helicopters has renewed its aerial firefighting contract with CMC Savunma Sanayi (CMC) in Turkey.

General aviation

Ethiopia and Archer work towards all-electric air taxi in the region

27 March 2025

Archer Aviation has signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines, making it the second customer planning to deploy Archer’s Midnight under the “Launch…

General aviation

ePlane strengthens eVTOL global footprint with Empire Aviation

04 March 2025

India's eVTOL manufacturer, The ePlane Company, and Empire Aviation Group, will collaborate on fast-tracking the deployment of eVTOL air-taxis and…

General aviation

Oman enters the Advanced Air Mobility era

03 March 2025

The Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) and Boeing will collaborate on innovation and cultivate talent for the emerging advanced air…

General aviation

Archer unveils Midnight “Launch Edition” commercialisation programme

28 February 2025

Archer Aviation has announced a “Launch Edition” commercialisation programme for its Midnight aircraft with Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) as its first…

General aviation

Drone operations strengthened in Dubai with new MoU signing

28 February 2025

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) have signed an MoU with the aim to…

General aviation

Sarah Airways receives its first Falcon 900EX

27 February 2025

Morocco’s Sarah Airways has taken delivery of its first Falcon 900EX aircraft from Dassault Aviation.

General aviation

Diamond Aircraft delivers DA62 MPP special mission aircraft to United ATS

25 February 2025

Diamond Aircraft has delivered an DA62 MPP special mission aircraft to United ATS, an aviation services provider in the Middle East and North…

General aviation

Havelsan introduces a new UAV for use by security forces

24 February 2025

Havelsan has been building a platform ecosystem that includes unmanned aerial, ground, and naval vehicles, since 2019.

General aviation

HEXA demonstration flight paves the way for a new era in UAE’s air mobility

18 February 2025

LIFT Aircraft Middle East and Advanced Mobility Hub have made a milestone in the pursuit of sustainable air transport. Chloe Greenbank reports.

Events

ABU DHABI: VMAN Aviation Services places order for 20 certified RX4E

12 February 2025

Volar Air Mobility Holding Company, Volar Air Mobility Industries, and VMAN Aviation Services signed a landmark order during GISS for the RX4E - the…

Events

ABU DHABI: LODD partners with Skyports to unveil vertiport concept for UAE

11 February 2025

Vertiport developer, Skyports, is collaborating with LODD, a UAE-based company specialising in AI-powered drone technology and autonomous aerial…

Events

ABU DHABI: Lift Aircraft prepares to soar in the UAE

11 February 2025

US-based Lift Aircraft is on a mission to make flying accessible to everyone with its HEXA electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), which is on…

General aviation

Airbus Helicopters chief upbeat on Middle East market after strong 2024

28 January 2025

Airbus Helicopters sees continued strong demand in the Middle East after boosting total orders by around 10% in 2024 across civil and military…

Events

Seaplane and amphibious conference to highlight importance of sector

24 January 2025

As interest grows globally in seaplane and amphibious aviation, the Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation conference is seeing…

General aviation

Eve and JetSetGo to explore and advance the use of Vector in India

22 January 2025

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and JetSetGo have partnered to explore and advance the use of Vector, Eve’s agnostic Urban ATM (air traffic management)…

Business and finance

DAE signs agreement to acquire Nordic Aviation Capital

09 January 2025

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the Nordic Aviation Capital group of companies (NAC), an aircraft leasing…

General aviation

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority signs MoU with Keeta Drones

08 January 2025

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has signed an Mou with Keeta Drones to focus on the collaboration in drone-based delivery.

General aviation

Airbus Helicopters strengthens African footprint

11 December 2024

Airbus Helicopters is to set up a new subsidiary in Morocco. The upcoming site will develop into an MRO centre with new dedicated facilities and will…

Sustainability

Jetex and Joby work together to advance sustainable air mobility

11 December 2024

Developers for electric air taxis Joby Aviation and executive aviation company Jetex have strategic partnership to redefine connectivity for Jetex…

General aviation

Mayman Aerospace Flight tests RAZOR P100

05 December 2024

Mayman Aerospace, a portfolio company of UAE EDGE Group/SDF has completed a flight testing for the full pre-production model of the RAZOR P100.

General aviation

Diamonds are for Africa...

02 December 2024

The Austria-based light aircraft manufacture, Diamond Aircraft Industries, is striving to expand its market share in Africa.

General aviation

Air Charter Service helps in rhino relocation conservation project

29 November 2024

In conjunction with a major South African conservation and relocation company, aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has helped the…

General aviation

It's a minefield!

22 November 2024

The South African coalfields are destroying the once verdant landscape east of Johannesburg. They are hidden from the roads and thus the only way to…

Flight services and support

Emirates joins Move to -15oC global coalition

18 November 2024

Emirates has joined the Move to -15oC global coalition, securing its place as the first airline to the initiative.

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.

Business aviation

Let's make an executive decision

15 November 2024

Alcinda Pereira, the first woman to lead AfBAA, wants to change the mentality of business aviation in Africa by filling the region’s connectivity…

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 International Airshow 2024 - Day 2

14 November 2024

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

General aviation

Archer Aviation announces Dr. Talib Alhinai as its UAE lead

13 November 2024

Archer Aviation, a provider in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has announced Dr. Talib Alhinai as its UAE Lead.

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.

General aviation

Bell appoints new managing director for the Middle East and Africa

12 November 2024

Bell Textron has announced Tim Evans as the new managing director for the Middle East and Africa.

General aviation

Turkish Aerospace delivers first T625 Gokbey utility helicopter

30 October 2024

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has delivered the first T625 Gokbey utility helicopters to the country’s military police.

Defence

Tekever enters partnership with Droneway in Morocco

30 October 2024

Tekever, a provider of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has signed an MoU with Droneway, a distributor of civil and tactical drones in Morocco and North…

General aviation

Middle East's eVTOL statistics

23 October 2024

The UAE is vying to be the market leader in e-VTOL operations as two leading industry manufacturers make their presence known.

General aviation

Bell Highlights Africa’s strategic importance at Law Enforcement Symposium

21 October 2024

Bell recently hosted their 2024 Law Enforcement Symposium’ in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing together law enforcement operators from across southern…

General aviation

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority shows significant growth in drone ecosystem

18 October 2024

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has saw significant growth in the drone ecosystem in Dubai during the 2023-2024 period.

General aviation

Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League launches STEM drone programme

11 October 2024

The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) has launched its first STEM drone programme.

General aviation

Nigeria taps into growing helo market

23 September 2024

Nigeria’s population of more than 200 million people and its vast land mass of over 900,000 square kilometres constitute a huge investment opportunity…

Business aviation

Ready Mix...

09 September 2024

Flight support company MixJet has established a robust presence in Africa, yet there are still plans to expand further.