Middle East and North Africa

Events

Flydubai wins “Airline with the Best Connectivity in the Middle East”

29 April 2025

Flydubai was recognised with the “Airline with the Best Connectivity in the Middle East” award for the second time at the 2025 Business Traveller…

Events

Qatar Airways displays its latest innovations during ATM 2025

29 April 2025

Qatar Airways is showcasing its cultural resonance and immersive innovation during The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates and Philippine Airlines explore enhanced partnership

29 April 2025

Emirates and Philippine Airlines (PAL) met at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai to explore a potential expansion of their partnership.

Air transport

Saudia Cargo and China Henan Aviation to establish an air logistics bridge

29 April 2025

Saudia Cargo and China Henan Aviation (CHAGC) have signed an MoU aiming to establish a robust air logistics bridge.

Defence

Robotics and autonomous unmanned systems transform the defence industry

29 April 2025

Jeff Massimilla, vice president of global engineering, design and technology from General Dynamics Land Systems, highlighted the growing importance of…

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines announce new strategic partnership

29 April 2025

Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines have launched a strategic partnership to expand service between Doha and Manila.

Air transport

IATA: Aviation is a key contributor to Egypt’s economy

29 April 2025

IATA has released a study measuring the significant economic and employment benefits aviation (including aviation-related tourism) generates for…

Air transport

Emirates and Kuwait Airways sign interline agreement

29 April 2025

Kuwait Airways and Emirates have signed an MoU to develop an interline agreement, offering passengers increased flight options.

Route planning and tourism

Royal Air Maroc adds Catania in Sicily to its route network

29 April 2025

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is continuing its expansion across the Mediterranean, with a new direct route linking Casablanca to Catania, Sicily, starting…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates collaborates with VisitBritain to boost inbound tourism to the UK

28 April 2025

Emirates has collaborated with VisitBritain to boost inbound tourism to the UK during the Arabian Travel Market.

Aircraft interiors

Etihad Airways’ introduces all-new Airbus A321LR

28 April 2025

Etihad Airways has revealed its all-new Airbus A321LR, delivering wide-body comfort on short and medium-haul routes.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates expands retrofitted A380 and B777 services to eight more cities

28 April 2025

Emirates will introduce upgraded cabins on various Boeing 777 and Airbus A380s to eight more cities on its network in the coming months.

Air transport

Embraer develops its supply chain in Morocco

28 April 2025

A delegation from Embraer concluded an official visit to Morocco to assess the country’s aerospace supply chain last week.

Business and finance

AviLease closes $1.5bn revolving credit facility

28 April 2025

Global aircraft lessor AviLease, headquartered in Saudi Arabia, has closed an unsecured revolving credit facility (RCF) of $1.5bn.

Flight services and support

Emirates unveils new travel store concept in Jakarta

24 April 2025

Emirates has officially opened its reimagined Travel Store in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Events

GCAA announces third edition of innovation and sustainability award

24 April 2025

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has officially announced the launch of the third edition of The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum…

Technology

Etihad Airways joins IATA’s Turbulence Aware Programme

23 April 2025

Etihad Airways has become the latest airline to join IATA’s Turbulence Aware programme.

Air transport

Flyadeal selects A330-900 to tap Saudi Arabia’s long-haul, low-cost market

23 April 2025

Flyadeal has revealed its long-awaited widebody deal with a firm order for 10 Airbus A330-900neos plus an additional 10 purchase rights.

Air transport

Airlink the ‘highlight’ of Embraer’s spare parts inventory in 1Q25

23 April 2025

Embraer has reported a US$26.4 billion backlog in the first quarter of 2025. The result surpassed the previous quarter.

General aviation

UAE GCAA grants design acceptance for hybrid heliport in Abu Dhabi

23 April 2025

Abu Dhabi is at the forefront of the global AAM sector as the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has granted a Design Acceptance for the…

Airports

DXB marks Earth Day by reaffirming ACI Level 4 sustainability milestone

22 April 2025

Dubai International (DXB) has marked Earth Day by reaffirming ACI Level 4 sustainability milestone.

Air transport

Royal Air Maroc Cargo unveils its vision in the global cargo sector

22 April 2025

Royal Air Maroc Cargo has an ambitious vision for the future with a strategy built on global expansion, digital innovation, and sustainability.

Events

Qatar Airways to unveil Arabic-speaking version of Sama at ATM

22 April 2025

Qatar Airways will spotlight innovative, AI-powered travel experiences tailored for the modern traveller at next week’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM)…

Air transport

Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MASkargo to launch joint cargo business

22 April 2025

Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) intend to launch a Global Cargo Joint Business.

Route planning and tourism

Oman Air launches flights to Amsterdam

21 April 2025

Oman Air has launched fights between Muscat and Amsterdam, marking the airline’s 11th destination in Europe.

Airports

DXB recognised for leadership in aviation safety by ACI

21 April 2025

Dubai International (DXB) has been recognised with the Airports Council International (ACI) Safety Recognition Award 2025 for its innovative and…

Flight services and support

Skywards Everyday and EmCan to offer UAE customers more rewards

21 April 2025

Skywards Everyday, an app that enables members to earn Skywards Miles, has partnered with EmCan, the loyalty programme of Emarat.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways grows its footprint in Africa

21 April 2025

Etihad Airways is significantly expanding its African network as it doubles its services to Nairobi, Kenya.

Aircraft interiors

Riyadh Air reveals its first cabin interior

21 April 2025

Riyadh Air launched its first cabin interior over the weekend designed by Transport design consultancy PriestmanGoode.

Training

BAA Training and Qatar Airways Group launch MPL Training partnership

17 April 2025

BAA Training has signed a landmark five-year agreement with Qatar Airways Group, to deliver Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) training for up to 150…

Airports

İGA Istanbul Airport implements the Triple Runway Operations system

17 April 2025

iGA Istanbul Airport has ushered in a new era in aviation history with the launch of Europe’s first-ever “Triple Runway Operations.”

Business aviation

beOnd connects Munich and Dubai

17 April 2025

beOnd, a first premium leisure airline, has launched services between Munich and Dubai.

Airports

dnata sees over a million tonnes of cargo handled in Dubai in a year

17 April 2025

dnata has reached a significant milestone, handling over one million tonnes of cargo in Dubai between April 2024 and March 2025.

Air transport

IATA: Safety is the top priority for air transport

16 April 2025

IATA has emphasised the vital role of air cargo in maintaining global supply chain resilience.

Air transport

Emirates SkyCargo expands freighter network to Narita International Airport

16 April 2025

Emirates SkyCargo has deployed a dedicated weekly freighter to Narita International Airport, increasing its network of destinations served by Emirates…

Air transport

IATA highlights aviation’s substantial economic impact in the UAE

16 April 2025

IATA has released a study quantifying the substantial value that aviation (including aviation-related tourism) generated for the UAE in terms of jobs…

Air transport

Emirates SkyCargo and Teleport to strengthen trade

16 April 2025

Emirates SkyCargo has signed an MoU with Teleport, AirAsia’s cargo partner.

Technology

DANS enhances digital resilience through partnership with Help AG

16 April 2025

Help AG has partnered with Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) to strengthen the cybersecurity framework of one of the region’s most critical…

People

ICAO re-elects Hamad Al Muhairi as Chair of the Aviation Security Panel

15 April 2025

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has re-elected Hamad Salem Al Muhairi, Assistant Director, General of the Aviation Security…

Airports

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia launch “Dine on Us”

14 April 2025

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have launched “Dine on Us” – a complimentary dining programme for passengers travelling through Doha to and from…

Airports

Eight airports operated by TAV recognised among world’s best

14 April 2025

Almaty, Ankara Esenboğa, Batumi, Madinah, İzmir, Riga, Tbilisi, and Skopje airports, operated by Turkey’s TAV Airports, were recognised among the best…

Air transport

Etihad Cargo expands its flights to and from China

14 April 2025

Etihad Cargo has expanded its capacity to meet increasing customer demand in Greater China.

Air transport

Etihad Airways receives its sixth A350 to its fleet

14 April 2025

Etihad Airways has welcomed its sixth A350 to its growing fleet.

People

Flyadeal appoints new chief commercial and customer officer

12 April 2025

Flyadeal has appointed European airline executive Rogier van Enk as chief commercial and customer officer.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways unveils new route to Peshawar

11 April 2025

Etihad Airways is expanding its global network yet further with the launch of flights to Peshawar, Pakistan, starting 29 September 2025.

Maintenance

Eaton appoints Air Support to provide engine MRO in EMEA

11 April 2025

Intelligent power management company Eaton signed an agreement with Air Support to provide local repair and overhaul of Eaton’s engine fuel components…

Aircraft interiors

Flydubai and Boeing sign agreement for Space Bins on 737 MAX fleet

10 April 2025

At the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), Dubai-based carrier flydubai and Boeing announced an agreement to retrofit 21 of flydubai’s 737 MAX aircraft…

Air transport

SolitAir secures AOC in the United Arab Emirates

10 April 2025

Dubai World Central-headquartered air cargo operator SolitAir has officially received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the General Civil…

Route planning and tourism

Saudi Arabia to showcase record tourism growth at ATM 2025

10 April 2025

Saudi Arabia welcomed 30 million international visitors in 2024, representing a 9.5 percent increase from the previous year.

Aircraft interiors

Emirates introduces newly retrofitted A380s to Manchester and Milan

10 April 2025

Emirates will be introducing its newest Airbus A380s fitted with its latest cabins, including Premium Economy, to Manchester and Milan.

Aircraft interiors

Satair and Collins Aerospace extend 50-year relationship with cabin

10 April 2025

Satair and Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, have signed a four-year extension of their cabin interior parts distribution agreement, continuing a…

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways to increase Manchester service as demand grows

09 April 2025

Qatar Airways will be launching three additional flights to Manchester, UK, from 4 June 2025.

Technology

Riyadh Air implements Panasonic Avionics’ Modular Interactive

09 April 2025

Riyadh Air will be the first airline to launch Panasonic Avionics’ fully integrated in-flight engagement (IFE) interactive design and publishing tool…

Technology

SITA and Matarat to fast-track airport digitalisation in Saudi Arabia

09 April 2025

Matarat Holding has signed an MoU with SITA to accelerate the digital transformation of airports across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Maintenance

MAS achieves IATA Ground Handling Partner Certification

08 April 2025

Mediterranean Aviation Services (MAS) has been officially recognition as an IATA Ground Handling Partner (GHP).

Technology

GE Aerospace to support Royal Jordanian’s digital transformation efforts

08 April 2025

GE Aerospace has entered a five-year agreement with Royal Jordanian (RJ) to support the airline’s comprehensive suite of Software as a Service (SaaS)…