Middle East and North Africa

Airports

Three-way deal to optimise flight operations

20 December 2024

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Etihad Airways and Thales have joined forces to reduce climate impact in the Emirates Flight Information…

Flight services and support

Emirates launches Travel Store in Karachi

20 December 2024

Emirates has launched its new Travel Store in Karachi, making it the airline’s first experiential retail concept to be rolled out in West Asia.

Air transport

Pegasus Airlines orders 200 Boeing 737-10 aircraft

20 December 2024

Pegasus Airlines has signed an agreement with Boeing for 200 Boeing 737-10 aircraft. 

Route planning and tourism

Turkish Airlines starts flights to Santiago, Chile

20 December 2024

Turkish Airlines has launched flights to Santiago, the capital of Chile.

Airports

DXB prepares for surge in travellers over the holiday season

19 December 2024

Dubai International (DXB) is set to welcome over 5.2 million travellers between December 13 and 31.

Air transport

Etihad Cargo adds Paris to its freighter network

19 December 2024

Etihad Cargo is expanding its freighter network with the addition of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) as its latest destination.

Space

UAE hits asteroid belt mission milestone

18 December 2024

The UAE has announced a new milestone in its Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt with the completion of the concept review of its lander, which is…

Training

Emirates Flight Training Academy graduates 85 new cadets

18 December 2024

Emirates Flight Training Academy’s (EFTA) fifth graduation ceremony, which took place today, also marked the academy’s biggest cohort to date.

Maintenance

ExecuJet becomes authorised service centre for Safran Power Units

18 December 2024

Safran Power Units has appointed ExecuJet MRO Services in Australia, Malaysia and Dubai as authorised service centres for the Safran auxiliary power…

Defence

EDGE and Indra to design and manufacture radars in Abu Dhabi

18 December 2024

EDGE and Indra Sistemas (Indra) have established a new joint venture, PULSE, aiming to foster local capabilities for the development and manufacture…

Air transport

Saudia and flyadeal rank top globally for on-time performance

17 December 2024

Saudia has emerged as the new leader among global industry peers, ranking first in On-Time Performance with an impressive on-time arrival rate of…

Air transport

Qatar expands in Australia with launch of Canberra service

17 December 2024

Qatar Airways has relaunched daily flights to Canberra, Australia’s capital city.

ATM and regulatory

GACA enlists CAAi to harmonise safety regulatory framework with EASA

17 December 2024

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia has appointed CAA International (CAAi), to Harmonise Safety Regulatory Framework with…

Airports

Exceptional year for global airport industry in 2024

17 December 2024

It has been a successful year for airports whose revenues are set to reach US$194.4 billion by the end of 2024.

Business and finance

Saudi's sovereign wealth fund PIF secures 15% stake in LHR

16 December 2024

Saudi's sovereign wealth fund PIF has secured a 15% stake in London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Airports

Flydubai unveils new Business Class Lounge at Dubai International

16 December 2024

Flydubai has unveiled its new Business Class Lounge at Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB).

Maintenance

Joramco Academy commences new academic year at its new facility

16 December 2024

Joramco Academy, the educational arm of Joramco, has started its new academic year with students attending its newly inaugurated premises.

Events

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.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo enters four new codeshare connections to the US via Istanbul

16 December 2024

IndiGo has announced four new codeshare connections to Houston (IAH), Atlanta (ATL), Miami (MIA), and Los Angeles (LAX), via Istanbul, effective…

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways launches flights to Nairobi

16 December 2024

Etihad Airways launched its new service to Nairobi, Kenya, on December 15, 2024.

Space

The UAE Space Agency hosts UAE-Japan sector workshop

13 December 2024

The event took place on the sidelines of the 2024 edition of The Abu Dhabi Space Debate. The joint workshop is a collaborative event aimed at…

Air transport

IATA launches IATA Air Cargo Device Assessment Program

13 December 2024

IATA has launched the IATA Air Cargo Device Assessment Program to validate air cargo tracking devices, data loggers and sensor-equipped devices.

Defence

Insitu launches UAS Center of Excellence in the UAE

13 December 2024

Insitu, a Boeing Company, has opened its new Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Center of Excellence (COE) at Tawazun Industrial Park in Abu Dhabi, UAE.…

Flight services and support

Emirates to help combat trafficking of donkey skins

13 December 2024

The Donkey Sanctuary has joined forces with Emirates to highlight the risks posed by the transportation of donkey skins in air cargo.

Air transport

Bahrain purchases nine H145 helicopters from Airbus helicopters

13 December 2024

Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with, Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior of Bahrain, for the purchase of nine H145…

Events

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…

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…

Defence

EDGE Group marks five years of innovation and growth

11 December 2024

EDGE Group is celebrating its emergence as a global provider of advanced technology and defence.

Air transport

Jazeera Airways to purchase six Airbus A320 aircraft

11 December 2024

Jazeera Airways plans to purchase six Airbus A320 CEO aircraft, as part of its ongoing transformation and strategic growth.

Sustainability

IATA reports slow growth in SAF production

11 December 2024

IATA has released new estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production showing that there is ‘disappointingly’ slow growth.

Business aviation

Qatar Executive adds Starlink internet services to its G650ER fleet

11 December 2024

Qatar Executive has announced the integration of Starlink technology on its Gulfstream G650ER fleet.

Air transport

Kuwait Airways receives its first A330-900

11 December 2024

Kuwait Airways has taken delivery of its first A330-900 aircraft, becoming the first airline in the Middle East to operate the 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.

Airports

SITA to provide advanced airport systems at Red Sea International Airport

10 December 2024

SITA has entered a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport (RSI).

Technology

Emirates SkyCargo launches digital ‘self-service’ touchpoint eQuote

10 December 2024

Emirates SkyCargo has advanced its digital landscape for cargo operations, with the introduction of eQuote.

Business aviation

IC Leasing orders second Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

10 December 2024

IC Leasing, a Dubai-based business aircraft leasing company, has signed an order for its second Dassault Falcon 2000LXS.

Business aviation

TATV Spotlight: Gama's oasis rising from the desert sands

10 December 2024

A new FBO for business aircraft just minutes from the slot constrained hotspot of Dubai is under construction at Sharjah International Airport.

Route planning and tourism

RwandAir celebrates three years of direct flights to Doha

10 December 2024

RwandAir is celebrating three years of direct flights from Kigali to Doha, providing improved and consistent connectivity between Africa and the…

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…

Air transport

Emirates introduces third non-stop service between Melbourne and Dubai

09 December 2024

Emirates will be introducing a third non-stop service between Dubai and Melbourne, starting from 30 March 2025.

Training

flydubai receives CAR 147 training certification

09 December 2024

flydubai has received the GCAA CAR 147 Approved Maintenance Training Organisation certification.

Business aviation

Chapman Freeborn sees growth in passenger footprint across the Middle East

09 December 2024

Chapman Freeborn, a provider in private aviation solutions, has reported over 100% growth in its passenger footprint across the Middle East.

Business aviation

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim VIP Terminal expands charter fleet

09 December 2024

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim VIP Terminal (DCAF), a business aviation services provider, has expanded its charter fleet with the addition of several new…

Maintenance

Rolls-Royce achieves certification for enhanced Trent XWB-84 engine

08 December 2024

Rolls-Royce has announced that the Enhanced Performance (EP) standard of its Trent XWB-84 engine has been officially certified by EASA.

Business aviation

UAS International Trip Support welcomes a Bombardier Global Express

05 December 2024

UAS International Trip Support (UAS) has added a Bombardier Global Express to its newly revamped international air charter fleet.

Space

Abu Dhabi Space Debate to highlight challenges and opportunities in Space

05 December 2024

Delegates to Abu Dhabi Space Debate (ADSD) are set to discuss the most pressing challenges and opportunities within the space sector.

Air transport

Passenger demand continued in October with Africa showing sharp increase

05 December 2024

IATA has released data for October 2024 global passenger demand with Africa showing an increase, but the Middle East suffered falls.

Air transport

Emirates to launch retrofitted Boeing 777 on Vienna route

05 December 2024

Emirates is to deploy its retrofitted Boeing 777 on flights EK125/126 between Dubai and Vienna starting from 3 January 2025.

Events

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.

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.

People

Chapman Freeborn appoints new president for IMEA region

05 December 2024

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas, President, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) as it continues to expand its presence in the…

Maintenance

Saudia and Air France-KLM sign MRO MoU

04 December 2024

Saudia has signed an MoU with Air France-KLM aimed at significantly expanding and localising its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)…

Air transport

Qatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines sign MoU

04 December 2024

Qatar Airways Cargo has signed an MoU with Japan Airlines to strengthen their partnership and enhance their product offerings to cargo customers.

Events

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…

Technology

Qatar Airways unveils new in-flight safety video featuring Kevin Hart

03 December 2024

Qatar Airways has launched its latest in-flight safety video, spearheaded its newest Qatar Airways Global Brand Ambassador, Kevin Hart.

Air transport

African airlines saw 1.6% increase for air cargo in October

03 December 2024

IATA has released data for October 2024 global air cargo markets showing demand up 9.8%.

Business aviation

First outfitted Gulfstream G800 takes to the skies

02 December 2024

The Gulfstream G800 dedicated to testing the cabin interior has taken its first flight.

Flight services and support

Flynas appoints AVIAREPS UK as its General Sales Agent

02 December 2024

Flynas has appointed AVIAREPS UK as its General Sales Agent (GSA).

Air transport

Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao strengthen partnership

02 December 2024

Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao, a global leader in e-commerce logistics, will extend their partnership to support the growth of cross-border…

Maintenance

Qatar Airways secures Honeywell’s HGT1700 APU overhaul contract

02 December 2024

Qatar Airways has been selected by Honeywell as an official Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider for the Airbus A350’s Auxiliary Power…

Flight services and support

Emirates inaugurates Emirates World in Casablanca

02 December 2024

Emirates has unveiled Emirates World in Morocco, introducing its refreshed travel retail store concept to North Africa for the first time.

Air transport

Turkish Airlines launches its longest flight to Sydney with A350-900

02 December 2024

Turkish Airlines has launched its longest flight with the addition of Sydney flights.

Technology

Saudia Group partners with Saudi Projects to enhance its IFE

29 November 2024

Saudia Group has signed a partnership agreement with Saudi Projects, a media platform, in a strategic initiative to enhance local media content and…

Air transport

Etihad Airways set to double its routes to Africa

29 November 2024

Etihad Airways is set to double its routes to the African continent over the next year.

Route planning and tourism

Turkish Airlines' inaugural flight from Istanbul to Sydney touches down

29 November 2024

Turkish Airlines' inaugural flight from Istanbul to Sydney, via Kuala Lumpur, has landed.

Air transport

Etihad Airways and Chennai Super Kings unveil new livery

28 November 2024

Etihad Airways has revealed a new livery featuring the colours and branding of its partner, Indian cricket giants the Chennai Super Kings.

People

Airlink CEO Rodger Foster to step down in 2025

28 November 2024

Airlink CEO and managing director Rodger Foster is set to step down at its helm at the end of March 2025.

Air transport

Etihad records 45.3% improvement in passenger carbon intensity

28 November 2024

In 2023 Etihad Airways achieved a 45.3% improvement in passenger carbon intensity compared to its 2019 baseline.

Training

Emirates Flight Training Academy signs deal with with Egnatia Aviation

28 November 2024

Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) has signed a strategic partnership with Egnatia Aviation, a flight training organisation, based in Greece.

Sustainability

F1 expands investment in SAF with new programme with Qatar Airways

28 November 2024

Formula 1 (F1) is expanding its investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through a new programme developed with global partner Qatar Airways.

People

Qatar Airways announces Novak Djokovic as Global Brand Ambassador

28 November 2024

Qatar Airways has entered a new partnership with Novak Djokovic as the airline’s Global Brand Ambassador and Wellness Advisor.

Air transport

Emirates unveils its first A350 aircraft

27 November 2024

Emirates has officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet.

Route planning and tourism

SalamAir to add Nairobi to its route network in February 2025

27 November 2024

SalamAir will operate direct flights from Muscat to Nairobi.

Training

Simaero signs first A320 NEO Sim from Havelsan for its Delhi centre

27 November 2024

Pilot and aviation training in India has received a boost as Simaero has signed its first A320 NEO full-flight simulator for its new training facility…

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.           

Route planning and tourism

Etihad adds ten new routes set to boost visitor numbers to Abu Dhabi

26 November 2024

Etihad Airways will launch ten new destinations starting in 2025 as part of the airline’s rapid expansion programme.