Magazine Issue

Arabian & African Aerospace: May-Jul 2026

Defense

HE Eng. Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali
article

Inside Saudi Arabia's Defense Localization Push

Apr 27, 2026
A decade after the launch of Vision 2030, the Saudi defense industry can claim significant progress in its goal to localize more than 50% of military procurement.
Airbus A400M
article

Saudi's Defense Showcase

Apr 27, 2026
The 3rd World Defense Show took place at Riyadh’s International Convention and Exhibition Center between February 8-12.
Saudi Modernization
article

Saudi Modernization

Apr 27, 2026
The increased threat from Iran and its Houthi proxies in Yemen in recent years has seen defense spending in Saudi rise significantly.

Air Transport

Dubai airfield
article

How Is The Gulf Conflict Affecting Carriers?

Apr 01, 2026
The conflict between Iran, the U.S. and Israel is the greatest crisis faced by the Middle East's airlines since the coronavirus pandemic.
Daté Tevi-Bénissan
article

ASKY Sees No Limits

Apr 27, 2026
Togo’s ASKY is carving out a profitable and reliable reputation as a strong African connecting carrier from its Lomé hub, and is now eyeing long-haul operations
C919
article

Comac Targets Africa With Its C919

Apr 27, 2026
African airlines are hoping that Comac C919 will break the Airbus and Boeing duopoly and associated high acquisition costs and long waiting periods for new aircraft
Emirates SkyCargo
article

Arabian Air Cargo Ambitions Remain Undimmed

Apr 22, 2026
Fueled by growing a freighter fleet, Middle East carriers have clear plans to develop their cargo business, even if disruption in the regions means this is temporarily on pause.
Kenya Airways cargo
article

Freight Opportunities For African Airlines

Mar 24, 2026
Operators are positioning themselves to capitalize on Africa’s strong air cargo market, but challenges remain in tapping its full potential.

Airports

Angola Antonio Agostinho Airport
article

How New Airports Are Powering Africa's Aviation Growth

Mar 30, 2026
Across Africa, airport infrastructure is evolving to meet the continent’s aviation ambitions.
GlobeAir
article

How The Iran War Upended Business Aviation In The Middle East

Apr 27, 2026
When war broke out in Iran at the end of February, the Middle East's aviation industry was plunged into its most severe disruption since the early days of Covid-19.

General Aviation

VTOL drone
article

A New Magic: Drones And AI Combine For Game Counting

Apr 27, 2026
In Africa’s game reserves, many wild animals are either overpopulating the limited area, or are declining due to habitat degradation or migration.

MRO

Joramco hangar
article

MRO Providers React To Gulf Conflict

Apr 27, 2026
MRO providers reported that demand remained intact in the first month of the Gulf war as civil aviation settled into a wary pattern of reduced volume and schedule adjustments
Bombardier
article

Bombardier Expands Its Services In Abu Dhabi

Apr 27, 2026
Construction of the new service center is advancing at Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI), with the facility on track to open in the second half of 2026.

Space

Space
article

UAE Extends Hope Mars Mission By Three Years

May 01, 2026
The UAE Space Agency has extended the Emirates Mars Mission (Hope Probe) to 2028. This adds three more years to its original operational life to continue studying the Martian atmosphere.

Training

The Aviator Institute within Airbus Academy
article

Tunisia's The Aviator Institute Joins Airbus Flight Academy Network

Apr 27, 2026
The Aviator Institute has joined the Airbus Flight Academy, providing international recognition for the Tunisian flight school and strengthening its position within the global training ecosystem.

People

TrueNoord
article

Q&A With TrueNoord's Basil Gygax

May 01, 2026
Marcelle Nethersole talks to Basil Gygax, TrueNoord Sales Director Africa, Middle East & CIS