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The Algerian Air Force has made recapitalizing its fighter fleet a top priority, especially given the retirement of the MiG‑25 in 2021 and the planned withdrawal of the aging Su‑24 fleet, with plans to expand the inventory to around 120 aircraft by 2035.

Emirates confirmed plans to end service to Algeria in early 2027 after Algiers formally moved to terminate its bilateral air services agreement with the UAE.

Algeria is planning to build a new civilian airport and new city in the north of the country.

A Sukhoi Su-57 fighter completed a first flight powered by a 35,000-lb.-thrust Izdeliye 177 engine this month.

Regional trends are hiding a slowdown in defense spending growth in the majority of countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

Air Algerie’s new local subsidiary Domestic Airlines has begun services, taking off from the county’s capital Algiers for its first flight on Aug. 22.

Air Algerie has officially taken ownership of Algerian carrier Tassili Airlines, a move that marks a step toward the creation of a national domestic carrier.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Leonardo Helicopters is preparing to spin-up local assembly of rotorcraft in Algeria after securing orders from the country’s military.

Middle East defense spending trends are shifting as increases in Algeria and Israel skew the overall budget picture.

The difference in the Middle East compared to elsewhere in the world is that growth has not been broad based throughout the region.

The Aviation Week Intelligence Network is tracking $193 billion in open opportunities for military aircraft over the next decade.

Russia used the event in China for the Su-57’s international debut.

Plans have been announced for two new international airports in North Africa.

SkyTeam member Air Algérie plans to return to Madrid in January and boost frequencies to Barcelona.

Algeria has received its first Beriev Be-200ES–the world’s only amphibian jet aircraft–confirming a local TV report at the end of July.

The LCC plans to add routes to Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia to cater for strong leisure and VFR traffic.

The airline will go head-to-head in the market with Qatar Airways.

ASL will fly to Algiers this fall from Paris, Lyon and Lille.

Volotea plans to add competition to a market that has been left with only one operator following the bankruptcy of Aigle Azur.

Algeria's national carrier is Air Algerie, which dominates the network from its main hub at Houari Boumediene Airport in the capital Algiers.