Middle East & North Africa

Yemenia is overnighting its remaining A320neos abroad as Yemen's civil war escalates, with Aden deemed too unsafe for the national carrier's aircraft to remain.

Interview with Arif Alameri, CEO of FL Technics LLC

The MBR Explorer has passed its critical design review and has moved into assembly, integration and testing.

Saudi Arabia has been one of the Middle East’s most significant business aviation markets, supported by government activity, major corporations, royal travel and substantial private wealth.

Africa’s second-largest economy is still recovering from its financial crisis of 2023-24 and an enforced dramatic currency flotation in 2024.

Middle East airlines have announced huge orders for new aircraft to support steep growth plans.

The replacement of the expatriate CEOs of Oman Air and SalamAir by Omani nationals has raised some eyebrows in the industry.

Airlines, hoteliers and travel agencies are bullish on a rebound in Q4, while a return to pre-war levels of business is more likely in 2027 or with a clear end to conflict.

Fahad Al Mheiri is tasked with expanding his firm’s business, manufacturing, partnerships and influence across the region.

Emirates' Tim Clark has shared an update on plans for Dubai's $35 billion Al Maktoum Airport and the seamless, checkpoint-free passenger experience that it promises.

Etihad Airways has become the first Middle Eastern airline to serve Luxembourg, launching the only nonstop service between the small European country and the Gulf on Oct. 21.

Qatar Airways will launch direct Doha-Western Sydney flights in December 2027, becoming the latest carrier to commit to Australia's new curfew-free international airport.

A new Air Arabia Group-backed LCC aims to scale to a 40-45-aircraft base at Dammam as it launches operations with two aircraft.

How will the fatal Houthi attacks that closed Riyadh Airport affect commercial aviation in the region? Aviation Week's team examine the immediate impact on Saudi Arabia and how it could alter grander plans for the industry.

FL Technics LLC has expanded its line maintenance approvals to cover four modern airliners to establish an MRO network spanning the Middle East and Africa.

Emirates SkyCargo added seven weekly freighter flights to South America, driving sharp export growth in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador.

Delta Air Lines has pushed back its Saudi Arabia debut to March 2027 after deadly attacks on Riyadh's main airport, as other carriers extend flight suspensions.

Royal Air Maroc will become Africa's first airline to offer Starlink internet onboard, rolling out the service across 41 aircraft starting in early 2027.

Aegean Airlines expands to Syria and plans to serve Libya, capitalizing on recovering markets as both countries rebuild their international connections.

Iraqi Airways secured U.S. sanctions exemption for pilgrimage, medical treatment and education travel.

Qatar's Lesha Bank acquires 33-aircraft portfolio from lessor Avolon, expanding its managed fleet to over 75 aircraft.

AFBAA's new data study aims to quantify Africa's business aviation growth and identify investment opportunities across the continent.

Aleppo Airport begins upgrades under a Saudi-Syrian deal, aiming to revitalize Syria’s aviation sector and reconnect the country to global markets.

Red Sea Airlines plans to lease two Boeing 737 MAX 8s as part of its fleet expansion, aiming to grow its network and support Egypt’s tourism sector.

Algeria bans UAE aircraft from its airspace, citing diplomatic tensions, with limited exceptions for flights to Algiers International Airport until the end of the year.