Middle East & North Africa

By Ella Nethersole
Etihad Airways and Nigeria's Air Peace have signed an interline agreement expanding travel options across Nigeria, West Africa and Central Africa, deepening links between the UAE and the continent.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Emirates Airline President Tim Clark says the airline’s owners are “absolutely determined” to continue as normal despite the restart of the Iran war.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Beond and Saudi Arabia’s Air Connectivity Program agree to explore nonstop premium flights to Red Sea International Airport from five European cities.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
SolitAir secures UK TCO certification, expanding its cargo network to the UK and beyond with plans to grow its fleet to 20 aircraft by 2027.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
The Helicopter Company is moving into fixed-wing business aviation after signing a pact with Bombardier for up to 60 jets, marking the Canadian manufacturer's entry into Saudi Arabia and a strategic shift for the local operator.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Airbus anticipates more Gulf or Middle East airlines opting for long-range versions of its A321 as the variants become established in the region.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ella Nethersole
Saudi developer Red Sea Global expands AlWajh Airport, boosting capacity and integrating advanced systems to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 aviation goals.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Middle East airlines recover capacity after airspace closures but renewed military tensions and restrictions threaten the region’s fragile rebound.
Airports & Networks

By Ella Nethersole
Dubai has certified the world’s first commercial vertiport for electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft, paving the way for Joby to launch operations.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Chen Chuanren, Sean Broderick
K2 Airways 737 freighter crashes in Arabian Sea after navigation issue, with wreckage found and search ongoing for missing crew members.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ella Nethersole
Fastjet has strengthened its regional and international network through two new strategic partnerships with Euroairlines and Etihad Airways.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
The Dammam route is the latest step in FlyAden’s growth since launching operations in November 2025 with a wet-leased Boeing 737-800.
Airports & Networks

By Ella Nethersole
Saudia Cargo is expanding its dedicated freighter fleet with four Boeing 777-200 aircraft as part of its long-term growth strategy.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Saudi researchers develop a laser sensor to detect early lithium-ion battery overheating, offering potential safety applications in air cargo and aviation.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ella Nethersole
Air Arabia has begun twice-daily nonstop flights between Sharjah International Airport in the United Arab Emirates and London Gatwick Airport.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
DAE and Neuberger Specialty Finance launch Mustang Aerospace to invest $6 billion in aircraft assets, aiming to build a major leasing franchise.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Royal Jordanian targets Asian Oneworld partners and Levant dominance with new routes to Mumbai, Karachi and Beijing while leveraging conflict-zone expertise.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Airlines are still facing jet fuel difficulties as well as network changes, despite efforts to end the Iran war and reliably reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Pilling
Oman Air is determined that its four-year transformation plan aimed at restoring it to profitability will remain on track despite the impact of the Gulf crisis.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Dubai International Airport has received its first direct passenger flight from Tehran, marking a significant step toward restoring connectivity with Iran.
Airports & Networks

By Ella Nethersole
DCAF expands Dubai-based charter fleet with ACJ318 Elite+ as Middle East bizav demand grows 7.7%.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ella Nethersole
EgyptAir will launch a Birmingham-Cairo route, the first nonstop connection between the two cities, and is adding Zanzibar to its growing network.
Airports & Networks

By Ella Nethersole
Qatar Airways appoints a new chief operating officer and chief customer officer as it reaches 85% network recovery with its 160-destination summer schedule.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Pilling
MEA plans A321XLR deliveries and new LCC despite Lebanon conflict impacts, aiming to restore 70% of network by June.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Pilling
Azerbaijan has become a vital air corridor enabling airlines to operate between Europe and Asia.
Safety, Ops & Regulation