Middle East & North Africa

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.

A consortium led by Air Arabia will launch a new LCC from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, after securing an air operator certificate.

The U.S. sanctions 27 Iranian airlines, targeting covert networks and intermediaries that help Iran source aircraft and spares for its aging fleet.

Saudi LCC Flynas has agreed to acquire a 10% stake in Swissport Saudi Arabia, with an option to increase its holding to 20% in the future.

This year’s edition of the Bahrain International Airshow has been canceled over concerns about the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.

Riyadh Air and Saudia have begun rolling out the first phase of a strategic cooperation agreement, marking a step toward closer integration of Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector.

Dubai International Airport saw 13 million passengers in the second quarter, bringing its first-half traffic to 31.5 million, in what Dubai Airports described as “one of the toughest operating stretches in its history.”

The U.S. has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, opening the door to new investment in the Middle Eastern country's aviation sector.

Royal Jordanian and Air China sign an MOU to deepen cooperation, paving the way for the first nonstop Amman-Beijing service and expanded collaboration.

Sultan Al Morqi, managing director of Raytheon Saudi Arabia, talks with Arabian & African Aerospace.

MRO providers are building capacity in the Middle East like there is no tomorrow as airlines aim for greater self-sufficiency and fleets grow.

Oman Air CEO Con Korfiatis is replaced by Nasser Al Sharji, while SalamAir announces a new CEO, marking leadership changes in Omani aviation.

FL Technics LLC has expanded its approved line maintenance capabilities to include the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777, 787 and 737 MAX aircraft with Leap-1B engines.

A satellite has mapped the scale of GPS jamming across Europe and the Middle East from space for the first time.

How the Gulf states are defending against drone attacks as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran drags on.

UAE-based LCC Air Arabia was able to remain profitable during the first half of the year, which was largely impacted by the regional conflict in the Middle East.

The U.S. Army is taking steps to better protect the air defense soldiers and systems that have come under attack in the Middle East.

Jazeera Airways reports a 10.3% drop in first half profit due to Kuwait airport closure but sees 13.4% revenue growth from strong demand and Hajj traffic.