Middle East & North Africa

Oman Air recently celebrated the graduation of its first batch of Omani cadets from the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) programme.

Etihad Cargo has launched Pharma Champions Programme to enhance customer service and team expertise through the delivery of dedicated PharmaLife training sessions.

Abu Dhabi has welcomed Tom Cruise on the first flight into Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Midfield Terminal.

Saudi Arabia has completed its first air taxi test flight.

Iraqi Airways has received its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner with a special event in Baghdad.

Boeing has launched its internship programme in the UAE.

Lockheed Martin has announced its participation and sponsorship of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024.

SITA has announced the re-election of Dr Omar Jefri, of Saudi Arabian Airlines, as Chair of the SITA Board of Directors.

AMAC Aerospace are proud to present an overview about the latest achievements at AMAC Aerospace Group of Companies in the last months and to highlight some upcoming projects.

EgyptAir M&E – the MRO arm of the country’s flag-carrier – is planning for expansion.

Etihad Cargo has welcomed senior leaders from China's SF Airlines to Abu Dhabi to review the reciprocal block space agreement between the two airlines.

flydubai becomes the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights to Olbia.

Starting July 12, Oman’s SalamAir will be offering weekly flights to Fujairah, UAE, with four flights a week on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Kuwait Airways and Rolls-Royce sign agreement to enhance engine maintenance of the Trent 7000 engines.

Riyadh Air has signed a deal for 90 GEnx-1B engines to power its new fleet.

Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) has set its sights high for industry-wide growth and development ahead of its 2024 edition.

Dubai International (DXB) is expected to welcome an estimated 3.5 million guests through its doors between June 20 and July 3.

Gulf Air’s strategic plan to become a ‘boutique airline’ is firmly under way. The carrier’s chief executive, Waleed Al Alawi, talks about the changes that have seen it collect a ‘world-best’ award.

Oman Air has won the ‘Best Airline Staff in the Middle East’ award at Skytrax 2023 which is taking place during the Paris Airshow.

Qatar Airways group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker unveiled the new Gulfstream G700 during the first day of the Paris Airshow.

Boeing has projected global demand for 42,595 new commercial jets by 2042, valued at $8 trillion.

The ACMI division of Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter and leasing specialist, has placed five long term aircraft contracts spanning over three continents.

Boeing and Air Algérie have confirmed an order for eight fuel-efficient 737-9 jets at the Paris Air Show.

Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir has commitment to lease three Airbus A330neo aircraft from Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company.

flynas has been named the fourth Best Low-Cost Airline in the World and the Best LCC in The Middle East for the sixth time in a row.