Middle East & North Africa

The Emirates Flight Training Academy recently achieved three huge milestone. Tom Westcott talked to its vice president, Captain Abdulla Al Hammadi.

Rolls-Royce has said its new small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight is set to begin testing.

Saudi’s low cost carrier flynas has firmed up an order with Airbus for 30 new A320neo Family aircraft.

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has entered a partnership with Emirates as the official international airline partner for African Energy Week (AEW) – taking place 16-20 October in Cape Town.

Flydubai is preparing for its busiest summer to date; with more than 4.5 million passengers expected to travel between 01 June and 30 September 2023 across its growing network.

The devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey earlier this year, leaving more than 50,000 people dead, had a major impact on planned celebrations commemorating the 100th anniversary of Turkish independence and they also affected a number of aerospace-related launches.

Etihad Airways said it is expanding its Russian network with flights to St Petersburg.

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

Emirates has announced commercial management rotations across its outstations in West Asia, Central Asia, Indian Ocean, and East Asia.

UPS has assisted in the delivery of critical supplies to earthquake-affected mothers and children in Syria.

Airline associations around the world called for governments to ensure the global alignment of airport slot regulations.

The UAE Space Agency has asked for private sector participation in Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt.

SalamAir has introduced a direct flight between Almaty and Muscat, the capital city of Oman, with weekly flights beginning from July 1, 2023.

dnata handled 135,000 tonnes of perishable goods through its advanced cool chain facilities in Dubai in the 12 months up to 31 March 2023.

Boeing has released its 2023 Sustainability Report highlighting progress and partners to decarbonise aerospace.

Etihad Airways is increasing its flight frequency between Abu Dhabi and Rome from seven to 11 times per week.

An unremarkable shrub with the ability to grow in salt water may hold the key to plentiful and affordable sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) – and researchers in Abu Dhabi are determined to prove it.

Egypt has announced has launched the Egypt Airshow 2024: The Gateway to Aerospace in Africa & The Middle East, that will take place in May 2024.

The future of Saudi-China Air Connectivity has been stepped up with a collaboration between the two nations.

Emirates has said its Premium Economy offering will be available to customers flying to and from Mumbai and Bengaluru, starting 29 October.

Turkish Technic recently signed another base maintenance agreement with Emirates.

Etihad Airways is teaming up with Paramount Pictures to celebrate the release of the film Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One.

Qatar Airways Cargo has achieved the IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators in Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh) certification.

Network Airline Services has recently opened a brand-new office in Muscat, MCT.

Texel Air, a Bahraini cargo airline, has launched a sister airline Texel Air Australasia which will be located at Auckland International Airport New Zealand.