Middle East & North Africa

IATA has announced that the 35th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will focus on fostering technology to improve safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability.
Aerospace

The Airport Show taking place from May 9 to 11in Dubai will have a sharp focus on sustainability and innovation.
Airports & Networks

By Steve Nichols
Sultan Saif AlNeyadi, one of the four Emirati astronauts, is due to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) early this year.
Space

Dnata has become the first company to adopt ‘Connect API’, the newest feature of IATA’s DG AutoCheck.
Emerging Technologies

April 26 marks World Pilots’ Day, and Emirates is saluting its ‘highly skilled aviators’ for their contributions to global travel and the airline’s business.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways celebrated World Pilots’ Day with the release of a video featuring world-renowned football manager Pep Guardiola.
Aerospace

Advancing its sustainability efforts, Emirates and dnata have joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).
Emerging Technologies

Founded in 1933, Turkish Airlines has made significant contributions to the Turkey’s economy and employment.
Aerospace

Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flyadeal has chosen NAVBLUE Operations Control Centre (OCC) suite and Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) applications for its all-Airbus aircraft fleet.
Emerging Technologies

IATA has highlighted three priorities to enable the air cargo industry to maintain momentum against the backdrop of a challenging operating environment.
Aerospace

IATA has spoken of the critical role that aviation plays at times of natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways Cargo has relaunched its Pharma product in line with its Next Generation and VISION 2027 strategy.
Air Transport

Representatives from more than 80 of the world’s leading travel technology companies are preparing to exhibit at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023.
Aerospace

By Anuradha Deenapanray
With the new state-of-the-art infrastructure in Muscat, Salalah, Duqm, and Suhar, Oman Airports continues to grow as an influential airport operator and a major player on the national, regional and international scene.
Airports & Networks

Emirates is to launch a new daily service from Dubai to Montréal, starting July 5.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Khartoum is to be the site of UAE-based Air Arabia’s latest African venture.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways has increased its Doha to Sao Paulo service from double daily to 18 weekly flights.
Air Transport

ST Engineering and Spirit AeroSystems have signed an exclusive cooperation agreement to jointly target the nacelle MRO market in the Middle East.
MRO

Qatar Airways is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 (Hall 1, ME1210), taking place from 1 to 4 May, in Dubai.
Aerospace

Bauer Aviation Advisory (BAA), a consulting firm for the aviation industry, has expanded its global platform of independent aviation experts.
Air Transport

The UAE, represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority, has won the bid to host the third edition of the ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels, reports WAM.
Aerospace

GE Aerospace has signed an agreement with AJW Group to support avionics and electrical power systems across B777, B737 and A320/30/40 aircraft.
MRO

Joramco, the Amman-based aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility, has expanded its Academy to Ghana.
MRO

Dubai Airports has signed an MoU with Enova, a joint venture between Majid Al Futtaim and Veolia, to boost Emiratisation in Enova’s provision of Facilities Management Services.
Airports & Networks

Despite a relationship that has been strained following Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the bloody conflict in Yemen, the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) has continued to exercise with the United States Air Force (USAF) and, more recently, with other NATO air forces.
Defense