Middle East & North Africa

Etihad Cargo has introduced weekly flights to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport in the Hubei province of China.

Sharjah Airport has welcomed more than 3.8 million passengers in the first quarter of 2023, recording a 28.01 per cent increase over the same period in 2022.

The climate crisis was under the spotlight during the opening session of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM).

Turkish Airlines, for its superior service standards, has received two awards from APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association).

Turkish Cargo has joined the ‘CEIV Lithium Battery’ certification programme, established by IATA.

The Arabian Travel Market has officially opened in Dubai and the event is set to focus on how the industry is ‘Working Towards Net Zero’.

Joramco, the Amman-based MRO facility, has appointed Victor Moreno as the new Head of Safety and Quality.

Emirates is set to showcase its latest innovative products at this year’s 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market, which gets underway on May 1.

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

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 expects to host over 2,000 exhibitors, representatives from more than 150 countries and an anticipated 34,000 attendees.

Air bp offers its opinion on how all sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstocks and production technologies can play a role in decarbonising aviation.

Emirates is set to launch a new City Check‑in and Travel Store located in ICD Brookfield Place in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed the first SF Express cargo plane to Abu Dhabi International Airport.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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