Middle East & North Africa

Boeing has agreements to purchase 5.6 million gallons (21.2 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by SAF producer Neste, to support its U.S. commercial operations through 2023.
Emerging Technologies

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia and CAA International (CAAi) have signed a regulator-to-regulator partnership.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Emirates celebrated International Mother Language Day on the 21 February.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) has confirmed the return of the World Defence Show for a second edition.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways is introducing a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon, effective from 2 July 2023.
Airports & Networks

According to Airport International Group, Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed 676,628 passengers (PAX) during January.
Airports & Networks

Saudia said it is committed to promoting the future of sustainable flying and to minimise emissions.
Emerging Technologies

IATA has highlighted the important contributions from the aviation industry following the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
Air Transport

Boeing will exhibit its state-of-the-art defence and security products and services at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) Feb. 20-24.
Aerospace

Flydubai has launched a daily service to Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) from 09 March 2023.
Air Transport

Oman Air has announced the introduction of its first freighter by the end of 2023, during its annual cargo workshop.
Air Transport

VisionSafe and Dynamic Advanced Training have entered a strategic training and safety partnership.
Maintenance & Training

Emirates is setting up an airbridge with the International Humanitarian City to transport urgent relief supplies and medical items to support on-ground aid efforts following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Air Transport

Oman Air and Turkish Technic have signed a comprehensive ten-year component pool and advance exchange contract for the airline's fleet of Boeing B737 Next Generation and Boeing 737 MAX family.
MRO

Air Arabia has shared it financial results for the full year ending December 31, 2022, almost doubling the profit and passengers’ numbers of the previous year.
Aerospace

EgyptAir has received delivery of its first converted narrow-body freighter aircraft, the Boeing 737-800SF, after been converted in the US.
Air Transport

ADNEC Group and the Ministry of Defence will launch IDEX Next Gen for the first time during the 16th edition of IDEX 2023 and the 7th edition of NAVDEX 2023.
Aerospace

By Chuck Grieve
Major developments in the Middle East MRO ecosystem, set against ongoing problems in the global supply chain, ensure lively discussions when this year’s MRO Middle East exhibition opens on March 1.
MRO

Emirates is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its first commercial flight operation in Poland.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways has re-opened its luxurious Premium Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Airports & Networks

The co-located International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) and Naval Defence & Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX) take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on February 20-24.
Defense

IATA has released new guidance to assist airlines and handling agents to transport mobility aids safely and improve the travel experience for passengers with disabilities.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Cargo is increasing its capacity to the European market via two new gateways - Copenhagen in Denmark and Düsseldorf in Germany.
Air Transport

Dassault Aviation will be attending Aero India Show 2023 to be held in Bangalore, India from 13 to 17 February.
Aerospace

The Emirates Mars Mission 'Hope Probe' is transitioning to a new orbit.
Space