Middle East & North Africa

Winning the prize for the most unexpected exhibit at IDEX this year is the Kamov Ka-62 helicopter.

The Airbus Helicopters AS565SB Panther helicopters of the UAE’s Joint Aviation Command (JAC) have long been a popular feature of IDEX exhibitions and Dubai Airshows'.

The World Defense Show (WDS) is renewing its partnership with Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) as the National Strategic Partner.

Israeli defence company, Rafael, is opening up opportunities in the Middle East region with a new office in Abu Dhabi.

The International Defence Conference 2023 commenced today in Abu Dhabi with AI being one of the hot topics.

The International Defence Conference (IDC) kicked off today in Abu Dhabi, ahead of IDEX and NAVDEX 2023.

Royal Jordanian (RJ) is expanding its network by adding Stockholm, Düsseldorf, Manama/Bahrain, and Al-Ula/Saudi Arabia to its route network.

The UAE’s National Search & Rescue Centre (NSRC) will integrate QinetiQ’s BRACERTM tactical satellite communications system into its fleet of search-and-rescue (SAR) helicopters, as well as equipping its medical and rescue personnel.

“Artificial intelligence is now being adopted by many of the UAE’s military,” said Col Staff Pilot Abdulnasir Mohamed al Hameedi. Alan Warnes reports.

Charged with becoming the nation’s defence champion, Saudi Arabia Military Industries (SAMI) is rising to the occasion. Alan Dron reports.

Saab will be exhibiting its fully integrated defence aids suite (IDAS) at IDEX.

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.

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

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

Emirates celebrated International Mother Language Day on the 21 February.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.