Middle East & North Africa

Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) will set the scene for the next chapter of aircraft cabin innovation when it returns to the Hamburg Messe from 6-8 June 2023.

SITA’s Air Transport IT Insights report reveals accelerated digitalisation will help airlines and airports meet rising passenger demand by offering more self-service options.

EL AL Israel Airlines and DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, a provider of temperature-controlled packaging solutions, have signed a Master Rental Agreement for the usage of DoKaSch’s Opticooler containers.

MRO Middle East 2023 and Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) 2023, are set to return to Dubai.

SalamAir has celebrated its sixth year anniversary with an array of activities.

Kenya Airways cargo unit and Astral Aviation have signed a codeshare agreement, a first in Africa, that will boost trade between Africa and the Middle East.

flynas has said that its passengers can apply for an electronic Stopover Visa through its website.

The Airport Show in Dubai in May will host three exhibitions and two conferences over three days from May 9-11.

Emirates has successfully completed the first flight demonstration of 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use in the Middle East with a Boeing 777-300ER powered by GE90 engines.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has said private jet movements continued to grow in 2022, recording a 3% increase compared to 2021.

New SITA technology will strengthen airline, airport, and border solutions in partnership with travel identity company Zamna Technologies.

Abu Dhabi Airports has appointed Maureen Bannerman as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) which became effective earlier this month.

Emirates Group and Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy builds diplomatic capacity in the UAE aviation sector.

SAL Saudi Logistics Services and Menzies Aviation have signed an MoU to develop a comprehensive study on delivering best in class passenger handling services for low-cost carriers at Saudi Arabia airports.

The governments of Saudi Arabia and Chad have signed an (MOU) for defence cooperation to develop bilateral relations that promotes international peace and stability.

A Tunisian helicopter unit has been operating for a year in the Central African Republic under the banner of the United Nations multidimensional integrated stabilization mission in the CAR (MINUSCA).

Wizz Air has said as part of its initial phase of serving the Saudi Arabia market, it has commenced flying more routes to Jeddah and Riyadh from Italy and Austria.

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the all-new Gulfstream G700 achieved 25 speed records on the recently completed G700 world tour.

Abu Dhabi-based MRO Sanad has signed a deal with US inventory specialist AvAir to provide asset management for Airbus, Boeing and Embraer components through AvAir’s global network.

Indian carrier Vistara will start flights between Mumbai-and Dammam, Saudi Arabia, from March 1.

As operator of Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), Airport International Group has recently renewed four ISO certifications.

A new high-voltage electric power distribution technology called HECTATE is being managed by Collins Aerospace.

Kuwait has upgraded its defence with the multi-role Bayraktar TB2 platform developed by Turkey’s Baykar. The contract is valued at $370 million. The number of units has not been revealed.

The Boeing Company has recorded fourth-quarter revenue of $20.0 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($1.06), and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($1.75).

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has granted Etihad Airways an honorary Green Industries Environmental Label for outstanding environmental performance.