Middle East & North Africa

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

The first group of Emirati graduates has successfully completed the first phase of a new programme launched by the UAE Space Agency.

Jazeera Airways has recorded net profits of $65 million (KD20.1 million) for the year 2022.

The Emirates Group has renewed its agreement with Dubai Municipality for the management of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR).

Airlink and British Airways have entered a codeshare agreement, improving connectivity between the UK, Europe, North America and more than 15 destinations in Southern Africa.

Emirates Defense Technology is teaming up with Steadicopter to supply Rotary Unmanned Aerial Systems in the UAE and other specific market segments.

Vertis Aviation is strengthening its portfolio of services with the launch of a new brokerage called Vertis Aviation Aircraft Trading.

Bauer Aviation Advisory (BAA), a consulting firm for the aviation industry, is expanding into the APAC market in Singapore.

Collins Aerospace has appointed of Sean Hodges-Jackson as business development director for its Mission systems business in the Middle East.

Nile Air has enlisted AFI KLM E&M’s expertise to boost the performance and availability of its fleet of six A320-200s.

Etihad Cargo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation to expand the African network.

Saudia has announced the launch of ‘Your Ticket Your Visa’.

Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) and Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) have signed an MoU for exploring satellite technology enablers.

Clean Sky 2 Thermoplastic Fuselage Demonstrator (MFFD) lower half has been delivered, and at 8m by 4m is one of the largest known thermoplastic assemblies in the world.

Sharjah Airport has secured the leading position among airports that have returned to pre-pandemic operating levels.