Middle East & North Africa

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

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

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.
Airports & Networks

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

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

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.
MRO

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

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

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).
Aerospace

By Steve Nichols
OneWeb’s in-flight connectivity solution – claimed to be a “watershed moment” by the company – is on track for service introduction in mid-2024.
Emerging Technologies

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.
Defense

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

Saudi Arabia registered more international arrivals than any other Arab nation during the first nine months of 2022, as government officials target 100 million annual visitors by the end of this decade.
Airports & Networks

The UAE’s EDGE, a provider of advanced technology and defence groups, has made a strategic investment with unmanned traffic management provider High Lander.
Defense

Qatar Executive (QE), the private jet charter division of the Qatar Airways Group, experienced significant year-over-year (YOY) growth in flight arrivals and departures during 2022.
Business Aviation

Emirates is increasing its services to Sydney and Melbourne. The airline will also restart services to Christchurch, New Zealand via Sydney.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Cargo has enhanced its customer service offering, restructuring its existing Customer Contact Centre team into two separate units focused on the UAE and the rest of the world.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Emirates has successfully completed the ground engine testing for one of its GE90 engines on a Boeing 777-300ER using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Emerging Technologies

The saying goes that an airline is either short of aircraft or short of pilots – but, as Tom Batchelor reports, supply chain bottlenecks, an unexpectedly rapid recovery in post-Covid domestic and international air travel, and a tight labour market risk leaving operators in need of both.
Maintenance & Training

The Phenom 300MED, has received the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Aerospace

Pegasus Airlines has closed the first ever sustainability-linked aircraft-secured term loan (SLL).
Emerging Technologies

NASA has selected Boeing and its industry team to lead the development and flight testing of a full-scale Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) demonstrator aircraft.
Space

Etihad Airways is ramping up flights between Abu Dhabi and Jakarta from daily to double-daily.
Airports & Networks

Global aviation consultancy Alton Aviation looks set to expand its Middle East business, thanks to the success of its Dubai office, opened in early 2022.
Aerospace

Wizz Air has added new routes from London Gatwick Airport and London Luton to Turkey.
Airports & Networks