Middle East & North Africa

Two upgraded Royal Bahraini Air Force AH-1FBs in the static display are making their public debut.

Textron recently delivered a Bell 429 helicopter to Kuwait International Aircraft Leasing (KIAL).

Manama-based Mena Aerospace has signed a significant strategic alliance agreement through its aircraft management business (MEA) with Singapore’s Asia Cargo Network (ACN).

The UAE’s defence conglomerate, Edge, is at the Bahrain show to demonstrate its extensive range of autonomous solutions and precision-guided systems.

MENA Aviation Real Estate, a subsidiary of Bahrain-based MENA Aerospace Enterprises, is planning to expand its general aviation hangar at Bahrain International Airport.

Usually when darkness falls over an air show site, exhibitors dash off to receptions and networking events – but not at Bahrain.

Emirates will be displaying its four-class Airbus A380 aircraft at the sixth edition of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2022, taking place 9-11 November 2022.

Saudia Group is set to participate at the sixth edition of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2022, taking place today until November 11, at the Sukhair Air Force Base in Bahrain.

Texel Air, a Bahraini Cargo Airline, will be displaying its B737-700FlexCombi aircraft at the Bahrain International Air Show.

Among the top ten defence and security companies worldwide, the Italy-headquartered global company Leonardo – with main industrial presence also in the UK, the US, Poland and Germany – is very much in action at this year’s Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS).

Pratt and Whitney have been selected by Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) for up to 30 of the latest-generation, single-aisle aircraft powered by GTF engines, replacing its entire narrow body and regional jet fleet over the coming three-five years.

Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) and Sharjah’s Department of Civil Aviation have signed a MoU for cooperation and exchange of information and data between the two parties.

IATA has released data for September 2022 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand softened.

Boeing will showcase its portfolio of commercial and defence and services during the Bahrain International Airshow 2022 (BIAS) and Manama Air Power Symposium (MAPS 2022).

Tunisian Air Force has taken delivery of first of eight Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training Systems in support of operations at No. 13 Squadron at Sfax Air Base in Tunisia.

Emirates has announced a firm order for 5 new Boeing 777-200LR freighter aircraft, with 2 units to be delivered in 2024 and the remaining 3 units in 2025.

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) has made available a wide range of business jets for charter ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Amadeus, a global technology provider for travel industry, has signed technology partnership agreement with Safe Travel & Services, travel agencies in UAE.

Etihad Guest, the frequent flyer programme Etihad Airways, has partnered with The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, the largest aquarium in the Middle East.

Royal Jordanian signed an agreement with IATA to join a large number of airlines that are now using the IATA Environmental Assessment Program (IEnvA).

FAI Aviation Group, a global provider of mission-critical aviation services, is participating at this week’s Bahrain Airshow - some 20 years after it first set up operations in the region.

Embraer delivered 33 jets in the third quarter of 2022, of which 10 were commercial and 23 were executive jets (15 light and eight midsize).

IATA has announced passenger data for September 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel continues to be strong.

Sabre Corporation and Oman Air have renewed its long-term agreement to help the airline reach its strategic goals.

Flydubai has launched flights to six destinations as it continues to grow its network.