Middle East & North Africa

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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

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

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.

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

This was with the participation of the Royal Saudi Air Force and forces of the UAE, Greece, Oman, France, Germany, India, the UK, the USA, and Australia.

The MEBAA Show 2022, taking place at DWC, Dubai Airshow Site from 6-8 December 2022, will see the launch of its brand-new conference, BizAv Talks.

Business aviation has an excellent opportunity to showcase its value, flexibility and convenience to familiar and new clients during FIFA World Cup 2022 this month.

DHL participates has taken part in Abu Dhabi Air Expo as an exhibitor, sponsor and panel member.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive Emirates Airline and Group, today raised the UAE Flag to celebrate UAE Flag Day.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation has been selected by Global Air Navigation Services (GANS) to provide aircraft arresting systems to the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence.

Airbus and Nedaa receive ICCA award given for their key role in providing secure communications and helping secure the global Expo 2020 Dubai premises.

Bell Textron has signed an agreement for the sale of 10 Bell 505 helicopters to the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) today at The Special Operations Forces Exhibition & Conference (SOFEX) in Aqaba, Jordan.

Qatar Airways Cargo has commenced freighter operations to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, effective 1 November 2022.

Serco’s new regional hub opens its doors, as Badr AlBadr, Deputy Minister inaugurates Riyadh office.

In a historic first, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), an aerospace and defence company, will exhibit at the prestigious Bahrain International Airshow, taking place November 9-11th.

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has today added Kuwait City to its expanding network, its fifth key destination in the Gulf region.

Emirates has received an impressive five global and regional awards from two prestigious travel and aviation ceremonies in the past week.

Emirates today began its massive 2-year retrofit programme with work starting on the first of 120 aircraft earmarked for a full cabin interior upgrade and the installation of the airline’s latest Premium Economy seats.