Middle East & North Africa

AlUla International Airport, in Saudi Arabia, has celebrated the arrival of flynas first direct flight between AlUla and Cairo.

Royal Jordanian Airlines and Embraer have signed an MoU to introduce two variants of Embraer’s advanced E2 jets to its fleet - the E190-E2 and E195-E2.

Keyvan Aviation and GE Aerospace have signed Product Update Service Agreement.

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has received its sixth aircraft and is increasing its services.

In partnership with Oman Air and The British School of Excellence, Muscat Hospitality Academy (MHA) have come together to organsie an opportunity for Omani female students to enroll for Preparatory Cabin Crew Training.

Etihad Airways has picked up top honours at the prestigious 2022 Airline Economics Middle East, Africa & Islamic Aviation 100 Awards yesterday evening.

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) has announced the appointment of Christopher Eden as director of ground operations.

Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, SalamAir, has signed a firm order with Embraer for six E195-E2, with options for a further six aircraft.

In Dubai, Dnata Cargo is designing a digital future. Guillaume Crozier, SVP UAE Cargo, said: “We continue to invest in advanced digital solutions and

Emirates has been recognised for its role in growing Maldives’ tourism industry.

Emirates has announced new appointments to its commercial team in the Middle East, Far East, West Asia and Europe.

TAG Maintenance Services, an Maintenance Repair and Overhaul provider, will be rebranded Dassault Aviation Business Services (DABS).

Etihad Airways has picked up top honours at the prestigious 2022 Airline Economics Middle East, Africa & Islamic Aviation 100 Awards yesterday evening.

Oman Air has carried out almost 500 simulator training sessions, 83 courses for pilots, and 230 cabin crew courses over the first half of 2022.

Qatar Duty Free has been named as Official Retail Store for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has unveiled its plans for the future, including its hopes for the Middle East commercial and military markets.

Royal Jordanian has reached agreement with Airbus to introduce 20 new factory built Airbus A320neo family aircraft to its fleet, replacing its current 13 A320ceo aircraft family fleet in service.

Saudi Space Commission (SSC) has launched the Kingdom’s first astronaut programme, dedicated to train Saudi competent personnel to undertake long- and short-term space flights.

EgyptAir Training Academy has renewed the ISO certification for quality environment and occupational health and safety.

Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the 2023 host of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN 2023).

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has added a new Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet as the airline also has added Ankara to its Turkish network.

Joramco, the Amman-based commercial aircraft MRO facility, will participate at MRO Europe 2022, the event in Europe for the commercial air transport and MRO industry.

MTU Maintenance is a global leader in customized solutions for aero engines and offers a wide range of innovative maintenance solutions as part of its growing digital portfolio.

Tecnam has introduced the new P2012 STOL dedicated to Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) operations, specifically designed to operate across the most demanding commercial airports in the world.

This year’s Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) will mark 10 years of bringing the aerospace industry together to do business in the region.