Middle East & North Africa

IATA has announced that “Emerging Stronger – Safely Transforming to a More Resilient Tomorrow” will be the theme of the 2022 Safety Conference.
Aerospace

Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo have signed an MoU to deliver benefits to air freight customers.
Air Transport

Sanad has entered into an exclusive framework agreement with Triumph Product Support – Grand Prairie, a provider of third party engine accessory for MRO services, to perform engine accessory services on V2500 engines serviced by Sanad.
MRO

By Alan Dron
A Kuwaiti company is to combine with a UK counterpart to create the world’s largest airport services organisation.
Airports & Networks

Saudia Cargo has entered an agreement with IATA to work on its Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators for Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) Certification.
Air Transport

Global Advanced Aero Solutions (GAAS), a subsidiary of Al Shaheen Aviation Holding, and AEROBAY, an all-in-one spare parts marketplace for rotary & fixed wings, have entered a partnership in asset co-investment.
Aerospace

Stelia Aerospace has launched a new staggered Business Class seat called Rendez-Vous which makes it one of the widest on the market.
Interiors & Connectivity

Etihad Airways will host the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) 55th Annual General Meeting (AGM), to be held in Abu Dhabi from 24 to 26 October.
Aerospace

Aerozone Stansted has opened its doors for the new school year with a variety of new interactive experiences thanks to a generous donation from Emirates.
Maintenance & Training

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is taking a leading role at the International Civil Aviation Organisation 41st Assembly in Montreal from 27 September – 7 October.
Aerospace

The DP World Tour and Emirates have signed an extension to their partnership agreement that will see the international airline remain an Official Partner of golf’s DP World Tour until the end of the 2024 season.
Aerospace

DHL Express has announced price adjustments that will take effect on January 1, 2023. The average increase in UAE will be 6.5 %, compared to 2022.
Aerospace

FL Technics has started a line maintenance business in Abu Dhabi to provide solutions for Wizz Air Abu Dhabi supporting carrier's fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

The Turkish air force (THK) has received its 10th and final Airbus A400M, completing deliveries of the type to the 12th Air Transport Main Base Command in Erkilet, Kayseri in Central Anatolia.
Defense

Flydubai continues to grow its operations in Uzbekistan with the launch of a twice-weekly service to Namangan International Airport (NMA).
Airports & Networks

Emirates SkyCargo is adding a new channel for its customers around the world to directly access and book its flights for cargo shipments, in a digital-led move to enhance user experience and booking efficiency.
Emerging Technologies

Emirates has been named ‘Airline of the Year 2022’ in Bangladesh, clinching the top award in Monitor Airline of the Year for the third year in a row.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways and British Airways have completed the latest phase in the expansion of their partnership, offering global connectivity between more countries than any other airline joint business.
Air Transport

Rolls-Royce has delivered the 1,000th BR725 engine to its customer Gulfstream Aerospace.
Business Aviation

SITA and Middle East Airlines–Air Liban (MEA) have renewed a technology contract and moved the airport's baggage reconciliation system (BRS) at Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Emerging Technologies

Representatives of the world’s governments meeting in Montreal are being urged to adopt a long-term climate goal of net-zero carbon by 2050 for the aviation sector.
Aerospace

Jazeera Airways has entered a new partnership with Icelandic technology provider, Dohop.
Emerging Technologies

A new report from Global Jet Capital forecasts new and pre-owned private aircraft transactions through 2026 are expected to increase at an average annual rate of 1.5%.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways and Emirates Airlines have both won numerous awards at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022.
Aerospace

Emirates is adding additional services to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
Airports & Networks