Middle East & North Africa

Jazeera Airways has taken delivery of its tenth and eleventh A320neo aircraft from Airbus, bringing the airline’s fleet to a total of 19 aircraft from seven in 2018.

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), a centre of excellence for Airbus Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions, and Turkish Technic have entered a new collaboration in A330P2F conversions.

Abu Dhabi will be hosting the 16th edition of the International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (ICG).

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has endorsed Saudi Arabia’s Harmonising Air Travel (HAT) policy framework at the 41st General Assembly in Montreal.

The EgyptAir Group is set to formally announce a new Chairman and CEO this week.

Flynas will start two direct weekly flights between Jeddah and Marseille from 09 November 2022.

Governments meeting at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal have adopted a goal of net-zero carbon emissions for international flights by 2050.

Israel is growing increasingly impatient to receive Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft to replace its fleet of about seven ageing Boeing 707 tankers.

Fokker Services Group, the aviation aftermarket company, is now building a wide-body aircraft hangar in close cooperation with Gaptek, a leader in modular architecture.

Qatar Airways Cargo has launched its next generation Digital Experience platform with a revamped cargo customer portal called ‘Digital Lounge.’

Thales Avionics sees next-gen flight management systems (FMS) as an integral part of greener, more economical flights.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced passenger data for August 2022 showing continued momentum in the air travel recovery.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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