Middle East & North Africa

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

A Kuwaiti company is to combine with a UK counterpart to create the world’s largest airport services organisation.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.