Middle East & North Africa

Kenya Airways has appointed Travel Point as its General Sales Agent (GSA) for Oman.

UAE-based TPConnects will provide Oman Air IATA Pay services in India using the New Distribution Capability (NDC) Platform.

Three members of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) have joined The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Advisory Councils for the 2022-2025 term.

For the eleventh consecutive year, Emirates is returning as Official Airline of the US Open Tennis Championships, running from 29 August through 11 September.

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

Wizz Air is expanding its services in Saudi Arabia by adding Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam as new destinations in its network.

Emirates Group has recently partnered with INSEAD, a prominent business school, to offer its Emirati senior executives a chance to enrol in the Women Leaders Programme.

French aviation infrastructure specialist Egis sees many new airport development opportunities in a vibrant and growing Gulf market.

Etihad Airways has committed to adopt a mangrove tree on behalf of every guest who books an Economy Space seat, ensuring every “space” seat sold is eventually carbon neutral.

Etihad Airways this week celebrated Captain Aisha Al Mansoori who has become the UAE’s first female Emirati Captain in a commercial airline.

Pegasus Airlines has received an award in the "Risk Management and Resilience" category at the annual EuroFinance Treasury Excellence Awards, organised by EuroFinance.

Emirates will restore its non-stop A380 services to and from Auckland and Kuala Lumpur, starting from 1 December.

Qatar Airways and Ironman have entered a long-term global partnership, making Qatar Airways the official airline partner.

IATA has announced that the 2022 World Financial Symposium (WFS) will focus on reshaping airline resilience.

As part of its mission to support and promote the educational sector in the country, Kuwait Airways has held a ceremony to honour outstanding high school students.

The Middle East is expected to be the first to be hit by the global pilot shortage according to a leading management consultancy.

Etihad Airways is set to increase its services to New York’s JFK International Airport this winter.

Rassure, a revenue rescue service provider, has been selected by Etihad to support the airline in automating its sales audit process.

Emirates is to operate a third daily service to London Gatwick from 15 to 29 October 2022.

Oman Airhas increased flights between Muscat and its Turkish destinations of Istanbul and Trabzon.

In September 2022, Gama Aviation will become the first and only FBO at Glasgow International Airport to provide on-site VIP security screening. This is a huge benefit to charter operators and clients, who previously have been required to be screened and exit via the commercial terminal for qualifying flights.

Bauer Aviation Advisory (BAA), has added Bernard J. Dunn as the sixth high-profile member to its existing advisory board.

As Nigeria continues the withholding of foreign airlines’ revenues, Emirates has said it has been prompted to stop flying to Nigeria.

IATA has said that the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on building resilience to further strengthen air cargo’s post-pandemic prospects.

Abu Dhabi Airports has entered an agreement with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), to boost service quality and enhance passenger experience.