Middle East & North Africa

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has assumed responsibility for US forces in Israel, which had previously been under the control of US European Command.
Defense

Oman Air is enabling more opportunities for Omanis from varied academic backgrounds, providing more leadership and specialised aerospace positions.
Maintenance & Training

Middle Eastern carriers are gearing up for an increase of services to Australia as the Australian authorities have lifted all COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Air Transport

The Helicopter Company (THC), Saudi Arabia’s first and only commercial rotorcraft operator, has signed agreements for 43 new aircraft with options on a further 20.
Aerospace

Emirates said it expects a busy summer and is set to operate as scheduled over the peak travel season.
Airports & Networks

Innovative air-conditioning (PCA) technology for aircraft at the gate has been introduced by ITW GSE, a leading global supplier of power, air, cable and hoses.
Emerging Technologies

Kuwait Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with SriLankan Airlines.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways has announced the upcoming release of the airline’s first non-fungible token (NFT) collection, ‘EY-ZERO1’.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Saudia launches direct flights from Jeddah to Barcelona in partnership with The Air Connectivity Programme.
Airports & Networks

By Vincent Chappard
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) chose Abidjan to kick off a major marketing and communication campaign in Africa to celebrate its membership to the Oneworld Alliance.
Air Transport

Airport International Group announced that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has become the first in the Middle East to achieve Level 4+ ‘Transition’ of the Airport Carbon Accreditation Programme.
Airports & Networks

By Chuck Grieve
Sustainability is a collective responsibility for the entire aviation value chain.
Emerging Technologies

Turkish Technic and Oman Air have signed a comprehensive ten-year component pool and advance exchange contract for the airline's fleet of Boeing B737 Next Generation and Boeing 737 MAX family.
MRO

Turkish Airlines is resuming flights to Saudi Arabia from June 20 after Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted.
Airports & Networks

Sharjah Airport has undertaken procedures and established quality services to ensure safety and convenience of passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia for the upcoming Hajj season.
Airports & Networks

Jazeera Airways has added two new routes to its network to serve the touristic cities of Abha and Hail in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Airports & Networks

Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport in Turkey has received the ACI Europe’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 1 certificate.
Airports & Networks

By Chuck Grieve
Returning a fleet of long-parked Bell helicopters to service presented Jet Aviation’s Fujairah shop with unique challenges.
MRO

Abu Dhabi Airports reveal cutting edge tarmac lighting & guidance system at AUH.
Airports & Networks

Hamad International Airport (HIA) has officially launched an innovative ‘Digital Twin’ initiative as part of its smart airport programme.
Airports & Networks

The Emirates Mars Mission ‘Hope Probe’ has identified new observations, in addition to its nominal set of observations, about Mars’ atmosphere in its fourth batch of scientific data.
Space

Etihad Airways celebrated the arrival of its new Airbus A350-1000 into New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on 30 June.
Airports & Networks

By Steve Nichols
The Emirates Mars Mission Hope probe has now been in space for nearly two years focusing on the atmosphere and climate of the Red Planet.
Space

Turkish Airlines and IndiGo have resumed their codeshare agreement.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways will increase its services to Berlin from daily to 10 weekly flights starting August 12, increasing to 11 weekly flights on September 6.
Airports & Networks