Middle East & North Africa

Etihad Guest and Mashreq, a leading global financial institution, have launched a points transfer programme for members to benefit from.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Etihad Airways has entered a partnership with Junk Kouture, the world’s largest sustainable youth fashion competition.
Emerging Technologies

Emirates and Air Canada have signed a strategic partnership agreement.
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
Abu Dhabi has taken a significant step towards building an aviation eco-system in the emirate, apparently trying to emulate neighbouring Dubai’s success in creating a major economic revenue-generator.
Air Transport

Saudia has been named as the winner of the customer engagement award in the SkyTeam Sustainable Flight Challenge.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways unveils Platinum, Gold and Silver lounges at Hamad International Airport (HIA).
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways will be increasing its Doha – Melbourne flights from the current once-daily schedule to double-daily flights from 1 October.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Changes are on the way in Israel’s airline industry, as flag-carrier El Al plans to acquire Arkia.
Air Transport

Boeing has said it will fly the newest and largest members of its 737 MAX and 777X aircraft families at the Farnborough International Airshow this month.
Aerospace

IATA has released May 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing that the easing of Omicron restrictions in China helped to alleviate supply chain constraints and contributed a performance improvement in May.
Air Transport

IATA has announced passenger data for May 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel accelerated heading into the busy Northern Hemisphere summer travel season.
Air Transport

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

By Anuradha Deenapanray
Emirates is celebrating 30 years of services in France.
Aerospace

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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