Middle East & North Africa

Flydubai will resume operations to Abha in Saudi Arabia. Flights to Abha will commence on 23 June with a daily service.
Airports & Networks

GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, has said Vision 2030 will to bolster the Saudi Arabia’s defence sector.
Defense

Dubai-based airline flydubai is offering special fares to ten destinations for the upcoming summer travel period.
Airports & Networks

Jazeera Airways has hosted the Austrian National Tourist Office in a trade event endorsed by the Ambassador of Austria to the State of Kuwait, Marian Alexander Wrba.
Aerospace

Sanctions imposed following Turkey’s procurement of the Russian S-400E air defence system have affected TAI sales to both the Philippines and Pakistan.
Defense

IATA has reported that the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) Portal and IATA's Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) are successfully driving greater standardisation of ground handling processes around the world.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways is expanding its sports sponsorship portfolio to become the Title Partner and Official Airline of the GKA Kite World Tour for three years.
Aerospace

Oman Air has said it is now welcoming all guests to Oman after all remaining COVID-19 precautionary safety measures and procedures in place at airports across Oman have been lifted.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Peaford
Air cargo operations have become more important for airlines than even before. Alan Peaford reports on how Gulf carriers have helped boost fleets by funding the launch of two new freighter options from the leading airframers.
Air Transport

Abu Dhabi based Sirius Aviation Capital Holdings (Sirius) has announced the acquisition of a portfolio of five single-aisle, mid-life aircraft increasing total aircraft under management to 17 valued circa. $500m.
Aerospace

IATA has called for holistic reforms to manage the long-term need for a stable talent base for the ground handling sector.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways has issued a statement regarding the Airbus A350 aircraft.
Air Transport

Emirates SkyCargo has received delivery of a new Boeing 777F.
Air Transport

Flydubai has announced that Match Day Shuttle flights between Dubai and Doha for the upcoming football World Cup tournament in Qatar are now available to book on its website.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Cargo has appointed Caroline Pappas as general manager – Americas.
Maintenance & Training

Emirates SkyCargo, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 777F bringing its dedicated 777 freighter fleet to 11 aircraft.
Air Transport

Juma Al Kaabi, CEO, of the UAE's EDGE defence group's UAV manufacturer ADASI explains how technology is shaping future combat capabilities.
Defense

Etihad Airways has announced its new Airbus A350 aircraft is available to book on the London Heathrow-Abu Dhabi route for flights from 30 October 2022.
Airports & Networks

Emirates is back for its tenth consecutive year as the Official Airline and Premium Partner of Roland-Garros 2022.
Aerospace

Leonardo has hosted Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Marwan Al Maktoum at its United States’ helicopter headquarters in Philadelphia, providing her the opportunity to personally test the revolutionary AW609.
Aerospace

Kuwait Airways has announced the operation of its scheduled commercial flights to Vienna, from June 12, 2022, with two flights per week on Sundays and Thursdays.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways has partnered with flydubai, Kuwait Airways, Oman Air, and Saudia to bring football fans match day shuttle flights for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Air Transport

Gulf Air is to commence direct flights between Bahrain and Manchester from Wednesday June 1.
Airports & Networks

IATA and Federal Authorities for Identity, Citizen, Custom and Port Security (ICP) in the UAE have agreed to work together on the deployment of a Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) System in the UAE.
Air Transport

As passenger volumes, routes and airlines increase, Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has recently re-opened Terminal 2 where 5 airline partners are now operating over 50 weekly flights.
Airports & Networks