Middle East & North Africa

Royal Jordanian (RJ) reported a net loss after tax of $105 million in 2021.
Aerospace

The Middle East’s aviation industry is expected to expand at a compound annual growth research firm Mordor Intelligence.
Aerospace

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has carried 5.1 million passengers in the first quarter of 2022, according to the airline’s performance report.
Air Transport

According to Airport International Group, Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) had welcomed 1,330,202 passengers (PAX) by the end of March 2022.
Airports & Networks

Al Ain-based Calidus, which launched the armed B-250 turboprop at the Dubai Airshow in 2017, appears finally to making some headway with the development of the aircraft.
Defense

Royal Jordanian (RJ) has held its Annual General Assembly meeting to discuss the board’s report on the 2021 financial results and the business prospects for 2022.
Aerospace

Qatar Airways and IndiGo have reactivated their strategic cooperation following the lifting of the suspension on international scheduled flights by the Indian government.
Air Transport

EgyptAir has announced it has resumed services to Benghazi, Libya, after a pause of eight years.
Airports & Networks

flydubai has announced that flights to Gassim in Saudi Arabia will commence on 01 May with a daily service.
Airports & Networks

Egypt’s low-fare carrier Air Cairo has selected Airbus’ Flight Hour Services (FHS) for its entire all-Airbus fleet.
MRO

Emirates will double its flights between Algiers and Dubai from two to four weekly, starting 1 May 2022.
Airports & Networks

The ninth edition of the Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF) will focus on the resurging business landscape with both international and domestic traffic volume recovering faster.
Aerospace

Embraer delivered a total of 14 jets in the first quarter of 2022, of which six were commercial aircraft and eight were executive jets (six light and two large).
Business Aviation

India’s low budget carrier SpiceJet has announced it will launch new and additional non-stop flights on its domestic and international routes, starting April 26.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Peaford
With more than 50 years in the Gulf region, Lockheed Martin has worked on numerous partnerships and projects within the defence sector.
Defense

Dubai Air Navigation Services Corporation (dans) has been recognised as playing a crucial role in managing the Expo 2020 airspace during the six-month mega event.
Aerospace

Etihad Engineering has won ‘MRO Service Provider of the Year – Commercial Aviation’ award at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2022.
Aerospace

Rafael has successfully completed a series of ground-breaking tests with a high-power laser interception system, ‘Iron Beam’, against steep-track threats.
Defense

Emirates is introducing seasonal treats to celebrate Easter on board and in select airport lounges worldwide.
Airports & Networks

Emirates will soon launch NFTs and experiences in the metaverse for its customers and employees.
Emerging Technologies

Joramco has announced a five-year heavy maintenance agreement with Ryanair which will see the airline utilising up to six heavy maintenance bay slots at its facility in Amman.
MRO

The International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (IADE) will be held from 11 to 15 May 2002 at the International Airport of Djerba Zarzis in Tunisia.
Aerospace

Etihad Engineering has won ‘MRO Service Provider of the Year – Commercial Aviation’ award at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2022.
Aerospace

Gulf Air has started to ramp up its operations to the State of India beginning with 49 weekly flights this month.
Airports & Networks

Bombardiers’ newest business jet, the Challenger 3500 aircraft, has been honoured with the distinction “Red Dot: Best of the Best” in the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2022.
Business Aviation