Middle East & North Africa

Siemens Logistics will present its high-performance solutions for the airport sector at this year’s Airport Show Dubai taking place from May 17-19.

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) today revealed its brand-new in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, Beyond, during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022.

flydubai will operate flights to ten new destinations from 23 June.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum officially inaugurated Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022, marking the start of the 29th edition of the Middle East’s largest travel and tourism exhibition.

Flydubai said it has recorded an exceptional performance in the First Quarter of 2022.

EgyptAir celebrated its 90th anniversary this week with its customers travelling on its flights by providing gifts and promotional materials, as well as extra weight and free miles in the frequent flyer programme.

ACC Aviation, the global aviation services group, has successfully transacted a Boeing B737-300 from South Africa’s Star Air Cargo to a Middle East-based investor.

EgyptAir Maintenance and Engineering is now providing line maintenance services for Etihad Airways' A350 at Cairo Airport.

Etihad Airways has successfully performed the world’s most intensive sustainable flight testing programme, operating 42 flights over a five-day period.

Tourism professionals from around the world will return to Dubai next week when Arabian Travel Market returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre on Monday, 9 May.

Private aviation needs a digital revolution if operators and brokers want to respond to rising demand, this is according to the CEO of a new live bidding platform - AeroBid.

Flydubai will operate flights to selected destinations from Dubai World Central (DWC) for a 45-day period from 09 May to 22 June 2022.

Emirates has today revealed a new custom A380 livery dedicated to Dubai’s newest architectural icon and centre for pioneering concepts and ideas, the Museum of the Future.

Emirates will be unveiling its full Premium Economy cabin experience from 9-12 May at Arabian Travel Market 2022 (ATM).

These Q1 results reflect a solid performance across its commercial aircraft, helicopter and defence businesses.

Bombardier has announced solid financial results for the first quarter of 2022.

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Secretary General, Abdérahmane Berthé, met Royal Air Maroc CEO; Abdelhamid Addou, for the AFRAA launch edition of “AFRAA Member Airline CEOs Leadership Dialogues” session.

Turkey’s TAV Airports achieved 131% increase in passenger traffic during the first quarter, compared to the same period last year.

IATA has released March 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing a drop in demand.

Dubai Airports has confirmed a special series of transport links between DXB and DWC during closure of DXB’s northern runway.

Airbus Global Market Forecast has said there will be a massive demand for aircraft maintenance technicians and engineers over the next 15 to 20 years.

Emirates resumed services to Denpasar International Airport, 1 May.

EgyptAir resumed services to Mumbai on May 2 after a two year suspension due to Covid-19.

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has released a special Eid Al Fitr campaign, marking the conclusion of the Holy Month of Ramadan.

CPaT Global, a provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, announced a new product launch—the Bombardier CRJ 700/900 Aircraft Systems course.