Middle East & North Africa

Emirates has unveiled its bespoke A380 livery, dedicated to its new door-to-door delivery solution, Emirates Courier Express.

Etihad Airways has added to its growing U.S. network with the launch of non-stop flights to Charlotte, North Carolina, starting 4 May 2026.

Qatar Airways Group has announced the strongest set of financial results in its history.

One of Spain’s leading airlines, Air Europa, has started operating flights to iGA Istanbul Airport.

Etihad Airways has confirmed an order for 28 wide-body Boeing aircraft.

flydubai has officially unveiled its newly renovated Travel Shop in Deira, Dubai.

Etihad Airways will launch non-stop flights to Charlotte, North Carolina, starting 4 May 2026.

IndiGo commencement of daily direct flight connecting Mumbai to its 41st international destination, Fujairah in the UAE.

Senior executives from RwandAir and its holding company Aviation Travel and Logistics (ATL) say the long-touted deal for Qatar to take a 49% stake in the Rwandan flag carrier is on track to be signed “within a few months."

Air Arabia has reported a strong first quarter of 2025 financial and operational results, as the airline continued to expand its network.

Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) is set to deploy Intelligent Approach at Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah airports.

Raytheon, an RTX business, has inaugurated a new advanced industrial facility at Tawazun Industrial Park in Abu Dhabi.

Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal have launched a frequent flyer partnership.

Etihad Airways is reporting significant growth in travel demand between Italy and Abu Dhabi.

Etihad Cargo has announced a strategic restructure of its European commercial team into five areas.

IATA launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernise baggage operations during the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened in Nairobi yesterday hosted by Kenya Airways.

Turkish Airlines has mandated the first financing structure to use the Sompo AXIS Aviation Finance Insurance (SAAFI), Aviation Non-Payment Insurance (ANPI) product for new aircraft deliveries.

Qatar Airways has placed an order with Boeing for at least 160 widebody aircraft – said to be valued at over $200 Billion.

AviLease, an aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, today signed an agreement with Boeing for an order of 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft.

Riyadh Air and Ink Innovation are implementing a full Delivery Management System aligned with the IATA Modern Airline Retailing (MAR) model.

Etihad Airways has released its traffic statistics for April 2025, demonstrating continued strong growth and performance.

Qatar Airways has launched a pioneering e-sports competition, ‘Gaming in the Sky’, onboard a commercial aircraft.

Airline leaders in the Middle East point to an all-embracing impact of continued supply chain issues as one of the biggest challenges they are facing today. Graham Dunn reports from Jeddah.

Turkish Airlines is expanding its Southern European network with the addition of Seville.

In Q1 2025, Jazeera Airways delivered a record first quarter profitability, posting a net profit of KD 4.7 million ($15,280 Million).