Middle East & North Africa

Embraer today entered the air freight market with the launch of the E190F and E195F Passenger to Freight Conversions (P2F).

On day 2 of the World Defense Show, our TATV team explores some of the technology that is driving the growing interoperable capabilities of the defence industry.

The General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) has announced today at the World Defense Show, its approval of two localisation projects.

Cainiao Network (Cainiao) has entered a partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo to launch a weekly charter flight from Hong Kong to São Paulo.

Gulf Air and Civil Aviation Affairs at Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications have signed an agreement to sponsor the Bahrain International Air Show in 2022 and 2024.

Thales claims to be the 'European leader in airborne optronics'. Jon Lake travelled to France to check out some of the company's products.

As the World Defense Show opens its doors, TATV is there to host this week's rapid run around the region's aerospace high spots.

After a 30-month wait after the launch announcement The World Defence Show opened its doors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia today.

Oliver Wyman is one of the top consulting firms in the world and partner Robbie Bourke talks to Alan Peaford about two burning issues - recovery in the MRO segment and the potential for future aircraft opportunities.

SAMI is set for its largest participation yet in the inaugural edition of the World Defense Show from 6-9 March in the Saudi capital Riyadh.

The ninth Arab Aviation Summit (AAS) took place in Ras Al Khaimah this week and concluded on an optimistic note with industry stakeholders expecting the region to demonstrate strong recovery.

Boeing has been selected to provide Etihad Airways with the Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor digital solution for the carrier’s 787 Dreamliner fleet.

Qatar Airways has launched four weekly flights to Kano on March 2, and three weekly flights to Port Harcourt on March 3, both operating via the Nigerian capital, Abuja.

New airline, FlyWestaf, is hoping to bring much-needed competition to the domestic Algerian market.

Flydubai has inaugurated its new service to AlUla, becoming the first national carrier of the UAE to offer direct flights from Dubai.

EgyptAir Maintenance and Engineering is now providing line maintenance services at Kotoka International Airport of the Ghanaian capital Accra.

Manchester City and Etihad Airways have today announced the installation of new plastic recycling pods outside the Etihad Stadium.

Emirates is streamlining check-in formalities for its customers in Ajman and the Northern Emirates with the introduction of a new check-in facility.

Qatar Airways said it has welcomed the decision of the High Court on Friday 18 February 2022 which issued an injunction against Airbus.

Unum Aircraft Seating has announced three partnerships with innovators in aircraft design and manufacturing.

Turkey’s TAV Airports served 52 million passengers in 2021, with an increase of 92% compared to the previous year.

The CEO of Dubai Airports underlined the transport hub’s commitment to helping eradicate the illegal trade in wildlife after signing a declaration at a special event with Prince William.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects overall traveller numbers to reach 4.0 billion in 2024.

TCI Cabin Interior has signed a deal with Lynx Air, Canada’s newest ultra-affordable airline, to design and manufacture its cabin interior products.

Spanish company, Indra, is continuing to dominate the north Africa region with its air traffic management systems.