Middle East & North Africa

Embraer delivered 55 jets in the fourth quarter of 2021, of which 16 were commercial aircraft and 39 were executive jets (26 light and 13 mid-size).

Marcelle Nethersole leads us round the news headlines from the past week across the TATV region of Middle East, Africa and South Asia.

The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Emirates have signed an MoU to boost inbound tourism into Saudi Arabia and attract new segments of travellers across the airline’s network.

Etihad Engineering is expected to undergo its first audit by late March.

The Middle East is becoming the forefront of emerging technologies, reports Suraj Tiwari, head- information security, VFS Global.

Etihad Cargo has launched Forever Home, to support not-for-profit live animal at risk transportation.

Bauer Aviation Advisory (BAA), a Dubai-based boutique consultancy for the aviation industry, has launched a matchmaking platform for top-tier management consultancies and the Big 4 firms.

EgyptAir Training Academy (ETA) has successfully renewed the approval of the European Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) for Aircraft Maintenance Technical Training.

Etihad Airways’ has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for seven A350F freighters to add to its existing fleet of five A350-1000 passenger versions.

Turkey-based global ground handling brand Havaş has acquired MZLZ Ground Handling Services operating at Zagreb Airport.

Satair and Collins Aerospace have signed a long-term agreement for the distribution of Collins’s engine mounts.

17 French firms will take part in AIME/MRO taking place February 21-22 in Dubai.

The UAE is making steady progress in its plan to procure the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, despite some continuing US Congressional opposition.

Flydubai will resume flights to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) from 02 March with five flights a week.

Etihad Airways has partnered with the award-winning theme park, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, to launch a one-of-a-kind family friendly experience on board its fleet.

Huawei Consumer Business Group has signed an MoU with Saudia Airlines for an extensive partnership that includes adding the Saudia app to AppGallery.

Turkish Aerospace is displaying the exact model of its 5th generation fighter jet Turkish Fighter at the Singapore Airshow and will be displaying its indigenous platforms.

For the second year in a row, Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has been recognised by ‘The Voice of the Customer’ - an initiative by Airports Council International World (ACI World).

As the industry is steadily heading towards recovery and face-to-face classroom training is progressively resuming, EgyptAir Training Academy, is offering ICAO developed packages in different aspects of the aviation industry.

Jazeera Airways has firmed up an order with Airbus for 28 aircraft, including 20 A320neos and eight A321neos.

Turkish Airlines carried 3.9 million passengers in January, down 31% from January 2019.

Young travellers flying Emirates as unaccompanied minors can now wait for their flight in a newly upgraded lounge dedicated for them at Dubai International Airport.

IATA launched the IGOM Portal, a support tool for the efficient implementation of the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM).

An as-yet unnamed “Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund” is backing the creation of a new advance jet trainer, which could be set to revolutionise the market.

Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries, SAEI – the maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) business arm of Saudi Arabian Airlines – is embarking on a massive growth plan to meet the demands of the expansion its parent and that of its government which has opened its borders to encourage tourism and business activities.