Middle East & North Africa

Oman Airports sees the return of traffic services and welcomed back Jazeera Airways on February 1, 2022.

IATA has welcomed the creation by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) of a global directory of public keys required for authentication of health credentials.

Bahrain – the first nation in the world to operate the F-16 Block 70 fighter jets – is to receive new flight simulators for the type, developed by Lockheed Martin, to train pilots for national defence missions under a new agreement approved by US government..

Sanad has launched a new strategy to expand business beyond the aerospace sector.

Gulf Air has said it continues awarding its Bahraini staff with open ended contracts, as it builds on its efforts to maintain its Bahraini calibre.

Qatar Airways has become the launch customer for the Boeing 777-8 Freighter with a firm order for 34 jets and options for 16 more, a total purchase that would be worth more than $20 billion at current list prices and the largest freighter commitment in Boeing history by value.

EgyptAir has added Dublin, Ireland, to its route network starting from June 2, 2022.

Satcom Direct is celebrating the qualification of the Satcom Direct Plane Simple Antenna System on the Intelsat FlexExec network.

Etihad Airways has successfully completed IATA Environmental Assessment stage 2 and received accreditation in four key operational areas.

DHL Express has been recognised as Top Employer 2022 in the MENA region, following certification in KSA, Qatar, Egypt and the Middle East.

Etihad Cargo has been awarded IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) for Live Animals.

Morocco will resume international passenger flights from February 7, 2022.

International cargo movements from the Middle East and Africa outstripped most of the global markets with double digit growth of 10.6% and 11.3 respectively.

dnata, an air and travel services provider headquartered in Dubai, has announced a major investment at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

British threat detection specialist Silent has been awarded contracts to supply its long-range thermal imaging cameras to provide protection for two major North African airports.

Speculation has begun that the UAE has, once again, revived its interest in acquiring a combat aircraft of Russian origin.

Gulf Air has added an additional daily flight from London Heathrow (LHR) to Bahrain during the Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix weekend.

The three-minute news round-up from the aerospace and defence markets across MEASA this week looks at ballistic missile attacks on Dubai thwarted by Saudi Arabia’s defence forces; and how snow in Istanbul led to groundings and angry passengers.

Military forces using unmanned systems will be heading to Abu Dhabi in February for the collocated Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and the Simulation Training (SimTEX) Conference

Emirates will resume passenger operations between Dubai and five African countries starting from 29 January.

Egypt is set to receive 12 more Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules transporters following approval by the US State Department, although the decision still requires a formal go-ahead by Congress

Bell has completed the first Nacelle Improvements Modification on an Air Force CV-22 Osprey.

SalamAir has won the 2021 edition of Oman's Most Trusted Brand award in the Airlines (budget) category.

Qatar Airways is celebrating the Chinese Year of the Tiger with traditional treats.

Kuwait’s ALAFCO leasing company has started 2022 with a bang. Having announced losses in 2021 having delivered just nine aircraft it has revealed two new deals