Middle East & North Africa

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Jazeera Airways returned to profitability for the year 2021 (January – December) reporting a net profit of US$23.4m for the year - up 126.8% from the previous year.

Rolls-Royce and the Luxaviation Group, a luxury jet and helicopter service provider, are to collaborate on leading the development and deployment of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).

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.

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.

Boeing has achieved an annual record for e-commerce parts sales last year with more than $2 billion in online orders.

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.

Oman Air receives endorsement of its Records Management Manual during an official signing by National Records and Archives chairman Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Dhawyani and Oman Air chief executive officer Abdulaziz Al Raisi.