Middle East & North Africa

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

IATA has released data for global air freight markets showing that full-year demand for air cargo increased by 6.9% in 2021.

IATA has urged governments to accelerate relaxation of travel restrictions as COVID-19 continues to evolve from the pandemic to endemic stage.

RoyalJet has expanded its growing fleet with the acquisition of another Boeing Business Jet (BBJ).

Embraer has successfully completed the reintegration of its commercial aviation business’ main information technology systems and processes.

When the US State Department made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale of 72 F-15QA aircraft to the Government of Qatar on November 17, 2016 – it included provision for continental United States based Lead-in-Fighter-Training for F-15QA aircrew, training materials, personnel training, simulators and other training equipment.