Middle East & North Africa

Airhub Aviation has added a second A340-300 to its fleet.

Emirates has officially resumed to Gatwick reconnecting people and businesses across the South of England.

Flydubai will restart flights to Hargeisa in Somaliland from 18 December, following a temporary suspension of flights for operational reasons.

Oman Air has signed a service agreement with Paul Maxence Lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, offering complimentary access for its business class passengers.

Pegasus Airlines has set its interim target for 2030 to reinforce its commitment to achieve “Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050.”

Jazeera Airways took delivery of its ninth Airbus A320neo aircraft from Airbus in Toulouse over the weekend, bringing the airline’s fleet to a total of 17 aircraft.

Iraqi Airways Authority has renewed its approval to EgyptAir Training Academy.

As Dubai’s postponed EXPO opened its doors to the world, UAE firms prepared to see a revival in tourism – and for the top end of aviation it was no different.

Etihad Airways, the title sponsor of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, has unveiled its 2021 Formula 1 uniform, ahead of the final race of the season.

Gulf Air has developed for the first time an in-house type rating course for its pilots who fly Airbus to be qualified to fly its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet.

EgyptAir Training Academy has recently acquired a new international accreditation from ICAO Regional Center in the field of Aviation Security Training.

Flydubai and Pakistan International Airlines have signed a new interline agreement which will provide passengers with greater options for travel between Pakistan and the UAE.

The giant order for Rafale fighter jets for the UAE heads the TATV Newsround programme this week as Jon Lake explains how the signals were all there at the Dubai Airshow and what this latest contract means for French-UAE relations … as well as the prospects for the delayed F-35 purchase.

Jet Aviation has entered into an agreement with SkyNRG to offer SAF to their customers universally through a Book and Claim service.

Etihad Guest has introduced a series of sustainability-focused initiatives to reward members for making ‘green’ choices.

Ryanair has cancelled all flights to Morocco through February 1, 2022.

Emirates airline yesterday welcomed the Costa Rican Head of State, President Carlos Alvarado Quesada at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Etihad Airways and ITA Airways, the national carrier of Italy, have signed a codeshare agreement connecting the networks of the two airlines.

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced performance accomplishments for its next-generation Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600.

In the finale of its UAE 50th Anniversary celebrations, Etihad Airways has launched the third and final video in its ‘Hosting the World’ campaign, celebrating the UAE’s fashion scene.

The Emirates Group is looking to provide IT professionals opportunities to join the world of aviation and travel.

ALSIM has announced the sale of an AL250 to UTEK Flight School based in Bursa, Turkey.

Spatial, a provider of flight crew simulators, has entered a new partnership with Kuwait Airways.

Emirates has been named World Class Airline at The APEX Official Airline Ratings awards.

Oman Air has been awarded a Five-Star rating in the Major Airline category by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX).