Middle East & North Africa

The 2020 Abraham Accords signed by the United Arab Emirates, Israel and the United States opened a new era of collaboration in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabian Airlines signed two major deals here aimed at enhancing the passenger experience on its upcoming fleet of 35 Airbus A321neo and A321XLR aircraft.

Behind the scenes inside the Dubai Airshow control tower. Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS) provides the air traffic control during the busy Dubai Airshow flying display from 2pm daily.

Gulf Air is showcasing its flagship aircraft the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and its state-of-the-art cabins in its iconic 70th anniversary livery.

The FAA-certified GE9X, designed specifically for the Boeing 777X, has completed a new series of tests validating the enhanced durability of the engine.

Boeing executives have expressed the company’s commitment to support aerospace industry growth in the Middle East region.

EDGE Group entity, GAL, has opened the first regional distribution hub for aircraft logistics in Abu Dhabi in partnership with China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC).

Oliver Wyman has warned that the Middle East and Africa region will be among the slowest areas for aviation recovery.

On Saturday night, Airbus set Dubai’s Burj Khalifa alight with a spectacular visual display.

EDGE Group has been awarded an exclusive Performance-Based Logistics contract to supply the UAE Air Force and Air Defence with MRO and specialised support services.

Jordanian MRO and engineering specialist, Joramco, is expanding at home and abroad.

ACIA Aero Leasing is committed to placing a firm order for 10 Universal Hydrogen ATR 72 conversion kits as part of the regional aircraft lessor’s long-term strategy.

Jetstream Aviation Training & Services has joined with Dynamic Advanced Training (DAT), at Dubai South, to provide comprehensive EASA-approved training for cabin crew.

Captain Heather Ross, 777/777X deputy chief pilot, flew Boeing’s new wide-body twin here to Dubai and is full of praise for the aircraft.

Rising fuel prices and inconsistent government covid regulations are hampering the recovery of airlines in the region, according to Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) chief executive, Samer Majali.

Wizz Air has signed an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of a further 102 Airbus A321 aircraft, comprising 75 Airbus A321neo and 27 Airbus A321XLR aircraft.

Pilatus has flown a new version of its proven PC-7 basic trainer to the show.

Egis has been awarded a contract to expand Ras Al Khaimah International Airport’s existing terminal. The signing took place yesterday.

Colin Mahoney, Collins Aerospace president customers talks to Alan Peaford how covid brought so many technologies together.

With Airbus lighting up the sky on Saturday night – they went one better by lighting up the Dubai Airshow on Sunday’s opening day with a massive 255 Airbus A321neo and A321XLR deal with the low cost carrier consortium Indigo Partners.

Mark Pilling discovers how a study of sharks skin has led to Lufthansa Technik's latest fuel-saving initiative for aircraft.

Real time monitoring of data systems across the aircraft can improve efficiency and cost savings according to Canada's Star Navigation Systems.

Inefficient air traffic control can cost airports and airlines and managing director of Frequentis Middle East, Josef Kutschi, explains to Chloe Greenbank that this is not the only threat to the industry.

IATA has welcomed the commitments towards strengthening climate action made at COP26.

Emirates has said its flagship A380 service will return to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport from November 28