Middle East & North Africa

OneWeb’s Vice President mobility services - Ben Griffin, explains to Technology and Space editor Steve Nichols why the London-headquartered satellite operator has seen a “huge amount of interest” from airlines, and is currently “working with and talking to a good number” of carriers.

Rolls-Royce and Qatar Foundation will enter into a long-term partnership to create a global centre for climate technology innovation.

Oman Air will resume flights between Muscat and Bangkok from 11 November 2021.

Boeing will showcase its market-leading portfolio of commercial, defence and services products at the 2021 Dubai Airshow this month.

IATA has announced a moderate rebound in air travel in September 2021 compared to August’s performance.

IATA has released September 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continues to be well above pre-crisis levels.

A new pathway into military careers has been launched by Abu Dhabi in the shape of the Zayed Military University (ZMU)

Saudia Airlines has resumed operations to Muscat International Airport in Oman.

Defence simulator manufacturer Simloc is merging into the Audere Global group. The 100% Spanish owned business is aiming to offer solutions in services, training and engineering across different sectors,

Airbus, Dassault Aviation, ONERA, the French Ministry of Transports and Safran have launched the first A319neo flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel.

On Tuesday Pakistan denied a Go First (formerly Go Air) flight from Srinagar-Sharjah through its airspace.

Gulf Air has launched a private charter services under the title of “Boutique Charters”.

Turkish Airlines has received the “Best Airline Corporate Program” award with its Corporate Club programme in “Best in Business Travel” awards by Business Traveler.

The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has established a new line maintenance premises at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

Emirates has announced that it will reintroduce flights to Algiers, Algeria from 9 November.

Etihad Airways has launched flights to the holy city of Medina from 27 November 2021.

The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.

The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.

EgyptAir has said it will be ‘welcoming’ visitors to its Booth at Dubai Airshow 2021 that will take place November 14-18.

Emirates has signed a contract with UAE-based Falcon Aircraft Recycling on a pioneering initiative where its first retired A380 aircraft will be upcycled and recycled.

Qatar Airways has revamped its “Beyond Business” corporate rewards programme to offer benefits to more businesses.

The US Air Force Security Assistance and Training (AFSAT) Squadron has co-ordinated Block 45 training for four Turkish Air Force KC-135 tanker pilots.

Airmen from US Air Forces Central and the Qatar Emiri Air Force participated in Exercise Sky Shield III at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The US Air Force deployed Lockheed Martin F-16C

SITA has said that to support the recovery of the travel industry, it will make its Digital Travel Declaration solution available to governments free of charge globally.