Middle East & North Africa

A confident and assured UAE Air Force and Air Defence has hosted the tenth Dubai International Air Chiefs’ Conference in Dubai.

Envision Digital and SITA have signed an MoU to jointly build end-to-end net zero carbon solutions for airports worldwide.

Oman Airports has welcomed the first flight of Edelweiss Airline.

Airbus Secure Land Communications will showcase its portfolio of modern hybrid communication for smart airports at the Dubai Airshow 2021.

Emirates will showcase its four-class configured A380 at the Dubai Airshow.

GANS and ATRiCS have signed an agreement to develop a next generation integrated air traffic controller training course.

Air bp will return to the Dubai Air Show during 14-18 November.

The Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) met in person for the first time in two years for its annual general meeting and TATV was there to capture the mood and moment as airlines and industry suppliers came together to talk about the key issues, brought to you with the support of CFM International.

Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) has announced the launch of its composite manufacturing facility, SAMI Composites.

ArcosJet will present the Falcon 7X long-range business jet at the static display of the 2021 Dubai Airshow, taking place Nov 14-18 in Dubai.

At the association's AGM in Doha, Arab airlines offered a pessimistic forecast.

This week’s TATV Newsround programme comes from Qatar where hosts Mark Pilling and Alan Peaford are at the Arab Air Carriers Organization’s 54th annual general meeting and talk to Secretary General Abdul Wahab Teffaha about his expectations for the event.

Headquartered in Dubai, Jet Luxe has offices in Hong Kong and Mexico, with active plans to open in London and New York shortly.

The Emirates Group has released its half-year results for its 2021-22 financial year.

Gulfstream has signed the World Economic Forum's ‘Clean Skies For Tomorrow’ 2030 ambition statement.

An expanded MRO Middle East and AIME exhibition is set to return to Dubai in February 2022.

MENA Technics, the technical arm of MENA Aerospace Enterprises, has officially opened a branch office in Al Khobar, in Saudi Arabia.

EgyptAir has opened a new office in Doha, Qatar.

ACIA Aero Leasing is seeking proposals through an RFP for up to 30 additional aircraft to expand its fleet.

Astral Aviation has signed an operating lease for three B757-200 freighters with Aquila Air Capital.

Flynas has announced its latest flights expansion including the first ever direct international flights into AlUla International Airport.

Etihad Airways has entered a new partnership with Microsoft, leveraging its latest tools and technologies to advance its sustainability goals.

In this edition of Insight we are delighted to welcome to the programme His Excellency Ibrahim Al-Omar, the Director General of Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation.

As the aviation world begins to strongly focus on sustainability, it is perhaps no surprise that UK engine-maker Rolls Royce is leading the charge.

The Emirates Flight Training Academy is inviting aspiring UAE Nationals and residents as well as international candidates to join its cadet training programme.