Middle East & North Africa

The modernised Ka-226T light helicopter, which is being developed by the Russian Helicopters will make its international debut at Dubai Airshow 2021.

The new Boeing 777X has arrived at Dubai World Central preparing for the upcoming Dubai Airshow.

An Airbus H225 has performed the first ever helicopter flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) powering one of the Safran Makila 2 engines.

The battleground for the defence industry is changing. New alliances and partnerships are being formed and the military worries less about hardware and more about connectivity and capability. In this TATV Spotlight programme we talk to Bon Harward, the CEO of Lockheed Martin Middle East.

A Qatar Airways Airbus A380 took to the skies for the first time in more than 18 months.

Emirates and Garuda Indonesia have signed an MoU to establish a codeshare partnership between both airlines.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Air France, Anne Rigail, has hosted a special networking reception at the French pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Gulf Air celebrates launch of its Boutique Charter Services.

Etihad Airways appointed Dr Nadia Bastaki as chief human resources, organisational development and asset management officer.

Julie Dickerson, CEO of Shannon Engine Support (SES) talks to Mark Pilling about the business of engine leasing and also the change is ownership structure with AerCap buying the shareholding formerly with GE.

Airbus will showcase a wide range of products, innovations and services that are leading the way to a sustainable future for aerospace at the Dubai Airshow 2021.

The rapid expansion of cargo operations in the Arabian Gulf is continuing with the start of freighter services by Bahrain-based MENA Cargo.

Emirates will launch a daily non-stop flight between Dubai and Tel Aviv, Israel, starting 6 December.

The UAE Analog Mission#1 began yesterday as crew entered the NEK ground-based analogue facility in Moscow, Russia.

Jon Lake, Jay Menon and Angie Bee take you through a host of activities in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region’s defence sector.

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.

Qatar Airways has won the 'Investment in People' accolade from Seatrade Awards 2021.

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

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.

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

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

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

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,