Middle East & North Africa

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Boeing’s global forecast offers both good news and bad for the different regional markets in MEASA. In this week’s Newsround, Alan Peaford looks at the figures and questions how this will correlate with the impending shortage of pilots and engineers.