Middle East & North Africa

Flydubai is celebrating ten years since its first commercial flight to Ukraine in 2011.

Rolls-Royce has completed the first flight of its all-electric ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft.

Dubai Airshow 2021 will welcome a major presence of Saudi aerospace and defence companies.

Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show has revealed its official venue model at DSEI in London, showcasing a model of the purpose-built venue which will host the inaugural event in March 2022.

Etihad Airways has upgraded its Verified to Fly service to offer a more streamlined and personalised service through its website.

An Emirates Boeing 777 freighter last week transported 40 horses from Haneda Airport to Liege Airport.

Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show has announced its participation at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) event, unlocking the Middle East opportunity for UK firms.

AMAC Aerospace has built an enviable reputation for VIP and VVIP completions and MRO, serving both the corporate and commercial aircraft markets.

Bombardier has introduced its latest mid-size business jet, the new sustainably designed Challenger 3500 aircraft.

The future of the Qatar Airways fleet will consist of aircraft with the lowest emissions, according to CEO, Akbar Al Baker, during a recent webinar. Keith Mwanalushi assesses the carrier’s fleet strategy as it emerges from a turbulent year.

Global Air Traffic Management (GATM) will return to the Dubai Airshow in 2021.

Boeing has released its annual forecast for the commercial, defence and space aerospace market, reflecting signs of the industry’s recovery following the impacts of COVID-19.

Emirates SkyCargo is launching a new technical solution for its customers that will enhance user experience and the efficiency of the booking process for cargo shipments.

EgyptAir plans to operate non-stop flights between Cairo and Dhaka in Bangladesh by November 2021.

Emirates will introduce the first scheduled commercial Airbus A380 service to Istanbul, Turkey from 1 October.

Gulf Air will commence direct flights to Tel Aviv, Israel starting from 30 September with two weekly flights.

Global Aviation Technologies (GAT) has successfully installed the first Goji Geotainment system, a plug-and-play replacement for legacy Airshow cabin entertainment systems ideal for business jets.

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East to carry out maintenance on Dassault Falcon 900B aircraft.

Etihad Airways is set to embark on a major digital transformation following the signing of a landmark multi-year deal with Amadeus.

Emirates has launched the first airline virtual reality app in Oculus store which allows people to experience Emirates' fully-enclosed Gamechanger First Class Suites, explore the airline's signature A380 Onboard Lounge, or check out the cabin around your own seat from the comfort of your home.

Emirates has announced that it will be restarting services Saudi Arabia from 11 September and St Petersburg from 8 October 2021.

Angola’s Turaco Aviation and the UAE’s Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) have announced a strategic partnership to provide helicopter services to Angola, offering the latest models of aircraft as well as in-country maintenance capabilities for the southern African markets.

Inspection is a key part of the MRO community’s contribution to aviation safety. Chuck Grieve reviews developments in inspection tools and methods where communication is king.

GECAS has delivered the first of two A321NX aircraft to SalamAir with the arrival of one, MSN 10483, into Muscat, Oman from Hamburg. As announced in late 2019, GECAS is providing the two aircraft from its own skyline.

Saudia will return to Manchester Airport in December for the first time in 21 months as it relaunches its direct service to Jeddah.