Middle East & North Africa

UK aerospace start-up AERALIS and a Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund signed an investment agreement at London’s DSEI show as part of developing AERALIS’s innovative modular aircraft system for transforming the defence light jet market.

Emirates has begun a worldwide campaign to recruit 3,000 cabin crew and 500 airport services employees to join its Dubai hub over the next six months.

Gulf Air today marked the 5000th flight departure from Bahrain International Airport’s new terminal as flight GF003 to London Heathrow marked the operational milestone.

Qatar Airways has marked a milestone in its history with Bulgaria, celebrating 10 successful years since its first flight between Doha and Sofia Airport.

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.

ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services which has multiple customers in the Middle East and Africa, announced today the acquisition of its first Embraer E190.

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 announced its participation at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) event, unlocking the Middle East opportunity for UK firms.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.