Middle East & North Africa

Qatar has agreed to sell 12 of its 24 Eurofighters to Turkey, which has seen the aircraft at close quarters during Exercise Anatolian Eagle.

It became obvious at the recent Dubai Air Show 2025 that the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defense, is still reconsidering its flying training options

There is intense speculation that the Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) is set to order up to 18 PAC-Chengdu JF-17C Thunder aircraft.

Turkish Airlines announced an investment program worth over $2.3 billion to build the largest cargo terminal and inflight catering facility at Istanbul Airport.

Boeing and Amideast have launched a new initiative to prepare students across the Middle East and North Africa for future careers in the aerospace industry.

Royal Jordanian has released its 2025 financial results recording a net profit of JOD 21.5 million $30.3 million.

Most airlines can only dream of load factors of more than 95%, but new Iraqi carrier Global Aviation is consistently hitting those figures.

Royal Jordanian, long adept at riding out the often-turbulent conditions in the Levant, is taking further steps to increase its resilience.

Flydubai – the other airline based in Dubai – is evolving rapidly into a powerful regional player under the wing of Ghaith Al Ghaith

Over the past few years, flydubai and Emirates have grown increasingly close in a partnership, forged back in 2017, that is shifting flydubai's performance into a higher gear.

Royal Air Maroc is leasing 13 Boeing 737-8s to boost global connectivity, aiming for fleet expansion to 200 aircraft and 32 million passengers by 2037.

Saudi Arabia’s GACA reported Saudi aviation soared in 2025, driving global connectivity and expansion plans for 2026, including new routes and investments

Oman's Civil Aviation Authority unveiled its National Aviation Strategy 2040, including plans for airport developments to handle more than 40 million passengers

The UAE is eyeing major SAF export opportunities to other markets such as the European Union, which is struggling to scale up its own SAF production.

Yemenia has been buffeted by the Houthi rebellion, flared up in 2014, leading to destroyed aircraft, damaged infrastructure and military restrictions on flights

The integration of cryptocurrencies into the financial system as a complementary payment method is soaring in the United Arab Emirates, particularly in the air transport sector.

Saudi LCC Flyadeal reported a strong operational performance in 2025, transporting over 10 million passengers.

Emirates and Nigerian carrier Air Peace have activated a bilateral interline agreement, expanding air connectivity between Africa, the UAE and the UK.

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced on Jan. 19 the inauguration of the new Al-Jouf International Airport.

The Gulf Cooperation Council's plans for a civil aviation authority covering all six GCC countries aims to spur regional growth through harmonization.

Airports in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates recorded significant growth in passenger traffic and cargo volumes in 2025.

Libyan airline Berniq Airways is hopeful that improving economic conditions in the east of the country will act as a launch pad for its expansion.

Libya continues to experience unrest. How are the North African nation’s two state-owned airlines faring?

Aircraft broker Jetcraft Commercial has delivered two Bombardier CRJ-1000 regional jets to newly launched Iraqi carrier Basra Airlines.

Algeria is planning to build a new civilian airport and new city in the north of the country.