Middle East & North Africa

Air Arabia has reported a strong first quarter of 2025 financial and operational results, as the airline continued to expand its network.

Senior executives from RwandAir and its holding company Aviation Travel and Logistics (ATL) say the long-touted deal for Qatar to take a 49% stake in the Rwandan flag carrier is on track to be signed “within a few months."

IndiGo commencement of daily direct flight connecting Mumbai to its 41st international destination, Fujairah in the UAE.

Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) is set to deploy Intelligent Approach at Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah airports.

IATA launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernise baggage operations during the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened in Nairobi yesterday hosted by Kenya Airways.

Etihad Airways is reporting significant growth in travel demand between Italy and Abu Dhabi.

Turkish Airlines has mandated the first financing structure to use the Sompo AXIS Aviation Finance Insurance (SAAFI), Aviation Non-Payment Insurance (ANPI) product for new aircraft deliveries.

Qatar Airways has placed an order with Boeing for at least 160 widebody aircraft – said to be valued at over $200 Billion.

Etihad Cargo has announced a strategic restructure of its European commercial team into five areas.

Riyadh Air and Ink Innovation are implementing a full Delivery Management System aligned with the IATA Modern Airline Retailing (MAR) model.

Etihad Airways has released its traffic statistics for April 2025, demonstrating continued strong growth and performance.

Qatar Airways has launched a pioneering e-sports competition, ‘Gaming in the Sky’, onboard a commercial aircraft.

AviLease, an aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, today signed an agreement with Boeing for an order of 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft.

In Q1 2025, Jazeera Airways delivered a record first quarter profitability, posting a net profit of KD 4.7 million ($15,280 Million).

Turkish Cargo has signed a long-term partnership with Atlas Air Worldwide, a provider of outsourced aviation logistics, as part of Turkish Cargo’s expansion plans.

Between April 2024 and March 2025, Emirates handled more than 2.8 million bags each month, averaging at 100,000 per day, from Dubai to 140 global destinations.

Saudi low-cost carrier Flyadeal is looking at distributing through the Global Distribution Systems (GDS) to support its international growth plans.

Airline leaders in the Middle East point to an all-embracing impact of continued supply chain issues as one of the biggest challenges they are facing today. Graham Dunn reports from Jeddah.

Turkish Airlines is expanding its Southern European network with the addition of Seville.

IATA is urging greater co-operation within the fast-developing Middle East to ensure “no county is left behind” in aviation’s growth story. Graham Dunn reports from Jeddah.

The 24th edition of the Dubai Airport Show concluded yesterday after calling to effectively adopt and invest in new technologies and to ‘grab’ the opportunities offered by airport expansion projects in the region.

Oman Air has announced a significant increase in capacity for the upcoming Khareef Dhofar.

Aircraft leasing company AerCap and EgyptAir have deepened their partnership to support EgyptAir’s fleet modernisation and expansion strategy.

With congested airspace around London a new star is shining for the business aviation community for flights close to the capital.

The 24th edition of Airport Show is about to conclude after showcasing and introducing new technologies and services that are redefining airports.