Middle East & North Africa

Dubai International (DXB) has marked Earth Day by reaffirming ACI Level 4 sustainability milestone.

Royal Air Maroc Cargo has an ambitious vision for the future with a strategy built on global expansion, digital innovation, and sustainability.

Qatar Airways will spotlight innovative, AI-powered travel experiences tailored for the modern traveller at next week’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) taking place in Dubai.

Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) intend to launch a Global Cargo Joint Business.

Riyadh Air launched its first cabin interior over the weekend designed by Transport design consultancy PriestmanGoode.

Oman Air has launched fights between Muscat and Amsterdam, marking the airline’s 11th destination in Europe.

Skywards Everyday, an app that enables members to earn Skywards Miles, has partnered with EmCan, the loyalty programme of Emarat.

Dubai International (DXB) has been recognised with the Airports Council International (ACI) Safety Recognition Award 2025 for its innovative and proactive approach to aerodrome safety.

Etihad Airways is significantly expanding its African network as it doubles its services to Nairobi, Kenya.

BAA Training has signed a landmark five-year agreement with Qatar Airways Group, to deliver Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) training for up to 150 cadets annually.

iGA Istanbul Airport has ushered in a new era in aviation history with the launch of Europe’s first-ever “Triple Runway Operations.”

dnata has reached a significant milestone, handling over one million tonnes of cargo in Dubai between April 2024 and March 2025.

beOnd, a first premium leisure airline, has launched services between Munich and Dubai.

Help AG has partnered with Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) to strengthen the cybersecurity framework of one of the region’s most critical aviation organisations.

IATA has emphasised the vital role of air cargo in maintaining global supply chain resilience.

Emirates SkyCargo has signed an MoU with Teleport, AirAsia’s cargo partner.

Emirates SkyCargo has deployed a dedicated weekly freighter to Narita International Airport, increasing its network of destinations served by Emirates freighters to 38.

IATA has released a study quantifying the substantial value that aviation (including aviation-related tourism) generated for the UAE in terms of jobs and economic activity in 2023.

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has re-elected Hamad Salem Al Muhairi, Assistant Director, General of the Aviation Security Affairs Sector at the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), as Chairperson of the ICAO Aviation Security Panel for the third consecutive year.

Etihad Cargo has expanded its capacity to meet increasing customer demand in Greater China.

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have launched “Dine on Us” – a complimentary dining programme for passengers travelling through Doha to and from Australia.

Etihad Airways has welcomed its sixth A350 to its growing fleet.

Almaty, Ankara Esenboğa, Batumi, Madinah, İzmir, Riga, Tbilisi, and Skopje airports, operated by Turkey’s TAV Airports, were recognised among the best in the world in the Skytrax World Airport Awards.

Flyadeal has appointed European airline executive Rogier van Enk as chief commercial and customer officer.

Etihad Airways is expanding its global network yet further with the launch of flights to Peshawar, Pakistan, starting 29 September 2025.