Middle East & North Africa

AMAC Aerospace has worked five Boeing B747’s simultaneously at its headquarter in Basel, Switzerland.

The 24th edition of the Airport Show opens today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

Emirates is set to launch a daily non-stop service between Dubai and Hangzhou from 30 July.

Flynas, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier, said it will proceed with an initial public offering (IPO), under which it will sell shares representing 30% of its capital.

Boeing has said that its 787 Dreamliner fleet has surpassed one billion passengers faster than any widebody commercial airraft in history, accomplishing the feat in less than 14 years since entering service.

Emirates and AEGEAN Group have enhanced their partnership to offer frequent flyer members reciprocal loyalty benefits.

Archer Aviation has appointed retired Brigadier General Cristiano Tartaglione as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Emirates said it received its busiest ever presence at the Arabian Travel Market which took place in Dubai earlier this week.

Qatar Airways Cargo has been named launch customer of the Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF and has finalised an agreement for five aircraft with Jetran.

Aviation experts and specialists from across the world will gather in Dubai from May 6 to 7 to participate in Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF).

Airports in the Middle East are investing hundreds of millions of dollars to enhance their infrastructures and facilities - particularly in acquiring electrical Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

On World Pilots’ Day, Emirates is embarking on its next era of growth and global expansion, with its commitment to welcome over 1,500 new pilots within the next two years.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has said in its 2024 Annual Report for Saudi Vision 2030 that the civil aviation sector has witnessed significant transformations.

Etihad Airways has launched a new corporate travel programme designed to enhance the business travel experience.

Jazeera Airways and HTS, the B2B division of Hopper, are to introduce Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) and Disruption Assistance For Any Reason (DAFAR) on the airline’s direct channels.

IATA has released data for March 2025 global passenger demand for air travel.

Pegasus Airlines has said it has significantly enhanced customer and employee satisfaction through its collaboration with Microsoft, leveraging Azure AI Services.

Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 23.4 million guests in the first quarter of 2025.

At Arabian Travel Market 2025, Emirates today received a delegation from Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism.

Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines launched their Joint Venture (JV) during a ceremony held at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai this week.

The UAE, represented by the UAE Space Agency, has signed an MoU with Egypt, represented by the Egyptian Space Agency, to cooperate in space activities for peaceful purposes.

Qatar Airways is showcasing its cultural resonance and immersive innovation during The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2025.

IATA has released a study measuring the significant economic and employment benefits aviation (including aviation-related tourism) generates for Egypt.

Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines have launched a strategic partnership to expand service between Doha and Manila.

Flydubai was recognised with the “Airline with the Best Connectivity in the Middle East” award for the second time at the 2025 Business Traveller Middle East Awards.