Middle East & North Africa

One of the latest helicopters to be launched by Russian Helicopters, is the Kazan-designed Mi-38-2, which made its first appearance in the region at the Dubai Airshow in 2019.

The IDEX Day 3 edition of SHOW BUSINESS led with a story from Airbus discussing the possibility of UAE-based firms taking on A400M airlifter work to help the European manufacturer secure its first orders for the type in the Middle East.

Edge is exhibiting the Sinyar LAR3P unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) -a product of the company’s joint venture with Flaris.

India-based Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd or KSSL is looking for export markets for its newly-launched MArG 155mm/45 calibre mounted gun system.

It saw a US$ 476 million profit after tax driven by US$ 5.7 billion passenger revenue and US$ 1.1 billion cargo revenue, alongside significant operational efficiency improvements.

It’s not often that offset deals make headlines of their own, but an agreement signed between UAE organisations, Raytheon and engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney falls into that category.

Bill Guyan, Leonardo DRS president of international business, explains the importance of the Middle East to the company’s growth ambitions as it brings its expertise in advanced defence systems to the region in this TATV Spotlight programme from IDEX.

Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show is one of the fasting growing defence events in the world.

Manned-Unmanned (M-UM) operations is an aspiration for increasing numbers of air forces.

Etihad Airways has rolled out its new and elevated digital experience across etihad.com and the mobile app.

World Defense Show is appearing at IDEX updating on the new features and rapid sales for the next edition due to take place in Riyadh from February 8-12 next year.

Flydubai has received the Four-Star Major Airlines rating for the second time by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX).

LIFT Aircraft Middle East and Advanced Mobility Hub have made a milestone in the pursuit of sustainable air transport. Chloe Greenbank reports.

Gama Aviation said it received a record number of passengers for 2024, 10 years since opening its Fixed Base Operation (FBO) in Sharjah.

The launch of Powertech, the UAE’s ambitious play to develop an indigenous range of engines to power its own and other aircraft, is the lead story in the second issue of SHOW BUSINESS at IDEX. Read all the news from Day 2.

Jean-Brice Dumont, head of air power at Airbus Defence and Space explains the company’s strategy in the UAE, the role of the C295, potential of the A400M and how the region plays a growing role in the global Airbus supply chain.

Threats to spacecraft are proliferating as the domain becomes of growing importance to militaries around the world.

Embraer is confident that the European and Far East sales success of its C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft will soon be replicated in the Middle East.

EDGE is unveiling 46 new systems and solutions across its all-domain portfolio IDEX and NAVDEX 2025.

Disruptions to global supply lines are nothing new. They have been around throughout the 20th century and the post 9/11 era.

For years Gulf militaries have expressed interest in the Lockheed Martin F-35 joint strike fighter aircraft.

Etihad Airways has launched flights to Sochi, the gateway to the north-east coast of the Black Sea.

Al-Futtaim Logistics, a provider of supply chain and logistics solutions, has expanded into Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Russia’s defence export organisation, Rosoboronexport is showing a record number of products at IDEX.

Recent supply chain disruptions, coupled with increased demand, are driving a need for more overseas production and sourcing.