Middle East & North Africa

A new class of warship, housing potentially dozens of uncrewed aerial vehicles, is about to make its presence felt in several regions of the world.

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

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

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

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

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

The 2025 editions of IDEX and NAVDEX in the United Arab Emirates opened with a splash with the organisers heralding record numbers of exhibitors and a highest-ever number of UAE-based companies taking part.

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

This year marks 25 years of Emirates’ services to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) has officially inaugurated a new state-of-the-art facility for Satys, the French group specialised in aircraft painting, sealing, and manufacturing interiors at Dubai South.

Turkish Technic and IndiGo signed an agreement during MRO Middle East 2025, covering the redelivery checks of IndiGo’s 10+ Airbus A320neo aircraft.

The 17th edition of IDEX and the 8th edition of NAVDEX has commenced in Abu Dhabi showcasing the latest defence solutions from international companies.

Highlights of ICAO’s three-day event in Abu Dhabi included decarbonisation efforts and eVTOL demonstrations.

If there was ever any doubt about the intention of the United Arab Emirates to establish clear leadership in the advanced air mobility sector and to transform urban transportation, then events this last week in Dubai and Abu Dhabi put them firmly to bed.

Global Air Navigation Services (GANS) signed three key agreements on the last day of GISS - with Rwanda, Kenya and Guyana.

Etihad Airways welcomed 1.7 million guests during January 2025, an 18 per cent rise on the same period last year, and passenger load factor of 89 per cent compared to 86 per cent for January 2024.

Boeing will present its advanced defence and security capabilities and services at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2025) in Abu Dhabi Feb. 17-21.

SolitAir, a Dubai-based air cargo carrier, has selected OASES, a provider of aviation Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) software, as their first MRO software provider.

The fourth edition of ICAO’s Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) drew to a close on Wednesday 12 February.

Dubai Airports has recognised the ‘exceptional’ individuals and teams who bring DXB’s guest experiences to life at the second annual oneDXB Chairman’s Awards.

Zambia was officially invited to promote green aviation globally, and within African, by The International Association for Green Aviation (IAGA) during the last day of GISS.

Satair and Etihad Engineering have entered into an agreement for an Integrated Material Services (IMS) supply chain solution.

SAF One Energy Management (SAF One), a developer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) solutions, has signed and MoU with Airbus to collaborate on promoting the adoption of SAF across the aviation industry.

Volar Air Mobility Holding Company, Volar Air Mobility Industries, and VMAN Aviation Services signed a landmark order during GISS for the RX4E - the world’s first Part 23 certified electric aircraft developed by the Liaoning General Aviation Academy.

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