Middle East & North Africa

Air Algerie’s new local subsidiary Domestic Airlines has begun services, taking off from the county’s capital Algiers for its first flight on Aug. 22.

Abu Dhabi-based VVIP business jet operator RoyalJet is undergoing a significant leadership shake-up following the sudden departure of CEO Shafiul Syed.

Gama Aviation’s Sharjah FBO has become the first facility in the Middle East to achieve Stage 3 accreditation under the IS-BAH.

Turkey’s iGA Istanbul Airport says it is “on track” to achieving net zero emissions across all ground operations by 2050.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia has granted business jet operator VistaJet the approval to conduct domestic flights within the Kingdom.

Dubai-based cargo startup SolitAir has introduced a new scheduled service to Kuwait as it works to grow its Middle East network.

SolitAir continues its expansion plans with the launch of its new scheduled service from Dubai World Central (DWC) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI).

flydubai has taken delivery of seven new aircraft so far in 2025, with a further five Boeing 737 MAX 8s scheduled to join its fleet before the end of the year.

Etihad Airways has released its traffic statistics for July 2025, reporting continued growth in passenger volumes and network expansion.

Jazeera Airways has released its financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, reporting a solid performance despite regional geopolitical challenges and temporary airspace disruptions in Q2.

Fly JetPets, a licensed private aviation travel service provider based in Dubai, has introduced a new standard in pet travel with a charter model, offering flight services that enable pets to travel in-cabin alongside their owners on global private jet routes.

Falcon Technic has completed a major 60-month inspection on the Bombardier Global Express XRS highlighting the base maintenance capabilities of its state-of-the-art MRO facility in Dubai.

Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights, effective from 1 October 2025.

Air Arabia has announced the launch of two new direct routes connecting Ras Al Khaimah to Yekaterinburg and Kazan in Russia.

Etihad Cargo is celebrating two successful years of operations at Ezhou Huahu Airport, marking a significant milestone in its strategic collaboration with SF Airlines.

Emirates has entered a landmark seven-year partnership with FC Bayern Munchen, 34-time Bundesliga champions and six-time UEFA Champions League titleholders.

Kristina Zalandauskaite, a Lithuanian based in Dubai, works in the Technical Training Department of aircraft maintenance organisation FL Technics. She speaks of her rise in the aviation industry as a woman.

Turkish Airlines has resumed its flights to Aleppo, which were suspended as of April 2012.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has increased the number of flights to Baku in Azerbaijan and Tbilisi in Georgia.

Menzies Aviation will deliver ground, air cargo and fuelling services at Mosul International Airport (OSM) in Iraq through MASIL, its joint venture with Iraqi Airways, Air BP and Al-Burhan Group.

SalamAir has received its newest aircraft, an Airbus A321neo named “Muttrah” - which was chosen through an Instagram vote by its passengers and followers.

Etihad Airways has launched the first commercial flight of its all-new A321LR.

Emirates is set to introduce a fourth daily flight between Dubai and London Gatwick from 8 February 2026.

Chapman Freeborn has appointed of Vilma Vaitiekunaite as Vice President Passenger – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Turkey’s TAV Airports saw international traffic rise by 5% to 30.3 million passengers and domestic traffic reach 17.4 million with a 3% increase during H1, 2025.