Middle East & North Africa

Turkish Airlines will operate three weekly services to Benghazi, Libya, from today.

Etihad Airways has released its traffic statistics for December 2024 showing the airline welcomed 1.7 million guests during the month.

Qatar Airways Group yesterday launched its annual safety and security awareness event.

A major change of direction is under way at Omani carrier SalamAir, as it seeks to restore its low-cost credentials.

Qatar Airways Cargo and Unilode Aviation Solutions have entered a partnership for the digitalisation of the airline’s fleet of over 42,000 Unit Load Devices (ULD).

International Aviation Enterprise (IAE) and HADID International Services (HADID), have signed an MoU to jointly develop a state-of-the-art aviation academy in the UAE.

As the aerospace industry seeks to improve pilot training and reduce costs, simulation technology has emerged as a leading method of innovation.

Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir has released its On-Time Performance (OTP) for the 4th Quarter of 2024.

Regional airport upgradation, expansion, and new developments will be under the spotlight for three days at the Airport Show, May 6 to 8, in Dubai.

The world’s first AI-powered digital human cabin crew, known as Sama, is now taking flight on social media.

As Riyadh Air prepares for operations, it has officially selected Catrion to provide in-flight catering and related services for its domestic and international flights.

Emirates Aviation University (EAU) has honoured 288 students who can now officially enter the world of aerospace and aviation.

The UAE Space Agency and the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) have signed an agreement to design and develop the EMA Lander.

November was another month of strong growth in the demand for air travel with an overall expansion of 8.1%, reports IATA.

Airbus delivered 766 commercial aircraft to 86 customers around the world in 2024.

The next phase of the design for King Salman International Airport will bear the signature of Foster + Partners. The British architecture firm has been tasked with creating Riyadh’s airport master plan.

Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector saw ‘exceptional growth’ in 2024, reports The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).

Embraer delivered 75 aircraft in 4Q24 – or 27% higher than in the previous quarter when 59 aircraft were delivered.

Riyadh Air is set to welcome a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for to be used for technical spare and for training purposes.

Air Arabia has launched new non-stop flights to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the Nordic Aviation Capital group of companies (NAC), an aircraft leasing company.

IATA has released data for November 2024 global air cargo markets.

EASA has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East’s facility at Dubai’s Al-Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to perform line and base maintenance on Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft.

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has signed an Mou with Keeta Drones to focus on the collaboration in drone-based delivery.

Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors have expanded partnership that will accelerate aviation product development and chart the path for autonomous flight.