Middle East & North Africa

Turkish Airlines' inaugural flight from Istanbul to Sydney, via Kuala Lumpur, has landed.

Saudia Group has signed a partnership agreement with Saudi Projects, a media platform, in a strategic initiative to enhance local media content and enrich its in-flight entertainment.

Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) has signed a strategic partnership with Egnatia Aviation, a flight training organisation, based in Greece.

Qatar Airways has entered a new partnership with Novak Djokovic as the airline’s Global Brand Ambassador and Wellness Advisor.

Formula 1 (F1) is expanding its investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through a new programme developed with global partner Qatar Airways.

Etihad Airways has revealed a new livery featuring the colours and branding of its partner, Indian cricket giants the Chennai Super Kings.

Airlink CEO and managing director Rodger Foster is set to step down at its helm at the end of March 2025.

In 2023 Etihad Airways achieved a 45.3% improvement in passenger carbon intensity compared to its 2019 baseline.

SalamAir will operate direct flights from Muscat to Nairobi.

Pilot and aviation training in India has received a boost as Simaero has signed its first A320 NEO full-flight simulator for its new training facility set to open in Delhi in 2025.

This year’s MEBAA Show has a ‘refreshed’ agenda focusing on sustainability and technological advancements.

Emirates has officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet.

Etihad Airways will launch ten new destinations starting in 2025 as part of the airline’s rapid expansion programme.

Gulfstream will showcase its ultralarge-cabin G700 at the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) Show on December 10-12 in Dubai.

Emirates, the Official Airline Partner and Principal Partner of AC Milan, has unveiled its A380 livery emblazoned with the club’s trademark colours.

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) hosted the second meeting of the Global Aviation and Aerospace Skills Task Force (GAAST) in Abu Dhabi from November 18 to 22, 2024.

Emirates will bring forward its daily A350 scheduled service to Edinburgh starting from 3 January 2025.

Saudia has been awarded the Editorial Award for ‘Best Airline Cabin Crew’ at the Business Traveler U.S. Awards 2024, which took place this week in Miami.

Gulfstream Aerospace has made its 300th customer delivery in the Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 fleet.

Emirates has received its first Airbus A350 aircraft.

The Ministry of Defence is gearing up for the 10th edition of "Union Fortress 10" military parade set to take place at Al Ain International Airport in Egypt.

Flydubai has added a new seasonal summer flights to Al Alamein International Airport in Egypt.

Three managing directors from Accenture Middle East : Ahmed Etman, MD cybersecurity practice; Radwane Saad, MD cyber strategy; and Abedalqader Nasrallah, MD cyber resilience; outline how the global firm is playing its part in the region’s aviation cyber defence

New York City FC and Etihad Airways have announced that New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium will be officially named Etihad Park.

Qatar Airways is relying on its operational resilience during a period of geopolitical challenges in the Middle East region.