The Supreme Organising Committee for the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2025 have held a meeting to review preparations for the 17th edition.
The Dubai-based company, Aviation Services Management (ASM), is set to open a new office in Saudi Arabia, enabling it to expand its aviation services in the Middle East. The company is also spreading its wings to Africa.
The UAE has positioned itself as one of the major players in the global aviation sector in 2024, recording over 1 million air traffic movements over the year.
The International Defence Conference (IDC) 2025 will take place on 16 February under the theme "Defence Reimagined: Innovation, Integration and Resilience.”
Gulf Air is to create a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at its Bahrain hub, which will service both its own aircraft and those of other airlines.
Bahrain is determined to find a successful formula for its aviation ecosystem, with Gulf Air at the centre, to give strong connectivity for this island state.
MENA players will have a significant and strategic role within the aircraft leasing market in the coming years. Ali Ben Lmadani, CEO ABL Corporation talked about how funding options can help achieve rapid growth without compromising sustainability goals.
This year the Qatar Emiri Air Force is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To spread the word of this rapidly-expanding air arm on its golden anniversary, the QEAF has sent aircraft to two big air shows recently. Alan Warnes reports.
