Middle East & North Africa

Ethiopian Airlines has accepted the first of four of Airbus’s A350-1000s.
Air Transport

Air Arabia has resumed its route from Sharjah to Yanbu in Saudi Arabia.
Airports & Networks

Turkish Airlines has continued its growth as it increased passenger capacity by 5.4% in the third quarter of 2024.
Air Transport

By Anuradha Deenapanray
France might approve the cession of 30 Mirage 2000-9E fighter jets by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF). This deal has been in the spotlight since the visit of the minister of foreign affairs, Nasser Bourita, in France, last April.
Defense

Pegasus has received the Global Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year Award at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia and Sustainability Awards 2024.
Aerospace

Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, is expanding its footprint in Saudi Arabia with the launch of a new direct route connecting Lahore and Jeddah.
Airports & Networks

Now live onboard flights to 140 destinations, Emirates has launched a new collaboration with the popular audio-streaming subscription service, Spotify.
Emerging Technologies

Texel Air (Australasia), the New Zealand registered airline of Bahrain based Texel Air, has completed the world’s first EDTO 120 flight.
Air Transport

Emirates has touched down in Edinburgh for the first time since 2020.
Airports & Networks

Hamad International Airport (DOH) announces the expansion of its connectivity to China with the launch of direct flights to Shenzhen, operated by Shenzhen Airlines.
Airports & Networks

By Anuradha Deenapanray
Morocco’s Office National des Aéroports (ONDA) continues to roll out its transformation strategy by modernising and upgrading its airports to face the rise in cargo and passenger demand due to booming tourism and manufacturing sectors. The newly-appointed CEO Adel El Fakir will build on his predecessor’s legacy.
Airports & Networks

Jazeera Airways has released what it says is a ‘strong’ set of financial results for the third quarter of 2024.
Aerospace

At World Defense Show 2024, Professor General Adam Finlay, an Australian special forces commander and academic, delivered a presentation on the pivotal role of data and technologies in modern military operations.
Defense

Turkish Technic has recently signed two significant agreements with SunExpress Airlines, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa.
MRO

By Alan Dron
Boeing’s list of accidents and incidents in recent years has seen the US manufacturer coming under increasing stress. Alan Dron visited the company’s Seattle home as it attempted to explain how it is solving quality problems in its aircraft.
Air Transport

Turkish Airlines has been awarded the prestigious 'World Class' award by APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) for the fourth consecutive year.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways today welcomed the return of its iconic A380 aircraft to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, enhancing the travel experience between the two capitals.
Airports & Networks

IATA has released data for September 2024 global passenger demand.
Air Transport

Gulfstream Aerospace has successfully completed ground emissions testing of 100% neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) containing zero sulfur on the all-new Gulfstream G700.
Business Aviation

By Anuradha Deenapanray
Safran Aircraft Engines has signed several agreements with Moroccan partners at the Marrakech Air Show 2024 regarding its new LEAP engine MRO shop which will be operational in 2026.
Maintenance & Training

Morocco and Boeing are partnering to establish an advanced manufacturing research centre within Mohammed VI Polytechnic University. Anuradha Deenapanray reports.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Flydubai has celebrated UAE Flag Day marking the occasion that unites citizens of the United Arab Emirates in honour of the spirit of the nation.
Air Transport

EDGE has made a grand debut during the Marrakech Air Show 2024. Anuradha Deenapanray Chappard reports.
Aerospace

The Moroccan Government has signed an MoU with Embraer to launch potential joint projects across areas in commercial aviation, defence and urban air mobility.
Defense

Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines have signed an MoU for a potential agreement.
Air Transport