Middle East & North Africa

ITA Airways, the Italian reference airline has launched a new direct flight between Rome Fiumicino and Tripoli Mitiga.

A massive eight-engined Boeing B-52 ‘Buff’ is making its first ever appearance at a Middle East airshow.

Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs has selected Thales for maintenance of TopSky – Aeronautical Messaging Handling System AMHS.

The Emirates NBA Cup trophy touched down in New York yesterday to coincide with the start of the Emirates NBA Cup 2024.

Archer Aviation, a provider in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has announced Dr. Talib Alhinai as its UAE Lead.

Boeing forecasts continued long-term growth, saying air cargo traffic will increase by an average of 4% per year through 2043.

Morocco ranks among the world’s most dynamic aerospace ecosystems with a diversified supply chain. Leading aerospace groups are tapping into this thriving market which offers numerous opportunities.

Flydubai is making its debut at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024.

The World Defense Show (WDS) 2026, to be held in Riyadh, from 8-12 February, has secured the record participation of more than 100 defence sector companies from China.

Bell Textron has announced Tim Evans as the new managing director for the Middle East and Africa.

RightJet, a provider of private jet services, has launched the first ever Private Jet Lounge at Dubai’s Jumeirah Burj Al Arab hotel to offer bespoke private aviation solutions to customers.

Etihad Airways has enhanced its digital platforms with new features which it says will make travel easier and more personalised for guests.

Emirates Transport (ET), a provider of sustainable mobility solutions in the UAE, will be the Official VIP Transportation Sponsor at Air Expo Abu Dhabi.

In the first issue of SHOW BUSINESS at the 2024 Bahrain International Airshow, our team reports from the Manama Air Power Symposium.

Riyadh Air has entered a partnership with Panasonic Avionics as its official partner for inflight entertainment (IFE).

SITA has announced the formal integration of IPS Intelligent Passenger Solutions into its airport portfolio.

Etihad Airways and e& UAE, the telecommunications arm of global technology group e&, have signed an MoU to explore key areas of cooperation.

Emirates has introduced Chauffeur-Drive Services (CDS) in Riyadh, for premium passengers arriving at and departing from King Khalid International Airport.

Flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its operations to Bhairahawa on November 9.

Emirates has won ‘Best Airline in the World’ at the prestigious ULTRAs 2024 Awards.

The UAE’s investment in the space sector has nearly doubled to DH40bn (around US$11bn), growing by around 30 per cent year-on-year since 2015.

GE Aerospace has signed a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) offload agreement with United Aerospace Maintenance Company (UAMCO) in Cyprus which will focus on quick turn workscopes for CFM LEAP engines.

flydubai and Batik Air Malaysia have entered an interline agreement.

Newly-appointed CEO Con Korfiatis has accepted the challenge of turning the loss-making Oman Air into profit.

Saudia Cargo has appointed Loay Mashabi as its new chief executive officer and managing director, effective January 1, 2025.