Middle East & North Africa

Qatar Airways Cargo has signed an MoU with Japan Airlines to strengthen their partnership and enhance their product offerings to cargo customers.

IATA has released data for October 2024 global air cargo markets showing demand up 9.8%.

Qatar Airways has launched its latest in-flight safety video, spearheaded its newest Qatar Airways Global Brand Ambassador, Kevin Hart.

Emirates has unveiled Emirates World in Morocco, introducing its refreshed travel retail store concept to North Africa for the first time.

Flynas has appointed AVIAREPS UK as its General Sales Agent (GSA).

The Gulfstream G800 dedicated to testing the cabin interior has taken its first flight.

Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao, a global leader in e-commerce logistics, will extend their partnership to support the growth of cross-border e-commerce.

Qatar Airways has been selected by Honeywell as an official Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider for the Airbus A350’s Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).

Turkish Airlines has launched its longest flight with the addition of Sydney flights.

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

Etihad Airways is set to double its routes to the African continent over the next year.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

SalamAir will operate direct flights from Muscat to Nairobi.

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

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

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.

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.

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