Middle East & North Africa

Rolls-Royce has announced that the Enhanced Performance (EP) standard of its Trent XWB-84 engine has been officially certified by EASA.

Delegates to Abu Dhabi Space Debate (ADSD) are set to discuss the most pressing challenges and opportunities within the space sector.

UAS International Trip Support (UAS) has added a Bombardier Global Express to its newly revamped international air charter fleet.

ArcosJet, a Dubai-based global aircraft brokerage and dealership company, will be exhibiting at the MEBAA Show 2024 on 10-12 December in Dubai.

Mayman Aerospace, a portfolio company of UAE EDGE Group/SDF has completed a flight testing for the full pre-production model of the RAZOR P100.

Emirates is to deploy its retrofitted Boeing 777 on flights EK125/126 between Dubai and Vienna starting from 3 January 2025.

IATA has released data for October 2024 global passenger demand with Africa showing an increase, but the Middle East suffered falls.

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas, President, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) as it continues to expand its presence in the region.

Saudia has signed an MoU with Air France-KLM aimed at significantly expanding and localising its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities.

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

Bombardier will showcase its record-breaking ultra-long-range Global 7500 and super mid-sized Challenger 3500 business jets at this year’s MEBAA Show.

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.

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).

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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