Middle East & North Africa

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

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

The Emirates Group has releases its ‘half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 10.4 billion (US$ 2.8 billion) for the first six months of 2024-25.

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

Gulfstream Aerospace will exhibit its ultra large-cabin Gulfstream G700 and the clean-sheet Gulfstream G500 aircraft at the Bahrain International Airshow.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

IATA has released data for September 2024 global passenger demand.

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.

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

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