Middle East & North Africa

Emirates has received approvals to carry passengers on flights to Kabul in Afghanistan, starting from 25 June.

Etihad Guest has launched a new mobile application which allows UAE-based members to spend their miles seamlessly at selected malls in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

Lebanon's Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport will reopen to international movements, the transport minister announced today.

Dubai-based A320 pilot Tom Peaford looks at the changing world for airline pilots and manages expectations.

Etihad Airways has operated its first ever flight from Abu Dhabi to San Jose, capital of Costa Rica.

Global technology giant Honeywell has taken a step into the future with the formation of a new business unit dedicated to the growing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and urban air mobility (UAM) industries.

Strata Manufacturing (Strata) has completed works on the Strata Solvay Advanced Materials (SSAM) high-tech facility in Al Ain, a joint venture with Solvay, Belgium’s materials and chemicals company.

Etihad Airways, together with its partner Manchester City, have unveiled a bespoke match-day jersey in recognition of the global efforts to begin recovery from the impacts of COVID-19.

Baghdad Airport came under rocket attack early this morning. According to a statement from the Iraq military there were no casualties.

Flydubai’s has been making preparations for the airline’s commercial return to service following the coronavirus pandemic.

Turkey’s indigenous medium altitude long endurance (MALE) UAV, Bayraktar, has hit a major milestone as the country’s defence industry announced achieving 200,000 hours of operation.

Business and private aviation is back for the UAE. After a 12-week ban on the sector across the emirates, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has lifted the restrictions.

Emirates has resumed flights for passengers between Manchester Airport and Dubai International Airport.

Effective 20 June, Etihad Airways will operate twice-weekly scheduled services for outbound passengers from Colombo to key destinations on its global network via Abu Dhabi.

IATA and the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific are joining the International Civil Aviation Organization Middle East (ICAO MID) in urging governments of the Middle East to implement ICAO’s global guidelines for restoring safe air connectivity.

Sabeti Wain Aerospace, which dominates the Middle East region with its aircraft seating covers, has developed a seat safety product for airlines to consider.

Marhaba, Dnata's airport hospitality brand, has enhanced its offering to help Dubai passengers enjoy a safe, seamless and worry-free travel experience throughout their journey.

Etihad Airways will recommence flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens, Greece. The twice-weekly schedule will be operated on Wednesdays and Saturdays using a two-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

Emirates is to offer scheduled flights for travellers in 10 more cities.

Emirates said it has welcomed the latest air travel protocols that will facilitate international travel for UAE citizens, residents and tourists, and open Dubai to business and leisure visitors from 7 July.

Qatar Airways has resumed flights to New York (JFK) from 19 June (rising to 10 weekly from 2 July) and to Boston, Los Angeles and Washington Dulles from 1 July.

Jazeera Airways has held its virtual annual general meeting (AGM and EGM) of shareholders for the financial year ended December 31, 2019.

Etihad Airways is partnering with Austrian-based healthcare technology company Medicus AI to launch a COVID-19 risk-assessment tool.

Dnata has been recognised for achieving the highest safety standards at Erbil International Airport in Iraq.

Inmarsat and Boeing are delivering digital aircraft transformation through innovative new ‘smart pipe’ technology onboard the new Boeing 777X aircraft.