Middle East & North Africa

Etihad Airways preparing to go 'big' unveiling ten new destinations on a single day.

Etihad Airways will conclude its unilateral codeshare and bilateral frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia effective 01 June 2025.

Emirates has joined the Move to -15oC global coalition, securing its place as the first airline to the initiative.

Emirates has entered a five-season global sponsorship with SailGP which will see it become the exclusive Global Airline Partner of the annual sail racing championship.

BIAS 24 marks the last international air show for the BAE Systems Hawk Mk 65s of the Royal Saudi Air Force’s ‘Saudi Hawks’ display team.

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.

Etihad Airways is restarting its cadet programme, as it seeks to create a pipeline of future pilots to feed the airline’s expansion.

Etihad Airways’ financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2024, achieving US$ 368 million profit after tax.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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