Middle East & North Africa

High-touch aircraft interior products manufactured by Aereos Interior Solutions now include integrated antimicrobial technology from BioCote.

The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has assigned National Aviation Services (NAS) to upgrade and operate passenger-handling services and processes at the Baghdad International Airport.

FL Technics, a provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, and part of Avia Solutions Group, has signed a long-term contract to support international low-cost carrier Wizz Air Abu Dhabi with complete Continuing Airworthiness Management (CAM) services.

Emirati interns at Lockheed Martin recently showcased their work on advanced technology projects to senior UAE defence industry officials.

Turkey’s TAV Airports is to join the Airports Council International’s (ACI World) Airport Health Accreditation programme for 11 airports operated by the company.

Emirates and Airlink have announced an interline agreement, widening Emirates' reach into Southern Africa as countries begin opening their borders for travellers.

Etihad Airways will become the first GCC carrier to operate a commercial passenger flight to and from Israel, to bring Israel's top travel and tourism leaders to the UAE.

Qatar Airways today took delivery of three more Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, reaffirming its position as the largest operator of Airbus A350 aircraft with 52 in its fleet.

Emirates SkyCargo is creating the world’s first dedicated airside cargo hub for the vaccine in Dubai.

Emirates' has launched an integrated biometric path at Dubai International airport (DXB). The contactless airport experience is now open to Emirates passengers travelling from and through Dubai.

Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) and Orbis UK have reaffirmed their partnership. Donations of vital cabin interior equipment and décor from AIX exhibitors play a significant role for the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital.

Emirates has introduced scheduled Airbus A380 services to Amman, Jordan, as part of its expanded schedule of 10 weekly services.

Etihad Airways has been awarded ‘Best Economy Class’ and ‘Best Frequent Flyer Programme’ at yesterday’s Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2020.

Jazeera Airways has launched a new service to the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, Muscat, starting from November 2, 2020.

Cavotec has won a contract to supply its in-ground fuelling systems to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.

Pegasus is adding a new route to its growing number of direct flights from Antalya, Turkey, with the launch of its direct flights to Moscow.

Flydubai’s first flight to the Maldives touched down in Male’ on 27 October; marking the start of an up to four-times weekly service.

The Emirates Group has been honoured at the GCC GOV HR Awards 2020 as this year's winner of the 'Best Nationalisation Initiative in the Private Sector' award.

Peter Mohring, Managing Director of Transport, Serco Middle East, explores why it has never been timelier for the air transport sector to embrace outsourcing to help with post pandemic recovery.

Kuwait Airways has received its first two A330neos. The aircraft are the first of eight A330neos ordered by the airline.

Etihad Airways has launched the world’s first Transition Sukuk and the first Sustainability-Linked financing in global aviation, under a Transition Finance Framework.

Alpha Aviation Simulator Centre has officially opened near nearby Sharjah International Airport.

The United Arab Emirates has announced a new satellite project called MBZ-SAT, which will become the second Emirati satellite to be fully developed and built by a team of Emirati engineers after KhalifaSat.

Etihad Airways is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its first service between Abu Dhabi and Brussels.

Joramco has revealed how it has managed to maintain high standards of safety across its MRO operations following lockdown due to COVID-19 and outlined its plans for the post-pandemic recovery period.