Middle East & North Africa

AMAC Aerospace, which has facilities in Turkey, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, is developing a new facility in JCB Aero in Auch, France.

Emirates has invested around US$48 million in Airbus A350s full suites of cutting-edge equipment and systems to support both pilot and cabin crew training.

Qatar Executive and Qatar Airways Privilege Club have entered a partnership that will bring exclusive benefits to loyalty members.

Emirates has officially opened the doors to its newly designed ‘Emirates World’ Travel Store in London.

Emirates has showcased a suite of new services and innovative products for People of Determination during AccessAbilities Expo in Dubai World Trade Centre.

AviLease has acquired nine aircraft from global lessor Avolon. This transaction follows last year’s successful purchase of 13 aircraft from Avolon.

Air Arabia has been named winner of the ‘Corporate Award in the Airline Category’ for its commitment to enhancing efficiency, reliability and customer satisfaction.

RightJet, a global provider of private jet services, has launched a spectacular Private Jet Showroom at Emirates Palace Mandarin Hotel, Abu Dhabi.

As part of the World Space Week activities, the UAE Space Agency is hosting the inaugural Space Research Conference 2024, taking place from 8-10 October.

On World Teachers’ Day, both Emirates and Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) have hailed their flight instructors for piloting the future of aviation.

A growing number of Middle East countries are putting space at the top of their technology investment agendas.

Riyadh Air has entered a strategic partnership with the FII Institute to drive positive changes and shape the future of sustainable development.

Under the theme “New Era of Dynamic and Sustainable Partnership”, Qatar Airways Group has outlined its continued efforts as it moves forward with its 2.0 vision for the future.

Bahrain has welcomed over 2,300 aviation professionals from 110 countries to Routes World 2024, with participation of 230 airlines and 530 airports.

On a recent tour of the new Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, Arabian Aerospace found out why the new terminal heralds the emirate’s intention to be a key player on the global aviation stage.

Air Arabia has resumed its non-stop flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

IATA highlighted the important role of Morocco’s aviation sector in driving economic growth and emphasised the need for smart regulation and cost-effective infrastructure.

During the IATA World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) a panel of airline leaders explored the transformative impact of technology on the aviation industry in recent decades.

Dubai Airports is to collaborate with Etihad Clean Energy Development Company to launch the world's largest rooftop solar panel installation project at an airport.

IATA is reminding governments of the importance of protecting civil aviation, including airport and air navigation infrastructure, during times of conflict.

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has resumed passenger services to Lagos, Nigeria, with a daily service.

Saudia has signed a codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines. The agreement builds on the airlines’ existing interline relationship.

Emirates has partnered with Etihad Clean Energy Development to launch a large-scale solar energy project at the Emirates Engineering Centre in Dubai.

The escalating conflict in the Middle East not only affects flights in the region, but also the most important detour for flights between Europe and Asia.

IATA and Airbus, Embraer and Rolls-Royce have established five key principles for access to, and the use of, Aircraft Operational Data during the 2024 IATA World Safety and Operations Conference.