Middle East & North Africa

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

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

By Alan Dron
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.
Air Transport

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

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

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.
Air Transport

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.
Airports & Networks

The Moroccan Government has signed an MoU with Embraer to launch potential joint projects across areas in commercial aviation, defence and urban air mobility.
Defense

EDGE has made a grand debut during the Marrakech Air Show 2024. Anuradha Deenapanray Chappard reports.
Aerospace

The General Director of Tripoli International Airport, Mohamed Abdelkader, has revealed a milestone has been reached towards the reopening of the airport after ten years of in activity.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines have signed an MoU for a potential agreement.
Air Transport

Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the full transition of the new state-of-the-art United States Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) facility to Zayed International Airport.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways is to launch flights to Al Alamein, the gateway to Egypt’s northern coast with the Mediterranean, from July 2025.
Airports & Networks

Saudia has successfully operated flight SV 215 from Jeddah to Amsterdam as part of The Aviation Challenge 2024.
Emerging Technologies

Safran Aircraft Engines and the Moroccan government have signed an MoU to set up a new LEAP engine MRO shop, slated to come on stream by 2026. Anuradha Deenapanray reports.
MRO

Tekever, a provider of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has signed an MoU with Droneway, a distributor of civil and tactical drones in Morocco and North Africa.
Defense

IATA has released the results of its 2024 Global Passenger Survey revealing that travellers continue to prioritise convenience and speed.
Airports & Networks

Riyadh Air has placed a firm order for 60 A321neo Family aircraft.
Air Transport

By Steve Nichols
The Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA) team has conducted a preliminary design review (PDR) and discussed its latest developments.
Space

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has delivered the first T625 Gokbey utility helicopters to the country’s military police.
Aerospace

IATA will offer digital currencies in the financial settlement systems it operates for the aviation industry.
Emerging Technologies

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has released results in the Kingdom’s air traffic performance in 2024, with record growth in passenger numbers, connectivity, and aviation cargo.
Air Transport

Travelex has undertaken a major expansion in the UAE with the launch of 13 new stores across Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports.
Airports & Networks

Emirates has signed two MoUs with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet, aimed at strengthening connectivity and offering more travel choices.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Cargo has marked the first anniversary of its Osaka operations.
Air Transport