Middle East & North Africa

Saudi low-cost carrier Flyadeal has taken delivery of its latest Airbus A320neo.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways is launching routes to Warsaw in Poland and Prague in Czechia, marking the first time the airline has flown directly to these countries.
Air Transport

With the final day of the first Egypt International Airshow underway today, show organisers have voted it a great success with more than 15,000 visitors passing through the doors.
Aerospace

In recent years Turkey’s Aselsan has become one of the fastest growing companies in the world.
Aerospace

Three unmanned aerial systems parked in the show’s static display perhaps fooled people to think at least two of them were from Turkey’s Baykar.
Aerospace

Egypt’s Petroleum Air Services (PAS) is to become an authorised service centre for Italian helicopter manufacturer Leonardo.
Aerospace

The Egyptian display team, Silver Stars, turned on a superb aerial performance to delight Egypt’s President at the formal opening of the first Egypt International Air Show.
Aerospace

Egypt’s State-owned Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI) announced in January 2023 that an agreement had been reached for the local production of the Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) T-50 lead-in fighter trainer and FA-50 light attack aircraft.
Aerospace

President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, watched with pride as his country’s flying display team, The Silver Stars, performed an amazing aerial demonstration.
Aerospace

Red Sea Airlines marked the second anniversary of starting operations yesterday, with plans to expand its current fleet of three Boeing 737-800s to five early next year.
Aerospace

Air Cairo will seek to acquire second-hand Airbus A320s to expand its fleet in the short term, as it prepares to receive the last of a batch of A320neos.
Aerospace

The war in Ukraine has seen an increase in interest in Thales’ air defence systems, the company said at the show.
Aerospace

The inaugural Egypt International Air Show opens today at El Alamein International Airport in El Dabaa, Matrouh. SHOW BUSINESS is there for all three days of the show.
Aerospace

Aviation Services Management (ASM) has opened a new office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, strengthening its operational footprint in the Middle East.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

SITA has appointed Selim Bouri as its new President for the Middle East and Africa region.
Maintenance & Training

Private jet operator RoyalJet, the premium private jet operator, has appointed seasoned aviation industry executive Shafiul Syed as its new chief executive.
Maintenance & Training

Chapman Freeborn, the provider in aircraft charter solutions, is poised to engage with key partners during the Egypt International Airshow 2024.
Aerospace

The next batch of Dassault Rafales will start being delivered in 2026, which will bring with them several niche capabilities.
Aerospace

Egypt is aggressively pursuing ambitious expansion plans for its airport infrastructure and airlines.
Air Transport

By Mark Pilling
EgyptAir is looking forward to becoming one of the African carriers operating Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 powered Boeing 787s.
MRO

Emirates took to the skies yesterday to celebrate its longstanding and ongoing commitment to South Africa, with the country’s first ever A380 flypast.
Air Transport

(IATA) has released data showing passenger demand was up 8% in July.
Air Transport

Bell will attend the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) at World Defense Show 2024 in Jordan from 2 to 5 September.
Aerospace

The Hurjet will make its first international appearance at the Egyptian International Airshow this week.
Aerospace

Red Sea Global (RSG), The Red Sea and AMAALA, have secured its second operating license for a water aerodrome from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).
Aerospace