Middle East & North Africa

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

IATA released data for July 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.
Air Transport

The fifth annual AIRTAXI World Congress (ATWC) opens in Dubai, October 7- 10th at the Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference & Exhibition Centre.
Aerospace

The Emirates Group is marking the contributions of Emirati women, and the work they do to advance excellence across aviation and travel in the UAE.
Air Transport

Flydubai is today celebrating Emirati Women’s Day with record growth in female representation.
Air Transport

The operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC) said it is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing operational efficiency through various initiatives.
Airports & Networks

Abu Dhabi-based Marlan Space has teamed up with U.S. startup Loft Orbital to establish Orbitworks, a satellite manufacturer that will focus on the Middle East market, reports Matthew Fulco.
Space

Oman Air has received its latest Boeing B787-9 aircraft, the first of three scheduled for this year.
Air Transport

Saudia has announced the addition of Phuket to its seasonal destinations, making it the second city in Thailand to join its network, following the capital, Bangkok.
Airports & Networks

ECS Group, a provider in GSSA solutions, has appointed Zouber Hachemaoui as the new commercial director of its subsidiary, EFIS MAROC effective August , 2024.
Maintenance & Training

Dubai-based Eanan Al Samma has conducted the first test flights of its Rikaz heavy-lift uncrewed cargo aircraft, reports Aviation Week’s Graham Warwick.
Aerospace

The FAA’s recent directive requiring inspections of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft is expected to potentially impact more than 18 million seats across 64,000 flights worldwide.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways has signed a new interline partnership with Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives.
Airports & Networks

Emirates has launched a bespoke wine courses for cabin crew; L’art du vin.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Etihad Airways welcomed the UAE Paralympics team on board this week as they embark on their journey.
Air Transport

CDB Aviation has delivered an Airbus A330-300 Passenger to Freighter (P2F) aircraft to a new customer in Türkiye, MNG Havayollari ve Tasimacilik (MNG Airlines.)
Air Transport

King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) has signed strategic partnership contracts with four leading local and international companies, in the fields of architecture, engineering, construction, and air traffic management.
Airports & Networks

Al Khor Holding, a Qatari-based company with a globally extensive investment portfolio across private and public equity, has chosen to invest in EMMA Systems.
Emerging Technologies

Saudia continues to top the global list for on-time performance (OTP), achieving this for the second time consecutively.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways Group has acquired a 25% stake in Southern Africa’s premier independent regional carrier, Airlink.
Aerospace

Passenger traffic in UAE airports increased by 14.2% in the first half of 2024.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways has launched additional flights to London, UK; Male, the Maldives; Miami, USA; and Tokyo, Japan for the 2024-2025 season.
Airports & Networks

Abu Dhabi Airports has revealed that passenger traffic across the emirate’s five airports grew by 33.5% in the first half of the year.
Airports & Networks

Gulfstream’s G400 has successfully completed its first flight, officially launching the flight test programme.
Business Aviation

The USTA and Emirates have entered a transformative partnership renewal that will extend Emirates’ long-standing support of the US Open Tennis Championships.
Safety, Ops & Regulation