Middle East & North Africa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the past year, Emirates has doubled the number of cities it offers beyond its own network, offering travel opportunities to nearly 1,700 additional cities.
Air Transport

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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