Middle East & North Africa

flydubai and SriLankan Airlines have entered an interline agreement commencing from September 9, 2024.
Air Transport

The Egyptian Armed Forces has announced that Lockheed Martin will deliver two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) through a Foreign Military Sale with the U.S. Air Force.
Defense

The theme for the 2024 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) is “Embracing Innovation and Technology for Safe and Efficient Operations.”
Aerospace

Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract for 12 H225M multi-role helicopters by the Republic of Iraq.
Defense

In every one of Emirates’ 470 flights that depart each day, all pilots actively use GE FlightPulse.
Emerging Technologies

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

Turkish Airlines has enhanced its NDC (New Distribution Capability) compliant TKCONNECT programme.
Emerging Technologies

AFRAA and EgyptAir Training Academy have signed an MoU on training that will facilitate a framework of collaboration between AFRAA and EgyptAir Training Academy.
Maintenance & Training

Emirates has landed in Antananarivo, Madagascar for the first time.
Airports & Networks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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