Middle East & North Africa

Network Airline Services (NAS) has signed an agreement with Kenyan carrier SAFE Air to provide cargo sales and marketing for the carrier in the UAE and Oman.

Serco has appointed Gary Barthram as the new area manager, Aviation Emergency Services for the Middle East.

Raytheon Saudi Arabia, an RTX business, has started its 2024 internship programme, welcoming 14 Saudi students from ten leading universities and technical institutes across the Kingdom.

The first Emirates Boeing 777 with a nose-to-tail cabin refresh sporting a new look has rolled into service, as it prepares to take off to Geneva this afternoon.

Turkish Airlines increased its passenger capacity by 7.7% in the second quarter of 2024.

Saudia has announced its contributions to the success of Hajj Season.

The first customers from the Middle East for the new Cassio family of small passenger aircraft will soon be unveiled by start-up manufacturer VoltAero.

The Football Association [The FA] has extended its long-term global partnership of the FA Cup with Emirates for a further four years.

Majid Khan, the new head of the Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP), is confident he can help the country in its mission to increase inbound traffic.

Leading aircraft charter broker, Air Charter Service, has promoted Muzamil El-Zein to the position of Private Jets Director of its Dubai office.

Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, the new CEO of Qatar Airways, is speedily stamping his own management philosophy and personal values on the airline.

Saudia is adding Medan to its scheduled and regular flight network, making it the second destination in the Republic of Indonesia after the capital, Jakarta.

MRO Middle East again provided a forum for assessing the challenges and opportunities confronting the regional industry as it attempts to scale up fast enough to support the ambitions of operators.

Qatar Airways Cargo has launched the "My Allotments” feature on its website within the Digital Lounge portal enhancing booking efficiency and intuitiveness.

Some European airlines are suspending flights or extending existing suspensions amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran.

Dubai Airports has introduced a new facility combining Left Luggage and Mishandled Baggage services, to enhance the guest experience at Dubai International's (DXB) Terminal 2.

While much public attention has been given recently to newcomer Riyadh Air and flag-carrier Saudia, privately-owned low-cost carrier Flynas is steadily increasing its activities, both in the domestic market and internationally.

Cranfield University in the UK last week welcomed a delegation from Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).

Emirates will operate a second daily A380 service between Dubai and Bali, starting September 1, until October 26, to meet the surge in travel demand to the island during peak season.

IATA released data for June 2024 global passenger demand with African carriers seeing a 16.9% year-on-year increase in demand.

Boeing today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Robert K. "Kelly" Ortberg as the company's new president and chief executive officer.

Gulf Air has signed a Collective Labour Agreement with the Gulf Air Pilots Trade Union (GAPTU).

Royal Jordanian’s (RJ) Board of Directors has approved the company's financial results for first half of 2024 showing the war on Gaza has impacted the airline’s operational performance.

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

Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) has completed a comprehensive review of its Wildlife Hazard Management Programme in partnership with aviation wildlife management consultancy Avisure.