Middle East & North Africa

Boeing is testing three dozen technologies on its ecoDemonstrator programme focused on operational efficiency and sustainability in cabin interiors.

Emirates has received the official Certified Autism Centre Designation plaques for all four of its Dubai Check In facilities.

With more than 560 aircraft in service worldwide, the Gulfstream G650 and G650ER have surpassed one million flight hours.

Emirates is expanding its operations in Vietnam by adding a second daily flight between Dubai and Ho Chi Minh City starting from 15 January 2025.

Emirates will resume services to Nigeria from 1 October 2024, operating a daily service between Lagos and Dubai.

The Gulfstream G700 has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification.

Pegasus Airlines is expanding its international network further with direct flights connecting Istanbul and Bratislava.

dnata has signed deals with leading manufacturers, locking in five-year global framework contracts for new Ground Support Equipment (GSE) at the Dubai Airport Show.

GO7, a provider of airline technology, has entered a partnership with Emirates and BLADE to provide a one-of-a-kind travel experience.

Boeing and the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) have signed an MoU to establish a permanent legal entity, Boeing Aerospace Doha LLC, in Qatar.

Emirates has taken delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Shell Aviation at London Heathrow Airport.

The CEO of Qatar Airways announced today that the Gulf airline is preparing to announce an investment in a southern African airline in order to expand its network on the continent.

Collins Aerospace has launched its Collins’ Airport Surface Awareness System for real-time tracking, monitoring, and recording of aircraft and GSE at airports.

The digital transformation of Dubai’s aviation regulator, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has made a key difference is the sector’s capability to meet the fast-growing number of movements.

Liebherr-Aerospace has won Best Supplier Award 2023 in the Program Development category at the Embraer Suppliers Conference.

Etihad Airways has published its preliminary traffic statistics for April 2024.

Sanad has made a transaction with CFM Materials, a used serviceable components provider of CFM engines.

Eve Air Mobility and flynas, the leading low-cost airline, are paving the way for eVTOL operations in Riyadh and Jeddah.

Challenge Group will launch a scheduled flight service from Liège to Dubai World Central (DWC) via Tel Aviv (TLV), commencing on May 16.

Etihad Airways will launch operations Bali from 25 June.

Saudia has signed an agreement with Greek carrier Aegean to expand their codeshare.

The Emirates Group has released its 2023-24 Annual Report, hitting new record profit, revenue, and cash balance levels.

The future of luxury business aviation has taken off at Al Maktoum International Airport as ExecuJet Middle East opens its new flagship headquarters.

Pegasus Airlines continues to expand its international network with direct flights connecting Istanbul and Edinburgh.

Saudia Group announces its operational plan for Hajj Season 2024, aimed at facilitating the transportation of pilgrims from around the world.