Middle East & North Africa

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has confirmed that the aviation sector plays a vital role in supporting economic growth in Saudi Arabia.

Turkish Airlines is launching New Distribution Capability (NDC) platform, TKCONNECT, allowing travel agents with exclusive content and services.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Etihad Airways will launch operations Bali from 25 June.

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

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