Middle East & North Africa

Network Airline Management (NAM) has extended its long-term partnership with Air Atlanta Icelandic by adding two further B747-400F production freighter aircraft to its fleet.

Air Cairo is planning a significant increase in its African network, as it aims to more than triple the size of its fleet over the next decade.

Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airlines and Group, Airport Show returns for its 23rd successful edition from 14-16 May 2024 at Sheikh Saeed Halls 1-2, Dubai World Trade Centre.

Rolls-Royce and Turkish Airlines signed a joint statement at a ceremony held at the Turkish Airlines headquarters in Istanbul this week.

Etihad Airways has launched reciprocal interline partnerships with five new airline partners.

Embraer has delivered its 1800th E-Jet aircraft. The new Azorra owned E190-E2 was handed over to Royal Jordanian Airlines.

Saeed Al Mawali, chairman of Oman Air, has announced the appointment of Con Korfiatis as the airline’s chief executive officer.

Oman Air Cargo has signed an agreement with Revenue Technology Services to boost digital capabilities.

At the Dubai Airshow, Archer and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office announced their plans to make the United Arab Emirates Archer’s first international launch partner. Electric air taxi operations will start in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in 2026.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2024.

Emirates has returned to Phnom Penh with a daily scheduled flight via Singapore.

Regional security challenges are the main concern for Morocco’s armed forces and it obtained increased access to defence technology thanks to improving defence ties with France and the United States, and has received military training and equipment from both.

Accenture has graduated the first cohort from its Accenture Capability Hub in Riyadh.

Emirates has become an industrial partner of the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), based at the University of Cambridge.

EDGE has acquired 51% of Brazil-based CONDOR Non-Lethal Technologies, a leader in Non-Lethal Technologies (NLT).

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

Jazeera Airways in Q1,2024 recorded a break even in operations, and reported a net loss of KD 2.7 million ($8,754 USD).

Turkish Airlines has revealed its ambition to establish Türkiye as a key player in the aerospace industry after launching a new initiative with Airbus and Rolls-Royce.

ArcosJet considers the UAE as one of the most promising markets for advanced air mobility and expects the region to become a launching pad for eVTOLs in the near future.

HAVELSAN has signed a contract with International Flight Training Center (IFTC) for an Airbus A320 NEO/CEO Full Flight Simulator (FFS) with three engine options.

TAV Airports has announced the financial and operational results of the group pertaining to the first quarter of 2024.

On 26 April, World Pilots’ Day, Emirates announced significant changes to recruitment, including higher salaries and new roles.

Royal Jordanian (RJ held) its ordinary Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 29, 2024, with the board discussing the business plan for 2024.

Serco has announced the promotion of Kate Fleetwood to the role of Head of Operations, for the West Coast of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Jettainer, which operates efficient fleet of Unit Load Devices (ULDs), is marking its 20th anniversary.