Middle East & North Africa

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

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

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.
Maintenance & Training

Saab has delivered its fourth GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the UAE.
Defense

The 10th edition of Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF) will take place for three days from May 14 in Dubai.
Aerospace

Abu Dhabi Airports has released its strong passenger traffic results for the first quarter of 2024.
Airports & Networks

TAV Airports and its subsidiary TAV Technologies operating have won “Best Employer” award by Great Place To Work.
Airports & Networks

Pratt and Whitney has been awarded an F100 engine contract for a material management programme by Saudi Arabia’s Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC).
Defense

Air Côte d'Ivoire has introduced new flights to Casablanca, Morocco.
Airports & Networks

Jazeera Airways will launch seasonal flights to Batumi, Georgia, starting June 2024.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, have renewed their existing partnership to support the shipment of relief items to the most vulnerable refugees worldwide.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways Cargo has opened its state-of-the-art Animal Centre and relaunched its Next Generation Live product.
Air Transport

Honeywell said its hydrocracking technology can be used to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass.
Emerging Technologies

Embraer plans to invest approximately USD$390 million and hire 900 additional employees in the current year.
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
Orders for a renewed and updated fleet are under way as Royal Jordanian seeks to navigate the increasingly difficult geopolitical environment in the region.
Air Transport

IBA has revealed that with rising engine lease rates and market values showing double-digit growth, the engine sector is now a “lessors’ market”.
MRO

Emirates invited 30 UAE families with neurodiverse children to have a real check in experience and familiarisation flight on the 24 April, at Dubai International Airport.
Airports & Networks

Abu Dhabi reveals plans to operate state-of-the-art air taxi network across the capital by 2026.
Aerospace

Joby Aviation partners with three Abu Dhabi government departments to identify support for establishing Joby’s air taxi service in Abu Dhabi.
Aerospace

By Mark Pilling
Air Arabia’s consistent growth story is continuing as it builds up its main Sharjah hub, expands at its other bases, and increases its fleet.
Air Transport

Recent data from global research companies indicates a bright future for the GCC hospitality industry.
Airports & Networks

Archer Aviation has signed a framework agreement showcasing the latest in advanced urban mobility, driving discussions, collaboration, and innovation across the sector.
Aerospace

Royal Jordanian continues its environmental sustainability efforts by planting 1,000 trees in the Azraq Wetland Reserve on Earth Day.
Emerging Technologies

Honeywell has been selected by Lilium to supply propulsion unit position sensors for the Lilium Jet.
Aerospace

Dnata has appointed Clive Sauvé-Hopkins to the position of divisional senior vice president (DSVP), Airport Operations.
Maintenance & Training