Middle East & North Africa

Emirates and Viva Aerobus establish interline partnership.

The UAE Space Agency and the Emirates Defense Companies Council (EDCC) have signed an MoU to collaborate on fostering business within the aerospace and defence sectors.

Global aviation solutions provider, UAS International Trip Support (UAS) and aviation sustainability solution leader, 4AIR, have entered a strategic partnership.

SalamAir will launch direct flights from Muscat to Cairo from 15 June with three flights a week.

AURA AERO and Airbus Protect have signed a cooperation agreement in view of the certification of ERA, the next regional transport 19-seater hybrid-electric aircraft developed by AURA AERO.

Global trip support solutions provider, UAS International Trip Support (UAS) - is enhancing its Global Trip Manager's capabilities.

Etihad Airways will become the main sponsor of Girona FC from next season.

Saudia Group has been recognised at the 11th edition of The Transform Awards Middle East and Africa 2024, winning six awards.

Qatar Airways is set to begin operations to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, from June 1.

The facility, due to open in Q2, 2025, will deliver extensive business aviation infrastructure to Sharjah International Airport.

Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Airport Services have signed a contract to extend their partnership in providing ground services for passengers at Zayed International Airport.

Airbus UpNext has launched a new technological demonstrator to accelerate the maturation of superconducting technologies for use in electric propulsion systems of a future hydrogen-powered aircraft.

The Airport International Group has said that Queen Alia International Airport welcomed 669,158 passengers during the month of April 2024.

Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East has announced the results of the Green Airports Recognition (GAR) 2024.

Leading aerospace companies are collaborating to evaluate technical issues regarding the compatibility of 100% SAF with aircraft systems.

Qatar Airways Cargo has assisted Animal Defenders International by transporting six young lions from the illegal wildlife trade to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in Johannesburg.

Qatar Airways’ destination management company, Discover Qatar, has launched its exclusive air tour, ‘Discover Doha by Air.’

Emirates and Avianca have launched a new codeshare partnership allowing customers connectivity on select routes.

Turkish Airlines and The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) to are to forge a strategic partnership for sustainable tourism.

Qatar Executive has added two new Gulfstream G700 aircraft to the fleet, becoming the worldwide exclusive commercial operator of the aircraft.

Victor, an on-demand jet charter platform, has announced its commitment to delivering its climate action strategy in the MENA region.

A strategic acquisition between SITA and Materna IPS is a ‘giant step forward’ in SITA’s global leadership in passenger processing.

Riyadh Air and Saudia Academy have signed an MoU to enhance aviation training capabilities across the Kingdom.

Embraer is to help in the development of aerospace ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, along with The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Industrial Development Center (NIDC), AHQ Group.

Eve Air Mobility and Saudia Technic have signed an MoA to explore the potential demand of MRO activities for eVTOL aircraft in the region.