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Middle East & North Africa

Smiths Detection has launched the SDX 10060 XDi, a ground- breaking X-ray scanner powered by diffraction technology.
Emerging Technologies

Raytheon Saudi Arabia and the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) have entered a series of strategic initiatives to strengthening Saudi Arabia’s defence industrial ecosystem.
Defense

Etihad Cargo has added dedicated cool dollies for pharmaceutical and perishable products to provide maximum safety to the carrier's partners during the handling process.
Air Transport

The MEBAA Show will return to Dubai this year, offering access to the region’s private jet market.
Aerospace

Dubai International’s (DXB) has retained its title as the world's busiest international airport for the 10th year running.
Airports & Networks

SunExpress has partnered with HAVELSAN for the supply of a Boeing B737NG flight training device (FTD Level II).
Maintenance & Training

ExecuJet MRO Services Europe has appointed Matthijs Hutsebaut as Regional Vice President for Europe.
Business Aviation

Pooleys has appointed Patrick Schutterop as its new international business development director.
Emerging Technologies

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has authorised China Southern Airlines to commence passenger and cargo services, between Saudi Arabia and China.
Air Transport

Pegasus has connected the capitals of Türkiye and Portugal by launching direct flights between Ankara and Lisbon.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Peaford
Mubadala’s aerospace engineering business Sanad is extending its maintenance capabilities into new industry segments while pushing to lead the region’s engine MRO provision.
MRO

Sanad has collaborated with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a university specialising in aviation and aerospace.
MRO

Joramco has been awarded a contract to perform Heavy Maintenance for LATAM Airlines, the largest airline in Latin America.
MRO

Air Arabia Egypt has commenced its first non-stop flight from Cairo International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in Istanbul.
Air Transport

Beond, the world’s first premium leisure airline, this week commenced its inaugural flight from Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport to Malé, Maldives.
Air Transport

Oman Air’s Cargo division is gearing up for the upcoming Air Cargo Europe 2023, set to take place in Munich from 9-12 May.
Air Transport

Turkey’s TAV Airports, together with its consortium partner, will invest a total of USD 275 million in Madinah, to increase terminal capacity.
Airports & Networks

Dubai International (DXB), is set to welcome an estimated 3.6 million guests from 2-15 April, as the week-long Eid Al-Fitr holiday coincides with spring break.
Airports & Networks

Emirates is celebrating two decades of flying to and from Glasgow Airport.
Airports & Networks

Turkish Airlines has commenced services to Tripoli, Libya.
Airports & Networks

The Future Aviation Forum (FAF) will return to Riyadh from 20-22 May 2024.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways has added Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia, to its list of destinations, increasing its total number of Saudi gateways to four.
Airports & Networks

IATA has released the Reassessing Single Use Plastics Products in the Airline Sector report.
Emerging Technologies

Turkish Airlines closed 2023 carrying 83.4 million passengers with a 23.5% increase in domestic capacity and 16% increase in international capacity compared to 2022.
Air Transport

The all-new Gulfstream G700 has earned additional Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications.
Business Aviation