Middle East & North Africa

Abu Dhabi Entertainment Company (ADEC) has teamed up with Sanad Strata and Solutions+ to enhance sports facilities in Abu Dhabi.

Qatar Airways has presented its second-generation virtual cabin crew, Sama 2.0, powered by innovative conversational AI during ITB Berlin 2024.

IATA has released data for January 2024 global passenger demand indicating a strong start for the year.

Emirates and ITA Airways have signed an MoU for the expansion of their existing interline into a full codeshare partnership.

ATS Technic is set to bring a new level line maintenance and other services to EASA certified aircraft at a new facility in Dubai World Central.

Emirates has signed MoUs with Icelandair and travel technology and ticketing specialist W2 and AirBlackBox (ABB) by GO7 to develop deeper commercial cooperation.

Lockheed Martin has today marked a milestone with the departure of the first ferry cell of three F-16 Block 70 jets from Greenville, South Carolina, to Bahrain.

With the MENA region enjoying a mass of new aircraft orders its no wonder that there is pressure on the MRO providers to prepare for the future.

AD Airports, the airport operator in Abu Dhabi, won the "Airport Operator of the Year" award at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2024.

Etihad Airways has released its results for the full year 2023 recording US$394 million operating result, driven by US$ 1.1 billion year-on-year growth in passenger revenue.

Saudi low-cost carrier Flyadeal signed a long-term agreement with Safran Nacelles at the MRO Middle East in Dubai.

Qatar Airways Cargo’s Boeing 747F landed for the last time in commercial cargo service for QR Cargo as the airline fast-tracks its focus on greener flying.

Emirates and AIDA Cruises have renewed their partnership for a further two seasons.

Serco Middle East has launched an Urban Twin Solution to help governments and organisations to address critical environmental challenges using the latest space-enabled environmental data.

Lockheed Martin has successfully delivered the first shipment of the Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors to Bahrain.

IATA has released data for January 2024 global air cargo markets indicating a strong start to 2024.

Emirates has showcased its latest innovations to key dignitaries at ITB Berlin 2024.

Flynas will launch direct flights between Berlin and Jeddah from September 4, 2024.

Havelsan has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test for Turkish Airlines’s first A320 Full Flight Simulator (FFS).

Raytheon will showcase a wide range of technological capabilities at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2024).

Emirates SkyCargo has hosted discussions on topics in logistics and world trade and the challenges faced by the global supply chains during World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference (WTO MC13).

Jazeera Airways has announced the airline’s current chief executive officer, Rohit Ramachandran, will be stepping down after over seven successful years.

Flynas is to participate in ITB Berlin 2024, which takes place from 5-7 March, 2024.

Saudia Group will participate in the MRO Middle East 2024, taking place in Dubai on 5-6 March represented by Saudia Technic.

IATA has opened nominations for the 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Awards.