Middle East & North Africa

Dubai-based cargo startup SolitAir has introduced a new scheduled service to Kuwait as it works to grow its Middle East network.

SolitAir continues its expansion plans with the launch of its new scheduled service from Dubai World Central (DWC) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI).

flydubai has taken delivery of seven new aircraft so far in 2025, with a further five Boeing 737 MAX 8s scheduled to join its fleet before the end of the year.

Etihad Airways has released its traffic statistics for July 2025, reporting continued growth in passenger volumes and network expansion.

Fly JetPets, a licensed private aviation travel service provider based in Dubai, has introduced a new standard in pet travel with a charter model, offering flight services that enable pets to travel in-cabin alongside their owners on global private jet routes.

Jazeera Airways has released its financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, reporting a solid performance despite regional geopolitical challenges and temporary airspace disruptions in Q2.

Falcon Technic has completed a major 60-month inspection on the Bombardier Global Express XRS highlighting the base maintenance capabilities of its state-of-the-art MRO facility in Dubai.

Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights, effective from 1 October 2025.

Etihad Cargo is celebrating two successful years of operations at Ezhou Huahu Airport, marking a significant milestone in its strategic collaboration with SF Airlines.

Air Arabia has announced the launch of two new direct routes connecting Ras Al Khaimah to Yekaterinburg and Kazan in Russia.

Kristina Zalandauskaite, a Lithuanian based in Dubai, works in the Technical Training Department of aircraft maintenance organisation FL Technics. She speaks of her rise in the aviation industry as a woman.

Emirates has entered a landmark seven-year partnership with FC Bayern Munchen, 34-time Bundesliga champions and six-time UEFA Champions League titleholders.

Menzies Aviation will deliver ground, air cargo and fuelling services at Mosul International Airport (OSM) in Iraq through MASIL, its joint venture with Iraqi Airways, Air BP and Al-Burhan Group.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has increased the number of flights to Baku in Azerbaijan and Tbilisi in Georgia.

Turkish Airlines has resumed its flights to Aleppo, which were suspended as of April 2012.

Chapman Freeborn has appointed of Vilma Vaitiekunaite as Vice President Passenger – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Emirates is set to introduce a fourth daily flight between Dubai and London Gatwick from 8 February 2026.

SalamAir has received its newest aircraft, an Airbus A321neo named “Muttrah” - which was chosen through an Instagram vote by its passengers and followers.

Etihad Airways has launched the first commercial flight of its all-new A321LR.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced ‘record-breaking’ performance by the Saudi aviation sector and strategic progress for the first half of 2025.

Turkey’s TAV Airports saw international traffic rise by 5% to 30.3 million passengers and domestic traffic reach 17.4 million with a 3% increase during H1, 2025.

Riyadh Air has said it plans to launch its first commercial service this October 26 to London Heathrow Airport.

Etihad Airways has reported that July 2025 was the busiest month for aircraft deliveries in the airline's 22-year history.

Etihad Airways and Azul Brazilian Airlines have launched a frequent flyer partnership agreement.

Over the past couple of years Etihad Airways has been signing numerous airline partnerships, including two key joint ventures, to speed its growth.