Middle East & North Africa

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

A groundbreaking agreement between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain is likely to bring greater benefits to the smaller nation.

Riyadh Air and Adobe have entered a strategic technology partnership.

Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) has named defence minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud as the chairman of the kingdom’s defence industry business.

Etihad Airways is set to broaden its reach by launching flights to Antalya in Turkey and Jaipur in India.

Bell has signed an Agreement with Abu Dhabi Aviation to establish its role as an authorised Bell Customer Service Facility (CSF).

Bell Textron has announced an order for four Bell 429 aircraft for parapublic operations in the Middle East.

dnata Travel Group is partnering with the Community Development Authority in Dubai to offer a new range of bespoke travel packages for honeymoon travel for UAE citizens.

Emirates will bring back its daily Phnom Penh service starting from 1 May via Singapore.

Saudi Arabia has long had a requirement for another batch of Eurofighter Typhoons to augment the 72 aircraft delivered from June 2009 to June 2017.

The Helicopter Company (THC), Saudi Arabia’s provider of commercial helicopter services, has signed a framework agreement with Airbus for up to 120 helicopters.

Nova Systems International has selected FreeFlight Systems Dual-Band ADS-B receiver as part of an upgrade programme to provide more efficient and better decision-making systems during flight.

Qatar Airways’ codeshare partner, China Southern Airlines, will add a new route to Doha from Guangzhou, with four weekly direct flights effective from 22 April 2024. The new direct flights will be operated with the airline’s modern Boeing 787 aircraft.

IATA has said aviation continues to make progress on safety with several 2023 parameters showing “best-ever” results.

iGA Istanbul Airport continues to address the need for trained and qualified human resources in aviation.

Qatar Airways Group has helped open the technology conference Web Summit with a special viewing of the airline’s latest travel technology products.

Royal Jordanian (RJ) will inaugurate two new, non-stop services in the UK; to London Stansted and Manchester.

Emirates will return to ITB Berlin from 5 until 7 March and showcase its latest signature products.

Etihad Cargo has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) for cargo handling services at 12 major international airports.

Innovative suppliers are finding opportunities by identifying niche MRO needs and tailoring their services accordingly.

Turkish Technic has signed a component pool agreement with Silk Way West Airlines, one of the youngest Boeing 777F fleet operators with ongoing orders.

Dubai Airports has honoured individuals from key service partners at the inaugural OneDXB Chairman's Award.

Qatar Airways will operate to the new Manohar International Airport (GOX) in North Goa from the current Dabolim Airport (GOI) in South Goa.