Middle East & North Africa

Six months after the announcement, in July last year, that Saudi Arabia was set to acquire the Baykar Bayraktar Akinci unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), one of the prototypes is on display at WDS.
Aerospace

The collision of a number of factors appears to have set the scene for the resuscitation of a long moribund Saudi Typhoon order.
Aerospace

The Qatar Emiri Air Force has sent one of its new NHIndustries NH90 NATO frigate helicopter (NFH) variants to the show, marking the type’s WDS debut.
Aerospace

South Africa’s largest UAV, the Milkor 380 is making itself known at WDS wearing full Royal Saudi Air Force markings, and carrying an array of advanced weapons.
Aerospace

The World Defense Show, this year in its second edition, officially opened today in Riyadh.
Aerospace

The Royal Saudi Air Force has been a long-term operator of the E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS).
Aerospace

An Airbus Helicopters H145T-2 is on static display at WDS.
Aerospace

The versatile Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules tactical airlifter is 70 years old in August and its career is far from over.
Defense

RTX, an aerospace and defence company, will showcase its latest defence-related technological advancements and capabilities at the World Defense Show (WDS).
Aerospace

The skies are expected to be lit up during the World Defense Show (WDS).
Aerospace

Emirates has recently experienced its busiest winter for baggage handling in the last three years.
Airports & Networks

Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, has expanded into the international market with the launch of its first international flight between Islamabad and Sharjah.
Air Transport

Air Arabia has commenced new non-stop flights from Sharjah to Kraków in Poland.
Airports & Networks

Emirates has partnered with VFS Global to introduce a pre-approved visa on arrival facility for Indian passport holders who have booked their travel with the airline.
Air Transport

Saudia Group will participate in the World Defense Show (WDS) 2024, taking place in Riyadh from February 4-8.
Aerospace

Turkish Technic has embarked on A330P2F conversions in collaboration with Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the centre for Airbus Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions.
MRO

By Anuradha Deenapanray
The MENA region is a buoyant and competitive market and it could be getting bigger. A look into Kuwait Airways’ strategy to fit into this new diverse canvas.
Air Transport

Saudia has continued its transformation in 2023 with the transportation of over 30 million guests, which marks a 21% increase compared to the previous year.
Air Transport

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia will showcase its leadership role in the civil aviation sector during the World Defense Show (WDS).
Aerospace

The Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) will put defence and security in the spotlight of its 2024 event, taking place 13-15 November.
Aerospace

IATA has released data for global air freight markets showing demand rebounded in 2023 with a particularly strong fourth quarter performance despite economic uncertainties.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Mark Drusch as appointed as Chief Officer Cargo effective immediately.
Maintenance & Training

EDGE Group has appointed Hamad Al Marar as its new managing director & CEO, effective 1 February.
Maintenance & Training

The Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation (FOSAA) conference makes its debut in Venice, Italy, on 20 March 2024.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways and Air Serbia have entered into a strategic bilateral codeshare.
Airports & Networks