Middle East & North Africa

Space technology and capability will be a vital topic for international discussion, and a dedicated section of World Defense Show 2024 (WDS).
Aerospace

EDGE has signed a landmark contract to supply 200 HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters to the UAE Ministry of Defence.
Defense

Saudia will bring car racing fans from around the globe to the Diriyah E-Prix on 26 and 27 January, in the nation’s capital of Riyadh.
Aerospace

By Brian Everstine
A U.S. Air Force C-32 carrying Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his staff experienced a hard landing during a visit through the Middle East in March 2023.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Oman Air’s management has announced the signing of 21 Omani cadets as part of its Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) programme.
Maintenance & Training

By Steve Nichols
You can’t read any publication nowadays without coming across the term artificial intelligence (AI). The IT world seems to see AI as the next “big thing", but how is it affecting the passenger experience?
Emerging Technologies

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia has launched the "Enabling Advanced Air Transport in the Kingdom" initiative.
Aerospace

Emirates has announced a fifth frequency on its Dubai - Rio de Janeiro route, starting 7 December 2024.
Airports & Networks

Dubai International (DXB) has become the first international airport to earn the Certified Autism Centre (CAC) designation.
Airports & Networks

EDGE Group has announced the addition of International Golden Group (IGG) to the EDGE portfolio of companies.
Defense

Saab and UAE Ministry of Defence have signed a contract for in-service support for the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW+C) solution.
Defense

ECS Group has acquired Morocco’s leading GSA, EFIS MAROC, gaining a strong air cargo market presence in Africa.
Air Transport

Etihad Cargo, Abu Dhabi Airports and Abu Dhabi Food Hub (KEZAD )have signed a tri-party MoU to jointly establish a fully compliant and transparent origin-to-destination perishable air corridor known as the ‘Fresh Corridor 2.0’.
Airports & Networks

The UMEX and SimTEX Conference has concluded at ADNEC after presentations, panel discussions and keynote speeches from experts from the unmanned systems sector.
Aerospace

Jazeera Airways recently introduced upgrades to Jazeera Terminal 5 (T5) at the Kuwait International Airport
Airports & Networks

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

IATA and ICAO have extended their long-standing cooperation on setting and implementing global standards for the safe carriage of dangerous goods by air.
Air Transport

The Lebanese Air Force is expanding the pool from which it recruits its aircrew.
Defense

Bauer Aviation Advisory (BAA), a boutique consulting firm in the aviation sector, has announced its strategic rebranding to BAA & Partners.
Air Transport

Airports across the world have been expanding and improvising their security regime and devoting wider resources to make the systems and processes smoother.
Airports & Networks

Turkish Airlines is continuing its route expansion strategy by adding Melbourne in Australia to its route network.
Airports & Networks

Safran Aircraft Engines and France’s national aerospace research agency ONERA have begun first wind tunnel tests with the ECOENGInE, a 1:5 scale demonstrator of the future Open Fan.
MRO

The President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia Abdulaziz Al-Duailej has used a speech at Wings India to outline the investment opportunities in the Kingdom under Vision 2030.
Aerospace

Northrop Grumman, a provider in aerospace and defence, has joined Egypt International Airshow (EIAS) as Gold Sponsor.
Aerospace

Stratos, an independent aircraft asset manager, has arranged the sale of two Airbus A330- 200 aircraft for Etihad Airways.
Safety, Ops & Regulation