Middle East & North Africa

The Arab Air Carriers' Organization (AACO) and SITA have launched pilot projects that will tackle sustainability management and digital identity.
Emerging Technologies

The 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Arab Air Carriers' Organization (AACO) has commenced.
Aerospace

Flydubai inaugurated its operations to Cairo and Poznań on 29 October.
Airports & Networks

Kuwait Airways has commenced flights to Barcelona with three flights per week on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Airports & Networks

Globe Air Cargo USA and Royal Air Maroc Cargo have strengthened their long-standing GSSA contract and launched a winter schedule promotion, to including destinations across Africa.
Air Transport

Saudia has recorded a 50% growth in operations during the Umrah Season by Transporting 814,000 Pilgrims in three months.
Air Transport

Saudi Arabia is often an enigma. From the outside it can seem secretive and ultra-conservative – but once inside there is an incredible open and passionate belief that the kingdom has what it takes to be a beacon for the future in the Middle East. At the heart of a remarkable change is Vision 2030.
Air Transport

56th Annual General Meeting of the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) will be held between 30 October and 01 November 2023 in Riyadh.
Aerospace

By Steve Nichols
The UAE is planning a second attempt to land a lunar rover on the moon after the first failed to land successfully.
Space

While much of the USA’s focus has shifted to Europe – and specifically to Russia’s war in Ukraine and also to long-term competition with China in the Indo-Pacific, the US remains committed to the US Central Command area of responsibility in the Middle East/South West Asia. But while the US is still supporting its allies and partners in the region, there are some signs that it plans to do so with fewer based force elements – and by changing the aircraft types deployed and/or the scale and duration of deployments.
Defense

Embraer has announced a 30% increase in jet deliveries in Q3 2023.
Business Aviation

Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services has won the “Best Cargo Airline-Africa” award at the Arabian Cargo Awards.
Aerospace

The Emirates Group is calling for ‘motivated’ Emirati high school graduates to join its Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (AMEL) Scholarship Programme.
Maintenance & Training

IATA has successfully tested the first fully integrated digital identity travel experience from shopping for flights to arrival.
Emerging Technologies

Etihad Airways is resuming flights to East Africa with daily flights to Nairobi set to start on May 1, 2024.
Airports & Networks

IATA has revealed the results of its 2023 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) showing that travellers continue to prioritise speed and convenience as a top priority.
Air Transport

By Anuradha Deenapanray
Morocco's vibrant aeronautical platform is ready to respond to the ramp-up of production required by major global manufacturers, thanks to a proactive training policy.
Maintenance & Training

A Havelsan constructed Boeing B737-8 MAX Full Flight Simulator (FFS), operated by Turkish Airlines, has achieved European EASA Level D certification.
Maintenance & Training

VISTA, the premier start-up platform for creative aerospace entrepreneurs, returns this year.
Aerospace

Jazeera Airways has been selected by Great Place To Work for the 2023 Best Workplaces in Asia list.
Air Transport

ICAO has released updated guidance to help aviation regulators and operators manage their airspace in times of conflict.
Air Transport

Sharjah Airport received over four million in the third quarter of 2023, recording a rise of over 12 percent compared to the same period last year.
Airports & Networks

Saudia Group has said its new brand prioritises growth, expansion and localisation.
Air Transport

Emirates has announced a codeshare agreement with Batik Air Malaysia.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker is stepping down from the role from November 5, 2023.
Maintenance & Training