Middle East & North Africa

Gulf Air and the New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport have unveiled a long-term strategic partnership, positioning the airline for future growth.
Airports & Networks

Two years on from being unveiled at IDEX 23, the Jeniah (Arabic for ghost) UCAV has clearly evolved. The first significant modification to the model, which is a newer version from 2023, is the electro-optical targeting system (EOTS) positioned under the nose.
Defense

Flyadeal has taken delivery of its 40th aircraft in a ceremony attended by employees flown specially to France for the handover.
Air Transport

Emirates SkyCargo has become the first carrier in the Middle East to adopt PayCargo’s solution.
Emerging Technologies

BAE Systems has signed an MoU between the Türkiye and the UK Government for the potential purchase of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.
Defense

Embraer registered a US$29.7 billion backlog in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) – the highest level ever recorded by the company.
Aerospace

Volar Air Mobility Holding Company and Falcon Aviation Services have signed an MoU to launch a new era of sustainable aviation in the UAE through the certification, deployment, and commercialisation of the RX-series Electric Aircraft.
Aerospace

The Emirates Group has launched a recruitment drive to power its next era of innovation and expansion.
Air Transport

By Anuradha Deenapanray
Algerian authorities have recently taken commitments to boost the air transport sector and strengthen synergies between Air Algérie and Tassili Airlines.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways has flown more than 20 million passengers in a 12-month period, for the first time in its history.
Air Transport

‘Emirates First’ has officially opened at Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB), offering a ‘luxurious’ airport experience for Emirates’ First-Class customers and Skywards Platinum members.
Airports & Networks

Emirates will introduce a third daily flight to Mauritius starting 1 December 1. The additional service will be operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft.
Air Transport

Saudi’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced that a consortium led by UAE-based Air Arabia, along with Kun Investment Holding and Nesma Holding, has won the bid to operate a new carrier.
Air Transport

A rebuilt Mosul Airport (OSM) has been formally reopened by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, reports Aviation Week.
Airports & Networks

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has commenced its services to Sialkot in Pakistan directly from Zayed International Airport.
Air Transport

By Kaleyesus Bekele
The Dubai-based charter flight operator, Jet Luxe, has outlined an ambitious five-year growth plan that aims to turn the company into a billion-dollar company by 2030.
Business Aviation

Emirates officially returned to the Syrian capital Damascus on July 16.
Airports & Networks

Emirates is set to operate a third daily service to Dublin this winter starting from 26 October 2025.
Airports & Networks

Gulf Air has made an order with Boeing to purchase 12 787 Dreamliner aircraft with options for six more as the Bahrain-based airline looks to further develop its international network.
Air Transport

iGA Istanbul Airport has won ‘World’s Best Airport’ as voted by readers of the international travel magazine Travel + Leisure.
Airports & Networks

Gulf Air will launch direct flights to New York (JFK) from October 1, 2025.
Airports & Networks

Saudia has taken a step forward in its digital transformation by moving to more guest-centric operations and translating traditional booking records (PNRs) and electronic tickets into Orders.
Emerging Technologies

Ethiopian Airlines has launched its new daily passenger service connecting Addis Ababa with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Airports & Networks

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has expanded its fleet with the addition of two Airbus A320 aircraft, bringing its total fleet size to 12 aircraft.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways will resume three weekly flights to Aleppo, Syria from 10 August 2025. The flights will be increased to four weekly flights from 1 September 2025.
Airports & Networks