Middle East & North Africa

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Emirates has said its Premium Economy offering will be introduced to two more points in its network, São Paulo from 19 November and Tokyo Narita from 20 December.

Egypt is investing markedly in upgrading its airports in line with "Egypt Vision 2030" to sustain economic growth and tourism.

Güliz Öztürk, CEO of Pegasus Airlines shared the latest sustainability, diversity, fleet expansion and digital news during World Aviation Festival in Lisbon.

Saudia has been ranked ninth among the top ten performing global airlines with an arrival OTP of 80.14 percent, according to Cirium.

Satair, an Airbus Services company, has appointed Richard Stoddart as its new chief executive officer and head of Airbus Material Services.

Joramco, the Amman-based MRO provider, has recently signed a new maintenance agreement with Philippine Airlines.

Qatar Airways Cargo has announced its latest strategic move in the Chinese market by introducing two new destinations - Chengdu and Chongqing.

Saudia Cargo has appointed Loay Mashabi as managing director who will be joining on 8 October 2023.

New Rolls-Royce small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight has successfully completed its first fuel burn.

This year’s Paris Air Show gave the world the first real idea of what the new national airline of Saudi Arabia will look like.

Saudia will start operating to Toronto Pearson International Airport in collaboration with the Air Connectivity Program (ACP).

Joramco has recently been named the Middle East & Africa MRO of the Year by the Airline Economics magazine.

Xiamen Airlines, a full-service carrier based at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, has appointed APG as its offline General Sales Agent (GSA) in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

Airbus has named Christian Scherer as its new Commercial Aircraft business CEO.

Flydubai has received the Four-Star Major Airlines rating for the first time by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX).

Wizz Air is offering 15 percent off selected flights between Saudi Arabia and Italy.

Finding the best combination of capability and cost has created a market for civil helicopters modified for multi-mission military capabilities, says Bell.

Rolls-Royce has announced a further key milestone in its hydrogen research project.

Airport Handling, a joint venture of dnata, has been awarded a multi-year contract by Hainan Airlines to manage its ground handling operations at Milan Malpensa Airport.

The Military Committee Organising Dubai Airshow 2023 said it continues its preparations for what it expects to be the ‘biggest’ Airshow to date.

easyJet holidays has added package holidays to Cairo in Egypt for the first time, this comes after announcing the brand new route from London Luton.

Gayo Aviation has signed a letter of intent for 10 of Jekta Switzerland’s PHA-ZE 100 aircraft, marking the first deal for the amphibious fledgling.

Fighters of the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Defense recently ventured into Europe for the second time in six months to attend joint manoeuvres in Turkey. Alan Warnes reports.

Emirates is seeking experienced Airbus captains, as the airline continues to expand its all wide-body fleet.