Middle East & North Africa

Qatar Airways Cargo is expanding its Chines operations after signing a new partnership with Xiamen Airlines.

Satcom Direct Plane Simple Ku-band terminal has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for Gulfstream G650.

Flyadeal, one of the youngest low-cost airlines in of Saudi Arabia, has taken delivery of its 30th aircraft — an Airbus A320neo.

Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) has signed a framework with ADS Group to deliver a UK Pavilion at the 2024 event.

Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines

Boeing has made a $300,000 donation from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist with Moroccan earthquake recovery and relief efforts.

Saudi Arabia's first aircraft lessor is growing and has ambitions to be a significant player in the leasing arena.

Emirates inflight meal preordering initiative is now being extended across routes to and from European cities.

Abu Dhabi Airports is undergoing the largest live trial and testing exercise to date as part of the ongoing operational readiness trials for the new Terminal A.

World Defense Show has said its exhibitor floorspace has completely sold out with five months to go before the opening of the second edition.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced orders of Paramount Industries’ Mwari advanced reconnaissance, surveillance, and precision strike aircraft along with the integration of a weapon management systems and command and control base.

Saudia will become the first airline to operate in and out of the Red Sea International airport (RSI).

Emirati airport service provider Dnata has been awarded a multi-year contract by China Airlines in the Czech Republic.

Emirates and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and Association of South African Travel Agents are to launch online training for travel industry professionals.

Etihad Airways has entered a partnership with Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif as the new brand ambassador.

Emirates will be upgrading its services to Sydney to an all-A380 operation.

Qatar Airways Cargo has partnered with DSV Global Transportation and Logistics to launch a new route from Huntsville, USA, increasing access to Europe, Middle East and beyond.

Bahrain International Airport has been awarded the Airports Service Quality Airport Customer Experience Accreditation Level 3 from Airports Council International.

The latest Airbus Global Market Forecast projects demand for 1,180 aircraft of over 100 seats in size for African airlines over the next 20 years.

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have resumed diplomatic relations and opened the door to a return of air routes between the two nations.

Qatar Airways has entered a new codeshare with Xiamen Airlines, the first Chinese airline to operate passenger nonstop flights from Mainland China to Qatar.

Cathay Pacific has appointed Shanna Docherty as regional head of trade sales for Middle East and Africa (MEA).

Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways have signed a MoU aiming at enhancing their collaboration opportunities across passenger operations.

The wait is finally over as Abu Dhabi Airports has opened its state-of-the-art new terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir will commence operations to Beirut from September 30 as a year-round route.