Middle East & North Africa

Air Arabia has reported a strong first quarter of 2025 financial and operational results, as the airline continued to expand its network.

Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) is set to deploy Intelligent Approach at Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah airports.

Raytheon, an RTX business, has inaugurated a new advanced industrial facility at Tawazun Industrial Park in Abu Dhabi.

Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal have launched a frequent flyer partnership.

Etihad Airways is reporting significant growth in travel demand between Italy and Abu Dhabi.

Etihad Cargo has announced a strategic restructure of its European commercial team into five areas.

IATA launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernise baggage operations during the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened in Nairobi yesterday hosted by Kenya Airways.

Turkish Airlines has mandated the first financing structure to use the Sompo AXIS Aviation Finance Insurance (SAAFI), Aviation Non-Payment Insurance (ANPI) product for new aircraft deliveries.

Qatar Airways has placed an order with Boeing for at least 160 widebody aircraft – said to be valued at over $200 Billion.

AviLease, an aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, today signed an agreement with Boeing for an order of 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft.

Riyadh Air and Ink Innovation are implementing a full Delivery Management System aligned with the IATA Modern Airline Retailing (MAR) model.

Etihad Airways has released its traffic statistics for April 2025, demonstrating continued strong growth and performance.

Qatar Airways has launched a pioneering e-sports competition, ‘Gaming in the Sky’, onboard a commercial aircraft.

Airline leaders in the Middle East point to an all-embracing impact of continued supply chain issues as one of the biggest challenges they are facing today. Graham Dunn reports from Jeddah.

Turkish Airlines is expanding its Southern European network with the addition of Seville.

Saudi low-cost carrier Flyadeal is looking at distributing through the Global Distribution Systems (GDS) to support its international growth plans.

Between April 2024 and March 2025, Emirates handled more than 2.8 million bags each month, averaging at 100,000 per day, from Dubai to 140 global destinations.

In Q1 2025, Jazeera Airways delivered a record first quarter profitability, posting a net profit of KD 4.7 million ($15,280 Million).

IATA is urging greater co-operation within the fast-developing Middle East to ensure “no county is left behind” in aviation’s growth story. Graham Dunn reports from Jeddah.

Turkish Cargo has signed a long-term partnership with Atlas Air Worldwide, a provider of outsourced aviation logistics, as part of Turkish Cargo’s expansion plans.

Aircraft leasing company AerCap and EgyptAir have deepened their partnership to support EgyptAir’s fleet modernisation and expansion strategy.

The 24th edition of the Dubai Airport Show concluded yesterday after calling to effectively adopt and invest in new technologies and to ‘grab’ the opportunities offered by airport expansion projects in the region.

Oman Air has announced a significant increase in capacity for the upcoming Khareef Dhofar.

In line with the UAE’s vision to lead Arab cooperation in the space sector, the Arab Satellite 813 Program team has successfully concluded the System Integration Review (SIR).

The “Women in Aviation – Middle East” conference concluded on the third day of Airport Show 2025, reaffirming that the future of aviation is set to be more inclusive and divers.