Middle East & North Africa

The 24th edition of Airport Show is about to conclude after showcasing and introducing new technologies and services that are redefining airports.

With congested airspace around London a new star is shining for the business aviation community for flights close to the capital.

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.

The Emirates Group today released its 2024-25 Annual Report, achieving new record profit, EBITDA, revenue, and cash balance levels.

Turkish Technic has signed a landmark agreement with Rolls-Royce to establish a state-of-the-art authorised licensed engine maintenance centre in Istanbul Airport.

Flynas has signed an agreement with Safran to equip the next 60 new A320neo aircraft joining the airline’s fleet with the latest-generation seats.

Air India and Air India Express have appointed dnata as their General Sales Agent (GSA) and Representative Agency (RA), respectively, in the UAE.

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is set to begin operations at The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport in 2026.

Qatar Airways is increasing services to Toronto with five weekly flights from June 19 and São Paulo with 17 weekly flights from June 25.

Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects has awarded a formal contract to Smiths Detection to deploy advanced checkpoint screening technologies across all terminals at Dubai International Airport (DXB).

IATA has signed several training agreements with Saudi airlines, airports, and academic institutions to address critical skills needed to support the Kingdom’s growing aviation sector.

AviLease has received investment grade corporate credit ratings of Baa2 with a stable outlook from Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) and BBB with a stable outlook from Fitch Ratings (Fitch).

Tata Consultancy Services has partnered with Jazeera Airways to drive the next phase of its digital transformation.

Boeing and Gulf Air hosted a two-day Commercial Aviation Leadership Seminar from April 15–16 in Manama.

Global aviation experts and specialists are gathering in Dubai from May 6 to 7 to participate in Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF).

The 24th edition of the Airport Show opens today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

Flynas, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier, said it will proceed with an initial public offering (IPO), under which it will sell shares representing 30% of its capital.

AMAC Aerospace has worked five Boeing B747’s simultaneously at its headquarter in Basel, Switzerland.

Emirates is set to launch a daily non-stop service between Dubai and Hangzhou from 30 July.

Boeing has said that its 787 Dreamliner fleet has surpassed one billion passengers faster than any widebody commercial airraft in history, accomplishing the feat in less than 14 years since entering service.

Archer Aviation has appointed retired Brigadier General Cristiano Tartaglione as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Emirates and AEGEAN Group have enhanced their partnership to offer frequent flyer members reciprocal loyalty benefits.

Emirates said it received its busiest ever presence at the Arabian Travel Market which took place in Dubai earlier this week.

Aviation experts and specialists from across the world will gather in Dubai from May 6 to 7 to participate in Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF).

Qatar Airways Cargo has been named launch customer of the Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF and has finalised an agreement for five aircraft with Jetran.