Middle East & North Africa

Emirates will introduce upgraded cabins on various Boeing 777 and Airbus A380s to eight more cities on its network in the coming months.

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has officially announced the launch of the third edition of The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Aviation Award.

Emirates has officially opened its reimagined Travel Store in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Flyadeal has revealed its long-awaited widebody deal with a firm order for 10 Airbus A330-900neos plus an additional 10 purchase rights.

Etihad Airways has become the latest airline to join IATA’s Turbulence Aware programme.

Abu Dhabi is at the forefront of the global AAM sector as the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has granted a Design Acceptance for the country’s first hybrid Heliport.

Embraer has reported a US$26.4 billion backlog in the first quarter of 2025. The result surpassed the previous quarter.

Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) intend to launch a Global Cargo Joint Business.

Dubai International (DXB) has marked Earth Day by reaffirming ACI Level 4 sustainability milestone.

Royal Air Maroc Cargo has an ambitious vision for the future with a strategy built on global expansion, digital innovation, and sustainability.

Qatar Airways will spotlight innovative, AI-powered travel experiences tailored for the modern traveller at next week’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) taking place in Dubai.

Etihad Airways is significantly expanding its African network as it doubles its services to Nairobi, Kenya.

Oman Air has launched fights between Muscat and Amsterdam, marking the airline’s 11th destination in Europe.

Riyadh Air launched its first cabin interior over the weekend designed by Transport design consultancy PriestmanGoode.

Dubai International (DXB) has been recognised with the Airports Council International (ACI) Safety Recognition Award 2025 for its innovative and proactive approach to aerodrome safety.

Skywards Everyday, an app that enables members to earn Skywards Miles, has partnered with EmCan, the loyalty programme of Emarat.

dnata has reached a significant milestone, handling over one million tonnes of cargo in Dubai between April 2024 and March 2025.

iGA Istanbul Airport has ushered in a new era in aviation history with the launch of Europe’s first-ever “Triple Runway Operations.”

BAA Training has signed a landmark five-year agreement with Qatar Airways Group, to deliver Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) training for up to 150 cadets annually.

beOnd, a first premium leisure airline, has launched services between Munich and Dubai.

Help AG has partnered with Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) to strengthen the cybersecurity framework of one of the region’s most critical aviation organisations.

IATA has released a study quantifying the substantial value that aviation (including aviation-related tourism) generated for the UAE in terms of jobs and economic activity in 2023.

Emirates SkyCargo has signed an MoU with Teleport, AirAsia’s cargo partner.

IATA has emphasised the vital role of air cargo in maintaining global supply chain resilience.

Emirates SkyCargo has deployed a dedicated weekly freighter to Narita International Airport, increasing its network of destinations served by Emirates freighters to 38.