Air transport

Air transport

Qatar Airways Cargo is launch customer of Mammoth Freighters 777-200

02 May 2025

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

Events

Emirates reports record-breaking Arabian Travel Market presence

02 May 2025

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

Air transport

Saudi Vision 2030 strengthens the country’s global standing in aviation

01 May 2025

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has said in its 2024 Annual Report for Saudi Vision 2030 that the civil aviation sector has witnessed…

Air transport

Emirates commits to hiring 1,500 aviators in next two years

01 May 2025

On World Pilots’ Day, Emirates is embarking on its next era of growth and global expansion, with its commitment to welcome over 1,500 new pilots…

Air transport

Ascend Airways inaugurates first direct flight between UK and Sierra Leone

30 April 2025

Ascend Airways UK, a subsidiary airline of Avia Solutions Group, has successfully operated the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Freetown,…

Route planning and tourism

Air India increases frequencies between Delhi and Tokyo

30 April 2025

Air India has extended its non-stop service between Delhi and Tokyo Haneda, increasing from 4x weekly flights to daily flights, starting 15 June 2025.…

Air transport

African airlines saw 3.3% year-on-year increase in global passenger demand

30 April 2025

IATA has released data for March 2025 global passenger demand for air travel.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines enter Joint Venture

30 April 2025

Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines launched their Joint Venture (JV) during a ceremony held at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai this…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates and Philippine Airlines explore enhanced partnership

29 April 2025

Emirates and Philippine Airlines (PAL) met at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai to explore a potential expansion of their partnership.

Air transport

Saudia Cargo and China Henan Aviation to establish an air logistics bridge

29 April 2025

Saudia Cargo and China Henan Aviation (CHAGC) have signed an MoU aiming to establish a robust air logistics bridge.

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines announce new strategic partnership

29 April 2025

Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines have launched a strategic partnership to expand service between Doha and Manila.

Air transport

IATA: Aviation is a key contributor to Egypt’s economy

29 April 2025

IATA has released a study measuring the significant economic and employment benefits aviation (including aviation-related tourism) generates for…

Air transport

Emirates and Kuwait Airways sign interline agreement

29 April 2025

Kuwait Airways and Emirates have signed an MoU to develop an interline agreement, offering passengers increased flight options.

Route planning and tourism

Royal Air Maroc adds Catania in Sicily to its route network

29 April 2025

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is continuing its expansion across the Mediterranean, with a new direct route linking Casablanca to Catania, Sicily, starting…

Air transport

SPOTLIGHT: AviaPro stretching its wings across Africa and the Middle East

28 April 2025

AviaPro Consulting is expanding its footprint in the Middle East and Africa.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates collaborates with VisitBritain to boost inbound tourism to the UK

28 April 2025

Emirates has collaborated with VisitBritain to boost inbound tourism to the UK during the Arabian Travel Market.

Aircraft interiors

Etihad Airways’ introduces all-new Airbus A321LR

28 April 2025

Etihad Airways has revealed its all-new Airbus A321LR, delivering wide-body comfort on short and medium-haul routes.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates expands retrofitted A380 and B777 services to eight more cities

28 April 2025

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

Air transport

Marathon Woman

28 April 2025

Following her re-election for a second term as the secretary general of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), Adefunke Adeyemi talks about…

Air transport

Embraer develops its supply chain in Morocco

28 April 2025

A delegation from Embraer concluded an official visit to Morocco to assess the country’s aerospace supply chain last week.

Business and finance

AviLease closes $1.5bn revolving credit facility

28 April 2025

Global aircraft lessor AviLease, headquartered in Saudi Arabia, has closed an unsecured revolving credit facility (RCF) of $1.5bn.

Air transport

Air India becomes first Indian airline certified for Good Distribution

24 April 2025

Air India has been awarded the Good Distribution Practices (GDP) certification for its Cargo business.

Technology

Etihad Airways joins IATA’s Turbulence Aware Programme

23 April 2025

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

Air transport

Flyadeal selects A330-900 to tap Saudi Arabia’s long-haul, low-cost market

23 April 2025

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

Air transport

Airlink the ‘highlight’ of Embraer’s spare parts inventory in 1Q25

23 April 2025

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

Air transport

Royal Air Maroc Cargo unveils its vision in the global cargo sector

22 April 2025

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

Air transport

Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MASkargo to launch joint cargo business

22 April 2025

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

Route planning and tourism

Oman Air launches flights to Amsterdam

21 April 2025

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

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways grows its footprint in Africa

21 April 2025

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

Air transport

IATA: Safety is the top priority for air transport

16 April 2025

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

Air transport

Emirates SkyCargo expands freighter network to Narita International Airport

16 April 2025

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

Air transport

IATA highlights aviation’s substantial economic impact in the UAE

16 April 2025

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