Features

Space

Middle East runs its own space race

07 October 2024

A growing number of Middle East countries are putting space at the top of their technology investment agendas.

Airports

Zayed's X Factor

04 October 2024

On a recent tour of the new Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, Arabian Aerospace found out why the new terminal heralds the emirate’s intention…

Air transport

Greenway tweaks Flyadeal’s growth plan

02 October 2024

As it grows internationally, and moves to capture pilgrimage traffic, Saudi Arabian low-cost player Flyadeal is adapting its model.

Defence

Kurt the king of the Hornet

30 September 2024

A former US Navy Boeing F/A-18 Hornet pilot, now flying with the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) recently passed a major flying milestone. Alan Warnes met…

Manufacturing

Boeing shows its mettle...

27 September 2024

Boeing is pressing ahead with plans to expand operations in Saudi Arabia - including production of two of the materials most used in aircraft…

Air transport

Nigeria battles for routes to market

25 September 2024

Chukwu Emeke finds out what aeropolitics has done to Nigerian-registered airlines.

General aviation

Nigeria taps into growing helo market

23 September 2024

Nigeria’s population of more than 200 million people and its vast land mass of over 900,000 square kilometres constitute a huge investment opportunity…

Air transport

Trouble at the double in Somali airspace

20 September 2024

Two rival air authorities in the Horn of Africa are creating potentially dangerous conditions for airlines traversing the region.

Defence

Skyleader heralds Tanzania’s aviation breakthrough

18 September 2024

Tanzania has made significant strides in the aeronautical field over the past years. Its first homemade aircraft designed specifically for business…

Airports

Open skies could open new doors for Menzies

16 September 2024

Menzies is leveraging the potential for growth in Africa’s ground-handling market.

Air transport

Can SAA grasp this opportunity for survival?

13 September 2024

Against many observers’ expectations, South African Airways (SAA) has celebrated its 90th birthday. It has had a difficult past 10 years.

Defence

Zambia upgrades with Enstroms

11 September 2024

The Zambian Air Force (ZAF) has commissioned two new Enstrom 480B turbine helicopters into service as it forges ahead with an upgrade of aviation…