Defence

ME & US: The United Front

21 March 2025

Alan Warnes discusses with USAF commanders the role the US Air Force plays in helping to defend its allies in the Middle East.

Air transport

Carrying on in a sea of troubles

19 March 2025

The continuing strife in the Middle East formed an inevitable backdrop to the annual meeting of the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) in Jordan.

Events

Tackling the upwardly mobile challenge

17 March 2025

Business and general aviation has long been the poor relation in the Middle East where a clear focus has been on the region’s world-leading commercial…

Defence

Edge's guided mission

14 March 2025

Abu Dhabi based Edge celebrated its fifth anniversary last November, five years that have seen an impressive rise in sales performance. Now the…

Air transport

Dawn of a new Jazeera?

12 March 2025

As Kuwaiti low-cost-carrier Jazeera Airways marks its 20th anniversary in 2025, it has major expansion plans.

Technology

Starry starry flight...

10 March 2025

Qatar Airways is now operating the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 aircraft. The first flight occurred from Doha to London in October.

Air transport

Mixed fortunes for the Middle East despite rising profits

07 March 2025

While Middle East airlines are set to increase profitability in 2025 and stand out as generating the highest profit per passenger within the industry,…

Defence

Babcock's 39 steps to Africa

05 March 2025

Babcock is a renowned name in the world of military flying training, with major contracts both in France and the UK. Now the international defence and…

Air transport

Ethiopian's breath of fresh Airbus

28 February 2025

Ethiopian Airlines took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 in Toulouse in early November heralding a new chapter in the carrier’s growth story.

Defence

More Nigerian Air Force acquisitions

24 February 2025

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is continuing to modernise, with its Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar currently studying several…

Air transport

The Leone Ranger

19 February 2025

Sierra Leone is aiming to become the latest African country with its own airline.

Maintenance

Safran makes a LEAP into the future

17 February 2025

Safran Aircraft Engines will set up a new LEAP engine MRO shop in Casablanca by 2026. This deal is part of an investment plan of more than  €1bn…