Middle East and North Africa

Events

GSE specialists to exhibit at Bahrain International Airshow 2026

19 June 2025

Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) has secured nine Ground Support Equipment (GSE) companies as exhibitors for its 2026 event.

Airports

Serco secures Dubai Airports contract extension

19 June 2025

Serco has announced a significant contract extension with Dubai Airports running until December 2030.

Airports

iGA Istanbul Airport takes lead in global hub air connectivity

19 June 2025

iGA Istanbul Airport takes the top spot globally in hub connectivity, surpassing Frankfurt in this year’s rankings.

Defence

Türkiye KAAN fighter jet deal to accelerate Indonesia’s defence growth

19 June 2025

Indonesia’s decision to acquire 48 KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets from Türkiye marks a major leap in its defence modernisation and airpower…

Technology

Cluster 2 signs agreement to advance smart airport operations in Saudi

19 June 2025

Airbus Defence and Space has signed an MoU with Cluster 2 to deliver next generation digital solutions that enhance airport efficiency, security and…

Sustainability

Turkish Airlines receives “Sustainable Financing Pioneer Award”

19 June 2025

Turkish Airlines has been presented with the Sustainable Financing Pioneer Award by Ishka.  

Events

Qatar Airways retains Skytrax 'Airline of the Year' title

19 June 2025

Qatar Airways has been named the 'World’s Best Airline' by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax, retaining the top position…

Business aviation

Gama changer...

18 June 2025

Gama Aviation’s new development in Sharjah is helping the capacity crunch hampering business aircraft movements in the region.

Events

Emirates A350 makes its debut at the 2025 Paris Airshow

18 June 2025

Emirates is showcasing its newest aircraft – the Airbus A350 – featuring the airline’s next-generation cabin design, latest interiors, and…

Technology

Qatar Airways and IMG launch new onboard viewing experience

18 June 2025

Qatar Airways has partnered with IMG, a global sports marketing agency, to launch a new sports streaming service onboard its Starlink connected…

Air transport

Paris Airshow: EgyptAir exercises its six A350-900 options

18 June 2025

EgyptAir exercised its outstanding six options for Airbus A350-900s here at Le Bourget.

Maintenance

Riyadh Air signs deal with Rolls-Royce for 100 Trent XWB-97 engines

18 June 2025

Riyadh Air has signed a deal at the 55th Edition of Paris Air Show at Le Bourget with Rolls-Royce for 100 Trent XWB-97 engines to power its fleet of…

Air transport

Paris Airshow: Avolon to lease 10 Airbus A321neos to Türkiye’s AJet

18 June 2025

Aviation finance company Avolon has agreed to lease 10 Airbus A321neos to AJet, the low-cost carrier subsidiary of Turkish Airlines.

Maintenance

ATR, Pratt & Whitney Canada work targets new turboprop in 2035

18 June 2025

More details are emerging at the Paris Air Show on how airframer ATR and engine-maker Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) plan to improve on the ATR…

Technology

Acron Aviation expands technology contract with EgyptAir

17 June 2025

Acron Aviation and EgyptAir have entered into an agreement for the supply of the Traffic Alert & Collision Avoidance System with ADS-B (TCAS…

Training

Turkish Airlines expands simulator orders with HAVELSAN

17 June 2025

Turkish Airlines has placed an additional order for one Boeing 737 MAX Full Flight Simulator (FFS) from HAVELSAN to be delivered in January 2026.

Air transport

Paris Airshow: Turkish Airlines ‘closing gap’ on Boeing order

17 June 2025

Turkish Airlines is “closing the final gap” with Boeing on a potential large aircraft order even if the June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787 means…

Air transport

Paris Airshow: Riyadh Air orders up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft

16 June 2025

Riyadh Air has made an order for up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft at the 55th edition of Paris Airshow.

Air transport

Paris Airshow: Avilease orders new build A350F and A320s

16 June 2025

Fast-growing Saudi Arabian aircraft lessor Avilease became a new Airbus customer at the Paris Air Show today, ordering 10 firm A350F freighters and 30…

Technology

Air Cairo rolls-out advanced Flight Data Monitoring across its fleet

16 June 2025

Acron Aviation has signed a multi-year contract with Air Cairo to provide a fully outsourced Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) service based on its…

Air transport

Boeing 20-year forecast shows demand for nearly 44,000 new aircraft

16 June 2025

Boeing has said global fleet will reach approximately 50,000 commercial aircraft by 2044.

Business and finance

Etihad saw May’s passenger numbers grow by 19%

16 June 2025

Etihad Airways has released its latest traffic statistics for May 2025, highlighting continued expansion and customer demand.

Technology

Thales report predicts increase in cyberthreats in the aviation sector

13 June 2025

Thales' latest report on cyberthreats in the aviation sector warns of a spectacular rise in cyberattacks, which have increased by 600% in the space of…

Maintenance

Rolls-Royce launches two Durability Enhancement Packages

12 June 2025

Rolls-Royce has launched the first of two Durability Enhancement Packages, that will more than double the duration Trent 1000 engines remain in…

Air transport

Emirates forges interline partnership with Bahamasair

12 June 2025

Emirates and Bahamasair have signed an MoU to establish an interline partnership benefitting customers travelling to The Bahamas.

Technology

Queen Alia International reveals new automated cargo handling system

12 June 2025

A new cargo warehouse at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), equipped with cargo handling technology by Lödige Industries for Aviation Handling…

Training

Emirates to hold pilot recruitment roadshow across UK

12 June 2025

Emirates is bolstering its recruitment efforts in London to meet the strong surge in customer demand.

Route planning and tourism

Air Arabia doubles frequency to the Maldives

11 June 2025

Air Arabia will expand its existing service between Sharjah and Maldives to twice daily non-stop flights from October 27, 2025.

Airports

DA and Etihad ESCO enhance sustainability with final phase of key project

11 June 2025

Dubai Airports has signed an agreement with Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO) to launch the final phase of its airport-wide lighting…

Airports

New coach service for Emirates’ economy customers at Clark International

11 June 2025

Emirates is introducing a new coach service exclusively for Economy Class customers flying to and from Clark International Airport in the…

Route planning and tourism

Etihad increases its flight frequencies to Karachi

11 June 2025

Etihad Airways has increased its services to Karachi, Pakistan. From October 1, 2025, it will start flying four times a day on the Abu Dhabi – Karachi…

Airports

Red Sea Global partners with Saudi Ground Services

10 June 2025

Red Sea Global (RSG) and daa International, the operator of the Red Sea International Airport (RSI), has been awarded a five-year agreement to Saudi…

Air transport

Qatar Airways to display special liveried 777-300ER during Paris Air Show

10 June 2025

Boeing said it will focus on advancing innovation, partnerships and collaboration at the 2025 Paris Air Show.

General aviation

JEKTA begins flight testing of scaled PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft

09 June 2025

JEKTA, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the Passenger Hydro Aircraft - Zero Emissions 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious aircraft, has begun flight…

Air transport

Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines activate codeshare agreement

09 June 2025

Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines have activated their codeshare agreement, strengthening connectivity between Africa and Asia, Australia, and the Middle…

Business aviation

KlasJet signs ACMI agreement with Air Cairo

09 June 2025

Corporate jet charter company KlasJet has signed an agreement with Air Cairo to provide chartered flights this summer.

Air transport

Emirates SkyCargo bolsters its connectivity

09 June 2025

Emirates SkyCargo plans to deploy an additional two weekly charter freighters enhancing the connectivity between Milan and Southeast China, via Dubai,…

ATM and regulatory

Tanzania added to the EU Air Safety List due to lack of safety standards

09 June 2025

The European Commission has added Tanzania to the EU Air Safety List - the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational…

Route planning and tourism

Bahrain becomes first Emirates destination to be served with Airbus A350

06 June 2025

The third Emirates A350 arrived at Bahrain International Airport on 2 June, making the Kingdom the first destination in the airline’s network to be…

Air transport

Etihad Airways and STARLUX Airlines sign strategic codeshare partnership

05 June 2025

Etihad Airways has signed a strategic codeshare agreement with Taipei-based STARLUX Airlines.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad celebrates first flights to Prague and Warsaw

05 June 2025

Etihad Airways has launched flights to Prague and Warsaw.

Events

IATA remains committed to net zero 2050 target amid SAF fears

04 June 2025

Despite deep concerns about the availability, cost and lack of government support for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), IATA and its member airlines…

Route planning and tourism

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi lands in Almaty

04 June 2025

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has launched its inaugural flight between Abu Dhabi and Almaty, Kazakhstan. Starting from June 3rd with a frequency of three…

Air transport

Etihad Cargo unlocks greater trade potential with China

04 June 2025

Etihad Cargo is reinforcing the carrier’s commitment to expanding access across Asia-Pacific after signing a strategic cooperation agreement with…

People

Türkiye’s Prof. Ahmet Bolat reelected to the Board of Directors IATA

04 June 2025

Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, Prof. Ahmet Bolat, has been reelected to the Board of Directors IATA for a second…

Air transport

Etihad Airways and SF Airlines sign Joint Business Agreement

04 June 2025

Etihad Airways and China’s air cargo carrier SF Airlines have signed a Joint Business Agreement (JBA) to enhance their cargo operations and expand…

Air transport

Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways enhance existing cooperation

04 June 2025

Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways signed Joint Business Agreement in Delhi at IATA Annual General Meeting this week.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates launches services to Da Nang and Siem Reap via Bangkok

04 June 2025

Emirates has expanded its East Asia footprint to 23 points with the launch of two new routes via Bangkok - Da Nang, Vietnam and Siem Reap, Cambodia.…

Maintenance

Air India moves to sever MRO links with Turkiye

03 June 2025

Geopolitical tensions on the subcontinent have spilled into civil aerospace, with Air India looking to “adjust plans” and shift maintenance work on…

Route planning and tourism

Etihad brings its A350 to Sydney with private Business Suites

03 June 2025

Etihad Airways is set to elevate its Sydney to Abu Dhabi service with the introduction of the Airbus A350-1000.

Air transport

Emirates and Air China to explore enhanced partnership

03 June 2025

Emirates and Air China have signed an MoU to establish a strategic framework for expanding their existing reciprocal interline cooperation.

Route planning and tourism

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi marks inaugural flight to Yerevan

03 June 2025

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has launched its inaugural flight to Yerevan, Armenia.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates to reintroduce Damascus services from July 16

03 June 2025

Emirates is set to reintroduce flights to Damascus from 16 July 2025.

Maintenance

Joramco expands MRO capabilities to include the Embraer E2 aircraft

03 June 2025

MRO company Joramco has received the approval from the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) to perform line and base maintenance checks on the…

Technology

Etihad Cargo launches a real-time shipment tracking solution

03 June 2025

Etihad Cargo has launched SmartTrack, a premium service that gives customers real-time access to shipment location and condition data.

Technology

SolitAir partners with Marsh McLennan for aviation risk management

03 June 2025

SolitAir has entered a strategic partnership with Marsh McLennan, a provider of insurance brokerage and aviation risk management services.

Air transport

Riyadh Air signs partnership MoU with Air France - KLM

02 June 2025

Riyadh Air, the Saudi Arabian new national carrier, is continuing to step up its partnerships ahead of its planned entry into service.

Air transport

IAG Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo enter partnership

02 June 2025

IAG Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo and MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) are to launch their joint collaboration Global Cargo Joint Business.

Route planning and tourism

flydubai becomes the first UAE carrier to touch down in Damascus

02 June 2025

flydubai has inaugurated its operations to Syria with the resumption of flights to Damascus.

Air transport

IATA: Trade barriers destroy wealth, sustainability efforts must speed up

02 June 2025

IATA issued a clear warning about the negative consequences of trade barriers and tariffs. Jens Flottau reports from Delhi.

Business and finance

IATA: Airline profitability strengthens in 2025 despite headwinds

02 June 2025

In its latest update on industry performance, IATA said its 2025 airline financial outlook pointed towards improved profitability from the previous…

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian commences new services to Sharjah

02 June 2025

Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new passenger service to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, effective June 1, 2025.

Air transport

Emirates more optimistic about Boeing turnaround

01 June 2025

Emirates Airline President Tim Clark is “cautiously optimistic” about the turnaround at Boeing and its ability to deliver the first 777X to the…

Air transport

EgyptAir extends 777 leases and refurbishes fleet to sustain growth

31 May 2025

EgyptAir has signed a deal with lessor AerCap to extend the leases on its fleet of five Boeing 777-300ERs.

Business and finance

Air Arabia and Mbank transform air travel payments with AE Coin

30 May 2025

Air Arabia and Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the UAE’s first fully integrated digital bank, have partnered to enable the use of AE Coin payments…

Air transport

IATA: Indian domestic growth is running at over 10%

30 May 2025

IATA has released data for April 2025 global passenger demand, and said that the development of India’s air connectivity in recent years has been…

Air transport

Saudi investment group lines up stake in Global Airlines

30 May 2025

Kingdom Holdings Company, a major Saudi Arabian based investment group, is in negotiations to take a substantial equity stake in Global Airlines, the…

Training

Emirates Flight Training Academy expands with two Gamebird GB1 aircraft

29 May 2025

Two recently delivered Gamebird GB1 aircraft have expanded Emirates Flight Training Academy’s (EFTA) fleet.

Flight services and support

Emirates Flight Catering investments in 53 aircraft catering trucks

29 May 2025

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) has signed an agreement with Mallaghan, Al-Futtaim Auto and Machinery Company (FAMCO) and Volvo to purchase 53…

Route planning and tourism

flydubai expands in Europe with four new destinations

29 May 2025

flydubai, has launched flights to four new European destinations.

Air transport

Azorra acquires 49 Embraer E-Jet aircraft from DAE

29 May 2025

Azorra has signed purchase agreements for 49 Embraer E-Jet aircraft and two General Electric CF-34 engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE).

Air transport

flyadeal and Cebu Pacific enter strategic partnership

29 May 2025

flyadeal and Philippines’ carrier Cebu Pacific have signed an MoU to explore joint strategic commercial initiatives.

Air transport

Qatar Airways Cargo expands Sama into the cargo sector

29 May 2025

Qatar Airways Cargo will showcase its latest digital innovation, Sama, during Air Cargo Europe 2025 taking place from 2-5 June 2025 in Munich,…

Air transport

Avolon delivers first Airbus A320neo to Royal Jordanian

29 May 2025

Avolon has completed the delivery of the first Airbus A320neo in Royal Jordanian’s fleet.

Route planning and tourism

Riyadh Air and Ministry of Culture partner up to elevate travel

27 May 2025

Riyadh Air has signed a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Culture to transform the travel experience by embedding authentic Saudi culture…

Technology

SITA launches satellite service helping airports stay connected

27 May 2025

A new satellite service is helping airports and airlines stay connected as SITA launches Managed Satellites.

People

Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation visits Airbus in Toulouse

26 May 2025

In a move to bolster strategic ties between Egypt and France, Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation, conducted an official visit to the…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates introduces experiential Travel Store in Mauritius

23 May 2025

Emirates has officially launched its new Travel Store in Port-Louis, Mauritius.

Defence

UAE to establish Ground Master series air surveillance facility

22 May 2025

Tawazun Council and Thales have signed a cooperation agreement to produce locally advanced Ground Master series air surveillance radars.

Route planning and tourism

Air Arabia launches new non-stop flights to Krabi

22 May 2025

Air Arabia has launched its new non-stop flights to Krabi, in Thailand.

Air transport

Emirates adds 46 additional flights for Hajj and Eid Al Adha

22 May 2025

Emirates is ramping up its operations for this year’s Hajj season, with 33 special flights to Jeddah and Medina operating until 31 May and between 10…

Training

Flydubai launches Ab Initio Pilot Training programme

22 May 2025

Flydubai has launched its Ab Initio Pilot Training programme, in partnership with international overseas flight training partners.

Air transport

Emirates and Air Mauritius renew strategic partnership

22 May 2025

Emirates and Air Mauritius have renewed their partnership which includes a reciprocal code-sharing agreement on select routes.

Route planning and tourism

Flydubai resumes flights to Damascus

21 May 2025

Flydubai will resume direct flights to Damascus from June 1, 2025.  

Business aviation

Gulfstream delivers 50th G700 to an undisclosed customer

21 May 2025

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the 50th customer delivery of the Gulfstream G700 to an undisclosed customer.

Air transport

Airbus delivers first Pratt & Whitney powered A321XLR to Wizz Air

21 May 2025

Wizz Air has taken delivery of its first of 47 A321XLR aircraft - enhancing its capacity to connect Europe and the Middle East.

Business aviation

Gogo signs Falcon for multiple Galileo HDX installations

21 May 2025

Falcon, part of Alex Group Investment, is the first charter fleet operator to commit to multiple installations of Gogo’s Galileo HDX…

Air transport

Emirates A350 makes its debut in Amman

21 May 2025

The Emirates A350 touched down at Queen Alia International Airport on May 20, marking the start of its regular service on the second daily flight…

Business and finance

Etihad Airways reports record results of US$187 million

21 May 2025

Etihad Airways has delivered record-breaking financial performance and highest-ever customer satisfaction performance in the first quarter of 2025.

Maintenance

AMAC Aerospace Turkey redelivered Dassault Falcon F2000EX EASy

20 May 2025

In April, AMAC Aerospace Turkey conducted line maintenance on a Dassault Falcon F2000EX EASy at the hangar in Istanbul.

Defence

Havelsan partners with DNeX to accelerate digital transformation

20 May 2025

Havelsan, Türkiye’s software and systems company under the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with…

Business aviation

Bombardier’s Global 8000 aircraft successfully completes its inaugural

20 May 2025

Bombardier has announced that the first production Global 8000 aircraft has successfully completed its inaugural flight.

Technology

EgyptAir selects SITA’s Connect Go

20 May 2025

EgyptAir has selected advanced connectivity and infrastructure solutions from SITA to modernise its network infrastructure.

Air transport

Cargo start-up SolitAir takes off with Lido Navigation

20 May 2025

UAE’s based dedicated cargo airline SolitAir has chosen Lido mPilot and Lido FMS from Lufthansa Systems to support its pilots and optimise flight…

Business aviation

UAS celebrates 25 Years as global trip support provider

19 May 2025

UAS International Trip Support (UAS) is celebrating its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of delivering global aviation solutions.

Business and finance

Qatar Airways Group announces strongest financial results in its history

19 May 2025

Qatar Airways Group has announced the strongest set of financial results in its history.

Business aviation

Signum Aviation achieves a King’s Award for Enterprise

19 May 2025

Signum Aviation, the UK-based flight planning and operational support specialist for the private aviation industry has been honoured with a King’s…

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways adds Charlotte to its route network

19 May 2025

Etihad Airways has added to its growing U.S. network with the launch of non-stop flights to Charlotte, North Carolina, starting 4 May 2026.

Air transport

Emirates unveils bespoke A380 livery inspired by brown paper packages

19 May 2025

Emirates has unveiled its bespoke A380 livery, dedicated to its new door-to-door delivery solution, Emirates Courier Express.

Airports

IGA Istanbul Airport welcomes Air Europa

16 May 2025

One of Spain’s leading airlines, Air Europa, has started operating flights to iGA Istanbul Airport.

Flight services and support

flydubai unveils refurbished Travel Shop

16 May 2025

flydubai has officially unveiled its newly renovated Travel Shop in Deira, Dubai.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways to serve Charlotte, North Carolina

16 May 2025

Etihad Airways will launch non-stop flights to Charlotte, North Carolina, starting 4 May 2026.

Air transport

Etihad Airways orders 28 wide-body Boeing aircraft

16 May 2025

Etihad Airways has confirmed an order for 28 wide-body Boeing aircraft.

Defence

Raytheon opens production and assembly facility at Tawazun Industrial Park

15 May 2025

Raytheon, an RTX business, has inaugurated a new advanced industrial facility at Tawazun Industrial Park in Abu Dhabi.

Business and finance

Qatar-Rwanda airline tie-up to be finalised shortly

15 May 2025

Senior executives from RwandAir and its holding company Aviation Travel and Logistics (ATL) say the long-touted deal for Qatar to take a 49% stake in…

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo launches direct flights between Mumbai and Fujairah

15 May 2025

IndiGo commencement of daily direct flight connecting Mumbai to its 41st international destination, Fujairah in the UAE.

Airports

SANS to adopt “Intelligent Approach” system at Saudi airports

15 May 2025

Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) is set to deploy Intelligent Approach at Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah airports.

Business and finance

Air Arabia reports Q1 2025 net profit up 34%

15 May 2025

Air Arabia has reported a strong first quarter of 2025 financial and operational results, as the airline continued to expand its network.

Flight services and support

Etihad and TAP Air Portugal launch Frequent Flyer partnership agreement

15 May 2025

Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal have launched a frequent flyer partnership.

Air transport

Qatar Airways places mega-order with Boeing for 160 long-range aircraft

14 May 2025

Qatar Airways has placed an order with Boeing for at least 160 widebody aircraft – said to be valued at over $200 Billion.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways see significant growth between Italy and Abu Dhabi

14 May 2025

Etihad Airways is reporting significant growth in travel demand between Italy and Abu Dhabi.

Business and finance

Turkish Airlines mandates Sompo AXIS Aviation Finance Insurance product

14 May 2025

Turkish Airlines has mandated the first financing structure to use the Sompo AXIS Aviation Finance Insurance (SAAFI), Aviation Non-Payment Insurance…

Air transport

IATA launches 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap

14 May 2025

IATA launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernise baggage operations during the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened in…

Air transport

Etihad Cargo restructures its European commercial team

14 May 2025

Etihad Cargo has announced a strategic restructure of its European commercial team into five areas.

Air transport

AviLease places first direct order for 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

13 May 2025

AviLease, an aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, today signed an agreement with Boeing for an order of 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft.

Technology

Riyadh Air and Ink Innovation partner to define delivery management

13 May 2025

Riyadh Air and Ink Innovation are implementing a full Delivery Management System aligned with the IATA Modern Airline Retailing (MAR) model.

Business and finance

Etihad Airways reports strong performance during April 2025

13 May 2025

Etihad Airways has released its traffic statistics for April 2025, demonstrating continued strong growth and performance.

Technology

Qatar Airways launches e-sports competition, enabled by Starlink

13 May 2025

Qatar Airways has launched a pioneering e-sports competition, ‘Gaming in the Sky’, onboard a commercial aircraft.

Air transport

Turkish Cargo signs long-term partnership with Atlas Air Worldwide

12 May 2025

Turkish Cargo has signed a long-term partnership with Atlas Air Worldwide, a provider of outsourced aviation logistics, as part of Turkish Cargo’s…

Air transport

Continued supply chain impact heads Middle East airline chief worries

12 May 2025

Airline leaders in the Middle East point to an all-embracing impact of continued supply chain issues as one of the biggest challenges they are facing…

Route planning and tourism

Turkish Airlines to launch flights to Seville, Spain

12 May 2025

Turkish Airlines is expanding its Southern European network with the addition of Seville.

Business and finance

Jazeera Airways sees robust Q1 2025 results

12 May 2025

In Q1 2025, Jazeera Airways delivered a record first quarter profitability, posting a net profit of KD 4.7 million ($15,280 Million).

Airports

Emirates confirms its busiest year for baggage handling

12 May 2025

Between April 2024 and March 2025, Emirates handled more than 2.8 million bags each month, averaging at 100,000 per day, from Dubai to 140 global…

Technology

Flyadeal looks at GDS connection to support international growth

12 May 2025

Saudi low-cost carrier Flyadeal is looking at distributing through the Global Distribution Systems (GDS) to support its international growth plans.

Air transport

IATA calls on Middle East co-operation to ensure ‘no country left behind’

12 May 2025

IATA is urging greater co-operation within the fast-developing Middle East to ensure “no county is left behind” in aviation’s growth story. Graham…

Route planning and tourism

Oman Air increases services to cater for Khareef season

09 May 2025

Oman Air has announced a significant increase in capacity for the upcoming Khareef Dhofar.

Business and finance

AerCap and EgyptAir strengthen strategic partnership

09 May 2025

Aircraft leasing company AerCap and EgyptAir have deepened their partnership to support EgyptAir’s fleet modernisation and expansion strategy.

Events

Dubai Airport Show witnessed an unprecedented African presence

09 May 2025

The 24th edition of the Dubai Airport Show concluded yesterday after calling to effectively adopt and invest in new technologies and to ‘grab’ the…

Events

Women in Aviation – Middle East charts a path toward full empowerment

08 May 2025

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…

Airports

Al Maktoum International Airport ‘will be delivered on time’

08 May 2025

“We remain fully committed to delivering Al Maktoum International Airport on time, as a future-ready, world-class gateway” said His Excellency Khalifa…

Events

Airport Show 2025 highlighted digital technologies redefining airports

08 May 2025

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

Business and finance

Emirates Group achieves record profit of US$ 6.2 bn in 2024-25

08 May 2025

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

Space

Arab Satellite 813 Program to proceed final stages of environmental testing

08 May 2025

In line with the UAE’s vision to lead Arab cooperation in the space sector, the Arab Satellite 813 Program team has successfully concluded the System…

Maintenance

Turkish Technic Istanbul to become Rolls-Royce engine maintenance hub

07 May 2025

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

Airports

Royal Air Maroc to begin operations at The New Terminal One at JFK

07 May 2025

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

Business and finance

AviLease obtains investment grade ratings from Moody’s and Fitch

07 May 2025

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…

Flight services and support

Air India and Air India Express appoint dnata their GSA in UAE

07 May 2025

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

Technology

Smiths Detection screening technologies to help secure DXB

07 May 2025

Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects has awarded a formal contract to Smiths Detection to deploy advanced checkpoint screening technologies across all…

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways expand frequencies to Toronto and São Paulo

07 May 2025

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

Aircraft interiors

Flynas choose Safran to equip the next 60 new A320neo

07 May 2025

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.

Technology

Jazeera Airways invests in digital infrastructure with TCS deal

07 May 2025

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

Training

IATA to boost Saudi aviation training

07 May 2025

IATA has signed several training agreements with Saudi airlines, airports, and academic institutions to address critical skills needed to support the…

Events

GALF to discuss megatrends that will reshape the way airports operate

06 May 2025

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

Route planning and tourism

Emirates launches daily Dubai-Hangzhou flights

06 May 2025

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

Business and finance

Flynas announce IPO to accelerate growth ambitions

06 May 2025

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%…

Maintenance

AMAC Aerospace demonstrates operational capacity

06 May 2025

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

Events

Boeing and Gulf Air host Aviation Leadership Seminar in Bahrain

06 May 2025

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

Events

Airport Show to highlight US$1 trillion airport development in MEASA region

06 May 2025

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

Air transport

Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet eclipses one Billion passengers

05 May 2025

Boeing has said that its 787 Dreamliner fleet has surpassed one billion passengers faster than any widebody commercial airraft in history,…

Flight services and support

Emirates and AEGEAN enhance partnership

05 May 2025

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

People

Archer Aviation appoints new COO for operations in the UAE

05 May 2025

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

Events

GALF to be held alongside Airport Show in Dubai

02 May 2025

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).

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…

Airports

Investments in electrical GSE to boost airport profitability and efficiency

02 May 2025

Airports in the Middle East are investing hundreds of millions of dollars to enhance their infrastructures and facilities - particularly in acquiring…

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…

Technology

Etihad Airways launches Etihad for Business corporate travel programme

01 May 2025

Etihad Airways has launched a new corporate travel programme designed to enhance the business travel experience.

Technology

Jazeera Airways to introduce fintech products

01 May 2025

Jazeera Airways and HTS, the B2B division of Hopper, are to introduce Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) and Disruption Assistance For Any Reason (DAFAR) on…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates receives tourism delegation from Jamaica at ATM 2025

30 April 2025

At Arabian Travel Market 2025, Emirates today received a delegation from Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism.

Technology

Pegasus Airlines puts AI at its Core

30 April 2025

Pegasus Airlines has said it has significantly enhanced customer and employee satisfaction through its collaboration with Microsoft, leveraging Azure…

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.

Space

UAE and Egypt to strengthen peaceful space cooperation

30 April 2025

The UAE, represented by the UAE Space Agency, has signed an MoU with Egypt, represented by the Egyptian Space Agency, to cooperate in space activities…

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…

Airports

DXB delivers strong start to 2025 with India being top destination country

30 April 2025

Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 23.4 million guests in the first quarter of 2025.

Events

Flydubai wins “Airline with the Best Connectivity in the Middle East”

29 April 2025

Flydubai was recognised with the “Airline with the Best Connectivity in the Middle East” award for the second time at the 2025 Business Traveller…

Events

Qatar Airways displays its latest innovations during ATM 2025

29 April 2025

Qatar Airways is showcasing its cultural resonance and immersive innovation during The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2025.

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.