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Universal Vulkaan orders Leonardo AW169s for Indian market

23 May 2025

India's Universal Vulkaan Aviation has signed a contract for two Leonardo AW169 twin-engine helicopters in VIP configuration for €25 million ($28…

General aviation

Care via air: How drones save lives

19 May 2025

In the wake of the drone revolution, major drone companies, including 100 per cent African ones, are not only reinforcing but rethinking the use of…

Events

Aviation Africa 2025 highlights future of Advanced Air Mobility

08 May 2025

As drones and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) for advanced air mobility are increasingly gaining traction across Africa, this…

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…

General aviation

UAE GCAA grants design acceptance for hybrid heliport in Abu Dhabi

23 April 2025

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…

General aviation

Columbia Helicopters wins Turkey firefighting contract

02 April 2025

Columbia Helicopters has renewed its aerial firefighting contract with CMC Savunma Sanayi (CMC) in Turkey.

General aviation

Ethiopia and Archer work towards all-electric air taxi in the region

27 March 2025

Archer Aviation has signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines, making it the second customer planning to deploy Archer’s Midnight under the “Launch…

General aviation

ePlane strengthens eVTOL global footprint with Empire Aviation

04 March 2025

India's eVTOL manufacturer, The ePlane Company, and Empire Aviation Group, will collaborate on fast-tracking the deployment of eVTOL air-taxis and…

General aviation

Oman enters the Advanced Air Mobility era

03 March 2025

The Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) and Boeing will collaborate on innovation and cultivate talent for the emerging advanced air…

General aviation

Archer unveils Midnight “Launch Edition” commercialisation programme

28 February 2025

Archer Aviation has announced a “Launch Edition” commercialisation programme for its Midnight aircraft with Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) as its first…

General aviation

Drone operations strengthened in Dubai with new MoU signing

28 February 2025

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) have signed an MoU with the aim to…

General aviation

Sarah Airways receives its first Falcon 900EX

27 February 2025

Morocco’s Sarah Airways has taken delivery of its first Falcon 900EX aircraft from Dassault Aviation.

General aviation

Diamond Aircraft delivers DA62 MPP special mission aircraft to United ATS

25 February 2025

Diamond Aircraft has delivered an DA62 MPP special mission aircraft to United ATS, an aviation services provider in the Middle East and North…

General aviation

Havelsan introduces a new UAV for use by security forces

24 February 2025

Havelsan has been building a platform ecosystem that includes unmanned aerial, ground, and naval vehicles, since 2019.

General aviation

HEXA demonstration flight paves the way for a new era in UAE’s air mobility

18 February 2025

LIFT Aircraft Middle East and Advanced Mobility Hub have made a milestone in the pursuit of sustainable air transport. Chloe Greenbank reports.

Events

ABU DHABI: VMAN Aviation Services places order for 20 certified RX4E

12 February 2025

Volar Air Mobility Holding Company, Volar Air Mobility Industries, and VMAN Aviation Services signed a landmark order during GISS for the RX4E - the…

Events

ABU DHABI: LODD partners with Skyports to unveil vertiport concept for UAE

11 February 2025

Vertiport developer, Skyports, is collaborating with LODD, a UAE-based company specialising in AI-powered drone technology and autonomous aerial…

Events

ABU DHABI: Lift Aircraft prepares to soar in the UAE

11 February 2025

US-based Lift Aircraft is on a mission to make flying accessible to everyone with its HEXA electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), which is on…

General aviation

Airbus Helicopters chief upbeat on Middle East market after strong 2024

28 January 2025

Airbus Helicopters sees continued strong demand in the Middle East after boosting total orders by around 10% in 2024 across civil and military…

Events

Seaplane and amphibious conference to highlight importance of sector

24 January 2025

As interest grows globally in seaplane and amphibious aviation, the Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation conference is seeing…

General aviation

Eve and JetSetGo to explore and advance the use of Vector in India

22 January 2025

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and JetSetGo have partnered to explore and advance the use of Vector, Eve’s agnostic Urban ATM (air traffic management)…

Business and finance

DAE signs agreement to acquire Nordic Aviation Capital

09 January 2025

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the Nordic Aviation Capital group of companies (NAC), an aircraft leasing…

General aviation

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority signs MoU with Keeta Drones

08 January 2025

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has signed an Mou with Keeta Drones to focus on the collaboration in drone-based delivery.

General aviation

Airbus Helicopters strengthens African footprint

11 December 2024

Airbus Helicopters is to set up a new subsidiary in Morocco. The upcoming site will develop into an MRO centre with new dedicated facilities and will…

Sustainability

Jetex and Joby work together to advance sustainable air mobility

11 December 2024

Developers for electric air taxis Joby Aviation and executive aviation company Jetex have strategic partnership to redefine connectivity for Jetex…

General aviation

Mayman Aerospace Flight tests RAZOR P100

05 December 2024

Mayman Aerospace, a portfolio company of UAE EDGE Group/SDF has completed a flight testing for the full pre-production model of the RAZOR P100.

General aviation

Diamonds are for Africa...

02 December 2024

The Austria-based light aircraft manufacture, Diamond Aircraft Industries, is striving to expand its market share in Africa.

General aviation

Air Charter Service helps in rhino relocation conservation project

29 November 2024

In conjunction with a major South African conservation and relocation company, aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has helped the…

General aviation

It's a minefield!

22 November 2024

The South African coalfields are destroying the once verdant landscape east of Johannesburg. They are hidden from the roads and thus the only way to…

Flight services and support

Emirates joins Move to -15oC global coalition

18 November 2024

Emirates has joined the Move to -15oC global coalition, securing its place as the first airline to the initiative.

Events

Bahrain International Airshow 2024

18 November 2024

Packed halls and a buzzing chalet line, marked all three days of the 2024 Bahrain International Airshow.

Business aviation

Let's make an executive decision

15 November 2024

Alcinda Pereira, the first woman to lead AfBAA, wants to change the mentality of business aviation in Africa by filling the region’s connectivity…

Events

Bahrain International Airshow 2024 - Day 3

14 November 2024

The third issue of Show Business at the Bahrain International Airshow leads with a story on Bahrain’s Amal AlBinali.

Events

Bahrain International Airshow 2024 - Day 2

14 November 2024

Packed halls and a buzzing chalet line marked the first day of the Bahrain International Airshow.

General aviation

Archer Aviation announces Dr. Talib Alhinai as its UAE lead

13 November 2024

Archer Aviation, a provider in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has announced Dr. Talib Alhinai as its UAE Lead.

Events

Bahrain International Airshow 2024 - Day 1

12 November 2024

In the first issue of SHOW BUSINESS at the 2024 Bahrain International Airshow, our team reports from the Manama Air Power Symposium.

General aviation

Bell appoints new managing director for the Middle East and Africa

12 November 2024

Bell Textron has announced Tim Evans as the new managing director for the Middle East and Africa.

General aviation

Turkish Aerospace delivers first T625 Gokbey utility helicopter

30 October 2024

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has delivered the first T625 Gokbey utility helicopters to the country’s military police.

Defence

Tekever enters partnership with Droneway in Morocco

30 October 2024

Tekever, a provider of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has signed an MoU with Droneway, a distributor of civil and tactical drones in Morocco and North…

General aviation

Middle East's eVTOL statistics

23 October 2024

The UAE is vying to be the market leader in e-VTOL operations as two leading industry manufacturers make their presence known.

General aviation

Bell Highlights Africa’s strategic importance at Law Enforcement Symposium

21 October 2024

Bell recently hosted their 2024 Law Enforcement Symposium’ in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing together law enforcement operators from across southern…

General aviation

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority shows significant growth in drone ecosystem

18 October 2024

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has saw significant growth in the drone ecosystem in Dubai during the 2023-2024 period.

General aviation

Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League launches STEM drone programme

11 October 2024

The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) has launched its first STEM drone programme.

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…

Business aviation

Ready Mix...

09 September 2024

Flight support company MixJet has established a robust presence in Africa, yet there are still plans to expand further. 

Events

Egypt Airshow: PAS raises the game with Leonardo

05 September 2024

Egypt’s Petroleum Air Services (PAS) is to become an authorised service centre for Italian helicopter manufacturer Leonardo.

Events

Egypt International Airshow 2024 - Day 3

05 September 2024

With the final day of the first Egypt International Airshow underway today, show organisers have voted it a great success.

Events

Egypt International Airshow 2024 - Day 2

04 September 2024

The Egyptian display team, Silver Stars, turned on a superb aerial performance to delight Egypt’s President.

Events

Egypt International Airshow 2024 - Day 1

03 September 2024

The inaugural Egypt International Air Show opens today at El Alamein International Airport in El Dabaa, Matrouh.

Events

Bell to participate in SOFEX 2024 with RJAF Bell 505 on display

02 September 2024

Bell will attend the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) at World Defense Show 2024 in Jordan from 2 to 5 September.

General aviation

GACA awards Saudi second water aerodrome licence to Red Sea Global

30 August 2024

Red Sea Global (RSG), The Red Sea and AMAALA, have secured its second operating license for a water aerodrome from the General Authority of Civil…

General aviation

AIRTAXI World Congress to unite generation air mobility in Dubai

28 August 2024

The fifth annual AIRTAXI World Congress (ATWC) opens in Dubai, October 7- 10th at the Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference & Exhibition Centre.

General aviation

Uncrewed cargo carrier lifts off in Dubai

27 August 2024

Dubai-based Eanan Al Samma has conducted the first test flights of its Rikaz heavy-lift uncrewed cargo aircraft, reports Aviation Week’s Graham…

People

ECS Group new commercial director for EFIS Maroc

27 August 2024

ECS Group, a provider in GSSA solutions, has appointed Zouber Hachemaoui as the new commercial director of its subsidiary, EFIS MAROC effective August…

Defence

Bell and Royal Air Force of Oman sign purchase agreement for new aircraft

12 August 2024

Bell Textron has signed a purchase agreement with the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) for new aircraft. This acquisition is to develop and enhance…

General aviation

MD Helicopters signs support contract with the Saudi Arabian National Guard

08 August 2024

MD Helicopters (MDH) has signed a five-year, $19M support contract with the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG).

General aviation

VoltAero lines up Middle East customers for Cassio

06 August 2024

The first customers from the Middle East for the new Cassio family of small passenger aircraft will soon be unveiled by start-up manufacturer…

Technology

Thales and Garuda Aerospace sign MoU for secure drone operations in India

30 July 2024

Thales and Garuda Aerospace have signed an MoU to promote the development of the drone ecosystem in India.

General aviation

Bell completes delivery of full Bell 505 fleet to Royal Jordanian Air Force

25 July 2024

Bell Textron has successful delivered the remaining five Bell 505 aircraft to the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF), completing the 10 Bell 505 fleet…

General aviation

Honeywell and Odys Aviation collaborate on uncrewed aircraft ops in Oman

24 July 2024

Honeywell and Odys Aviation, a developer VTOL aircraft, have signed an MOU to design new Ground Control Stations to support the rollout of Odys…

General aviation

De Havilland Canada sells Dash 8-400 aircraft to Tanzania

22 July 2024

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (De Havilland Canada) and the Tanzania Government Flight Agency (TGFA) have signed a purchase agreement for a DHC OEM…

General aviation

Saudia Group to acquire up to 100 Lilium eVTOL Jets

18 July 2024

Saudia Group and Lilium today signed a binding sales agreement for 50 Lilium Jets, with options for the purchase of 50 more.

Events

Air Expo Abu Dhabi to include Advanced Air Mobility Pavilion

10 July 2024

Air Expo Abu Dhabi, taking place 19-21 November, 2024, will include an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Pavilion.

Air transport

Joby signs contracts for first UAE vertiports

03 July 2024

Plans to make the UAE one of the first sites for revolutionary urban air mobility (UAM) have advanced with two significant contracts.

General aviation

Women will lead the way in Air Mobility discussions at Air Expo Abu Dhabi

03 July 2024

The Women in Aviation Middle East Chapter are set to host an insightful conference on Air Mobility at the Air Expo Abu Dhabi 2024.

General aviation

University of Dubai to establish laboratory focusing on AAM

02 July 2024

A state-of-the-art laboratory will be established at the University of Dubai aiming to promote collaborative efforts and research in advanced air…

Events

FAI Air Ambulance receives Outstanding Sector Leadership and Growth Award

02 July 2024

FAI’s Air Ambulance division won ‘Outstanding Sector Leadership and Growth Award’ in the Air Ambulance category at the MEA Business Achievement Awards…

General aviation

Eve Air Mobility announces $94M new equity to support eVTOL development

02 July 2024

Eve Air Mobility, a global electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer, has announced $94M in new equity financing from…

General aviation

Etihad Cargo launches new freighter route to Madrid

24 June 2024

Etihad Cargo is launching a new freighter route to Madrid starting 15 July 2024, operating two weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights. 

General aviation

ArcosJet recognises high customer acceptance of eVTOLs

19 June 2024

ArcosJet, the exclusive authorised dealer for private sales of the Lilium Jet in the UAE, is seeing high customer acceptance of the eVTOL concept and…

General aviation

Mecca witnesses eVTOL trial

14 June 2024

A Saudi technology company and a Chinese eVTOL manufacturer have created history in Mecca with a successful trial of an unmanned air taxi in the Holy…

General aviation

A flight on the wild side

13 June 2024

As head of Virunga National Park’s Air Wing programme, Anthony Caere is a pilot with a plan - to protect the park and the animals living in it one…

General aviation

Etihad Cargo increases its belly hold cargo capacity

12 June 2024

Etihad Cargo is increasing its belly hold cargo capacity across its global network starting from June 2024.

Events

Aviation INDIA 2024 kicks-off in Delhi

12 June 2024

Leaders from across the aviation sector are gathering in New Delhi for the inaugural Aviation India Summit and Exhibition, taking place June 12-13.

General aviation

Qatar Airways and the United Nations Office partner on humanitarian efforts

12 June 2024

Qatar Airways and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) have signed an MoU to help support humanitarian…

General aviation

Survey finds significant trend in Saudi Arabia’s EV landscape

07 June 2024

Seven in ten residents of Saudi Arabia are "very" or "moderately" likely to purchase a battery-electric vehicle (BEV), a figure that is projected to…

Business aviation

Time to put our minds to the grey matter...

03 June 2024

How grounding the grey market can grow business aviation in Nigeria.

General aviation

AURA AERO and Airbus Protect sign hybrid-electric aircraft agreement

28 May 2024

AURA AERO and Airbus Protect have signed a cooperation agreement in view of the certification of ERA, the next regional transport 19-seater…

Technology

Airbus UpNext launches technologies for hydrogen-powered aircraft

24 May 2024

Airbus UpNext has launched a new technological demonstrator to accelerate the maturation of superconducting technologies for use in electric…

Route planning and tourism

Discover Qatar introduces air tours around Doha’s sites

23 May 2024

Qatar Airways’ destination management company, Discover Qatar, has launched its exclusive air tour, ‘Discover Doha by Air.’