Middle East and North Africa

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…