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The Middle East aviation market has seen significant expansion, growing by 5% since 2019, according to a new report from OAG titled “Middle East Skies: A New Era of Competition, Capacity and Growth.” This growth positions the region as the second-fastest growing globally, surpassed only by South Asia, which experienced a 12% increase. The report...
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Airbus SE is set to source titanium from Saudi Arabia as part of a significant deal involving the kingdom’s national airline, Saudia. The European aircraft manufacturer has agreed to purchase 2.5 billion Riyals, equivalent to $666 million, worth of raw materials from Saudi Arabia. This deal also includes an order for up to 20 long-range...
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has officially approved the design of the country’s first heliport for flying taxis. The design was accepted today for a hybrid heliport located at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Zayed Port, as reported by Khaleej Times. This hybrid heliport will facilitate both traditional helicopters and electric vertical...
Etihad Airways has announced an exciting expansion of its flight services to Nairobi, Kenya. Starting December 15, 2025, the airline will double its service to 14 weekly flights connecting Abu Dhabi and Nairobi. This move comes less than a year after the airline resumed flights to the Kenyan capital. The increase in flights highlights the...
Morocco is set to construct a new civilian airport in the North-western Atlantic port city of Casablanca as part of an extensive national logistics expansion program. This announcement was made by the Arab country’s Transport Minister, Abdul Samad Qayuh. The projected cost for the new airport is nearly 28 billion Moroccan dirhams, which is equivalent...
Qatar Airways, recognized globally for its innovative approach, is set to enhance travel experiences at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2025. The airline will present several groundbreaking solutions, including Sama’s AI-driven booking system, Qverse, a Multi-Sensory Experience, and the advanced Qsuite – Next Gen. A notable highlight will be the introduction of Sama’s new...
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Syrian Air, the national airline of Syria, announced that it will resume direct flights to Dubai and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates starting Sunday. This decision follows a period of suspended flights between Syria and the UAE, which began in January after Islamist-led rebels overthrew the former Syrian leader, Bashar al-Assad, in December of...