Air Arabia’s growing constellation of airlines is about to get larger
The Middle East is one of the main players in global commercial aviation, with the region’s three major…
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The top 4 luxury airports that entice visitors to the Gulf
The Persian Gulf is a recognizable presence in the aviation market. Synonymous with luxury, the region, which attracts…
Middle East Airlines A320 aircraft punctured by gunfire while landing in Beirut
A Middle East Airlines (MEA) aircraft came under fire while landing at Beirut International Airport (AIB) in Lebanon,…
Jazeera Airways operates first flight to China
Kuwait-based carrier Jazeera Airways has expanded its route network by adding a flight to Xian, China. The flight will operate…
Middle East fleet to more than double by 2041 to meet increased demand: Boeing
Boeing has released its 2022 commercial market outlook report, where the manufacturer states that the Middle Eastern region’s…
What do you know about aviation in the Middle East? | Quiz
The Middle East boasts some of the most recognizable full-service carriers and airports in the world, such as…
Saudi Arabia to launch new multi-billion-dollar international airline: reports
Saudi Arabia is about to launch a new multi-billion-dollar international airline which will become the kingdom’s second national…
Emirates, United Airlines hint at partnership; set to reveal codeshare agreement
Emirates and United Airlines are expected to announce a codeshare agreement in the coming weeks.The two airlines sent…
Budget carrier Wizz Air launches 20 routes to Saudi Arabia
Plans by Wizz Airlines to expand in the Middle East continue, with the low-cost carrier announcing a host…
Saudi Arabia launches aircraft lessor to support its aviation growth plans
Saudi Arabia is launching an aircraft leasing company, AviLease, part of the kingdom’s moves to diversify its economy…
First commercial flight in six years takes off from Yemen’s Sanaa airport
The first commercial flight in six years from Sanaa Airport in Yemen (SAH) departed for Amman, Jordan (AMM)on…
Emirates to add extra flights and seats across the GCC, Middle East during Eid
Emirates will offer more flights across the Middle East and the seven cities that make up the Gulf…
USAF flies B-1B bomber in joint exercises with allies over Middle East waterways
The United States Air Force flew a B-1B Lancer strategic bomber over key waterways in the Middle East…
Boeing predicts Middle Eastern market will double by 2040
In a recent published forecast, Boeing predicts that the commercial jet aircraft and services market will double by…
Turkish Airlines vs Big Three of Middle East | Data
The Middle East’s Big Three, Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, are among some of the most recognizable…
Sudan Airways relaunch hints at lifeline from Lufthansa Consulting
Founded in February 1946, Sudan Airways is the national carrier of Sudan and one of the oldest airlines…
Full international recovery by 2024, says Saudia CEO
Saudi Arabian Airlines eyes a full international passenger traffic recovery and a return to profitability by 2024 says…
Turmoil over COVID-19 mutation: border closures in Middle East
Outbreak of new coronavirus mutation prompts countries to close their air borders.Saudi Arabia On December 21, 2020, Saudi Arabia…