Wizz Air has signed an MoU together with the Ministry of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Supported by the Saudi National Air Connectivity Program (a Ministry of Tourism initiative to support the development of the Saudi Tourism Sector). The purpose of the MoU is to explore airline market development opportunities in the Kingdom.Read More

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has launched a new rebranded business division for the airline; Saudia Business, specialising in B2B travel solutions for Corporate, Agency & MICE clients. Saudia Business provides unique solutions for each travel requirement for a diverse range of beneficiaries, including corporations, travel agencies, and event organisers. The new account management department willRead More

EgyptAir Training Academy (ETA) has succeeded in renewing the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) approval for its Airbus A220-300, A320-200, A330-200, A340-300 simulators. ETA said: “We are proud to renew the approval of its A320-300 simulator for 21 consecutive years.” The A220-300, recently renewed, is the first in the Middle East and the latest simulatorRead More

Three G1 Aviation ultralight aircraft were formally handed over to the Mauritanian Air Force by the European Union (EU) at Nouakchott Air Base in February. The aircraft, procured via the French Management Institute for International Security (THEMIIS), were provided to Mauritania under the aegis of the Ghawdat programme, part of the European Union-sponsored Mauritania securityRead More

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Secretary General, Abdérahmane Berthé, met the new Ethiopian Airlines Group chief executive officer, Mesfin Tasew Bekele in Addis for the second edition of “AFRAA Member Airline CEOs Leadership Dialogues” session. AFRAA Secretary General, Abdérahmane Berthé Berthé, AFRAA Secretary General said: “AFRAA is grateful for the opportunity to have the CEOsRead More

EgyptAir celebrated its 90th anniversary this week with its customers travelling on its flights by providing gifts and promotional materials, as well as extra weight and free miles in the frequent flyer program. The national carrier also distributed many free travel tickets and granting free miles in the EgyptAir Plus frequent flyer program, as wellRead More

Siemens Logistics will present its high-performance solutions for the airport sector at this year’s Airport Show Dubai taking place from May 17-19. The company will focus on reliable systems and innovative IoT applications to meet the challenges facing the airports of the future. With Baggage 360, customers can enjoy seamless baggage handling on many levels,Read More

Emirates has unveiled its airline’s new full Premium Economy offering. The new cabin class will be available to Emirates customers travelling on popular A380 routes to London, Paris, Sydney from 1 August, and Christchurch from December. Emirates is the only airline in the region to offer a Premium Economy cabin. Sir Tim Clark, President EmiratesRead More