Middle East & North Africa

Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show is one of the fasting growing defence events in the world.

Bill Guyan, Leonardo DRS president of international business, explains the importance of the Middle East to the company’s growth ambitions as it brings its expertise in advanced defence systems to the region in this TATV Spotlight programme from IDEX.

Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show is one of the fasting growing defence events in the world.

Bill Guyan, Leonardo DRS president of international business, explains the importance of the Middle East to the company’s growth ambitions as it brings its expertise in advanced defence systems to the region in this TATV Spotlight programme from IDEX.

Highlights of ICAO’s three-day event in Abu Dhabi included decarbonisation efforts and eVTOL demonstrations.

The bustling MRO & Aircraft Interiors Middle East event showcased the region's booming MRO industry, featuring insights from top executives and addressing critical sector challenges.

Dr Raman Kumar, Managing Director at Al-Futtaim Logistics, talks to Times Aerospace.

A new FBO for business aircraft just minutes from the slot constrained hotspot of Dubai is under construction at Sharjah International Airport.

ATS Technic is set to bring a new level line maintenance and other services to EASA certified aircraft at a new facility in Dubai World Central.

With the MENA region enjoying a mass of new aircraft orders its no wonder that there is pressure on the MRO providers to prepare for the future.

Global MRO provider FL Technics is growing its aviation services with its presence at the new Terminal A at the Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi.

The world's largest defence contractor Lockheed Martin was at the World Defense Show in Riyadh.

After a hugely successful launch in 2022, the World Defense show is counting down to its second edition.

Shannon Engine Support (SES) is billed as the leading supplier of CFM engines for lease to airlines globally and as CFM steps up delivery of the latest LEAP engines so the Safran and AerCap joint venture is growing around the world.

February's World Defense Show in Riyadh is truly showcasing the future of the industry with its special Future of Defence hub.

In this TATV Spotlight programme, Adrian Paull, Vice President Customer Services at L3Harris explains why the US-based company is making a stronger play in the aftermarket, especially around the used equipment business as it brings forward solutions that improve product availability and customer service.

The second edition of the World Defense Show will open in Riyadh on February 4th 2024.

With the Middle East expected to overtake China for MRO operations within the next decade, no wonder independent MRO provider Joramco is growing fast.

The Egypt International Air Show, which is set for 2-5 September 2024 at El Alamein International Airport, is aimed at being a landmark event for the African and Middle East next year, explained Thomas Gaunt, CEO of organiser Arabian World Events.

The C-390 Millennium is recognised as the airlifter for the 21st century. The multi-mission aircraft is now being delivered internationally with more potential customers coming soon.

Massive orders for UAE carriers at the Dubai Airshow could present a challenge to some regulators – but not the GCAA, the nation’s regulator.

CTT Systems, which offers humidifiers and dehumidifiers for the control of humidity in an aircraft, is finding a fertile market in the region for its products for airliners and business aircraft.

Business aviation is booming in the MENA region as made apparent by the high number of business aircraft on display at the Dubai Air Show – and that is good news for Dassault Aviation.

Former US Army Brigadier-General Joseph Rank is an experienced Middle East hand, having been defense attache in the the UAE, Jordan, Lebanon and Yemen. Today he heads Lockheed Martin in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In this TATV Spotlight programme, Dave Falberg, Vice President of Satcom Direct International, a leader in global satellite communications solutions, explains how the new generation of its Plane Simple antenna system is rolling out to the business jet market.