The Saudi Tourism Authority and the Cluster2 Airports signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen integration between the aviation and tourism sectors, aiming to enhance the tourism experience across the Kingdom.
The Middle East’s in-service aircraft fleet is set to more than double over the next two decades, rising from 1,480 jets in 2024 to 3,700 by 2044, said aviation giant Airbus in its latest market forecast, spotlighting it as one of the fastest-growing aviation regions for the future.
Kyndryl, a provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, and Auj, an aviation strategy and operations advisory firm, announced a strategic collaboration at the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon, Portugal, aimed at accelerating digital transformation across Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector.
The 19th edition of Dubai Airshow, to be held in November under the theme ‘The Future is Here,’ will spotlight advancements in sustainability, AI-powered innovation, advanced mobility and next-generation talent development.
Dubai Airshow 2025 will inspire a new chapter in sustainable aerospace, uniting the global industry to deliver real-world solutions for a net-zero future.
In a landmark move, the UAE has entered into an agreement with 20 African nations to launch new investment mapping featuring diverse tourism projects in the fields of aviation, logistics, infrastructure and digital transformation.
Turkish Airlines has launched a comprehensive investment initiative that will strengthen Türkiye’s aviation infrastructure and further advance its competitive edge.
The UAE aviation sector remains a strategic pillar of the national economy and a global benchmark for governance, innovation and sustainability. In 2025, achievements strengthened competitiveness, supported trade, tourism, logistics and supply chains, and contributed up to 18% of GDP.
Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation sector achieved exceptional growth in 2025, setting record figures in air traffic statistics. The number of passengers exceeded 140 million, up about 9%.
Royal Jordanian Airlines has been ranked second in on-time performance across the Middle East and Africa for 2025 by global aviation analytics firm Cirium. This ranking places RJ among the top five airlines worldwide in one of the aviation industry’s most critical indicators: on-time arrival performance.
