Alan Dron

Arab airlines have called on countries to encourage the use of sustainable aviation fuels through incentives, rather than the threat of financial sanctions.

Royal Jordanian is pressing ahead with both route and fleet expansion plans despite the turmoil in the region around it, according to CEO Samer Majali.

Middle East airlines face continued delays in deliveries of Boeing aircraft as the US company grapples with the problems that led to the loss of a door plug on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 in January.

ACMI specialist German Airways intends to buy Embraer 190s in future, rather than leasing them, as at present.

Libyan carrier Afriqiyah anticipates that the improving political situation in its country will allow it to resume its mission of connecting the continent.

LONDON—Saudi Arabian startup Riyadh Air is looking to create two distinct versions among its new order for 60 Airbus A321neos, the carrier's CEO said Nov. 5.

LONDON— Oman Air is in the process of disposing of its fleet of Airbus A330s, as it progresses with a major transformation plan to become profitable.

LONDON—There is no chance of airline over-capacity in the Persian Gulf area—particularly Saudi Arabia—despite the mushrooming size of the region's LCCs, according to Flyadeal CEO Steven Greenway.

Royal Jordanian (RJ) is using its newly delivered Embraer E195 E2s as a means of cutting costs as it battles with the stresses of navigating the Israel-Palestinian conflict raging just across the border.