Africa/Middle East News - Airliner World

Kenya Airways secures approval for $350m state loan

October 12, 2026 Lee Cross Comments Off

The Kenyan government has approved a $350m loan for Kenya Airways as the national carrier grapples with mounting debts and the cost of returning grounded aircraft to service. The funding was given the go-ahead by [Read More]

Riyadh Air adds to London connection

October 2, 2026 Robert Veitch Comments Off

Saudi carrier Riyadh Air is to increase its number of flights to London/Heathrow from seven to nine per week. From Monday, November 2, the airline will add a Monday and Wednesday evening flight departing at [Read More]

Ethiopian expands freighter fleet with 777F order

October 1, 2026 Lee Cross Comments Off

Ethiopian Airlines has placed a firm order for ten Boeing 777 freighters, including eight next-generation 777-8Fs and two current-generation 777Fs. Announced in Addis Ababa on September 30, the agreement also includes purchase rights for eight [Read More]

Etihad stretches Beyond Borders

September 18, 2026 Robert Veitch Comments Off

Etihad Airways has unveiled a new generation of cabins for its incoming Airbus A330-900 fleet as part of a wider overhaul of its passenger experience. It’s new ‘Beyond Borders’ concept was revealed at Arabian Travel [Read More]

Riyadh Air lands in Manchester

September 17, 2026 Lee Cross Comments Off

Riyadh Air made Manchester its second UK destination and the 14th point in the Saudi Arabian carrier’s growing international network on September 17, launching a new thrice-weekly service. The inaugural flight RX417, operated by Boeing [Read More]

Flydubai steps up cargo operations with dedicated freighters

September 11, 2026 Lee Cross Comments Off

Emirates subsidiary flydubai is expanding its cargo business by launching dedicated freighter operations. The Dubai-based carrier will introduce three Boeing 737-800 freighters from October 1 under a wet-lease agreement with SolitAir. Each aircraft will provide [Read More]