flynas enhances safety with Airbus training agreement
Tue, 28 Apr 2026
flynas has signed an agreement with Airbus to adopt Evidence-Based Training (EBT) and the Airbus MATe Suite digital platform, becoming the first Saudi airline to implement these advanced training methods and enhance aviation safety and innovation.
flynas tops global A320neo operational reliability: Airbus data
Tue, 14 Apr 2026
flynas, a Middle Eastern low-cost airline, announced its Airbus A320neo fleet achieved a six-month rolling operational reliability of 99.78% as of December 2025, surpassing global and regional benchmarks, topping Airbus’s A320neo averages.
Saudi Industrial Centre, Airbus sign aviation localisation MoU
Mon, 09 Feb 2026
The National Industrial Development Centre signed a cooperation memorandum with European aerospace corporation Airbus to explore opportunities for developing and localising the aviation and helicopter industry in Saudi Arabia. Under the memorandum, the two sides aim to strengthen collaboration to establish an integrated aviation industrial base in the Kingdom.
Emirates says interested in larger version of Airbus A350-2000 jets
Wed, 04 Feb 2026
Emirates may consider buying a larger version of A350 if Airbus went ahead with a new wide-body variant, reported Reuters, citing its top official. A larger A350 would leapfrog the A350-1000, which Emirates has so far declined to buy over concerns about durability of its engines in harsh Gulf operating conditions.
Global airlines scramble to fix Airbus A320 software glitch; flights affected
Sat, 29 Nov 2025
Global airlines scrambled to fix a newly identified software glitch flagged by Airbus in its A320 family of aircraft, and although many carriers rushed to apply the update overnight, the issue still triggered widespread disruption to flight operations around the world.
SalamAir partners with Airbus to boost fleet efficiency
Wed, 19 Nov 2025
SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, has signed a long-term Flight Hour Services (FHS) agreement with Airbus to enhance its operational reliability, maintenance efficiency, and fleet performance.
Ethiopian Airlines orders six additional Airbus A350-900s
Wed, 19 Nov 2025
Ethiopian Airlines has placed a firm order for six Airbus A350-900 aircraft, further strengthening its position as the largest A350 customer in Africa.
Middle East jet fleet to surge to 3,700 by 2044, says Airbus
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
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.
Royal Jordanian expands Airbus A320neo fleet to 12 new aircraft
Wed, 15 Oct 2025
Royal Jordanian Airlines has added a new Airbus A320neo, increasing its total to 12, alongside seven new Embraer E2 aircraft.
flynas takes delivery of its 60th Airbus A320neo
Sun, 12 Oct 2025
flynas, a low-cost airline in the Middle East, announced taking delivery of its 60th new Airbus A320neo, to continue rapidly expanding its fleet.