Middle East aviation news

Airbus A320-214 F-WWDU Capital Airlines and Airbus A330-343 F-WWYI Thai AirAsia X

Civilian aviation news April 7, 2026

AirAsia X Confirms Bahrain Hub Launch Amid Middle East Uncertainty

Aviation News – AirAsia X has reaffirmed plans to launch a new hub in Bahrain this June, despite ongoing regional tensions that could still affect…

New image reportedly showing the USAF E-3 Sentry 81-0005 destroyed in an Iranian attack at Prince Sultan Airbase on Friday. Source X

Military Aviation News March 29, 2026

Iranian Strike on Saudi Base Destroys U.S. AWACS and Multiple Tankers

Aviation News – An Iranian precision strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia has caused catastrophic damage to a Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS)…

Airbus A321-231 JY-AYT Royal Jordanian Airline

Civilian aviation news November 20, 2025

Royal Jordanian Expands Fleet With Two Additional Airbus A321neos From Avolon

Aviation News – Royal Jordanian Airlines will add two more Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet after reaching a new leasing agreement with global lessor…

Alternative Propulsion, Urban Transportation November 19, 2025

Archer Aviation Expands Saudi Partnership to Launch Electric Air Taxis for Giga-Projects

AviationNews – Archer Aviation has confirmed a major expansion of its operations in the Middle East, joining a high-profile consortium to launch electric air taxi…

Civilian aviation news November 18, 2025

Flydubai Signs Major MoU With Airbus for 150 A321neo Jets to Support Dubai’s Growth

Dubai Airshow 2025 – Flydubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to acquire 150 A321neo aircraft, marking a major fleet expansion and…