Keywords: Aviation


Direct flights between Israel and Morocco resume after nearly three years

Direct air travel between Israel and Morocco is gradually returning, with flights between Tel Aviv and Marrakech resuming after a suspension that followed the outbreak of the regional conflict in October 2023. Israeli airline Arkia has restarted the direct route to Marrakech, marking a new step in the......

Kenya: Helicopter carrying tourists crashes, no survivors

A helicopter carrying several tourists crashed on Wednesday in central Kenya, in the region of Mount Ololokwe. None of the occupants are believed to have survived the accident. The circumstances of the crash and the exact number of people on board are still unknown.An accident in a tourist regionThe......

Royal Air Maroc plans Starlink-powered Wi-Fi rollout from 2027

Royal Air Maroc is reportedly preparing to introduce satellite-based high-speed internet on board its aircraft, with Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite connectivity service, expected to play a central role in the project. The initiative could significantly upgrade the passenger experience and strengthen......

Istanbul Airport sets new European record with nearly 290,000 passengers in one day

Istanbul Airport has reached a new milestone in international aviation, recording its highest-ever daily passenger and flight figures, according to Turkish authorities. The airport handled 1,739 flights and 290,287 passengers on Sunday, August 16, marking a new daily record for both Turkey and Europe. Turkey's......

Somali Airlines prepares to return to the skies after 35 years

Somali Airlines is preparing to resume operations next month, marking a potential return to the skies after roughly 35 years of inactivity following the collapse of the Somali state and the outbreak of civil war in 1991. The planned revival forms part of broader government efforts to rebuild national......

Royal Air Maroc reaches a new fleet milestone with the arrival of a Boeing 737 Max 8

Royal Air Maroc is preparing to strengthen its fleet with the arrival of a new Boeing 737 Max 8, marking another step in the Moroccan national carrier’s expansion and modernization strategy. The aircraft, registered as CN-RHR, is expected to bring the total number of aircraft operated by Royal......

Catania airport resumes flights as Mount Etna aviation alert is downgraded

Flights have resumed at Catania airport in Sicily after authorities lowered the aviation alert level linked to renewed activity from Mount Etna, allowing the busy southern Italian airport to reopen following days of disruption. The airport confirmed on Saturday that operations were restarting after......

Morocco’s airports become key to tourism growth ahead of 2030

Morocco is strengthening its airport infrastructure as international tourism continues to expand and the country prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The Kingdom welcomed a record 19.8 million tourists in 2025 and aims to attract 26 million visitors by 2030. At the same time, Moroccan airports......

Fes airport handles nearly 940,000 passengers in first half of 2026

Fes-Saïss Airport handled more than 935,000 passengers during the first six months of 2026, maintaining traffic close to the level recorded a year earlier despite a slight decline in overall activity. According to the latest figures from Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA), the airport......