Dubai South has signed an agreement with Phoenix Aviation to develop a new airside facility at Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), adding specialised aircraft maintenance and cargo conversion capacity to the Middle East’s aviation and logistics network. The development will establish a centre of excellence for wide-body aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), cabin modifications, aircraft completion and cargo conversions. The cargo conversion component will

French air cargo restraint solution provider AeroNet has completed 30 years in the air transport industry, with its operations and branches now expanding across regions including the Middle East, Europe, Asia and North America. The company, which began as a specialist producer of air cargo pallets, has grown into a supplier of certified restraint solutions for commercial aviation and defence operations.

The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) and the US Department of Commerce are expanding logistics cooperation to attract investment and strengthen supply chain connectivity across the Middle East and North Africa region. The initiative aims to support logistics and industrial growth by promoting SCZONE as a location for companies seeking access to Middle Eastern and global markets. SCZONE’s integrated model connects industrial zones with ports on the Mediterranean and Red seas,

Air cargo activity in the Middle East showed steady growth at the end of 2025, giving the region a positive close to the year. Data from the latest global air cargo trends shows that capacity from the Middle East and South Asia rose by 8% year on year, driven by strong trade demand and expanding airline networks. The growth comes at a time when global air cargo markets are starting to cool after the peak season. Worldwide tonnages dipped slightly in mid-December, but the Midd