Editor, Aviation Business

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Editor to lead Aviation Business Middle East, one of the region’s most influential B2B aviation platforms. Through its monthly magazine, digital platforms, social channels and high-level events, the brand delivers authoritative insight to senior decision-makers across the aviation ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will have a strong editorial background, a confident understanding of the regional aviation landscape, and the ability to deliver high-quality journalism for an audience that includes airline executives, airport leaders, regulators, suppliers and service providers.

This is a dynamic opportunity for a journalist with proven editorial leadership skills and the ability to shape content strategy, generate exclusive interviews and in-depth features, and manage a busy editorial calendar across print, digital, social media and live events.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive editorial planning and execution across the monthly magazine, website, newsletters and social channels, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality news, analysis, interviews and special reports covering every aspect of the aviation sector.
  
• Maintain and strengthen Aviation Business Middle East’s position as a leading voice in the regional aviation industry, building strong relationships with airlines, airports, OEMs, regulators, suppliers and industry associations.
  
• Stay up to date with key developments across commercial aviation, aerospace and defence, advanced air mobility, MRO, leasing and financing, sustainability and ESG, ensuring relevance and authority in all published content.
  
• Oversee content output across print and digital platforms, ensuring consistency in tone, accuracy and depth, while delivering proactive and agenda-setting journalism.
  
• Lead the execution of major annual initiatives including power lists, special reports and industry recognitions aligned to the brand’s content plan.
  
• Play a central role in the brand’s events portfolio, including the Aviation Business Middle East Awards, Aviation Impact forums, executive roundtable and recognition dinners. Moderate panel discussions, conduct on-stage interviews and provide comprehensive pre- and post-event coverage.
  
• Collaborate closely with the commercial team on sponsored features, special reports and content partnerships, ensuring all branded content aligns with editorial standards and delivers value to the audience.
  
• Work alongside editors across the wider B2B portfolio to identify shared themes, cross-sector opportunities and collaborative initiatives that strengthen the overall Business Group.
  

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of editorial experience, ideally within B2B or business publishing, with a strong portfolio of published work.
  
• Strong interest in aviation, aerospace or transport infrastructure. Understanding of the GCC aviation landscape, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia, is highly desirable.
  
• Comfortable working across CMS platforms, social media channels and newsletter systems, with a solid understanding of digital publishing best practice.
  
• Ability to lead a major regional brand, manage workflows effectively and contribute to long-term editorial strategy.
  
• Excellent writing, editing and interviewing skills, with the confidence to represent the brand publicly and moderate high-level industry events.
  
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities across print, digital and live platforms in a fast-paced media environment.
  
• Commercially aware and comfortable working collaboratively with sales and events teams while maintaining editorial integrity.
  
• Willingness to travel across the GCC and attend major aviation industry events.