Aviation & Space
First Fully Bahraini Satellite to be Named “Al Munther”
2023-03-13 Read More...His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s National Security Advisor, Royal Guard Commander and Secretary General of the Supreme Defence Council, announced that the first fully Bahraini satellite will be named “Al
Saudi Space Commission CEO Meets Indian Space Research Organization Officials
During his last week’s visit to the Republic of India, the Saudi Space Commission CEO Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi held Friday several bilateral meetings with government agencies, Indian companies, and leaders of the space sector to discuss ways
THC to Expand AW139 Helicopter Fleet to Boost Services in Saudi Arabia
THC (The Helicopter Company) will further expand its fleet of Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to reinforce search and rescue (SAR), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Corporate transport in the Kingdom of Saudi
Abu Dhabi Aviation Expands its AW139 Offshore Fleet with Six Additional Helicopters
Leonardo announced at Heli-Expo 2023 (Atlanta, 7-9 March) that Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has signed a contract to procure six AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft are expected to be delivered in the 2024-2026
Raytheon Technologies Awarded Contract for Missile Warning & Tracking
Raytheon Technologies received an award valued at more than $250 million to design, develop and deliver a seven-vehicle missile tracking satellite constellation, as well as support launch and ground operations by the Space Development
Etihad Engineering & Collins Aerospace to Establish Nacelle Centre of Excellence in the UAE
Collins Aerospace and Etihad Engineering announced plans to establish the Collins Nacelle Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) business to a site within Etihad Engineering’s Aviation Maintenance Centre of Excellence located adjacent to Abu Dhabi
Saudi, UK Civil Aviation Authorities Sign Cooperation Agreement to Boost Safety
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) signed yesterday an agreement with the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in the field of aviation safety, including upgrading the organizational systems for safety in aviation and improving the national
Saudi Arabia to Send Two Astronauts to International Space Station (ISS)
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced Monday sending the first Saudi female astronaut and a Saudi male astronaut (Rayyanah Barnawi & Ali AlQarni), respectively, to the International Space Station (ISS) during the second quarter of
dans, MBRSC Sign MoU for Aerospace Communications, Navigation & Surveillance Infrastructure
In a move to help further consolidate the UAE’s grand aerospace ambitions and take civil aviation to newer heights, Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) and Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) have signed a Memorandum of
Jazeera Airways Announces Record Annual Profits for 2022
Jazeera Airways, continuing robust growth, announced record net profits of KD20.1 million (US$65.7 million) for the year 2022, an increase of 183.6% over 2021. Operating revenues for 2022 increased to KD182.116 million, up 126.5%, and operating
Thailand to Start Building $9 Billion ‘Aviation City’ in 2023
Smaller aviation cities are growing in popularity, such as Saudi Arabia's NEOM City in the Middle East, and now Asia could soon have an aviation city too. Slated to begin construction soon, Thailand is investing nearly 300 billion baht ($8.82
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