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Dubai International Named World’s Busiest for 10th Consecutive Year
2024-04-16 Read More...
The Airports Council International (ACI) unveiled the highly anticipated preliminary top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2023, showcasing significant shifts driven by the resurgence of international air travel, where Dubai International (DXB)

Saudi Arabia to Host Third Future Aviation Forum in May 2024
2024-04-14 Read More...
Under the esteemed patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) will host the third edition of Future Aviation Forum 2024 (FAF 2024), in Riyadh, Saudi

AVIC Unveils HH-100 Cargo Drone Able to Carry 700-Kg Payload
2024-04-14 Read More...
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has announced that its new large drone model, the HH-100, has entered the flight-test phase and will soon carry out its first

Official Partners Hail First Edition of Egypt International Airshow
2024-04-08 Read More...
The inaugural edition of Egypt International Airshow (EIAS 2024) is set to take place on 2-5 September 2024 at the new El Alamein International Airport, in one of Egypt’s most prominent new tourist

MBRSC, HCT Start Development of Historic HCT-SAT 1 Project
2024-04-02 Read More...
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), in collaboration with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in the UAE, has officially commenced work on the HCT-SAT 1 project, the institution’s inaugural student-led space

Dubai-Based Aviterra Orders Over 100 PAL-V Liberty Flying Cars
2024-03-28 Read More...
Aviterra, a Dubai-based company concluded a historic deal with PAL-V to bring the Liberty flying car to the Middle East and Africa. Aviterra is acquiring over 100 PAL-V Liberty flying cars, making an investment, and formalizing a partnership for the

MBDA Joins Egypt International Airshow as Platinum Sponsor
2024-03-25 Read More...
The organisers of Egypt International Airshow (EIAS) announced that MBDA, a global leader in missiles and missile systems, has joined Egypt International Airshow (EIAS) as Platinum

DAE Signs US$420 Million 5-Year Loan with 2 Chinese Banks
2024-03-25 Read More...
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd (“DAE”), the global aviation services company, today announced that it has signed a US$420 million 5-year unsecured term loan with China Construction Bank (DIFC Branch) and

ENAV, Leonardo to Boost Cooperation in Air Traffic Management in International Markets
2024-03-20 Read More...
Cutting-edge technologies, innovative solutions and services to improve air traffic management and safety. These are the key points of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ENAV SpA and

Riyadh Air Commemorates its First Year with Key Milestones
2024-03-14 Read More...
Riyadh Air commemorated its first year, marked by significant agreements and groundbreaking partnerships, spanning across Saudi Arabia and globally, as it sets its sights on commencing operations in

Egypt International Airshow 2024 to Highlight Commercial Aviation Opportunities Across Africa & The Middle East
2024-03-13 Read More...
Taking place 2-5 September 2024 at the new El Alamein International Airport, Egypt International Airshow will showcase Egypt’s leadership as a key hub for the regions commercial aviation

UAE Embassy, MBRSC, UAE Space Agency & NASA Reaffirm Collaboration in Human Space Exploration
2024-03-11 Read More...
Senior officials from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States (US) reaffirmed Friday their shared commitment to expand cooperation and advance scientific and technical collaboration in the fields of human space exploration and

Flyadeal Signs Nacelles Service Agreement with Safran for its A320neo Fleet
2024-03-06 Read More...
flyadeal, the low-cost carrier and a subsidiary of Saudia Group, signed Tuesday a long-term agreement with Safran Nacelles at the MRO Middle East in Dubai. The agreement focuses on the comprehensive support of nacelles for

Bell Signs Customer Service Facility Agreement with Abu Dhabi Aviation
2024-03-03 Read More...
Bell, a Textron Inc. company, has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Aviation to establish its role as an authorized Bell Customer Service Facility (CSF) and provide service for Bell 212, Bell 412 and the SUBARU Bell 412EPX commercial

Leonardo, THC Announce Substantial Helicopter Fleet Expansion Plan in Saudi Arabia
2024-02-29 Read More...
Leonardo and THC (The Helicopter Company), owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced a substantial growth of their collaboration with an order for 20 AW139 intermediate

Saudi Arabia’s THC Signs Framework Agreement for Up to 120 Airbus Helicopters
2024-02-28 Read More...
The Helicopter Company (THC), Saudi Arabia's premier provider of commercial helicopter services and fully owned by the Public Investment Fund, has signed a historic framework agreement with Airbus at the HAI

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