Aviation Space
Kuwait Airways Becomes Fully State-Owned Shareholding Company
A decree-law (no. 77 of 2026) was issued last week converting Kuwait Airways into a wholly state-owned shareholding company. The 11-article law aims to modernize the national carrier’s legal framework, strengthen competitiveness and align it with
Saudi Arabia Participates in 11th Africa-Indian Ocean Aviation Week in Cairo
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), participated in the opening of the 11th Africa-Indian Ocean Region Aviation Week (AFI Aviation Week 2026) in Cairo, which continues through July
El Alamein International Airshow 2026 to Host Aerospace Future Technology Symposium
The Aerospace Future Technology Symposium will officially open El Alamein International Airshow 2026 on 7 September, bringing together senior military leaders, government ministers, civil aviation authorities, space agencies and
Kuwait Airways, American University to Strengthen Academic Cooperation & Professional Training
Kuwait Airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the American University of Kuwait (AUK) to strengthen joint cooperation in academic, training, and professional fields. The agreement aims to develop programs that
Riyadh Air Commits to 28 Boeing 787 Dreamliners; Adds 787-10 to Future Fleet
Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Boeing announced that the airline is exercising options for 28 more 787 Dreamliner jets as part of its growth plan. The agreement to exercise most of the options
Vantor, Esri to Keep ArcGIS Global Basemaps Current with AI-powered Imagery Updates
Vantor, the leading provider of unified spatial intelligence from space to ground, announced that the company and Esri have extended their long-term partnership through a new, multi-year contract. Through this multi-million dollar
Airport Show 2026 to Highlight Newest Biometrics Technology for Seamless Passenger Experience
The expansive Middle East region strategically connecting Africa, Europe, and Asia, and home to several of the world’s top international travel hubs, has been working on enhancing the use of future-defining biometrics to ensure a seamless
Thales, Ankaa to Deliver Multi-Mission Air Traffic Surveillance Radars for Oman
Thales, in partnership with Omani prime contractor Ankaa, has been awarded a contract by the Oman Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to design, supply, install, and commission its latest-generation TRACSIGMA Primary Surveillance radar and two RSM NG
Thales Alenia Space Awarded Contract by Qatar’s Es’hailSat to Build Telecom Satellite in Geostationary Orbit
Thales Alenia Space announced the signing of a contract with Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, to develop a new generation software-defined satellite based on the Space INSPIRE (INstant SPace In-orbit REconfiguration) platform by Thales
Egypt Positions Itself as a Global Aerospace Gateway with El Alamein International Airshow 2026
El Alamein International Airshow 2026 will return from 8–10 September 2026 at El Alamein International Airport, bringing together international leaders across commercial aviation, business aviation, defence, and space in one of the region’s
Vantor Partners With BAE Systems to Build Next-Generation 20 cm-class Vantage Imaging Satellites
Vantor, the leading provider of unified spatial intelligence from space to ground, announced that it has teamed with BAE Systems to manufacture its next-generation, 20 cm-class Vantor™ Vantage imaging satellites, which are expected to begin
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