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Egypt, Italy to Strengthen Collaboration in the Space Sector
2024-04-25 Read More...
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Cairo between the Italian Space Agency (ASI) represented by President Teodoro Valente and the Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA), represented by CEO Sherif Mohamed Sedky, in the presence of the Minister

MACQUARIE Joins Egypt International Airshow as Bronze Sponsor
2024-04-25 Read More...
The organisers of Egypt International Airshow (EIAS) announced that Macquarie, a global aviation lessor providing aircraft and capital to the world’s airlines, has joined the show as Bronze

Hamad International Airport Recognised As “World’s Best Airport”
2024-04-22 Read More...
Hamad International Airport (DOH) has again secured its position as the “World’s Best Airport” by the prestigious 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards held at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt,

Embraer Signs MoU with AICAT to Boost Cooperation with Austrian Aerospace Industry
2024-04-20 Read More...
Embraer and AICAT (Austrian Industrial Cooperation & Aviation Technology) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance international cooperation in the aerospace

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

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