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Yahsat Selects SpaceX to Launch Al Yah 4, Al Yah 5 Satellites
2024-07-03 Read More...
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has selected SpaceX for the launch of its advanced new geostationary satellites Al Yah 4 (AY4) and Al Yah 5 (AY5) using SpaceX’s flight-proven Falcon 9

Qatar Airways Wins ‘Airline of the Year’ Title by Skytrax for Eighth Time
2024-06-25 Read More...
Qatar Airways has been awarded the ‘Airline of the Year’ title by Skytrax, returning to the top for an unprecedented eighth time. This distinction highlights the airline’s unwavering commitment to

Qatar Elected Chair of ICAO’s Air Transport Committee (ATC)
2024-06-24 Read More...
Qatar has been elected Chair of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s Air Transport Committee

Bahrain to Host International Space Forum for First Time in MENA Region
2024-06-13 Read More...
The National Space Science Agency (NSSA) of Bahrain has announced its cooperation with the Italian Space Agency (ISA) and the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) to host the 6th International Space Forum at Ministerial Level - The Gulf

Yahsat Contracts Airbus for Building Al Yah 4 and Al Yah 5 Satellites
2024-06-10 Read More...
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat), the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider announced that it has contracted Airbus Defence and Space, a leading satellite manufacturer, for its new geostationary telecommunications

Iran Building Largest Space Center in West Asia
2024-06-09 Read More...
Iran is constructing the largest space center of the West Asia region in its southeastern port city of Chabahar, Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Issa Zarepour

GE Aerospace Joins Egypt International Airshow as Bronze Sponsor
2024-06-05 Read More...
The organisers of Egypt International Airshow (EIAS) announced that GE Aerospace, a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components and integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation

MBRSC to Host Geo-Spatial Week 2025
2024-06-03 Read More...
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that it will be hosting the Geo-Spatial Week 2025 (GSW 2025), in collaboration with the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) in Dubai under the theme

Aviation Leaders Assemble in Dubai for IATA’s 80th Annual General Meeting
2024-06-02 Read More...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the leaders of the global airline industry are gathering in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (June 2-4

Oman to Build Six New Airports; Launch New Low-Cost Airline
2024-05-30 Read More...
Oman is set to build six new airports, which are expected to begin operations between 2028 and 2029, according to Naif bin Ali al Abri, Chairman of Civil Aviation

UAE Space Agency, EDCC to Foster Collaboration in Aerospace, Defence Industry
2024-05-30 Read More...
The UAE Space Agency and the Emirates Defence Companies Council (EDCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on identifying and fostering business opportunities within the aerospace and defense

Transport Minister Patronises Qatar Aeronautical Academy Graduation
2024-05-28 Read More...
Qatar Aeronautical Academy on Sunday celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2024 in four academic disciplines in the field of

Embraer, Eve Air Mobility Ink Two Agreements at Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh
2024-05-26 Read More...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Industrial Development Center (NIDC), AHQ Group and Embraer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to discuss a joint strategy to develop the local aerospace

Future Aviation Forum 2024 Concludes in Riyadh with $20 Billion Deals
2024-05-23 Read More...
The third annual Future Aviation Forum (FAF 2024) concluded Wednesday in Riyadh, exceeding expectations with widespread participation and a multitude of significant

Riyadh Air, Saudia Academy to Boost Strategic Collaboration
2024-05-23 Read More...
Riyadh Air and Saudia Academy, a subsidiary of Saudia Group, announced a strategic collaboration Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance aviation training capabilities across the

Saudia Group, Airbus Sign Largest Aircraft Deal in Saudi Aviation History
2024-05-21 Read More...
Saudia Group announced the largest aircraft deal in Saudi aviation history with Airbus during the first day of the Future Aviation Forum 2024 held on 20-22 May 2024 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh under the patronage

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