Aviation Space
MBRSC Director-General: “UAE Aims to Secure a Seat on Space Flights Every 3-5 Years”
The UAE Astronaut Programme is a sustainable programme that aims to develop a national team of astronauts to achieve the country’s aspirations in scientific exploration, participate in manned exploration missions, and contribute to the
Lockheed Martin Opens Facility for Rapid Development of Small Satellites
Lockheed Martin has opened a facility that streamlines small satellite (smallsat) processing to enable high-rate delivery. The multi-million dollar facility will house the company’s Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 1 Transport Layer
Embraer Delivers 47 Commercial & Executive Jets in 2Q23
Embraer delivered a total of 47 jets in the second quarter of 2023, of which 17 were commercial aircraft and 30 were executive jets (19 light jets and 11 midsize jets). During the year, the company delivered a total of 62 aircraft (24 commercial and
Boeing Forecasts Demand for 2.3 Million Commercial Pilots, Technicians & Cabin Crew in Next 20 Years
With the global commercial airplane fleet expected to double by 2042, Boeing forecasts industry-wide demand for 2.3 million new aviation personnel over the next 20 years to support the commercial fleet and meet long-term growth in air
Safran to Acquire Collins Aerospace’s Actuation & Flight Control Business
Safran announced the contemplated acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s high-technology actuation and flight control activities, which are mission critical for commercial & military aircraft and helicopters. The business has around 3,700 employees
Emirates Signs on as Main Sponsor & Official Airline of King Salman Club Cup 2023
Emirates announced that it has officially signed on as the Main Sponsor and Official Airline of the King Salman Club Cup 2023. The new sponsorship is in line with the airline’s efforts to support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions to become a
Saudi Arabia Wins Presidency of ICAO Aviation Security Committee
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia won the presidency of the Aviation Security Committee of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the year 2023-2024. It will be represented by Bader bin Saleh Alsagri (PHOTO), the Kingdom’s permanent
Airbus Inaugurates New Toulouse A320 Family Final Assembly Line
Airbus has inaugurated its new A320 Family final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse (France) during a ceremony attended by French Minister of Economy & Finance Bruno Le Maire, French Transport Minister Clément Beaune, Minister of State for Industry
Al Defaiya Named “Official Arab Defence & Aerospace Media Partner” for Egypt Airshow 2024
The highly anticipated Egypt Airshow is set to take place in May 2024, as officially announced during a press conference on 8th June 2023. The event is officially supported by the Ministry of Defence, the Egyptian Air Force, and the Ministry of
Saudi Space Agency (SSA) Explores Cooperation with CNES, Thales & Airbus
On the sidelines of the 54th edition of Paris Air Show which took place last week (19-25 June), Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saudi Space Agency (SSA) Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha (photo) met with President of the French National Center for
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