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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

Future Aviation Forum 2024 Highlights Role of Aviation in Supporting Saudi Economic Growth
2024-05-20 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has confirmed that the aviation sector plays a vital role in supporting economic growth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It achieves the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, according to the

7th Meeting of Middle East Civil Aviation Directors General Concludes in Riyadh
2024-05-20 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) hosted the seventh meeting of the Directors General of Civil Aviation-Middle East Region today, in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Middle East

Invest Qatar, Boeing Sign MoU to Establish ‘Boeing Aerospace Doha’ Entity
2024-05-16 Read More...
The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) and Boeing have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Qatar Economic Forum to establish a permanent legal entity, Boeing Aerospace Doha LLC, in

Saudi Arabia to Unveil $2 Billion General Aviation Roadmap at Future Aviation Forum
2024-05-15 Read More...
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) plans to unveil the General Aviation Roadmap during the upcoming Future Aviation Forum 2024. Held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al

Emirates Group Posts Record Net Profit of US$ 5.1 Billion
2024-05-13 Read More...
The Emirates Group released its 2023-24 Annual Report, hitting new record profit, revenue, and cash balance

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