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UAE Space Agency to Launch First Space Economic Zone at Masdar City
2022-01-26 Read More...
The UAE Space Agency and Masdar will establish the nation’s first Space Economic Zone in Masdar City to create an integrated business ecosystem to propel startups and

Airport Show-2022 to Focus on ‘Digital’ Airports
2022-01-21 Read More...
From biometric-based checks, self-boarding and real-time bag-tracking to digitalized air traffic management, airports have kept up competing by continuously adopting cutting-edge technologies for a completely frictionless travelling

Salem Humaid AlMarri Named Director General of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre
2022-01-21 Read More...
Dubai Crown Prince and President of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued a decision promoting Salem Humaid AlMarri, Deputy Director General of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

Saudi Academy of Civil Aviation Launches Airport Service Diploma Program
2022-01-19 Read More...
The Saudi Academy of Civil Aviation (SACA), an affiliate of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), in cooperation with King Abdulaziz University (KAU), launched the “Airport Service Diploma” program, with the participation of 130 male

U.S. Air Force, Boom Supersonic Enter into Strategic Partnership
2022-01-14 Read More...
Boom Supersonic, the aerospace company building the world’s fastest and most sustainable supersonic airliner, today announced it has entered into a three-year strategic partnership with the U.S. Air Force valued at up to $60 million. The Air Force

Kuwait to Build Second Airport in Northern Area
2022-01-12 Read More...
Kuwaiti authorities approved the construction of a new airport in the northern part of the country, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)

Iraqi Airways Receives its First A220-300
2022-01-10 Read More...
Iraqi Airways, the national carrier of Iraq, has taken delivery of its first out of five A220-300 aircraft from Mirabel, Canada. Upon entry into service, Iraqi Airways will become one of the first airlines to operate the A220 in the Middle East

Dubai Airport Show 2022 to Boost Global Airport Industry
2021-12-31 Read More...
Dubai is giving another big impetus to the global airport industry through the 21st edition of Airport Show that will be held from 17-19 May 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre

Bahrain Launches First Nanosatellite in Cooperation with UAE
2021-12-23 Read More...
The Kingdom of Bahrain successfully launched Tuesday its first satellite, “Light-1”, which will monitor and study terrestrial gamma ray flashes (TGRs) from thunderstorms and cumulus clouds, Chief Executive Officer of the National Space Science

Dubai Airshow, UAE Space Agency to Increase Focus on Space Sector
2021-12-21 Read More...
Dubai Airshow and the UAE Space Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the second day of Dubai Airshow 2021 which was held from 14-18 November

Qatar Executive Now Largest Owner of Gulfstream’s G650ER Business Jets
2021-12-17 Read More...
Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, has taken delivery of a further three Gulfstream G650ER aircraft, making it the largest owner-operator of the ultramodern jet, with a total of 11 in its

Salem Al Marri Named New Chief of Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre
2021-12-10 Read More...
Salem Al Marri has been appointed as the new Chief of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, the organisation with a key role in several UAE space projects, such as its astronaut programme and the Emirates Mars Mission, The National

Saudi Arabia, France Sign Cooperation Agreement in Peaceful Use of Outer Space
2021-12-08 Read More...
The CEO of the Saudi Space Commission (SSC) Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, and the CEO of the French National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) Philippe Baptiste, singed in Jeddah Sunday a joint cooperation agreement in the field of the peaceful use

flynas, CFM Finalize RPFH Agreement for LEAP-1A Engines
2021-12-06 Read More...
In conjunction with French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Saudi Arabia, flynas, the low-cost flag carrier, has finalized a multi-year Rate Per Flight Hour (RPFH) agreement with CFM International for the LEAP-1A engines powering the

The Helicopter Company Orders 26 Additional Aircraft from Airbus Helicopters
2021-12-06 Read More...
The Helicopter Company (THC), established by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) as the first and only helicopter services provider licensed to operate commercial flights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced Saturday that it has signed a second

Honeywell, Riyadh Airports Company Sign MoU
2021-12-01 Read More...
Honeywell and Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the use of Honeywell technologies that enable integration and automation at King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) to increase

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