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Bahrain’s National Space Science Agency, European Space Agency Discuss Cooperation
2022-08-11 Read More...
The National Space Science Agency (NSSA) of Bahrain held a meeting with the European Space Agency (ESA) and discussed joint

Emirates Aviation University to Host International Aviation Management Conference
2022-08-11 Read More...
Emirates Aviation University is set to host the 4th edition of the International Aviation Management Conference (IAMC) on 21st and 22nd November 2022, at the university campus in

Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi Reopens After Major Upgrade
2022-08-09 Read More...
Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi has reopened last Saturday following the completion of a major upgrade

Bahrain International Airshow to Host UK Red Arrows Aerobatic Team
2022-08-07 Read More...
Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications announced that the popular Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, will perform at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS 2022) or the first time in its ten year

National Aviation Academy to Establish Flight Simulator Training Center in Riyadh
2022-08-02 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s National Aviation Academy (TAYARAN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a coalition of BAE SDT and IFTC, to establish the first Flight Simulator Training Center in Riyadh, as the first center to provide simulator

Embraer Delivered 11 Commercial and 21 Executive Jets in 2Q22
2022-07-29 Read More...
Embraer delivered 32 jets in the second quarter of 2022, of which 11 were commercial and 21 were executive jets (12 light and nine large). As of June 30, the company has delivered a total of 46 aircraft (17 commercial and 29

Patria, Qatar Airways Agree on MPL Cadet Pilot Training
2022-07-28 Read More...
Patria and Qatar Airways signed an agreement for the training of Qatar Airways cadet pilots. Patria’s training will be based on the Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) program with a duration of 18 months. The first intake of cadets, representing ten

Qatar Airways Orders LEAP-1B Engines for its New Fleet of 25 Boeing 737-10 Aircraft
2022-07-26 Read More...
Qatar Airways and CFM International have signed an agreement for installed and spare LEAP-1B engines to power the airline’s new fleet of 25 firm 737-10 aircraft announced on 21 July, along with a services agreement that covers the entire

Boeing, Qatar Airways Finalize Order for 25 737 MAX Airplanes
2022-07-25 Read More...
Boeing and Qatar Airways finalized on 21 July 2022 an order for 25 737 MAX airplanes, providing the flag carrier’s short- and medium-haul fleet with improved economics, fuel efficiency and sustainable

UAE to Develop and Launch Advanced Radar Satellite Constellation
2022-07-20 Read More...
Under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai UAE, the UAE Space

Saudi Arabia Joins Artemis Accords & International Space Exploration Program
2022-07-20 Read More...
Saudi Arabia announce joining Artemis Accords, affirming its commitment to sustainable space exploration guided by a common set of principles that promote the beneficial use of space for all of

Airbus Showcases Sustainable Aerospace at Farnborough Airshow
2022-07-17 Read More...
For decades, the Farnborough International Airshow has been a leading global platform for the aerospace, defence and space industries, where Airbus presents its latest innovations, products, and services, and reveals new aircraft orders and

Boeing Presents Newest Jets for Sustainable Aviation at Farnborough Airshow
2022-07-17 Read More...
Boeing will fly the newest and largest members of its 737 MAX and 777X airplane families at the Farnborough International Airshow this month (18-22 July) and present new tools in the push toward more sustainable and autonomous

Bell Inks Purchase Agreements in Europe for 7 Bell 505 Helicopters
2022-07-07 Read More...
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced signed purchase agreements for seven Bell 505 helicopters to European customers, further validating the success of the Bell 505 in Europe and around the

All-New Gulfstream G800 Makes First Flight
2022-07-06 Read More...
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the all-new ultralong-range Gulfstream G800 successfully completed its first flight, officially launching the flight-test program of the industry’s longest-range

Airbus Wins Orders for 292 A320 Family Aircraft in China
2022-07-05 Read More...
Airbus confirmed the signature of orders with Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and Shenzhen Airlines for a total of 292 A320 Family aircraft, demonstrating the positive recovery momentum and prosperous outlook for the Chinese aviation

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