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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

P&W, Embraer Complete 100% SAF Flight Testing of GTF-Powered E195-E2 Aircraft
2022-07-03 Read More...
Pratt & Whitney and Embraer have successfully tested a GTF-powered E195-E2 aircraft on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The test, with one engine running on 100% SAF, validated that GTF engines and the E-Jets E2 family can fly on both

Saudi Space Commission, Italian Space Agency Sign MoU in Peaceful Space Activities
2022-06-30 Read More...
The 12th session of the Joint Saudi-Italian Committee was held Tuesday in Riyadh as part of bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Italy, in the presence of Minister of Finance Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, head of the Saudi

Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) Signs Agreements with Indra and Thales
2022-06-28 Read More...
Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) has signed a partnership agreement with global air navigation giant Spanish Indra Sistemas (photo) to develop virtual air control

dans Bags GovTech Award for Best Cybersecurity Solution
2022-06-28 Read More...
Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) has won the GovTech Innovation Awards for the Best Cybersecurity Solution for the Year

Saab Receives Order for Integrated Air Traffic Control in Dubai
2022-06-23 Read More...
Saab’s Integrated Air Traffic Control Suite has been selected through competition for implementation at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport in the United Arab

Hamad International Airport Named World’s Best Airport
2022-06-23 Read More...
Hamad International Airport has been named World’s Best Airport for the second year running, it was announced at the 2022 World Airport Awards that were held at Passenger Terminal EXPO in Paris, France on 16th June

Qatar Airways Group Reports Record Profit of US$ 1.54 Billion
2022-06-21 Read More...
Qatar Airways Group celebrates its milestone 25th Anniversary year of operation with its strongest financial performance reflected in its published annual report for 2021/22, 200% above its highest annual historical

Joramco Academy, Aerojet Aviation to Establish Training Academy
2022-06-21 Read More...
Joramco Academy, the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul school operated by the leading independent MRO provider Joramco, has entered into an agreement to support the establishment of Aerojet Aviation Training

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