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Boom, United Ink World’s First Purchase Agreement for Supersonic Aircraft
2021-06-07 Read More...
United Airlines announced a commercial agreement with Denver-based aerospace company Boom Supersonic to add aircraft to its global fleet as well as a cooperative sustainability initiative - a move that facilitates a leap forward in returning

20th Edition of Airport Show Opens in Dubai
2021-05-25 Read More...
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, opened Monday the 20th edition of the Airport Show, the world’s largest

MRO Middle East Returns in June 2021
2021-05-24 Read More...
The Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul exhibition, will highlight the latest innovation in key areas including sustainability, digitalization, workforce and passenger confidence within the aviation sector through its new Go Live! Theatre

Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF) to Start in Dubai on May 24
2021-05-20 Read More...
After holding it in digital format in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF) will be staged for the eighth time at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from May 24 to

UAE, Egypt Discuss Cooperation in Tourism, Aviation at Arabian Travel Market
2021-05-20 Read More...
A ministerial meeting between Egypt and the UAE took place, on Sunday, to discuss bilateral cooperation in the fields of tourism and

Emirates Receives Egyptian Government Delegation at Arabian Travel Market
2021-05-19 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, along with H.E. Sultan Al Mansouri, received Monday an official government delegation from Egypt at Arabian Travel Market, the Middle East’s

Dassault Aviation Launches Falcon 10X: A New Benchmark in Business Aviation
2021-05-10 Read More...
Dassault Aviation announced an all-new Falcon jet that will deliver a level of comfort, versatility and technology unmatched by any purpose built business jet. Featuring a range of 7,500 nautical miles, the Falcon 10X will fly nonstop from New York

Air Cairo Receives its First Airbus A320neo
2021-05-03 Read More...
Air Cairo, Egypt’s low-fare airline, has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft. The new aircraft will join Air Cairo’s all Airbus fleet of seven

Boeing Middle East Grants Wind Tunnel to Emirates Aviation University
2021-04-30 Read More...
Emirates Aviation University (EAU), a leading educational institution for aeronautical and aviation studies in the Middle East, has introduced a wind tunnel to its facilities with a grant from Boeing Middle

Dubai to Host 72nd International Astronautical Congress in October
2021-04-28 Read More...
Dubai is preparing to host the International Astronautical Congress in October, the world’s largest space conference that has taken place in dozens of cities annually since

SAUDIA Launched SV 2020 Program to Cope with Saudi Vision 2030
2021-04-28 Read More...
Assistant Director General for Communications at Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) Khaled Bin Abdulqader Tash said that SAUDIA launched SV 2020 Transformation Program five years ago in synchronization with the launch of the Saudi Vision

Contactless Technology to be Key Attraction at airport show
2021-04-27 Read More...
Contactless technology is defining the passenger experiences at an increasing number of airports across the world after the 21st century’s second pandemic turned the world of travel upside down and rapidly accelerated the pace of biometric

Dubai Airshow 2021 Advisory Board Holds First Meeting
2021-04-23 Read More...
Dubai Airshow, in collaboration with the Defense Services Marketing Council (DSMC), held the first meeting of its Advisory Board for 2021. With its high-level industry, government and academic members, the Board focused on analyzing

Strata to Boost PPE Supply Chain between UAE, Japan
2021-04-22 Read More...
Strata Manufacturing (Strata), the advanced manufacturing company wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has strengthened global distribution of its ‘Made with Pride in the UAE’ line of personal protective equipment

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Orders 15 Boeing 737 MAX Jets
2021-04-21 Read More...
Boeing and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) announced the aircraft lessor is growing its 737 MAX portfolio with an order for 15 737-8 jets. DAE had been investing in the 737 MAX by buying jets from existing customers and leasing them back to the

Dubai Airshow 2021 to Feature Six Key Industry Sectors
2021-04-08 Read More...
Dubai Airshow, taking place from 14-18 November 2021, is one of the most significant global events that brings together the entire aerospace, defense and space sectors in one place at the world’s most strategic location -

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