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Airport Show 2020 rescheduled to October
2020-04-15 Read More...
The world’s largest annual airport industry B2B platform has been rescheduled to take place from 26-28 October 2020 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) where it was scheduled earlier for

Etihad Expands Passenger Freighter Coverage
2020-04-13 Read More...
Following its recent launch of passenger freighter flights to 10 destinations, complementing its Boeing 777 freighter operations, Etihad Cargo announced five additional routes using Etihad Airways passenger aircraft to increase the flow of essential

GACA Launches Long Distance Learning for Saudi Academy of Civil Aviation Students
2020-04-07 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has launched a long distance learning platform that allows students of the preparatory year at the Saudi Academy of Civil Aviation (SACA) to complete their studies under the supervision of

Textron Aviation Completes Initial Ground Engine Tests for Cessna SkyCourier
2020-03-25 Read More...
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced it has successfully completed initial ground engine tests on the prototype Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop featuring Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC

Emirates Group’s Business Response to COVID-19
2020-03-25 Read More...
Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, Emirates and dnata have been adapting operations in line with regulatory directives as well as travel

Boeing Statement on Support for Aerospace Manufacturers
2020-03-20 Read More...
Boeing issued the following statement on the U.S. support for Aerospace

Airbus Provides Update on COVID-19 Related Measures
2020-03-20 Read More...
Airbus SE continues to closely monitor the evolution of the COVID-19 virus across the globe and is constantly assessing the situation, the impact on employees, customers, suppliers and the

GACA Implements Further Preventive Measures at Saudi Airports
2020-03-18 Read More...
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia implemented more preventive measures meant to combat the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Kingdom’s international and domestic airports, in tight coordination with the

Strata Improves A350 Manufacturing Capabilities Via Automation
2020-03-18 Read More...
Strata Manufacturing, the advanced composite aerostructures manufacturing facility wholly-owned by the Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has deployed two of the latest generation MTorres Automated Tape Laying, ATL, machines to support its Airbus

Boeing Joins Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance
2020-03-16 Read More...
Boeing has joined the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA) in support of its goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2025, and ultimately power operations with 100% renewable energy. This alliance of large clean energy buyers, energy

Emirates Group, Airbus to Provide Leadership Programs for UAE Nationals
2020-03-13 Read More...
The Emirates Group and AirBusiness Academy, a 100% subsidiary of Airbus and learning centre for the aviation and aerospace eco-system, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend Airbus’s leadership program to UAE National employees at

Oman Aviation Group Unveils Muscat Airport City Master Plan
2020-03-04 Read More...
Oman Aviation Group has unveiled the master plan for its Muscat Airport City, a mega development that will consist of a hospitality, logistics and a business

SAMI to Participate in Global Aerospace Summit
2020-02-27 Read More...
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) will showcase opportunities for growth and development within the Kingdom’s defense sector at the upcoming Global Aerospace Summit 2020 in Abu Dhabi,

New Gulfstream G700 Makes First Flight
2020-02-19 Read More...
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, announced the all-new Gulfstream G700™ made its first flight, demonstrating the program’s maturity and officially launching the rigorous flight-test program of the most

Bombardier Exits A220 Program
2020-02-17 Read More...
Airbus SE, the Government of Québec and Bombardier Inc. have agreed upon a new ownership structure for the A220 program, whereby Bombardier transferred its remaining shares in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Airbus Canada) to Airbus and the

Airbus Reveals its Blended Wing Aircraft Demonstrator
2020-02-13 Read More...
Airbus has revealed MAVERIC (Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls) its “blended wing body” scale model technological

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