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Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® to Build X-Plane for NASA
2018-04-05 Read More...
NASA awarded Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® a contract to design, build and flight test the Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator, an X-plane designed to make supersonic passenger air travel a

King Abdullah Economic City to Establish Aviation Academy
2018-04-04 Read More...
King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of the National Academy of Aviation Technology through a strategic partnership between: the Economic Cities Authority, the Technical and

2017 Exceptional Year for Dubai Air Navigation Services
2018-03-29 Read More...
HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum (photo), President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Dubai Air Navigation Services, affirmed that 2017 has been an exceptional and ground breaking year in the history of Dubai Air Navigation

Kuwait Considering $12 Billion World-Class Airport
2018-03-23 Read More...
Kuwait is considering building a new $12-billion world-class mega airport to meet the rapid growth in air traffic, a senior official

New Muscat International Airport Starts Operations
2018-03-23 Read More...
The new Muscat International Airport (MIA), which has a current capacity of 20 million passengers per year, has commenced

UAE, Saudi Arabia Assess Civil Aviation Cooperation
2018-03-23 Read More...
The General Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA, and a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia headed by Saad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Khaleb, Deputy Minister of Transport, have discussed ways of strengthening cooperation between the UAE and

Boeing 737 MAX 7 Completes First Flight
2018-03-20 Read More...
Boeing’s new 737 MAX 7 successfully completed its first flight today. The airplane remains on schedule and now begins a comprehensive flight test program leading to certification and delivery in

Turkish Airlines Signs MoU for 25 A350 XWB Aircraft
2018-03-19 Read More...
Istanbul-based Turkish Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire 25 A350-900 aircraft plus five options, underlining its strong confidence in the global market-dynamism and

Emirates Closes $600 Million Islamic Finance Issuance
2018-03-19 Read More...
Dubai-based international airline Emirates has announced the execution of a $600 million Sukuk (Islamic finance

GE Aviation Opens ‘On Wing Support’ Centre at Dubai South
2018-03-16 Read More...
GE Aviation has opened its ‘On Wing Support Centre’ in Dubai South’s Aviation District Aerospace Supply Chain Facility, marking the expansion of the company’s engine repair services in one of the world’s leading aviation hubs, Emirates News Agency

CEO of Saudi Aviation Club Named IATA VP, MENA
2018-03-16 Read More...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has chosen the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in recognition of its role in spreading the culture of aviation locally, regionally and

Boeing, Turkish Airlines Finalize Deal for Up to 30 787 Dreamliners
2018-03-15 Read More...
Boeing and Turkish Turkish Airlines announced they have finalized a firm order for 25 787-9 Dreamliners with options for five more airplanes. The firm order will allow Turkey’s flag carrier to further meet the growing demand at its home airport,

Etihad Aviation Training Relaunched in Abu Dhabi
2018-03-13 Read More...
Etihad Aviation Training, part of Etihad Aviation Group, has relaunched its world-class aviation training organization with the aim of becoming one of the most comprehensive aviation training facilities in the

Raytheon, HENSOLDT to Develop Airport Surveillance Radar
2018-03-09 Read More...
HENSOLDT and Raytheon Company, two leading air traffic radar innovators, announced they are teaming to jointly develop and market new air traffic control radars. Together, the partners are aiming at opportunities such

Bell Jet Ranger X on Display in VIP Terminal at Dubai South
2018-03-08 Read More...
Bell is excited to announce that the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is on display in the elite VIP Terminal at Dubai South Project, Dubai,

Gulfstream Launches Center Dedicated to AOG Resolution
2018-03-07 Read More...
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced it has created a center dedicated to the resolution of aircraft-on-ground (AOG) issues, providing Gulfstream operators with an unprecedented level of integrated support and ensuring faster return to service of

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