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Vertical Aerospace inks three‑party MoU with AHQ and Saudi industrial developer to explore Valo manufacturing and AAM deployment

Vertical Aerospace signed a three‑party MoU with Saudi conglomerate AHQ Group and the National Industrial Development Centre to explore manufacturing, investment and deployment of its electric Valo eVTOL in the Kingdom, aiming to accelerate an AAM ecosystem aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

2026-02-10T02:35:25.630737-08:00

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Airbus pushes increased-payload A400M sale to the Royal Saudi Air Force

2026-02-09T23:34:06.308548-08:00

Via Satellite

Es’hailSat and Telesat form strategic partnership to deliver LEO connectivity in Qatar and international markets

2026-02-09T12:52:46.853966-08:00

Skift

Dubai’s flying‑taxi rollout to focus on airports, resorts and business districts

2026-02-09T08:32:46.418196-08:00

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Vertical Aerospace inks three‑party MoU with AHQ and Saudi industrial developer to explore Valo manufacturing and AAM deployment Vertical Aerospace signed a three‑party MoU with Saudi conglomerate AHQ Group and the National Industrial Development Centre to explore manufacturing, investment and deployment of its electric Valo eVTOL in the Kingdom, aiming to accelerate an AAM ecosystem aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

2026-02-10T02:35:25.630737-08:00

Vertical Aerospace inks three‑party MoU with AHQ and Saudi industrial developer to explore Valo manufacturing and AAM deployment

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Lebanon awaits CAA input on $15m MEA airport plan Lebanon is awaiting input from its Civil Aviation Authority on Middle East Airlines' proposed $15 million airport plan, ch-aviation reports. The CAA's review is required before the carrier and authorities can progress the project, leaving implementation on hold pending regulatory guidance.

2026-02-10T00:25:06.853717-08:00

Lebanon awaits CAA input on $15m MEA airport plan

FlightGlobal

Airbus pushes increased-payload A400M sale to the Royal Saudi Air Force Airbus Defence & Space says it is confident — "a matter of when, not if" — that it will secure a marquee sale of an increased-payload A400M Atlas to the Royal Saudi Air Force. The expected order would be a high-profile export win for the tactical airlifter and bolster Airbus’s military portfolio.

2026-02-09T23:34:06.308548-08:00

Airbus pushes increased-payload A400M sale to the Royal Saudi Air Force

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Es’hailSat and Telesat form strategic partnership to deliver LEO connectivity in Qatar and international markets Es’hailSat, Qatar’s satellite company, has signed a strategic partnership framework with Canada’s Telesat to cooperate on delivering low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in Qatar and other key international markets, seeking to broaden high‑capacity, low‑latency network options across the Gulf and beyond.

2026-02-09T12:52:46.853966-08:00

Es’hailSat and Telesat form strategic partnership to deliver LEO connectivity in Qatar and international markets

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Dubai’s flying‑taxi rollout to focus on airports, resorts and business districts Dubai will introduce commercial flying‑taxi services this year, initially concentrating on airport transfers, resort connections and business‑district hops rather than immediate mass urban transit. The phased rollout prioritizes high‑value point‑to‑point routes to validate operations, manage airspace and scale as vertiports and rules mature.

2026-02-09T08:32:46.418196-08:00

Dubai’s flying‑taxi rollout to focus on airports, resorts and business districts

Airways Magazine

Oman Air carried about 6 million passengers in 2025, up 8%; European traffic jumps 29% Muscat‑based Oman Air carried roughly 6 million passengers in 2025, an 8% year‑on‑year rise, the carrier reported. Passenger volumes on European routes surged 29%, with services including Istanbul and Trabzon cited, reflecting stronger international demand across its short‑ and medium‑haul network.

2026-02-09T07:35:45.000514-08:00

Oman Air carried about 6 million passengers in 2025, up 8%; European traffic jumps 29%

Air Data News

Azerbaijan reportedly considering purchase of up to 48 Saab Gripen E/F fighters Azerbaijan is reported to be in talks to acquire up to 48 Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F fighters in a deal valued at about $6.5 billion, including logistics, training and long‑term sustainment. If confirmed, deliveries could begin from 2029, substantially modernizing the air force.

2026-02-09T06:15:10.984805-08:00

Azerbaijan reportedly considering purchase of up to 48 Saab Gripen E/F fighters

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Gulf Air: route network and fleet update Gulf Air's latest update summarises route network changes and strategic fleet developments, including schedule adjustments, capacity planning, aircraft orders, and partnership moves. It tracks frequency changes, codeshare expansions and fleet commitments that will shape Bahrain's national carrier's short- and long‑haul capacity and connectivity.

2026-02-08T20:33:37.276814-08:00

Gulf Air: route network and fleet update

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Vertical Aerospace inks three‑party MoU with AHQ and Saudi industrial developer to explore Valo manufacturing and AAM deployment

Airbus pushes increased-payload A400M sale to the Royal Saudi Air Force

Es’hailSat and Telesat form strategic partnership to deliver LEO connectivity in Qatar and international markets

Dubai’s flying‑taxi rollout to focus on airports, resorts and business districts

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