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AirX Charter wins GACA Part 129 approval to operate on‑demand domestic flights in Saudi Arabia

Malta‑based AirX Charter has received GACA approval under Part 129 to operate on‑demand domestic private charter flights across Saudi Arabia. The authorisation permits AirX to conduct private charter services within the Kingdom, expanding access to business‑jet and general‑aviation offerings.

2026-02-13T05:49:40.336139-08:00

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Algeria terminates air services agreement and orders Emirates to cease flights; carrier says services are operating for now

2026-02-12T20:34:36.760515-08:00

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Air Arabia takes first five A320neos from 120‑jet order; fleet rises to 90

2026-02-13T02:49:46.592358-08:00

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Oman Air weighs launching low-cost model to drive growth

2026-02-13T00:29:44.829671-08:00

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AirX Charter wins GACA Part 129 approval to operate on‑demand domestic flights in Saudi Arabia Malta‑based AirX Charter has received GACA approval under Part 129 to operate on‑demand domestic private charter flights across Saudi Arabia. The authorisation permits AirX to conduct private charter services within the Kingdom, expanding access to business‑jet and general‑aviation offerings.

2026-02-13T05:49:40.336139-08:00

AirX Charter wins GACA Part 129 approval to operate on‑demand domestic flights in Saudi Arabia

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Satellite imagery: Iran rapidly restores missile sites after Israel, U.S. strikes; nuclear repairs lag Satellite imagery analyzed by independent observers shows Iran quickly repairing missile launch and storage sites damaged in Israeli and U.S. strikes last year, while work at its struck nuclear facilities has proceeded more slowly. The contrasting recovery rates complicate assessments of Iran's military readiness and nuclear restoration timelines.

2026-02-13T03:09:22.819525-08:00

Satellite imagery: Iran rapidly restores missile sites after Israel, U.S. strikes; nuclear repairs lag

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Air Arabia takes first five A320neos from 120‑jet order; fleet rises to 90 Air Arabia has taken delivery of the first five Airbus A320neo single‑aisles from a 120‑aircraft order, increasing its fleet to 90 after the carrier added four older A320s last year. The neo arrivals are the airline's first new‑generation narrowbodies and will begin replacing older A320ceo assets across its regional network.

2026-02-13T02:49:46.592358-08:00

Air Arabia takes first five A320neos from 120‑jet order; fleet rises to 90

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Oman Air weighs launching low-cost model to drive growth Oman Air is exploring creation of a low-cost model to accelerate growth, shifting capacity toward price-sensitive short- and medium-haul markets. The move would mark a strategic pivot from its full-service positioning and target expanding leisure volumes.

2026-02-13T00:29:44.829671-08:00

Oman Air weighs launching low-cost model to drive growth

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Jazeera eyes 50-aircraft fleet as profits surge Jazeera Airways is targeting a 50‑aircraft fleet after reporting a surge in profits, signaling an acceleration of growth plans for the Kuwaiti carrier. The target underscores stronger financial footing and indicates increased capacity and procurement activity as Jazeera scales in regional markets.

2026-02-12T22:15:10.057786-08:00

Jazeera eyes 50-aircraft fleet as profits surge

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Algeria terminates air services agreement and orders Emirates to cease flights; carrier says services are operating for now Algeria has terminated its air services agreement with the UAE and ordered Emirates to cease flights amid deteriorating bilateral ties. Emirates says services to and from Algeria are operating as scheduled for now, pledging to comply with government directives and keep customers informed.

2026-02-12T20:34:36.760515-08:00

Algeria terminates air services agreement and orders Emirates to cease flights; carrier says services are operating for now

Breaking Defense

Saudi Arabia in final-stage talks to join Türkiye's KAAN fighter programme Turkish Aerospace says Saudi Arabia is in the "final stages" of talks to join Türkiye's KAAN indigenous fighter programme, signalling Ankara is being considered as a supplier for Riyadh's combat-aircraft modernisation. Riyadh has stayed tight‑lipped and is reportedly weighing several international options to upgrade its fleet.

2026-02-12T08:49:13.870004-08:00

Saudi Arabia in final-stage talks to join Türkiye's KAAN fighter programme

Skift

Saudi Arabia should become the world’s most event-friendly country Saudi Arabia shouldn’t try to copy Dubai’s model; the smarter pivot is to become the world’s most event‑friendly country. Prioritizing events, visas, venues and transport would concentrate international visitors, reshape air travel demand and force investment in airports and hospitality infrastructure nationwide.

2026-02-12T04:54:39.209324-08:00

Saudi Arabia should become the world’s most event-friendly country

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AirX Charter wins GACA Part 129 approval to operate on‑demand domestic flights in Saudi Arabia

Algeria terminates air services agreement and orders Emirates to cease flights; carrier says services are operating for now

Air Arabia takes first five A320neos from 120‑jet order; fleet rises to 90

Oman Air weighs launching low-cost model to drive growth

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