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Airbus confident A400M will win Royal Saudi Air Force order after pitching higher‑payload variant

Airbus says it remains confident the A400M Atlas will secure a Royal Saudi Air Force transport order after pitching a higher‑payload variant to Riyadh. The company is promoting the upgraded Atlas as a response to the RSAF's medium‑to‑heavy airlift requirements as talks continue.

2026-02-14T02:29:39.077203-08:00

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Etihad carries 2.2M passengers in January 2026 — 29% y/y; 89.9% load factor, fleet 127

2026-02-13T09:16:25.658156-08:00

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BAE confident of Saudi follow‑on Eurofighter order as Riyadh eyes role in Global Combat Air Programme

2026-02-13T10:08:58.914558-08:00

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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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Airbus confident A400M will win Royal Saudi Air Force order after pitching higher‑payload variant Airbus says it remains confident the A400M Atlas will secure a Royal Saudi Air Force transport order after pitching a higher‑payload variant to Riyadh. The company is promoting the upgraded Atlas as a response to the RSAF's medium‑to‑heavy airlift requirements as talks continue.

2026-02-14T02:29:39.077203-08:00

Airbus confident A400M will win Royal Saudi Air Force order after pitching higher‑payload variant

FlightGlobal

BAE confident of Saudi follow‑on Eurofighter order as Riyadh eyes role in Global Combat Air Programme BAE Systems says it remains confident Saudi Arabia will place a long‑anticipated follow‑on order for the Eurofighter Typhoon, while Riyadh is also exploring a potential future role in the three‑nation Global Combat Air Programme, signalling deeper Saudi engagement in fighter procurement and development.

2026-02-13T10:08:58.914558-08:00

BAE confident of Saudi follow‑on Eurofighter order as Riyadh eyes role in Global Combat Air Programme

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Etihad carries 2.2M passengers in January 2026 — 29% y/y; 89.9% load factor, fleet 127 Etihad Airways carried 2.2 million passengers in January 2026, a 29% year‑on‑year rise from 1.7 million. The Abu Dhabi carrier posted an 89.9% load factor as its fleet expanded to 127 aircraft, signalling strong early‑year demand against growing capacity.

2026-02-13T09:16:25.658156-08:00

Etihad carries 2.2M passengers in January 2026 — 29% y/y; 89.9% load factor, fleet 127

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AirX Charter cleared by GACA (Part 129) to operate on‑demand domestic flights in Saudi Arabia Malta‑based AirX Charter has been granted GACA Part 129 approval to operate on‑demand domestic private‑charter flights within Saudi Arabia. The authorisation permits AirX to offer private‑jet services on request and aligns with Riyadh’s move to open its business‑aviation market through 2030.

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

AirX Charter cleared by GACA (Part 129) to operate on‑demand domestic flights in Saudi Arabia

New York Times

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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Airbus confident A400M will win Royal Saudi Air Force order after pitching higher‑payload variant

Etihad carries 2.2M passengers in January 2026 — 29% y/y; 89.9% load factor, fleet 127

BAE confident of Saudi follow‑on Eurofighter order as Riyadh eyes role in Global Combat Air Programme

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

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