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Riyadh Air Secures Air Operator Certificate

Riyadh Air has received its Air Operator Certificate from Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation, clearing the path for commercial operations starting from King Khalid International Airport. The airline is now poised to launch flights by late 2025, marking a significant milestone for the Saudi startup.

2025-04-06T13:12:54.885064-07:00

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Emirates Rolls Out Retrofitted Boeing 777s for Riyadh Services

2025-03-17T07:33:09.241130-07:00

Aviation Week

Qatar Airways Resumes Service to Damascus After 13 Years

2025-01-02T09:03:49.512799-08:00

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Riyadh Air Receives First Boeing 787-9 as Technical Spare and Training Aircraft

2025-01-09T05:01:09.756403-08:00

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Saudi Arabia's Space Sector Forecasted to Reach $5.6bn by 2035 Saudi Arabia's space economy, which hit $8.7bn in 2024, is projected to grow significantly, reaching $5.6bn by 2035, according to the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission. This growth is underpinned by advancements in space technologies and aligns with the kingdom's Vision 2030 goals.

2025-04-15T10:30:07.245200-07:00

Saudi Arabia's Space Sector Forecasted to Reach $5.6bn by 2035

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Saudi Arabia Targets Asian Airlines to Boost Tourism Under Vision 2030 Saudi Arabia intensifies efforts to attract Asian airlines as part of its Vision 2030, aiming to significantly increase international tourist arrivals. This strategic move highlights the Kingdom's commitment to diversify its economy and strengthen its aviation sector.

2025-04-12T00:51:47.178112-07:00

Saudi Arabia Targets Asian Airlines to Boost Tourism Under Vision 2030

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Riyadh Air Secures Air Operator Certificate Riyadh Air has received its Air Operator Certificate from Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation, clearing the path for commercial operations starting from King Khalid International Airport. The airline is now poised to launch flights by late 2025, marking a significant milestone for the Saudi startup.

2025-04-06T13:12:54.885064-07:00

Riyadh Air Secures Air Operator Certificate

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US Navy Secures $590M for Five CMV-22B Ospreys for Carrier Logistics The US Navy finalizes a $590 million contract modification with Bell Boeing for five CMV-22B Ospreys, enhancing carrier logistics with modernized tiltrotor capabilities. The aircraft will succeed the C-2A Greyhound, offering improved speed and range to support personnel and cargo deliveries through 2028.

2025-03-22T15:59:28.190497-07:00

US Navy Secures $590M for Five CMV-22B Ospreys for Carrier Logistics

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US Approves $100M APKWS Sale to Saudi Arabia via BAE Systems The U.S. government has authorized the sale of 2,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapons Systems to Saudi Arabia. The deal, valued at $100 million, will be executed through BAE Systems as the primary contractor. This move is part of ongoing defense collaborations between the two nations.

2025-03-20T22:55:28.646427-07:00

US Approves $100M APKWS Sale to Saudi Arabia via BAE Systems

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US and Allies Enhance Interoperability at Red Flag 25-2 Red Flag-Nellis 25-2, encompassing forces from the US and allied nations, focuses on partnership strength and tactical proficiency. With 1,500 participants, including the USAF, USN, USMC, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, it offers critical training through 21 March.

2025-03-17T18:13:52.360782-07:00

US and Allies Enhance Interoperability at Red Flag 25-2

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Emirates Rolls Out Retrofitted Boeing 777s for Riyadh Services Emirates is deploying its newly retrofitted Boeing 777 fleet on all flights to Riyadh, making the Saudi capital the first in the Middle East/GCC to be exclusively served by these upgraded aircraft, featuring enhanced business class and premium economy cabins.

2025-03-17T07:33:09.241130-07:00

Emirates Rolls Out Retrofitted Boeing 777s for Riyadh Services

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GE Aerospace Wins $5B USAF Contract for F110 Engines in FMS Program GE Aerospace has secured a $5 billion Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract from the U.S. Air Force to supply F110-GE-129 engines for FMS to allied nations' F-15 and F-16 aircraft. This contract reaffirms GE's role in international defense partnerships and operational readiness.

2025-03-14T15:21:50.225553-07:00

GE Aerospace Wins $5B USAF Contract for F110 Engines in FMS Program

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