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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

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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

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Heathrow Unveils $3B Infrastructure Upgrade Amid Saudi Investment

2024-12-18T04:48:50.950178-08:00

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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

Flying Magazine

Doroni Partners with Saudi Firms for $180M Electric Aircraft Production Doroni has secured agreements with Kingdom Aero and the National Industrial Development Center in Saudi Arabia to localize manufacturing of its H1-X electric aircraft, marking a significant step in expanding its market presence in the Middle East.

2025-03-13T13:04:14.232123-07:00

Doroni Partners with Saudi Firms for $180M Electric Aircraft Production

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Air France to Operate Direct Paris-Riyadh A350 Flights from May 2025 Air France is set to launch a new direct service between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Riyadh using A350-900 aircraft. This route marks a strategic expansion in the Middle East, with all Air France-KLM Group airlines offering services to Saudi Arabia.

2025-03-13T07:32:59.226532-07:00

Air France to Operate Direct Paris-Riyadh A350 Flights from May 2025

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Magma Aviation and Intradco Global Transport Horses for AlFursan Cup Magma Aviation and Intradco Global successfully transported 34 endurance horses from Liège, Belgium, to AlUla, Saudi Arabia, for the AlFursan Endurance Cup. This operation highlights their expertise in equine logistics and commitment to animal welfare with rigorous standards in place.

2025-03-11T02:47:18.497972-07:00

Magma Aviation and Intradco Global Transport Horses for AlFursan Cup

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