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Aviation Week • David Casey

Qatar Airways Resumes Service to Damascus After 13 Years

Starting January 7, 2025, Qatar Airways will resume flights to Damascus with three weekly connections. This marks the first major airline service to Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, enhancing Qatar Airways' extensive network and regional connectivity.

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

Airline Economics

Air France-KLM and Saudia MoU Boosts MRO and Strategic Alliances

2024-12-04T02:31:43.116335-08:00

AeroTime

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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The Aviationist

Spears of Victory 2025 Concludes with 15-Nation Participation The Spears of Victory 2025 exercise concluded in Saudi Arabia, involving military forces from 15 nations. This large-scale multinational exercise focused on strengthening military capabilities and fostering international cooperation in the Middle East. The engagement highlighted the strategic importance of regional stability and defense readiness.

2025-02-21T09:22:31.556018-08:00

Spears of Victory 2025 Concludes with 15-Nation Participation

DefenseNews.com

General Atomics Pursues Significant MQ-9 Sale to Saudi Arabia General Atomics is targeting a major sale of its MQ-9 Reaper drones to Saudi Arabia, capitalizing on market opportunities in the Gulf region. The company seeks to expand its presence amidst favorable policy environments and increasing regional demand for advanced unmanned aerial systems.

2025-02-19T14:34:46.218959-08:00

General Atomics Pursues Significant MQ-9 Sale to Saudi Arabia

DefenseNews.com

Saudi Eyes Eurofighter Assembly to Boost GCAP Fighter Program Leonardo proposes that Saudi Arabia enhances its industrial capabilities for the GCAP fighter initiative by establishing assembly lines for Eurofighter Typhoon and NH90 helicopters, which could serve as critical stepping stones for advancing the kingdom’s defense aviation sector.

2025-02-13T02:46:45.803888-08:00

Saudi Eyes Eurofighter Assembly to Boost GCAP Fighter Program

PaxEx.Aero

Panasonic Avionics Secures 10-Year IFE MRO Deal with Riyadh Air Panasonic Avionics has signed a significant 10-year contract with Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air to provide in-flight entertainment maintenance for its fleet of 39 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, marking an essential collaboration for aircraft support in the region.

2025-02-12T07:30:58.200530-08:00

Panasonic Avionics Secures 10-Year IFE MRO Deal with Riyadh Air

Aviation Source

Riyadh Air Partners with LIV Golf League for Multi-Year Deal Riyadh Air, the new Saudi Arabian national carrier, has entered a partnership with LIV Golf League. This multi-year agreement aims to enhance visibility and expand reach for both parties, focusing on global audiences in aviation and sports entertainment sectors.

2025-02-10T15:06:33.648731-08:00

Riyadh Air Partners with LIV Golf League for Multi-Year Deal

Unmanned Airspace

Skyports and iot squared Collaborate for Saudi Giga-Projects Drone Initiative Skyports has partnered with iot squared to introduce BVLOS drone services in Saudi Arabia's giga-projects. This collaboration leverages Skyports' expertise and aims to revolutionize urban air mobility within the region, marking the company's inaugural entry into the Saudi market.

2025-02-10T03:21:12.570269-08:00

Skyports and iot squared Collaborate for Saudi Giga-Projects Drone Initiative

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Riyadh Air in Negotiations for 50 Wide-Body Jets from Boeing and Airbus Riyadh Air, the Saudi-based start-up airline, is in talks to acquire 50 additional wide-body aircraft. The potential order includes Airbus A350-1000s and Boeing 777X models, indicating a significant expansion plan even before launching its first commercial operations.

2025-02-04T10:50:37.861830-08:00

Riyadh Air in Negotiations for 50 Wide-Body Jets from Boeing and Airbus

FlightGlobal

Saudi GACA Lifts Cabotage Restrictions for International Charter Flights From May 1, 2025, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation will lift cabotage restrictions, opening the domestic private aviation market to international charter operators. This strategic move is aimed at boosting the presence of foreign business jet operators in Saudi Arabia.

2025-02-04T09:50:32.003418-08:00

Saudi GACA Lifts Cabotage Restrictions for International Charter Flights

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