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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

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

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

Skift

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

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

Runway Girl

Women driving flyadeal's growth as Vision 2030 opens aviation careers

2026-02-11T11:54:18.877350-08:00

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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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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

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

Runway Girl

Women driving flyadeal's growth as Vision 2030 opens aviation careers flyadeal has appointed women to diverse operational, technical and leadership roles across the carrier, positioning them at the center of the airline’s rapid growth. The hires reflect Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 reforms that are opening aviation careers to women and reshaping the Kingdom’s workforce.

2026-02-11T11:54:18.877350-08:00

Women driving flyadeal's growth as Vision 2030 opens aviation careers

Skift

Siberian and Saudi ticketing apps illustrate a shift in where travel value is captured Two regional ticketing and mobility apps — one from Siberia, one from Saudi Arabia — signal a fundamental rethinking of where value in travel accrues and who captures it. Their models shift distribution, customer data control and revenue capture away from traditional carriers and global systems.

2026-02-11T06:53:54.831233-08:00

Siberian and Saudi ticketing apps illustrate a shift in where travel value is captured

Breaking Defense

Lockheed, Saudi ERAF to explore development of an unmanned turret Lockheed Martin and Saudi Arabia's ERAF will explore development of an unmanned turret. Lockheed executive Tom Cahill told Breaking Defense he has seen interest from the Saudi armed forces in the capabilities such a turret could provide, an early sign of possible cooperation.

2026-02-10T10:14:31.246855-08:00

Lockheed, Saudi ERAF to explore development of an unmanned turret

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Vertical Aerospace signs MoU to develop eVTOL manufacturing in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030 Vertical Aerospace signed a strategic three‑party MoU with Saudi AHQ Group and the National Industrial Development Centre to explore local manufacturing, investment and deployment of its Valo eVTOL as part of the kingdom’s Vision 2030 push to cultivate Advanced Air Mobility and attract air‑taxi makers.

2026-02-10T02:35:25.630737-08:00

Vertical Aerospace signs MoU to develop eVTOL manufacturing in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030

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

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

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

Women driving flyadeal's growth as Vision 2030 opens aviation careers

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