Airbus to build Oman’s first high-capacity communications satellite
Oman has signed an agreement with Airbus Defence and Space to design, build, and launch the country’s first…
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AirAsia signs deal with Bahrain to accelerate aviation development in country
Capital A, the parent company of Malaysian low-cost airline group AirAsia, has announced the signing of a Letter of…
US deploys B-52 bombers, F-15E fighters to reinforce presence in Middle East
The US Department of Defense has deployed additional air assets to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with…
Qantas reroutes direct Perth to London flight path to avoid Middle East unrest
Qantas has ceased its direct flight from Perth Airport (PER) to London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) due to escalating tensions…
Wizz Air UK targets major fare cuts in the Middle East with A321XLR fleet
Wizz Air’s UK Managing Director, Marion Geoffroy, anticipates that introducing Airbus A321XLR aircraft into the airline’s fleet will…
US strikes Iranian-backed militia sites in Syria for third time
The United States (US) carried out two precision air strikes in Syria, targeting facilities linked to Iranian-backed groups…
Boeing predicts twofold increase in Middle East aircraft fleet by 2042
Boeing forecasts a surge in the Middle East’s commercial aircraft fleet, projecting a more than twofold increase by…
Israel-Hamas conflict leads to drop in international air travel
New data suggests that the current Israel-Hamas conflict has significantly impacted international travel, with repercussions felt globally by…
Australia sends RAAF aircraft and military personnel to Middle East
Australia has expanded its military presence in the Middle East, deploying additional Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft…
USAF F-35 fighters deploy to Middle East amid tensions with Iran and Russia
A squadron of United States Air Force F-35 Lightning II fighter jets has recently deployed to the Middle…
Aggressive Russian behavior in Middle East tied to Ukraine crisis, AFCENT says
A commander of US Air Forces Central (AFCENT) has suggested that reckless and aggressive Russian air force behavior…
US deploys F-22 Raptor fighters in response to airspace violations by Russia
The US has deployed F-22 Raptor fighters to the Middle East due to an increase in “unsafe and…
Iran’s ballistic missile launch raises concern about nuclear ambitions
Iran has successfully launched an upgraded ballistic missile. According to the local media, it has the longest range…
United Airlines launches daily direct flights to Dubai from Newark
United Airlines has started its daily direct services from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dubai International Airport…
Air Arabia nets record AED 1.2 billion profit, doubles 2022 passenger numbers
Air Arabia has announced a record net profit for FY22 of AED 1.2 billion ($326.7 million), an increase…
Air Arabia’s growing constellation of airlines is about to get larger
The Middle East is one of the main players in global commercial aviation, with the region’s three major…
The top 4 luxury airports that entice visitors to the Gulf
The Persian Gulf is a recognizable presence in the aviation market. Synonymous with luxury, the region, which attracts…
Middle East Airlines A320 aircraft punctured by gunfire while landing in Beirut
A Middle East Airlines (MEA) aircraft came under fire while landing at Beirut International Airport (AIB) in Lebanon,…