Saudi Arabia opens airspace to all airlines, including Israel’s El Al
Saudi Arabia announced plans to open its airspace to all commercial carriers, thus meaning flights to and from…
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Topics about aviation in Saudi Arabia, including its airlines, airports, regulations, and incidents.
Saudi Arabia now allows Lebanese travelers direct entry into the country
Saudi Arabia announced that it would now allow Lebanese citizens and travelers from Lebanon to enter the country…
Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Saudi Arabia
Turkish national flag carrier Turkish Airlines has announced that it will be resuming regular scheduled passenger flights to…
Saudi Arabia launches aircraft lessor to support its aviation growth plans
Saudi Arabia is launching an aircraft leasing company, AviLease, part of the kingdom’s moves to diversify its economy…
Emirates to operate additional flights for upcoming Hajj season
Emirates is deploying extra flights during Hajj 2022 to meet the rising demand for air travel. In a statement,…
flyadeal operates flight with an all-female crew in first for Saudi Arabia
Saudi carrier flyadeal has operated a flight with an all-female crew, the first time in Saudi aviation history. …
Wizz Air eyes expansion in Saudi Arabia
Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air and the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of…
Saudia makes first flight to Thailand after 32-year hiatus
Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier Saudia made its first direct flight to Thailand in 32 years, arriving at Suvarnabhumi…
SAUDIA and CFM sign deal for 149 LEAP-1A engines
Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation (SAUDIA) signed a purchase deal with CFM International for 149 LEAP-1A engines to power its…
F-35 vs Checkmate: fight over Gulf’s billions
Several mysteries surround the Sukhoi Checkmate, an upcoming Russian fifth-generation fighter jet, which is often erroneously referred to…
The many wings of the Persian Gulf | Data
Gulf countries have become leaders in the global arms market. This is largely because of two things: a…
Taqnia An-132: the curious tale of Saudi Antonovs
The domestic aircraft industry in Saudi Arabia has been trying to take-off for quite some time. One of…
Saudi Arabia plans to launch a second national airline
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the plan to launch a second country’s flag-carrier. The move comes…
Ethiopian Airlines resumes Cameroon & Saudi Arabia flight routes
As of July 16, Ethiopian Airlines will recommence its flight routes to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia‘s capital and to…
Saudi signs record $3 billion funding deal to buy 73 jets
Saudi Arabian Airlines, the flag carrier of the country, stepped into funding agreements with six local banks to…
Air NZ work with Saudi Navy did not break the country’s law?
Air New Zealand claims it did not break the country’s export laws when its unit Gas Turbines was…
Government to investigate Air New Zealand work with Saudi military
Air New Zealand came under heavy scrutiny after an investigation by local media disclosed that the flag carrier’s…
Etihad and Emirates suspend flights to Saudi Arabia
After Saudi Arabia extended its international travel ban, Etihad Airways and Emirates have temporarily suspended passenger flights to…