Abu Dhabi’s LODD begins certification process for Hili unmanned hybrid VTOL
Emirati drone developer and aerial logistics firm LODD has started the certification process for its flagship aircraft, called…
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MBDA, Fly-R launch UAE loitering munition tied to Rafale offsets
MBDA and French drone company Fly-R signed a co-development contract at Eurosatory 2026 on June 18 to develop and industrialize…
Emirates promotes its first Emirati female pilots to captain
Emirates has promoted its first Emirati female pilots to the position of captain after both employees first joined…
Emirates new A380 livery features giant UAE flag in show of unity and strength
An Emirates Airbus A380 has been unveiled featuring a giant United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag, in a gesture…
Air France extends Iran war flight ban while security concerns remain
Air France is extending the suspension of flights to the Middle East regions while security concerns remain about…
UAE restores full airspace operations after regional conflict disruption
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed that all flight restrictions imposed during the recent regional conflict…
Etihad Airways adds six new routes in ‘significant expansion’ to African network
Etihad Airways has added six new international routes as part of a “significant expansion” of its African network…
Zelenskyy: Ukraine trading drone defense for fuel, interceptors from Gulf states
Ukraine is exchanging its counter-drone expertise and air defense systems for crude oil, diesel fuel and interceptor missiles…
France to finance Rafale F5 alone after UAE co-funding talks collapsed
France will shoulder the full development cost of the Rafale F5 after a co-financing partnership with the United…
French Rafale fighters down around 60 Iranian drones over UAE: report
French Rafale fighter jets are said to have shot down around 60 Iranian drones over the United Arab Emirates. France…
Where to deploy capital in UAE business aviation
René Armas Maes is a strategic advisor specializing in commercial development and strategy, with a focus on revenue…
Zelenskyy offers Ukraine’s Shahed interceptor drones to Gulf states
Ukraine is ready to share its experience countering Iranian-designed Shahed drones with partners in the Middle East, President…
Italy to send air defense aid for Gulf countries, Meloni says
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Rome intends to provide air defense assistance to Gulf states facing Iranian strikes, aligning…
Etihad flights spotted departing UAE despite suspension amid Iranian strikes
Several Etihad Airways flights have been spotted departing from Zayed International Airport (AUD) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, despite…
flydubai reports record revenue, slight profitability decline for 2025
flydubai has posted the highest turnover in its 15-year history for the full financial year of 2025 with…
Emirates SkyCargo enters new era of logistics with future flight alliance
Emirates SkyCargo is investing in a new era of logistics, having signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with…
Anduril, EDGE combine to build series of cutting-edge drones, UAE books first 50
Defense companies EDGE Group and Anduril Industries plan to combine their knowledge and expertise to build a series…
Jetcraft enters new market to source pre-owned aircraft for defense missions
The business aircraft sales and acquisition firm Jetcraft is branching into the special missions market to source and…