Thai air force announces Gripen selection
BANGKOK (Agencies): The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has announced that it has chosen the acquisition of the Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F over the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72.…
US Approves Sale of Additional AH-64E Apache helicopters to South Korea
Washington (Agencies): The US Department of State has approved a possible sale of 36 new Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to South Korea under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme.…
Rolls-Royce Secures Major Engine Deal with Cathay Pacific
LONDON (Agencies): Rolls-Royce has secured a significant contract to supply 60 Trent 7000 engines for 30 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft ordered by Cathay Pacific. This deal includes a TotalCare service agreement…
US Pushes Boeing F-15EX to Indian Air Force
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a strategic move aimed at bolstering India’s air defense capabilities, the United States has actively promoted the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II to the Indian Air Force (IAF).…
Lockheed Martin Considers C-130J Assembly Line in India
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Lockheed Martin, the renowned US defense giant responsible for cutting-edge stealth fighters like the F-35 and F-22, is exploring the possibility of establishing an assembly line for…
Saudia Group Signs Historic Deal with Airbus for 105 A320neo Family Aircraft
RIYADH (Agencies) In a landmark agreement, Saudia Group has ordered an additional 105 A320neo family aircraft from Airbus, marking the largest aircraft deal in the Kingdom’s history. The announcement was…
British Airways Resumes Jeddah Operations to Strengthen UK-Saudi Connectivity
LONDON (Agencies): British Airways is set to recommence operations in Jeddah after a five-year hiatus, aiming to enhance connectivity between the UK and Saudi Arabia. The new route, scheduled to…
Iraq to Resume Direct Flights to Beijing in May
Baghdad (Agencies): The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced on Tuesday that it will resume direct flights to Beijing in May. After a year of stoppage due to pandemic-related restrictions, the…
Iraq and Austria to Sign Air Transport Agreement
Baghdad (Agencies): The Iraqi government has announced its intention to sign an air transport agreement with Austria. This agreement will include the operation of direct flights between the two countries,…
Saudi airline flynas receives 50th A320neo Airbus plane amid fleet expansion
RIYADH (Agencies): Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has received its 50th jetliner out of an order of more than 100 aircraft from Airbus, as it continues to pursue its growth and…