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Origin
Space

Blue Origin flies six to the edge of space

Arnold Pinto
With six crew members Blue Origin—the space exploration company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos—marked a significant milestone on November 22, 2024, completing the 28th flight of its New Shepard programme and its ninth human spaceflight. The NS-28 mission, launched from the company’s facility in
Missile
Defence & Security

Russia attacks Ukraine with new missile type

Arnold Pinto
Ukraine to get US landmines In a significant escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, Russia has launched a new experimental missile at the city of Dnipro in Ukraine. The missile, described by the US Department of Defence as an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), marks a new phase in Russia’s use of advanced weaponry against Ukraine. […]
Cabin
Travel

Spain’s decision to ban cabin baggage fees alarms IATA

Arnold Pinto
‘Consumer pricing freedom at risk‘ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has strongly criticised the Spanish government’s decision to override European Union law by removing passenger cabin baggage fees and imposing fines on airlines totalling €179 million. IATA argues that the move threatens essential consumer choice and competition,
C295
Business Markets

Airbus unveils C295 Final Assembly Line in India

Arnold Pinto
In partnership with Tata Group entity Airbus officially inaugurated its first-ever Indian final assembly line (FAL) for the C295 medium tactical transport aircraft on October 28, 2024, in Vadodara, Gujarat. This marks a significant milestone in the European company’s history, as it is the first time Airbus has established a complete aircraft production system outside […]
Exlantix
Automotive UAE

Exeed to launch Exlantix EV in UAE in Q1 2025

Arnold Pinto
A new hybrid model also lined up Exeed, the premium automotive brand of China’s Chery Automotive Group, is poised to enter the fast-growing and increasingly competitive electric vehicle (EV) market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by introducing its Exlantix EV series in the first quarter of 2025. The targeted entry of Exeed’s Exlantix ET […]
EPI
Aviation Business

EPI and Airbus ink deal for C295 tank production

Arnold Pinto
The deal is for five years EPI, an Abu Dhabi-based aerospace precision engineering solutions provider, has signed a serial production contract with Airbus Defence and Space to produce C295 Cargo Compartment Removable Tanks (CCRTs) over the next five years. Airbus manufactures the C295 medium tactical transport aircraft, 300 used worldwide. The C295 CCRTs are designed […]
Space42
Education Space UAE

Space42 introduces space technology to UAE students

Arnold Pinto
As part of an educational campaign Space42, an Abu Dhabi-based space tech company, and the UAE Ministry of Education have launched an educational campaign designed to inspire and educate the next generation of scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts ahead of the Q4 launch of Space42’s next-generation mobility system, the Thuraya 4 satellite. The initiative invites
Oman
Oman Space

Oman launches an AI-enhanced satellite

Arnold Pinto
Marking a new era in space exploration Oman has officially entered the space race by launching its first AI-powered satellite, OL-1. CAS Space, a Chinese spaceflight company, launched the satellite from the Gobi Desert on November 18, 2024. It is equipped with advanced remote sensing and Earth observation technologies, all enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI). […]
Layovers
Health Travel

The top 10 airports to rest at during layovers

Arnold Pinto
Middle East out of the list A new study has revealed which airports worldwide offer the best conditions for sleeping during layovers, with Seoul Incheon International Airport emerging as the top choice. The research, conducted by Onebed, evaluated major airports based on a range of factors critical to ensuring a restful experience for passengers waiting […]
Experience
Tech Travel

IATA demonstrates fully digital air travel experience

Arnold Pinto
In a groundbreaking pilot project The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has successfully demonstrated that the global aviation industry can deliver a fully digital travel experience, marking a significant milestone in modernising air travel. The achievement came through a proof-of-concept (PoC) involving two passengers who used digital wallets and travel
Denmark
Space

Denmark becomes 48th signatory of the Artemis Accords

Arnold Pinto
Signing held in Copenhagen NASA has officially welcomed Denmark as the 48th nation to join the Artemis Accords, committing to safe and responsible space exploration to benefit humankind. The signing took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on November 14, 2024, where Christina Egelund, Denmark’s Minister of Higher Education and Science, endorsed the Artemis Accords on behalf
Lunar
Space

Intuitive Machines unveils advanced Lunar Terrain Vehicle

Arnold Pinto
Moon RACER is part of NASA’s Artemis programme Intuitive Machines showcased its cutting-edge Moon RACER lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) at Space Center Houston on November 7, 2024, marking a significant advancement in lunar exploration technology. The Moon RACER, which stands for Reusable Autonomous Crewed Exploration Rover, is engineered to transport two astronauts with
N7
Automotive

Dongfeng Nissan unveils N7 EV sedan at Auto Guangzhou

Arnold Pinto
Set for China launch in H1 2025 Dongfeng Nissan has unveiled its highly anticipated all-new N7 electric sedan at the 2024 Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition (Auto Guangzhou). The N7, set to launch in China in the first half of 2025, is the first vehicle built on Dongfeng Nissan’s new modular architecture, which was explicitly developed […]
Kudoke
Lifestyle Watches

Kudoke wins Petite Aiguille award at 2024 GPHG

Arnold Pinto
Second brand win since 2019 German independent watch manufacturer Kudoke has won its second Petite Aiguille (petite hand) award at the 2024 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG). The Kudoke 3 Salmon, a timepiece from the brand’s Handwerk collection, won the prestigious prize for watches priced between CHF3,000 and 10,000. This marks the brand’s second […]