Aviation Defence & Security Logistics

Urban-Air Port and Axis Aerospace target growing UAV defence market

Arnold Pinto 06/07/2025

With new launch platforms UK-based advanced VTOL & UAV launch and logistics infrastructure firm Urban-Air Port (UAP) has entered into a strategic agreement with drone developer Axis Aerospace to develop launch and logistics systems for uncrewed aerial vehicles, ahead of the DSEi 2025

Aviation Defence & Security

Raytheon secures $1.6 billion in US Navy contracts

Arnold Pinto 05/07/2025

For missile and radar systems The US Navy has awarded two contracts totalling $1.64 billion to Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation, to boost production of the AIM-9X Block II missile and expand deployment of the Spy-6 radar system across the American naval fleet. The larger of the two contracts, valued at $1.1 billion, is […]

Aviation Defence & Security Events

Global air chiefs to gather in Dubai as Middle East focuses on air defence and drone threats

Arnold Pinto 04/07/2025

At key international meet Air chiefs from around the world will convene in Dubai later this year for the 12th edition of the Dubai International Air Chiefs’ Conference (DIACC), with regional and global tensions driving renewed interest in air power, missile defence, and unmanned systems. The conference, scheduled to take place on November 16, 2025, […]

Aviation Cybersecurity Travel

You may be affected as Qantas confirms unprecedented data breach

Arnold Pinto 03/07/2025

Impacting 6 million customer records Qantas Airways has confirmed that a cyberattack on one of its third-party contact centres has compromised customer data, affecting up to six million service records. The Australian airline has not specified which vendor operates the compromised platform or whether that provider also services other airlines in the Asia-Pacific or Middle

Aviation Sustainability Transport

Joby Aviation completes first piloted eVTOL air taxi flights in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 30/06/2025

Ahead of 2026 launch Joby Aviation completed the first piloted test flights of its electric air taxi in Dubai on June 30, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the development of the UAE’s advanced air mobility ambitions. The Santa Cruz, California-based company aims to launch commercial services in the Gulf emirate by 2026. The tests, […]

Aviation Energy

Airbus selects Engie to lead decarbonisation of its European operations

Arnold Pinto 30/06/2025

Involving 22 sites Airbus has selected the French energy group Engie to lead a large-scale decarbonisation project across its 22 industrial sites in Europe, aiming to reduce energy use and carbon emissions significantly by 2030. The move is part of Airbus’s broader sustainability strategy, with potential implications for aerospace supply chains in the Middle East

Aviation Defence & Security Tech

Airbus and Quantum Systems expand military drone cooperation

Arnold Pinto 27/06/2025

To boost European defence autonomy Airbus Defence and Space and Germany-based Quantum Systems signed a memorandum of understanding at the 2025 Paris Air Show aimed at strengthening their strategic collaboration on military drone and reconnaissance technologies. The agreement focuses on developing systems to support European defence autonomy in the face of evolving

Aviation BREAKING NEWS Defence & Security

Pentagon reveals details of Operation ‘Midnight Hammer’ strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities

Arnold Pinto 22/06/2025

Involving over 125 US aircraft Pentagon, Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2025: In an extraordinary press briefing held this morning at the Pentagon, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Dan Caine, provided detailed insights into a covert and highly coordinated military operation conducted by […]

Aviation BREAKING NEWS Defence & Security

US B-2 stealth bombers could shift the balance if conflict with Iran escalates

Arnold Pinto 22/06/2025

Units head to towards staging posts This story was filed hours before the US launched unprecedented strikes against strategic nuclear sites across Iran, on June 21, 2025. ith tensions between Israel and Iran continuing to escalate, the deployment of US Air Force B-2 stealth bombers to locations near the two conflict-ridden countries has sparked new […]

Aviation BREAKING NEWS Defence & Security

Portuguese Air Force patrols the Baltic skies from Estonia

Arnold Pinto 18/06/2025

With F-16 fighter jets The Portuguese Air Force is securing the skies over and around Estonia as part of Nato’s Baltic Air Policing mission. Portuguese fighter pilots and aircrew arrived at Ämari Air Base, in Estonia, in late May, replacing an earlier Portuguese detachment that had begun its duties in April and assumed responsibility for […]

Aviation BREAKING NEWS Events

2025 Paris Air Show takes off on a sombre note

Arnold Pinto 16/06/2025

With an apprehensive aerospace sector The 2025 Paris Air Show commenced on June 16 under a cloud of geopolitical tensions and recent aviation tragedies, casting a sombre tone over the event. The recent crash of an Air India Boeing 787 in Ahmedabad, India, which resulted in over 270 fatalities, has prompted safety reviews and investigations […]

Aviation BREAKING NEWS

US to lift ban on supersonic flight over land

Arnold Pinto 09/06/2025

Unlocking growth for Boom Supersonic The United States has announced it will lift its decades-old ban on supersonic commercial flights over land. This move could provide a major boost to American companies developing next-generation high-speed aircraft, including Boom Supersonic and Archer Aviation. An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on June 6, 2025,

Aviation BREAKING NEWS Tech

German Aerospace Center and Diehl Aviation to advance next-generation aircraft technologies

Arnold Pinto 08/06/2025

Boost for the aviation industry Germany’s leading aerospace institutions, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Diehl Aviation, have signed an open-ended agreement to collaborate on developing technologies aimed at modernising civil aviation. The partnership, confirmed on June 6, 2025, will focus on improving aircraft systems, cabin design and onboard supply systems, as

Aviation BREAKING NEWS Sustainability

Ecojet Airlines flies with a mandate to pioneer sustainable aviation in the UK

Arnold Pinto 06/06/2025

Bids to become the world’s first electric carrier Ecojet Airlines, a UK-based airline founded in 2021 as Fresh Airlines Limited, is aiming to transform the aviation industry with its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, Ecojet seeks to become the world’s first all-electric airline, focusing on reducing carbon

Aviation BREAKING NEWS Business

SITA and Urban-Air Port to launch world’s first integrated vertiport for urban air mobility

Arnold Pinto 04/06/2025

As AAM sector develops International air transport IT provider SITA has entered a strategic partnership with Urban-Air Port Ltd (UAP) to jointly develop a fully integrated vertiport solution, designed to support the next generation of electric air travel in cities worldwide. The collaboration comes as air travel in urban centres is on the verge of […]

Aviation BREAKING NEWS Travel

Lufthansa rolls out free in-flight messaging service on long-haul flights

Arnold Pinto 04/06/2025

Reopens First Class Lounge in Munich Lufthansa has introduced a new complimentary messaging service for passengers on all its intercontinental flights, as the global airline intensifies efforts to improve in-flight connectivity and enhance the overall passenger experience. This includes WhatsApp and other popular social messaging platforms. As of June 3, 2025, travellers

Aviation Tech Travel

No more removing laptops or liquids from carry-on bags during security check at Dubai Airport

Arnold Pinto 24/05/2025

Thanks to AI-powered CT scanners Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the world’s busiest and most influential travel hubs, is stepping into the future with a major overhaul of its security screening systems. In a bold move to enhance security and passenger convenience, DXB is deploying next-generation CT scanners across all its terminals. These scanners […]

Aviation Events

Women in Aviation – Middle East Chapter champions innovation and inclusion at 2025 Airport Show

Arnold Pinto 12/05/2025

Boost for female aviation professionals The Women in Aviation – Middle East Chapter took centre stage at this year’s Airport Show with a bold and empowering message at the Women in Aviation 2025 Middle East Conference and Awards. Held on May 8, 2025, the event brought together aviation professionals, industry leaders, and aspiring young women […]

Aviation Sport

American Airlines signs multi-year partnership

Arnold Pinto 10/05/2025

With US Soccer to elevate fan experience American Airlines has announced a significant new partnership with US Soccer, becoming the national federation’s official airline. The multi-year agreement aims to transform how fans, players, and member organisations engage with the game, both on and off the pitch, by enhancing travel experiences and introducing exclusive

Aviation Business

2025 Airport Show soars to new heights

News Desk 09/05/2025

And reveals aviation sector’s future The 24th edition of the Airport Show, held from May 6 to 8, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, drew widespread worldwide support from the global aviation industry. The event served as a powerful reminder of the massive growth opportunities in the aviation sector, particularly within the Middle East, […]