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FLYADEAL TAKES DELIVERY OF FIRST NEW AIRCRAFT OF 2026

News Desk 17/02/2026

flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, has taken delivery of its first new aircraft of 2026 – an Airbus A320neo – boosting the carrier’s fleet to 45 all-narrowbody passenger jets.   Arriving in Jeddah direct from Airbus’ assembly plant in Toulouse, the aircraft becomes the

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Co-Creation Activities by Ethiopian Airlines Group and Bridgestone to Support Safe Aircraft Operations with Peace of Mind

News Desk 20/01/2026

Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) today announced that it has launched unique co-creation activities with Ethiopian Airlines*1, the largest airline in Africa, and Ethiopian Airports at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Bole International Airport). This initiative aims to reduce Foreign Object Debris (FOD) on airport surfaces to enhance safe aircraft operations

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Cleanco’s advanced robotic systems achieve 30% water savings and cut down Aircraft on Ground time by over 65%

News Desk 13/01/2026

Cleanco Facilities Management, a company of Cleanco Group, has achieved exceptional milestones in the aviation sector, with its aircraft exterior cleaning robots reducing Aircraft on Ground (AOG) time by over 65 per cent, cutting man-hours by up to 80 per cent and recording a 30 per cent water savings on average. This has led to […]

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ROYAL JET SELECTS CFM LEAP-1A ENGINES TO POWER ITS NEW FLEET OF ACJ320NEO AIRCRAFT

News Desk 20/11/2025

RoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi-based global premium private jet operator, has announced the selection of CFM LEAP-1A engines as the power source for its new fleet of ACJ320neo aircraft currently on order with Airbus. The CFM LEAP-1A engine is manufactured by CFM International, a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines. CFM LEAP […]

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Empire Aviation continues to grow managed aircraft fleet as new Dubai facility rises

News Desk 11/11/2025

Empire Aviation Group, the Dubai-based global provider of integrated private aviation services (aircraft management, sales, charter and CAMO services) is supporting Dubai Airshow 2025 with a dedicated pavilion at the show. The company will host its aircraft owners, charter customers, partners and aviation officials during the course of the event, as regional business

Aviation Business

Gulf Air strikes deal for 18 Boeing 787s

Arnold Pinto 20/07/2025

In major fleet expansion Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has agreed to purchase up to 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in a significant expansion of its long-haul fleet. The deal includes 12 firm orders with options for six additional jets. The announcement was made on July 18, 2025, during an official signing ceremony […]

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 […]

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Turkish Airlines Receives “Sustainable Financing Pioneer Award” from Ishka for Its Innovative Sustainability-Linked Loan Structure for Two Airbus A321neo Aircraft

PR News Desk 20/06/2025

Turkish Airlines has been presented with the Sustainable Financing Pioneer Award by Ishka, recognizing its landmark transaction that, for the first time, integrated a sustainability-linked loan structure into a multi-currency JOLCO financing model for the acquisition of two next-generation, fuel-efficient Airbus A321neo aircraft. This innovative transaction, arranged by

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

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Accelerating aviation: Empire Aviation acquires new, record-breaking and influential Gulfstream G600 business jet and offers the aircraft for charter in the Middle East

PR News Desk 23/04/2025

Dubai-based Empire Aviation, a leader in private aviation solutions, has announced the addition of a brand-new Gulfstream G600 business jet to its growing managed fleet. The Empire Aviation team provided end-to-end personalised services for the new owner, covering acquisition, registration and operation of the 13-seater, near-supersonic aircraft, which will operate under

Aviation Travel

ICAO unveils new noise standards for commercial supersonic travel

Arnold Pinto 05/04/2025

After Boom’s XB-1 breaks sound barrier In a landmark development for aviation, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has introduced new noise standards for supersonic aircraft, significantly advancing the prospects of commercial supersonic travel. The decision follows the successful test flights of Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 supersonic demonstrator

Aviation Tech

Airbus presents hydrogen aircraft technologies

Arnold Pinto 27/03/2025

At 2025 Airbus Summit At the 2025 Airbus Summit, the aerospace giant provided a major update on its efforts to revolutionise commercial aviation, focusing on hydrogen-powered aircraft technologies. Airbus outlined its plans to introduce a next-generation single-aisle aircraft, potentially entering service in the second half of the 2030s, and unveiled its revised roadmap

Education

Emirates launches ‘Aircrafted Kids’ initiative

News Desk 28/02/2025

To support education in Africa Emirates has distributed over 1,300 handmade children’s backpacks crafted from upcycled aircraft interiors. The initiative, known as ‘Aircrafted Kids by Emirates,’ aims to support education and foster meaningful connections within the communities the Dubai-based airline serves. The distribution commenced in Zambia, Zimbabwe,

Aviation Events

Dubai Airshow set for flight from November 17 to 21

Arnold Pinto 07/02/2025

With a refreshed look The 19th Dubai Airshow will take place from November 17 to 21, 2025, at Dubai World Central (DWC). Building on the success of previous editions, the 2025 show promises to be bigger and more innovative. Its rebranded theme, “The Future is Here,” will reflect the cutting-edge technologies and ideas that will […]

Aviation

Boom Supersonic breaks the sound barrier

Arnold Pinto 29/01/2025

With historic flight of the XB-1 jet Boom Supersonic has made history with the successful supersonic flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft, marking a key milestone in developing its Overture supersonic aircraft. The flight occurred at Mojave Air & Space Port in California, where the XB-1 became the first independently developed supersonic jet built in […]

Aviation

Lufthansa celebrates the return of the Lockheed Super Star

Arnold Pinto 21/01/2025

Iconic aircraft from the 1950s Lufthansa Technik has completed the meticulous restoration of the iconic Lockheed L-1649A Super Star, once the crown jewel of the Lufthansa fleet. On January 17, 2025, the fully restored long-haul aircraft made its public debut, rolling out of the hangar on its landing gear at Lufthansa Technik’s facilities in Hamburg. […]

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Dassault Aviation to Highlight Latest Aircraft and Regional Support Services at MEBAA 2024

PR News Desk 10/12/2024

Dassault Aviation will display its new Falcon 6X extra wide body aircraft at the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) Air Show in Dubai, which opens December 10. The aircraft received FAA and EASA certification in late 2023 and was recently certified in India and Canada. The demonstrator that will be on […]

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Empire Aviation grows managed aircraft fleet and develops new Dubai facility

PR News Desk 04/12/2024

Empire Aviation Group, the Dubai-based global provider of integrated private aviation solutions (aircraft management, sales, charter and CAMO services) is supporting MEBAA 2024 with a dedicated pavilion at the show. The company will meet its aircraft owners, charter customers, partners and aviation officials during the course of the event, as regional business aviation

Sport

Lewis Hamilton experiences a commercial spaceflight training flight in Austin, Texas

Arnold Pinto 28/11/2024

Supported by IWC Schaffhausen Lewis Hamilton, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F 1 Team driver, has begun his quest to be a commercial human spaceflight mission member after years of dominating the Formula 1 circuit. With the support of Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen, of which he has been a brand ambassador since 2013, his dream of going […]

Business Defence & Security

Italian Coast Guard to get ATR42 Maritime Patrol aircraft

Arnold Pinto 08/11/2024

Deal signed with Leonardo Leonardo has contracted with the Italian Coast Guard to supply an ATR42-600 Maritime Patrol (MP) aircraft. The new addition is part of the Coast Guard’s broader strategy to renew and enhance its aircraft capabilities, complementing its existing fleet that includes ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 models. The ATR42 MP, based on […]