Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE) and HADID International Services have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a cutting-edge aviation academy in the UAE. The Intercontinental Aviation Academy (IAA) will combine IAE’s expertise with HADID’s global network to address the increasing demand for top-tier aviation training in the region. Commitment to Aviation Education “We areRead More

John Plumb, former assistant secretary of defense for space policy, has joined California-based satellite manufacturing startup K2 Space as head of strategy. His appointment, announced Jan. 15, aligns with K2 Space’s goal to disrupt the defense satellite market traditionally dominated by established manufacturers. Focus on Large Satellite Platforms K2 Space is focused on producing largeRead More

Air Kerala, the state’s first private airline, is preparing for takeoff with enthusiastic backing from the Kerala government and key political leaders. A team representing the airline recently met with key figures, including Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan, and Speaker A.N. Shamseer, to outline their plans and secure support for theRead More

Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, announced the successful deployment of the second phase of its Foresight satellite constellation. In partnership with ICEYE, a pioneer in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth observation, the companies launched the next-generation SAR spacecraft into orbit on 14 January 2025. Launched via integrator Exolaunch,Read More

Recently, global aviation training leader CAE has inaugurated its first Air Traffic Services (ATS) Training Centre, on its campus in Montreal, Canada. As the largest provider of civil aviation training worldwide, CAE trains pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, and cabin crew. Last October, CAE started partnering in the training of air traffic controllers (ATC) and flightRead More

Jorge Tamarit Degenhardt has been appointed CEO of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH, the management company for the Eurofighter Typhoon. A dual Spanish-German national, Tamarit joins Eurofighter from Airbus Defence & Space, where he held several international executive roles over two decades. Rotation Policy and Succession His appointment follows Eurofighter’s three-year partner company rotation policy. Tamarit succeedsRead More

L3Harris Technologies’ Co-founder, Chair and CEO Christopher E. Kubasik penned an open letter today to the leaders of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with recommendations to modernize America’s national defense ecosystem. The letter to Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy included policy proposals that would ensure the U.S. government is able to fulfill its mostRead More

Boeing recently announced Dana Deasy as the company’s new chief information digital officer and senior vice president, Information Technology & Data Analytics. Elected to the role effective Dec. 31, 2024, Deasy will oversee all aspects of information technology, information security, and data and analytics. He will report to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg and serve on the company’s ExecutiveRead More