China to expand coastal Wenchang spaceport for more lunar missions
This article was published on: January16,2023 7:39 AM
China is aiming to expand the use of its coastal Wenchang spaceport to both allow a greater overall launch rate and establish new facilities needed for crewed lunar missions. The Wenchang Satellite Launch Center was completed in 2014 and has since allowed China to launch its new generation kerolox and cryogenic rockets. These have inRead More
Impulse Space to launch 1st orbital transfer vehicle late in 2023
This article was published on: January16,2023 7:37 AM
Impulse Space recently announced that it will launch its first orbital transfer vehicle late this year on a SpaceX rideshare mission. Impulse Space said its LEO Express-1 mission, using a transfer vehicle it is developing called Mira, is manifested for launch on SpaceX’s Transporter-9 rideshare mission currently scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter ofRead More
Saudia inaugurates new operations at KAIA in Jeddah
This article was published on: January16,2023 7:36 AM
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has inaugurated its new Saudia operations building at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah. The building, which has state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology, was inaugurated in a ceremony by His Royal Highness Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Governor of Makkah, and His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah binRead More
Kuwait Airways signs joint cooperation protocol with Kuwait Red Crescent
This article was published on: January16,2023 7:35 AM
Kuwait Airways has signed a joint cooperation protocol with the Kuwait Red Crescent Society to support humanitarian projects, services, and relief campaigns. Kuwait Airways chairman, Captain Ali Al-Dukhan said: “Kuwait Airways is pleased to sign the cooperation protocol with the Kuwait Red Crescent Society and participate in supporting projects, humanitarian services and relief campaigns ofRead More
RJ ranked 2nd most on-time airline for 2022 (Cirium)
This article was published on: January16,2023 7:30 AM
Royal Jordanian (RJ) was ranked as the Middle East and Africa’s (MEA) second most on-time airline for the year 2022 – according to Cirium, the global aviation analytics leader. The On-Time Performance Review was prepared at the start of the current year, assessing the performance of all airlines across the MEA region. According to theRead More
BBJ shows strong performance in the Middle East with 29% global fleet
This article was published on: January16,2023 7:28 AM
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) continues to show strong performance in the Middle East, with the region accounting for 29% of the global BBJ fleet. Erika Pearson, President Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) commented: “The Middle East and Africa (MEA) together have 820 business jets, with a large concentration of those being in the United Arab EmiratesRead More
MJG announces 2022 a record year for successfully completely aircraft transactions
This article was published on: January16,2023 7:27 AM
UK based aviation business Moon Jet Group (MJG), which works heavily within MENA, has announced that 2022 was a record year for the number of aircraft transactions successfully completed. James Moon, Moon Jet Group Founder said: “This is a great achievement for Moon Jet Group and for all those involved in our business. 2022 hasRead More
Air Expo India to take place in November at Delhi International Airport
This article was published on: January16,2023 7:25 AM
Air Expo India, Asia’s biggest general and business aviation exhibition, will take place from 22 to 24 November 2023 at Delhi International Airport. The three-day event will feature more than 300 international exhibitors, and over 80 aircraft will be on display from ultra-light to heavy business jets. A first for New Delhi, the event connectsRead More
