Global private jet industry to reach $39.84b in 2025 from an estimated $25.87b in 2021 (WingX)
This article was published on: December23,2022 7:47 AM
According to business intelligence consultancy, WingX, in October the Middle East was still seeing strong growth on what was already a record-breaking 2021. The global private jet market is projected to reach $39.84 billion in 2025 from an estimated $25.87 billion in 2021. Within the Middle East, the UAE is leading the boom, with theRead More
Eviation’s new all-electric aircraft creates a buzz at MEBAA 2022
This article was published on: December23,2022 7:44 AM
Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft is generating a buzz in this region with customers interested in the nine-seat regional version, the cargo variant, and the six-seat business aircraft version of the in-development type, according to Greg Davis, Eviation chief executive. “We are in active discussions with customers for the six-seat executive version of the Alice, withRead More
Dubai becomes global hub for advanced air mobility (AAM) with new launch
This article was published on: December23,2022 7:41 AM
Dubai is set to become the global hub for advanced air mobility (AAM), with the launch of the world’s first AAM integrator centre in the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub. The center will be developed by VPorts, Dubai South, and crucially, the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), it was announced at MEBAA recently. TheRead More
China successfully sends 14 satellites into orbit
This article was published on: December23,2022 7:40 AM
China launched its new Jielong-3 rocket from a mobile sea platform in the Yellow Sea Friday, successfully sending 14 satellites into orbit. The mission carried eight satellites developed by commercial remote sensing firm Changguang Satellite Technology, designated Jilin-1 Gaofen 03D 44-50 remote sensing satellite and the Jilin-1 Pingtai 01A01 satellites. The latter is a newRead More
UAESA launches Space Data Center
This article was published on: December23,2022 7:38 AM
The UAE Space Agency (UAESA) launched the Space Data Center, a digital platform. The platform will provide scientists, scholars, public and private entities, start-ups, and community members with access to space data to develop solutions for national and global challenges. The Space Data Center is part of the transformational projects launched by the UAE’s government,Read More
EFTA welcomes 53 new pilots at their facility into the industry
This article was published on: December14,2022 12:01 AM
Emirates Flight Training Academy’s (EFTA) has held its third graduation ceremony and welcomed 53 new pilots trained at their world-class facility into the industry. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed said: “Years ago, we realised there would be a huge demand for trained pilots to support commercial aviation’s needs, and as a global airline and an industryRead More
RoyalJet Abu Dhabi extend current K-band connectivity services
This article was published on: December13,2022 11:55 PM
RoyalJet Abu Dhabi and Honeywell have signed a letter of intent to extend current Ka-band connectivity services to include RoyalJet’s latest Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) fleet addition. Honeywell’s JetWave high-speed satellite communications hardware and airtime services will enable secure, high-speed Wi-Fi on all devices on board. Connectivity has become a basic requirement for business aviationRead More
IndiGo to commence 168 weekly flights in January
This article was published on: December13,2022 11:49 PM
IndiGo has announced 168 weekly flights from Goa’s New Airport to commence in January. IndiGo’s new flights out of the airport in Mopa will connect Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad.
