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.
South African Airways chooses ARMS software to address flight planning, aircraft tracking and EFB services
This article was published on: December13,2022 11:46 PM
South African Airways has chosen Laminaar Aviation Infotech’s ARMS software following a competitive global tender process. The Star Alliance carrier had specified its need for a one-stop solution that would address flight planning, aircraft tracking, electronic flight bag (EFB) services in line with its initiative to promote paperless cockpit operations, enhance crew efficiency and lowerRead More
Rashid Rover lifts off onboard a Space X Falcon 9 rocket
This article was published on: December13,2022 11:43 PM
The UAE-built Rashid Rover, the first Emirati mission to the surface of the Moon, lifted off on board a Space X Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, US, at 11.38am UAE time Sunday. With this successful launch, the UAE has become the first Arab country andRead More
Dubai International named Airport of the Year at the Aviation Business Awards 2022
This article was published on: December13,2022 11:40 PM
Dubai International (DXB) named Airport of the Year at the Aviation Business Awards 2022. DXB was chosen as the winner in the category based on its “unrivalled performance” over the past 12 months. The airport welcomed 28 million passengers in the first half of 2022, nearly three times the volume during the same period lastRead More
