China carries out its 4th orbital launch
This article was published on: February15,2021 10:23 AM
China carried out its fourth orbital space launch, sending a large satellite towards geostationary orbit from the hills of Xichang in the southwest of the country. A Long March 3B rocket lifted off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, sending the TJSW-6 communication technology experiment satellite into orbit. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC),Read More
Firefly Aerospace to deliver a suite of 10 science and technology demonstrations to the Moon in 2023
This article was published on: February15,2021 10:21 AM
NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace of Cedar Park, Texas, approximately $93.3 million to deliver a suite of 10 science investigations and technology demonstrations to the Moon in 2023. The delivery, planned for Mare Crisium, a low-lying basin on the Moon’s near side, will investigate a variety of lunar surface conditions and resources. Such investigations willRead More
Saudi Arabia to start Saudization of aviation jobs for women
This article was published on: February15,2021 10:19 AM
The Director of the General Organization of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), Engineer Ibrahim Abdul Rahman Al Omar, revealed the start of Saudization of aviation jobs for women, in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. During the Saudi Airlines’ celebration of the graduation of the first batch of the GOAL program, whichRead More
WAI to host virtual conference in March
This article was published on: February15,2021 10:18 AM
Last year brought a number of transitions to Women in Aviation International—namely the passing of the leadership baton from founder Dr. Peggy Chabrian to new CEO Allison McKay—but the last “normal” event that many folks in the aviation industry attended was the organization’s annual conference in Orlando, Florida, at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort. ForRead More
Hope Probe to enter Mars orbit on Tuesday
This article was published on: February7,2021 8:11 AM
UAE’s Mars Mission, the first interplanetary exploration undertaken by an Arab nation, recently announced it will enter Mars orbit at 7.42pm (UAE time) on February 9, Tuesday. After successfully completing its seven-month cruise to Mars, the UAE’s Mars Mission Hope Probe is just days away from the most critical part of its historic voyage toRead More
Oman Air successfully passes IATA’s Audit
This article was published on: January21,2021 7:32 AM
Oman Air has successfully passed the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). IOSA is an internationally recognized and accepted evaluation system designed to access the operational management and control systems of an airline, which occurs every two years once the airline successfully completes the first audit. Abdulaziz Al Raisi, Oman Air CEORead More
Emirates, Etihad help navigate passengers easily and securing with IATA’s new Travel Pass
This article was published on: January21,2021 7:30 AM
Both Emirates and Etihad Airways have partnered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to trial IATA Travel Pass – a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing or vaccine information. IATA Travel Pass enables Emirates passengers to create a ‘digital passport’Read More
Gulf Air plans to build new connectivity with Ras Al Khaimah with signing of MoU
This article was published on: January21,2021 7:27 AM
Gulf Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RAK International Airport), aiming to build connectivity between the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and the Kingdom of Bahrain. The MoU was signed in a virtual ceremony by Captain Waleed AlAlawi, acting chief executive officer of Gulf Air and Sanjay Khanna, chiefRead More
