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SpaceX Launches Thuraya-4 for UAE’s Space42
 
SpaceX successfully launched the Thuraya-4 voice and data connectivity satellite on in January for Space42, the United Arab Emirates’ AI-powered space technology...
 

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Evolution of Luxury Air Charter
 
Dive into an insightful conversation with Shafiul Syed, CEO & Accountable Manager of RoyalJet, as he discusses the company’s innovative approach to...
 
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Inside Falcon Aviation: CEO Ramandeep Oberoi on Innovation & Sustainability
 
Join us for an exclusive interview with Ramandeep Oberoi, CEO of Falcon Aviation, hosted by Poonam...
 
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  Business Aviation  
 
 

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Qatar Executive Expands Fleet with Two New Gulfstream G700 Jets
Qatar Executive (QE), the luxury private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, is proud to announce that it has...
 
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Embraer Delivers 206 Aircraft in 2024, Achieving 14% Growth
 
Embraer, a leading global aerospace company, announced it delivered 75 aircraft in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking a 27% increase from the...
 
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Dassault Falcon Jet Deliveries Rise in 2024
 
Dassault Aviation reported an increase in deliveries of its Falcon business jets, reaching 31 in 2024 compared to 26 in 2023.
 
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Emirates A380 Returns to Copenhagen After Five-Year Hiatus
 
Emirates’ Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft, has touched down in Copenhagen for the first time since...
 
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Etihad opens dedicated U.S. Preclearance Lounge at Zayed International Airport
 
Etihad Airways opened its new Etihad U.S. Preclearance Lounge at Zayed International Airport on 30 December...
 
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New Doha–Abha Route Offers 36,000 Weekly Passenger Seats Across KSA and Qatar
 
Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax in 2024, has landed its first resumption flight at Abha...
 
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Spain Orders 25 Additional Eurofighter Jets
 
The Spanish government has signed a contract with the NATO Eurofighter...
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U.S. Army Orders Additional Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinooks
 
The U.S. Army ordered three additional CH-47F Block II Chinooks from Boeing.
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Baykar Acquires Piaggio Aerospace, Expands into European Market
 
Turkish military drone maker Baykar has received approval from Italian...
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ADVENT MARTI System Enhances Turkish Coast Guard Aircraft
 
The ADVENT MARTI Command and Control System, developed with national...
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AAR Reports Strong Q2 FY2025 Results with Record Sales
 
AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government...
 
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Lufthansa Technik and Avianca collaborate on digital transformation
 
Avianca partners with Lufthansa Technik to take full advantage of the Digital Tech...
 
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ExecuJet Charter Service Earns FAA Part 145 Certification
 
Florida-based ExecuJet Charter Service has been awarded FAA Part 145 status for its aircraft repair station, enhancing its maintenance capabilities.
 
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  Training and recruitments  
 
 

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  EKU Alumni Excel in Aviation Management Roles
 

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  Air India Orders 34 Trainer Aircraft for New Pilot School
 

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  Cirrus Relaunches Flight Training App with Augmented Reality
 
 
 
     
  women in aviation  
     
 

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Reem Al Saffar Named Vice Chair of ICAO Aerodrome Group
 
The General Civil Aviation Authority announced that Reem Al Saffar, Senior Manager of Aerodromes,...
 
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Women Soar in Gliding: Breaking Barriers in Aviation
 
“You can’t be what you can’t see,” says Jenny Thompson, a 66-year-old glider pilot with 50 years of...
 
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  Space Today  
     
 

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Iceye Raises 65Million Total Funding, Surpasses 500 Million
 
Iceye, a leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite imaging, announced recently that it has secured an additional 65 million Series E funding, bringing the...
 
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California’s K2 Space Secures $30M U.S. Space Force Contract
 
K2 Space, a California-based satellite manufacturer, has secured a $30 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to launch its first Mega Class satellite.
 
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China kicked off 2025 with the successful launch of the Shijian-25 satellite via a Long March 3B rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center. Developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, Shijian-25 aims to advance on-orbit refueling and satellite lifespan extension technologies. This mission highlights China's focus on sustainable space operations and could have dual-purpose applications, including potential military uses.

 

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True Anomaly Appoints Stephen Kitay as SVP of Space Defense
 
Space technology startup True Anomaly announced the appointment of Stephen Kitay as senior vice president of space defense on Jan.
 
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Intelsat Secures First Multi-Orbit Broadband Deal with GCI
 
Intelsat announced its first enterprise multi-orbit broadband deal on Jan. 8 with Alaska’s GCI, following an expanded partnership with OneWeb, the low...
 
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  eVTOL  
     
 

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Skyfly’s Axe eVTOL Completes First Phase of Manned Test Flights
 
Skyfly’s Axe eVTOL has successfully completed the first phase of its manned hover flight tests, focusing on tuning the aircraft’s flight controller during...
 
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Vertical Aerospace Expands VX4 eVTOL Flight Testing
 
Vertical Aerospace has expanded its flight-testing program for the VX4 eVTOL prototype after the UK Civil Aviation Authority broadened its permit to fly.
 
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