Saudi Arabia

China’s Comac is in exploratory discussions for potentially setting up airliner production in Saudi Arabia.

The possibility of Embraer airliners being built, or assembled, in Saudi Arabia, has increased following the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Riyadh.

It marks the latest effort by Joby to expand into the Middle East, having previously announced plans to operate its S4 air taxis in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Saudi Arabia is seeking full partner status as it decides what future combat aircraft program to join, with a decision possible within months.

Saudia Group has signed a firm order for an additional 93 A321neos and 12 A320neos to be shared between its full-service carrier Saudia and LCC Flyadeal.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation will unveil a plan to increase the GDP of its general aviation sector tenfold by 2030 at the 2024 Future Aviation Forum.

Saudi Arabia will become Indian carrier Akasa Air’s second international market.

Riyadh Air will jointly announce new routes and destinations with the Saudi Tourism Authority, to raise global awareness among travelers.

Five new routes and three new destinations in the United Arab Emirates will be added to Saudi LCC Flynas’ network from September.

Traditionally when increased regional tensions and high oil prices coincide, defense spending in the Middle East and North Africa tends to see robust growth.

Justin O’Donnell, Riyadh Air technical director, speaks to Aviation Week about the startup airline’s MRO plans.

The Japanese cabinet has relaxed the country’s arms export restrictions.

The company signed an agreement last November to establish a multi-service business in Saudi Arabia.

Presenting the firm’s 2023 results to journalists here March 6, Trappier acknowledged some issues with Rafale supply chain delays.

Japanese startup Hien Aero Technologies has conducted a hover test with its proof-of-concept Dr-One V2B hybrid turbine-electric uncrewed aircraft.

Saudi Arabia's The Helicopter Company has signed multi-year framework orders with Airbus and Leonardo for a combined 250 helicopters at Heli-Expo.

Major programs have buoyed BAE Systems to a record order backlog of more than £69 billion ($87.1 billion), the company has reported.

While Riyadh Air is planning an initial narrowbody order with Boeing or Airbus, COO Peter Bellew says Comac will become "a real force to be reckoned with.”

Riyadh announced a 3.9% rise for defense spending in fiscal 2024. Three factors likely dictate whether another sizable boost to spending materializes this year.

Saudi defense against a Houthi ballistic missile saturation attack has become legendary among military personnel.

China Eastern will become the first Chinese airline offering regular scheduled flights to Saudi Arabia, while China Southern is adding a second route to Iran.

Saudi Arabia’s defense industry appears to be attempting to create conditions for the local assembly of rotorcraft.

Saudi Arabia will acquire 10 batteries of the KM-SAM Block II medium-range air defense system in a deal worth $3.2 billion, the South Korean Defense Ministry told media.

British anti-drone technology development house MARSS is hoping to begin delivering its distinctive Interceptor air vehicle to customers later this year.

The RSAF is considering acquiring intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and communications satellites as it seeks to expand into space operations.