Arabsat-5B, which was launched by a Russian Proton M rocket from the Baikonur space centre in Kazakhstan early this morning, successfully detached from the launch vehicle to then continue its suborbital trajectory flight into its targeted orbit.

Dubai Airports yesterday announced two initiatives that will significantly reduce noise and emissions both inside and outside of Dubai International Airport for the benefit of customers, surrounding communities and the environment.

Emirates Group subsidiary Calogi's latest e-freight initiative could revolutionise air freight by removing the need for paper waybills.

A 12-member delegation from Oman has visited the Emirates Institution for Advanced Science & Technology (EIAST) in Dubai to discuss joint co-operation and future development plans over its space programmes.

Three Emirati engineering students are to undergo training at NASA's Ames Research Center in California.

Rolls-Royce has celebrated the successful running of the latest core engine build in its E3E (efficiency, environment, economy) two-shaft research programme.

PCI Geomatics - a world leading developer of geo-imaging solutions - has appointed GISTEC as its Master Distributor for the Middle East, to promote and sell its Geomatica® software suite (including GeoImaging Tools) across the Middle East, particularly among the national mapping agencies and aerospace & defence industries.

Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) has been awarded the highly-accredited and internationally recognised European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part-147, to provide Aircraft Engineering Type training, and to conduct examinations in conformance with global aviation benchmarks. The Academy successfully completed the rigorous accreditation process - which typically takes up to one year - in a record four months.