Egypt

The Chinese air force is showcasing its long-range deployment capacity, dispatching some of its J-16 fighters to Africa for the first time as part of a wider force package participating in a military exercise in Egypt.

Egypt’s first SAF plant secures $142.9m financing, aiming to produce 200,000 metric tons of biofuels annually with Shell as a key partner.

Egyptian Civil Aviation Minister Sameh Al-Hafni has detailed plans to grow EgyptAir and Air Cairo’s combined fleets to 179 aircraft by 2030.

Egypt has moved closer to establishing its first commercial-scale SAF plant after Shell signed a long-term agreement to purchase SAF from Green Sky Capital.

Boeing on Nov. 25 received a $4.67 billion contract for new-build AH-64E Apache helicopter gunships.

Boeing is setting up a service to acquire former passenger 747-8I Intercontinental aircraft and convert them into long-haul business jet and VIP transports.

Dassault Aviation has delivered the 300th Rafale combat aircraft, a milestone in the French combat aircraft’s ongoing export resurgence.

The past fiscal year was one for the ages in terms of interest in U.S. missiles abroad.

Turkish defense company Havelsan has teamed with Egypt to offer vertical takeoff and landing uncrewed aircraft systems to the North African country.

Washington has given the green light to a potential $4.67 billion deal to supply the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (Nasams) to Egypt.

Four academics have been awarded a prize for proposing the creation of a Panel on Asteroid Orbit Alteration.

Malaysia looks set to become the latest customer for Leonardo’s AW149 utility helicopter.

China’s Air Force has completed a series of military drills in Egypt, ending one of the largest deployments of Chinese aircraft outside Asia.

The U.S. Navy lost a Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet and a tow tractor at sea while underway in the Red Sea.

The China National Space Administration has picked 10 projects from 11 countries and regions to be part of its Chang’e-8 lunar mission.

The African Space Agency became operational on April 20.

China has deployed an airborne early warning aircraft to Egypt for exercises.

Running an airline based in one of the most sought-after tourist destinations doesn’t mean it’s easy for EgyptAir to adhere to its strategic plan.

The Aviation Week Intelligence Network is tracking $193 billion in open opportunities for military aircraft over the next decade.

The attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries’ headquarters likely will strengthen the resolve of the fledging aircraft manufacturer.

Plans have been announced for two new international airports in North Africa.

Lockheed announced the deal in conjunction with the Egypt International Airshow.

EasyJet intends to grow winter capacity to North Africa by 35% to reduce seasonal losses.

China's National Space Administration has selected six payloads developed by seven international partners to be part of the Chang’e 7 mission to the Moon.

The concerns have arisen following ramp inspections by EASA personnel of several Egyptian carriers’ aircraft in recent months.