Saudi Arabia

By David Casey
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.
Airports & Networks

By Tony Osborne
Saudi Arabia’s defense industry appears to be attempting to create conditions for the local assembly of rotorcraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kim Minseok
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.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
British anti-drone technology development house MARSS is hoping to begin delivering its distinctive Interceptor air vehicle to customers later this year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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

By Tony Osborne
Saudi officials say localization of its defense industry is closing on 15% as it targets half of all defense equipment to be acquired locally by 2030.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Saudi officials say a Patriot battery shot down six Houthi ballistic missiles in 48 sec. in an illustration of the rapid advancements the country's armed forces have made.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Aaron Karp
The Saudi government is planning to greatly expand Abha International Airport, located in the far southwest of the country near the border with Yemen.
Airports & Networks

By Tony Osborne
Key figures in Germany’s government have signaled that Berlin will no longer oppose a British sale of Eurofighters to Saudi Arabia.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Saudi Arabian LCC flynas plans to continue its major growth program in 2024, both in terms of its route map and fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By James Pozzi
Saudia Technic plans to develop capabilities and invest in an expanded MRO site in Jeddah.
Services & Support

By David Casey
After more than seven years without regular scheduled air service between Iran and Saudi Arabia, discussions are set to start on reestablishing connectivity.
Airports & Networks

By Tony Osborne
Embraer and Saudi Arabian Military Industries are exploring a potential final assembly line in Saudi Arabia for the C-390 airlifter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and French private equity firm Ardian are buying stakes in the UK’s largest gateway.
Airports & Networks

By Bill Carey
Helped by international players, the UAE has become a regional leader in space.
Space

By Guy Norris
Saudi Arabia's Neom Investment Fund has confirmed its investment in high-speed airliner developer Boom Supersonic.
Dubai Airshow

By Jens Flottau
When it comes to pure aviation matters in the Middle East, there is nothing more exciting than discussing the future role of Saudi Arabia in the market.
Dubai Airshow

By Alan Dron
Abha International Airport will undergo a makeover that will see its terminal grow from 10,500m² to 65,000m².
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
If there is one clear thing about Saudia’s rebranding, it’s that very little is clear.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Qatar Airways is adding flights to Al-Ula and Tabuk alongside the resumption of service to Yanbu.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Saudi Air Connectivity Program is supporting Hainan Airlines’ entry to the Saudi market, as well as the resumption of Saudia flights to Toronto.
Airports & Networks

By Tony Osborne
Yemen’s Houthi movement has restored a Northrop F-5 Tiger combat aircraft to flight.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey, Alan Dron
Listen in as experts discuss the civil aviation arena in Saudi Arabia and how the country's airlines are transforming.
Window Seat Podcast

By Alan Dron
Saudi Arabian LCCs are gradually eating into the domestic market once monopolized by flag-carrier Saudia.
Airlines & Lessors

By Tony Osborne
Neither the contract’s value nor the number of Akinci systems ordered by the Middle Eastern country have been made public.
Aircraft & Propulsion