Saudi Arabia

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Contract negotiations with Spain for a second batch of 25 aircraft, called Halcon II, have concluded.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Saudi Arabian startup Riyadh Air is looking to create two distinct versions among its new order for 60 Airbus A321neos.
Airlines & Lessors

By Tony Osborne
The manufacturer is casting its net abroad as it aims to become one of the 30 largest defense companies globally.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

Aviation Week Network Staff
Saudi Arabia appears to have become an operator of Russian Pantsir-S1 short-range anti-aircraft systems, signaling Moscow continues to pursue arms deals abroad.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Richard Aboulafia
Airframers must remember that these funds preserve their wealth in part by avoiding risk and pursuing relatively safe investments.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
The company says the funding round gives it enough cash to support R&D and flight testing.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Saudi Arabian aircraft lessor AviLease has raised $2.5 billion in funding, as it seeks to become one of the world’s top 10 aircraft leasing companies by 2030.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Talks are underway over the possibility of creating a new, dedicated cargo airline for Saudi Arabia, according to well-placed sources in the Arab nation.
Airlines & Lessors

By Steve Trimble
A notification sent to Congress estimates the total cost of the proposed export package at $5 billion.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Near-space tourism provider Halo Space is gearing up for its next test flight over Saudi Arabia using its full-sized capsule designed for passenger flights.
Commercial Space

By Ben Goldstein
Austrian startup FlyNow Aviation sees huge potential for urban air mobility to change how people commute through dense cities.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Alan Dron
Saudi Arabia appears to be showing early effects of the country’s major initiative to boost its aviation sector.
Airlines & Lessors

By Tony Osborne
Saudi Arabia is set to become the largest operator of Airbus’ A330 MRTT outside Europe after Riyadh signed a top-up order.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Tony Osborne
Saudi Arabian defense companies have signed cooperation agreements with their Turkish counterparts during a visit by Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
The Brazilian manufacturer has had some success selling its military transport internationally, but the biggest campaigns are yet to come.
GASCC & RIAT

By Jens Flottau
The LCC is looking at aircraft for flights into Southeast Asia or India to accommodate the large volumes of low-yield migrant labor traffic into Saudi Arabia.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
China’s Comac is in exploratory discussions for potentially setting up airliner production in Saudi Arabia.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
The possibility of Embraer airliners being built, or assembled, in Saudi Arabia, has increased following the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Riyadh.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
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.
Advanced Air Mobility

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

By Guy Ferneyhough
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.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jeremy Kariuki
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.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Saudi Arabia will become Indian carrier Akasa Air’s second international market.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Riyadh Air will jointly announce new routes and destinations with the Saudi Tourism Authority, to raise global awareness among travelers.
Airlines & Lessors