UAE
Critical elements of the Etihad Aviation Group
In the second part of his special report from Abu Dhabi, Gordon Smith meets teams from across the Etihad Aviation Group to discover more about the company’s broader endeavours
USAF F-22 Raptors guarding the UAE
Loitering drone strikes by Houthi and PMU rebels in the United Arab Emirates have led to a new role for US Air Force Raptors and other American assets in the volatile region. Babak Taghvaee reports
Arab Aviation Summit 2022: event debrief
The Arab Aviation Summit saw some of the industry’s biggest names gather in the UAE to reflect on an eventful year and discuss strategies to counter uncertain times ahead, as Tom Batchelor reports from Ras Al-Khaimah
Sharjah Airport Authority wins Excellence Award
The Sharjah Airport Authority been recognised for its commitment to sustainable development in the United Arab Emirates.
UAE to equip A330 MRTT fleet with Israeli self-protection systems
Elbit Systems has announced that its UAE-based subsidiary, Elbit Systems Emirates, will supply Israeli-developed airborne self-protection systems for the UAE Air Force and Air Defence’s five-strong Airbus A330-243MRTT fleet
Abu Dhabi International Airport turns 40
Celebrations have taken place to mark the 40th anniversary of the official opening of Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Calidus unveils B-350 combat ISR turboprop
UAE-based aircraft manufacturer Calidus has finally unveiled at the recent Dubai Airshow a mock-up of its B-350 border patrol aircraft (BPA) after years of keeping it under wraps
UAE set to buy Rafale
All the indications are that Dassault will soon announce a deal with the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defense (UAEAF&AD) for up to 60 Dassault Rafale F4 multirole fighters
Women in Middle East aviation
Three key women in Middle East aviation tell us what drew them to the sector, what’s great about it, what needs to change and what questions they’re tired of hearing
Skydiving in Dubai
With its crystal clear waters and dramatic architecture, Dubai has much to offer the skydiver. Andreas Rohde takes off with local firm Skydive Dubai