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Saudi Arabia to launch new international airline
/Saudi Arabia plans to invest up to $30 billion USD to launch a second national airline as part of its Vision 2030 plan to diversify its economy. The new airline is one part of a larger investment into the civil aviation sector in the country, which the nation plans to invest $100 billion into by 2030.
Read moreNorthrop confirms long-range missile launch from B-2
/Upgrade work undertaken by the prime on the batwing stealth bomber will enable it to fire ‘JASSM-ER’ missiles so it can “hit any target, anywhere”.
Read moreFrequentis lands Royal Netherlands Air Force deal
/The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has awarded a contract to Frequentis to replace its three end-of-life voice communication systems (VCS).
Read moreAirbus’ Zephyr drone misses world record flight by hours
/Airbus ground control team lost contact with the Zephyr drone on August 19th while it was flying far above Arizona in the stratosphere, just hours before it was set to break a world record for the longest continuous flight in history.
Read moreRepatriating to and retiring in Australia in uncertain times
/Promoted by MGD Wealth 2022 has confronted us all with grim economic and financial news, including an inevitable end to the rise in asset prices with most financial markets having fallen significantly in the last six months. For Australian expats, planning and managing the transition back to Australia has become more complex with increased asset
Read moreLast ever 747 to roll off Boeing’s production line
/ | 2 Comments on Last ever 747 to roll off Boeing’s production lineBoeing is set to end production of the 747 aircraft, with Atlas Air to receive the last delivery of Boeing 747-8F later this year when the final production stage is completed, marking the end of an era in the aviation industry.
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