Aerospace

What went wrong with SpaceX’s Starship Test Flight 7?

Flight 7 had an upper stage anomaly, losing communication like in March 2024

Emirates SkyCargo to expand capacity with new Boeing 747 freighters to meet global demand

This translates to a 15 percent increase in vital main deck cargo capacity when compared to January 2024

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Keeta Drones partner to boost drone delivery operations with safety focus

The agreement also seeks to enhance joint coordination to achieve effective safety objectives for Dubai's airspace

Sheikh Hamdan witnesses signing of lander development agreement for UAE’s asteroid mission

H.H.: This mission aims to turn our dreams into achievements that advance humanity

DAE signs definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of Nordic Aviation Capital

The transaction will be adequately capitalized and financed through internal resources and secured debt financing

Abu Dhabi’s Space42 launches Thuraya 4 into orbit aboard Space X’s Falcon 9 

This launch is a key milestone for Space42 in geospatial data, analytics, NTN, and secure connectivity

16 major lunar events to watch for in 2025

The full moon will obscure Mars after sunset on both January 13 and 1

UAE National Day: Celebrating 53 years of unity and progress through visionary leadership, groundbreaking initiatives

A comprehensive reflection on 2024’s milestones in governance, infrastructure, and global positioning

Mubadala, French Safran join forces to drive aerospace growth in UAE

This enhanced strategic framework agreement focuses on key areas of Maintenance, Manufacturing, Human Capital Development, Advanced Material and Space

Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, IER MRO Industries partner to open MRO and engine test facility at Dubai South

The new 880,000-square-foot facility will offer gas turbine engine component manufacturing, repairs, and overhauls

Space Research Conference 2024: A convergence of minds driving space exploration and sustainability in Abu Dhabi

This event is the UAE's first, uniting global academics, scientists, industry leaders, and policymakers

UAE’s Space42 makes debut on ADX following Bayanat and Yahsat merger

Space42 merges Bayanat’s sophisticated geospatial analytics with Yahsat’s premier satellite communications and AI innovations

Sheikh Mohammed meets HSBC Holdings group chairman, discusses strengthening financial partnerships

The meeting further addressed Dubai's infrastructure upgrades, reinforcing its role as an investment hub and trade link

Saudi Arabia engaging in high-level discussions with SpaceX to boost space exploration, infrastructure development

The meeting is part of the Kingdom's ongoing initiatives to advance its space sector and improve infrastructure

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise acquires 23 aircraft for $1.1 billion

The portfolio has an average age of 3.4 years, a lease term of 8.8 years, and serves 13 airlines in 9 countries

Six planets unite in the dawn hours on August 28 – All you need to know

The planets were seen aligned in Abu Dhabi in a 172-degree sky sector on August 23

China finds new method to extract water from lunar soil

The new method can extract 51-76 kg of water from one ton of lunar soil

UAE’s new satellite takes Earth observation to the next level

The satellite, launched in partnership with ICEYE, reached orbit on August 16

Abu Dhabi Bayanat’s smart solutions power strong H1 2024 with $74.32 million revenue

The company's gross profit for H1 2024 reached $22.86 million, translating to a gross margin of 31 percent

Kelly Ortberg assumes leadership of Boeing – Who is he and what can we expect?

Ortberg, an experienced veteran of the aerospace industry, has been tasked with turning the struggling planemaker around

UAE wins bid to host COSPAR 2028, world’s largest space research event

The country has become a leading hub for global scientific research, especially in space exploration

Abu Dhabi’s Yahsat selects SpaceX to launch advanced new geostationary satellites AY4 and AY5

The agreement is part of the AY4 and AY5 procurement program, expected to cost $1.06 billion

Boeing reports first revenue decline in 7 quarters as production drops

Company reported $16.57 billion in quarterly revenue, down from $17.92 billion in Q1 of 2023