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EgyptAir has plan to increase its air fleet in coming phase

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 - 10:35 GMT

Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company Amr Abul Enien said the national carrier has a plan to increase its air fleet in the coming phase to meet the rise of demand on air shipping movement.

Know more about Egypt's 11 black sand sites used in strategic industries

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 - 06:46 GMT

Egyptian Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) published a new video graph highlighting that Egypt possesses 11 sites of black sand and heavy metals.

After closing 30 Rafale jets deal earlier in May, Egyptian president meets CEO of Dassault Aviation

Mon, 17 May 2021 - 10:07 GMT

Trappier stressed Dassault Aviation's keenness on developing its existing cooperation with Egypt, which is one of its main partners worldwide.

Egyptian, French naval forces hold joint drills in Red Sea

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 - 03:08 GMT

The Egyptian and French naval forces held joint drills in the Red Sea, as announced by Egypt's Military Spokesperson Tamer al-Refai Sunday.

Egypt offers condolences over victims of a military aircraft

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 - 12:42 GMT

The Egyptian government and people affirm that they stand in solidarity with the government and people of Kazakhstan in this painful incident.

Turkish transport jet suspected of carrying Syrian mercenaries lands in Libya's Misrata

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 - 03:19 GMT

ItaMilRadar identified the aircraft as Lockheed C-130B (61-0963).

Explosion at Kansas aircraft plant injures 15

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 - 09:33 GMT

There were 15 injuries. One injury was potentially serious.

EgyptAir receives Airbus A220 plane Monday

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 - 10:16 GMT

EgyptAir received on Monday its seventh A220-300 aircraft as part of a deal with Airbus Company to purchase 12 aircraft of the same family.

EgyptAir plays vital role in China: ambassador

Sat, 21 Dec 2019 - 09:12 GMT

Egyptian Ambassador in Beijing said that the national carrier's flights have helped boost tourism between the two countries for 16 years.

Saudia airline close to placing order for Airbus aircraft: sources

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 - 12:49 GMT

Saudi Arabian Airlines is close to placing a multi-billion-dollar order for aircraft at least partly involving Airbus jets, people familiar with the matter said.

Egypt ranks 12th in military strength among 137 states

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 - 11:17 GMT

The ranks for naval, aircraft, and tank strengths are sixth, ninth, and 14th, respectively.

EgyptAir to receive 2 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets in June

Wed, 29 May 2019 - 02:39 GMT

That is within a six-plane deal.

High winds force SpaceX to postpone first launch of Starlink satellites

Thu, 16 May 2019 - 09:34 GMT

Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX postponed a planned Wednesday night blastoff of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the first 60 satellites.

Proposal of Egyptian students ranks first in AIAA’s DBF

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 - 10:39 GMT

The proposal of a team of students at Cairo University’s school of engineering ranked first in the Design/Build/Fly (DBF) competition.

EgyptAir to launch 2 new routes in Jan. 2019 to Rwanda and Cameroon: Min.

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 - 09:48 GMT

Minister of Civil Aviation, Younis al-Masry, revealed that the ministry and its subsidiaries are planning to strengthen the cooperation with African countries in the near future.

EgyptAir to launch 2 new routes in Jan. 2019 to Rwanda and Cameroon: Min.

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 - 11:30 GMT

Minister of Civil Aviation, Younis al-Masry, revealed that the ministry and its subsidiaries are planning to strengthen the cooperation with African countries in the near future.

Britain to unveil model of new fighter jet, earmark funds: source

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 - 08:31 GMT

The aircraft will be developed and built by partners BAE Systems (BAES.L), Rolls-Royce (RR.L) and Leonardo (LDOF.MI), the source said.

Boeing to buy aerospace parts maker KLX for about $3.2 billion

Tue, 01 May 2018 - 08:13 GMT

Plane maker Boeing Co said on Tuesday it will buy aerospace parts company KLX Inc for about $3.2 billion.

Defense News magazine: Doha to recruit militants

Sun, 17 Dec 2017 - 12:37 GMT

Qatar started a huge air power buildup, raising questions about its ability to improve its technology amidst the crisis with the Arab Quartet.

Swedish prosecutor appeals Bombardier employee acquittal

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 - 11:54 GMT

Swedish prosecutors appealed a court ruling earlier in October that an employee at Canadian aircraft and train maker Bombardier was innocent of bribery.

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