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Boeing Delivers Two 777-300ERs to Saudi Arabian Airlines
EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) reached a major milestone with Saudi Arabian Airlines when it delivered the airline’s first two 777-300ERs (extended range), marking another step forward in… Continue reading
US Sell F-15 Fighters to Saudi Arabia
The United States will sell 84 new F-15 fighter jets and upgrades for 70 existing aircraft to Saudi Arabia under a nearly $29.4 billion agreement, U.S. officials announced today.
Air Force officials announced the next chapter in a partnership with… Continue reading
Sikorsky Aerospace Services to Perform A-to-L Upgrades on Royal Saudi Land Forces’ BLACK HAWK Helicopters
Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) announced today the signing of a follow-on contract with the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command (RSLFAC) to upgrade its fleet of BLACK HAWK UH-60A helicopters to the more modern UH-60L aircraft configuration. SAS is the… Continue reading
Rolls-Royce wins Saudi Arabian Airlines order worth up to $500m
Monday, 14 November 2011
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won an order from Saudi Arabian Airlines, worth up to $500m, to provide engines and TotalCare® support for four Airbus A330 aircraft already announced and four options.
These aircraft,… Continue reading
No airport havoc this Haj: Saudia
Saudi Arabian Airlines is expecting to operate at least 3,000 flights during the Haj season.
According to Saudia spokesperson Abdullah Al-Ajhar, the airline has rented 32 aircraft from other companies to bolster its existing fleet of 100 planes.
According to… Continue reading
Royal Saudi Air Force starts flight training on the A330 MRTT with Airbus Militar
Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) crews started flight training on their first A330 MRTT with Airbus Military instructors at the Airbus Military Getafe facilities in Spain yesterday 25th October
This will allow the crews to qualify for Air Logistic Transport… Continue reading
Smoke in cockpit, Saudia plane makes emergency landing at Indian airport
A Saudi Arabian Airlines flight on its way from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah made an emergency landing at Chennai airport in India after pilots noticed smoke coming from the cockpit.
“Flight SV841 took off from Chennai for Jeddah a few… Continue reading
Saudi Arabian Airlines orders more Airbus A330-300s
Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudi Arabia’s national airline, has placed a firm order for four additional A330-300 aircraft in addition to the eight ordered in July 2008, taking the total order for the type to 12.
Saudi Arabian Airlines placed its… Continue reading
First Airbus Military A330 MRTT for Royal Saudi Air Force makes maiden flight
The first Airbus Military A330 MRTT for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) has successfully completed its maiden flight lasting 4hr 15min.
The crew reported that the aircraft, its systems and two General Electric CF6 engines performed entirely satisfactorily.
Following… Continue reading
Boeing Helps Saudi Arabian Airlines Upgrade 777-200ER Fleet
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Saudi Arabian Airlines have teamed to modernize the flag carrier’s 777 fleet to enhance the passenger experience and environment. The project involves modifying the interiors of 22 of Saudi Arabian Airlines’ 23 Boeing 777-200ERs (extended range).… Continue reading
Sikorsky Aerospace Services and Alpha Star Aviation Services Plan Joint Venture Within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) today announced the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) with Alpha Star Aviation Services to engage in discussions to form a joint venture dedicated to providing comprehensive military and commercial aviation support and maintenance services… Continue reading
Raytheon Signs $475 Million Pavewayâ„¢ Contract With the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) signed a contract worth $475 million with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the combat-proven Paveway family of precision-guided munitions. Raytheon’s Paveway is a kit that transforms… Continue reading