Saudi Arabia
Saudia carries over 500,000 people for Hajj pilgrimage
Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, has completed the first phase of its Hajj operations, carrying over 509,000 pilgrims to Mecca between mid-May and mid-June.
Airbus strikes Saudia deal
The Saudia Group has placed an order with Airbus for 105 A320neo Family aircraft.
Special 50th anniversary Tornado scheme unveiled
A German Air Force Panavia Tornado IDS has been painted in a special scheme to mark the 50th anniversary of the aircraft type’s first flight.
New Saudi Air Warfare Centre hosts Spears of Victory multinational exercise
Exercise Spears of Victory 24 is taking place at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudia Arabia, with the RAF sending Typhoons flown by XI (Fighter) Squadron to participate.
USAF’s ‘Spads’ set to relinquish F-16C/Ds for F-35As
The USAF’s 457th Fighter Squadron ‘Spads’ – a component of Air Force Reserve Command – is preparing to relinquish its F-16C/D Fighting Falcons for the F-35A Lightning II, after operating the former for more than 30 years
Saudi Arabia’s unbelievable aerospace ambitions revealed
Saudi Arabia is a country in a hurry when it comes to aerospace. New airlines, airports and lessors are all in the pipeline, as Alan Dron reveals
A Typhoon pilot perspective on Spears of Victory
AFM gained an exclusive viewpoint from No 6 Sqn pilot, Flt Lt Matthews, as he returned from Saudi Arabia after taking part in the multi-national exercise, Spears of Victory.
Exercise Spears of Victory: Saudi Arabia’s Red Flag
The Royal Saudi Air Force recently held its own Red Flag which saw three air powers from the Gulf Co-operation Council – GCC, as well as Greece, Pakistan, US and UK. AirForces Monthly explains
British Typhoons train with Royal Saudi Air Force
RAF personnel currently deployed in the Middle East performed a land away and integration with the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi F-15 Eagles exercise with Hellenic Air Force
The Royal Saudi Air Force deployed six F-15 fighters to Souda Air Base on the Greek island of Crete to take part in Falcon Eye-3, a joint exercise with the Hellenic Air Force. George Karavantos reports.