RUA Al-Haram Al-Makki Company has signed a collaboration deal with Malaysia’s MRCB International to explore a SAR 21 billion transit-oriented development within Makkah's King Salman Gate scheme. The proposal features a public bus terminal integrated with residential, commercial and retail elements. Designed to improve transport links for global pilgrims, the initiative supports Saudi Vision 2030 goals while maintaining local heritage.
Skanska has signed an agreement in a joint venture with Stacy Witbeck to construct the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project for LA Metro in Van Nuys, California. Skanska’s share of the overall USD 1.9 billion contract stands at USD 957 million (approximately SEK 8.9 billion), booked under third-quarter 2026 US orders. The 10.8-kilometre ground-level system with 11 stations will complete in December 2031.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways has partnered with Pacific Air Agency to launch direct flights between South Korea and Phu Quoc. A daily service from Seoul starts on 17 April 2026, followed by a Busan route in June. The airline aims to capture a growing market that saw over 4.3 million Korean visitors to Vietnam in 2025. Passengers will benefit from significant discounts within the Sun Group ecosystem.
Saudi Arabia is moving ahead with its plans for Advanced Air Mobility with the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) signing an agreement with US-based Archer Aviation. The collaboration aims to develop a regulatory path for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxis in the Kingdom. The first routes are expected to connect Riyadh and Jeddah, and service the nation’s giga-projects like Red Sea Global.
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) has completed the first phase of its acquisition of control over Hawthorne Airport, a key Los Angeles aviation asset. This initial step involves the acquisition of the master lease and associated subleases, giving the company control of the airport's real estate. Archer plans to use the 80-acre site as the operational hub for its planned L.A. air taxi network, including operations for the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games.
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