Dubai’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub has launched a new 24,900 square metre Light Industrial and Maintenance Complex. The development includes 33 flexible units built to support aviation and aerologistics companies. Scheduled for completion by Q3 2027, the project aims to meet rising market demand and help international businesses grow inside the Dubai South free-zone ecosystem.
Construction has officially begun on the civil aviation component of Phan Thiet Airport, a project valued at over 3,900 billion VND. Led by Sun Group, the 4E-standard airport is expected to be completed within two years. Located in Mui Ne, the facility features a Champa-inspired terminal designed to handle two million passengers annually, marking a significant milestone for regional connectivity and tourism.
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.
Sun Group and Changi Airports International have partnered to manage Phu Quoc International Airport, introducing Vietnam’s first "airport destination" model. The collaboration aims to elevate the site to 5-star international standards, featuring a new terminal and advanced smart technology. With a planned capacity of 24 million passengers annually, the project is designed to transform the airport into a hub for retail, dining and entertainment before APEC 2027.
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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