Air Transport
News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell Signs MENA MRO Support Agreements
Saudia Technic expands its APU servicing to cover Boeing 777s
Aircraft
Oman Air Takes Deliver First Boeing 737-800 Freighter
Oman Air's cargo business grew year-over-year by 42% in the first half.
Rotorcraft
AW169 Targets Gulf Government Sales
The new skid undercarriage is well-suited to military and government agency applications
Aircraft
Abelo Increases ATR Orders as Market Roars Back
The Irish lessor signed a deal for 10 ATR 72-600s and options for 10 more
Aircraft
Jekta Moving ahead on Electric Flying Boat Plans
Research verified the economics of an electric amphibious aircraft
Regulations and Government
Pilot Mental Health Takes Center Stage in FAA's Latest Initiative
New committee to advise on reporting and evaluation of pilots' well-being
Airlines
A350 To Spearhead Egyptair Fleet Expansion
The North African carrier has ordered 10 of the A350-900 widebodies
Maintenance and Modifications
Emirates Invests $950 Million In Dubai Maintenance Facility
The new MRO basis could support third-party carriers as well as the Emirates fleet
Airlines
Scat Airlines To Double Fleet with Seven-Max Order
Kazakhstan's Scat looks to open new routes with the additional aircraft
Engines
Airlines Driving White-hot Widebody Engine Market
Rolls-Royce is ready for increased production as orders heat up
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulf Air Extends MRO Partnership with Joramco
Joramco has provided heavy maintenance for the Bahrain carrier for the past decade
Aircraft
IAI’s “Big Twin” Freighter Lands in Dubai
The 777-300ERSF is the first Boeing 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion
Aircraft
AeroGuard Scales Up Operations with Order for 90 Piper Archers
The AeroGuard order is the latest in a string of trainer fleet contracts for Piper this year
Airlines
Ethiopian Goes Back to the Max
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered more 737-8s after suffering a tragic crash in 2019
Environment
KPMG Report: Aviation Struggling To Decarbonize
Governments need to give stronger incentives to increase sustainable aviation fuel production
Airlines
AirBaltic Places Firm Order for Thirty A220-300s
The first Airbus A220-300 delivery will happen in 2026
Airports
Saudi Arabia’s Airport Plans Challenge Regional Status Quo
Goldman Sachs says the Saudi government is budgeting up to $50 billion for the construction of King Salman International Airport
Fuel
Air BP Helps Inaugurate Newest India Airport
Company serves as a sustainability sponsor at the Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Boeing Kicks Off Dubai Airshow with Bevy of Orders
Boeing's orders, options, and purchase rights tally surpassed 200 on the opening day of the airshow
Aircraft
Archer Stakes Claim to eVTOL Markets in UAE and India
The four-passenger Midnight aircraft is on display at the Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
High Hopes and Conflict Concerns Mark Dubai Show Opening
Orders from Emirates and Turkish airlines could be on the cards at Dubai Airshow
Engines
CFM Boosts Leap Engine Support with Abu Dhabi Shop
The engine maker has fixes for Leap engine durability issues as Middle East fleet increases
Engines
Rolls-Royce Completes 100 Percent SAF Testing for In-production Engines
Rolls also completed testing on UltraFan demonstrator
Maintenance and Modifications
Sanad Completes MRO Process on First Leap Engine for Flydubai
CFM holds a worldwide backlog of more than 10,000 Leap engines
Airlines
Qatar Airways Enters New Era as Al Meer Takes Helm
Akbar Al Baker's retirement after 27 years opens door for new generation of leadership
Airlines
Boeing Sees Big Airline Fleet Growth From Middle East
The airframer says the region's bounceback from Covid is fueling demand
Aircraft
Boeing 777X Arrives at Dubai
The twin-engine airliner is nearing type inspection authorization
Engines
MTU Steps Up Work on Fuel Cells and Water-Enhanced Turbofan
Key objectives are to support new narrowbody airliners by the mid-2030s and larger aircraft by 2050
ATC
Saab Launches Large Airport Digital Tower Solution
The I-DTS combines Saab’s remote tower technology with its automated system expertise.
