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.
Accidents
Crashes of UAE-registered Aircraft Mar Hard-won Safety Record
UAE keen to put bad year for flight safety in 2016 behind it
Engines
Rolls-Royce Opens New Mideast Service Center
UK engine manufacturer says it now has enhanced service reach around the globe.
Aircraft
Iran Goes West for Airliners, But East for Fighters
Iran at last starts to receive Western airliners as sanctions are lifted but is looking East for military aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Emirates' Boeing 777-300ERs Get IFE Upgrade
A new version of Panasonic's "ice" in-flight entertainment system improves passenger experience while reducing weight and fuel burn.
Avionics
Esterline Lands Emirates Satcoms Deal
Esterline will provide its low-weight, low-drag top-mounted multi-channel Satcom antenna for the Emirates 777X fleet
Aircraft
Airbus Presents Updated Airliners to Middle East Carriers
A range of updates to its product range should mean follow-on orders from Middle East airlines.
Aircraft
Airbus Analyzes Traffic, Sees Eastward Shift Continuing
European manufacturer is keen to understand where future orders will come from.
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell, Lufthansa Technik Ink A350 Support Deal
German MRO will service APUs and other Honeywell components for the wide-body Airbus's operators
Avionics
Middle East a Key Area for Space-Based ADS-B Coverage
Middle East a Key Area for Space-Based ADS-B Coverage
Airlines
Gulf and Middle East Carriers Continue To Expand
Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal began operations in September, as regional growth continues apace.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Opens New Mideast Service Center
UK engine manufacturer says it now has enhanced service reach around the globe.
Aircraft
Middle East Carriers Could Hold Key to A380’s Future
Analysts express mixed viewpoints on the superjumbo’s prospects
Maintenance and Modifications
ATR Taps Meggitt for Airborne Vibration Monitoring
The new vbration monitoring system will improve passenger comfort and lower operating costs for ATR operators.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
DAE Bounces Back After Acquisition of AWAS
Middle East lessors are starting to gain business beyond the region, with Alafco notably gaining its first U.S. airline customer.
Aircraft
Embraer Programs On Track as E190-E2 Enters Home Stretch
First member of new narrowbody family poised to gain certification in time of second-quarter 2018 service entry
Airlines
U.S Security Measures Smack of Protectionism in Middle East
Region’s airlines suffer from efforts by Trump administration to restrict travel
Aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines Annual Profits Dip to $232 Million
The airline operates 92 aircraft and has another 62 on order
Maintenance and Modifications
EAE venture with Airbus commences first A380 C-check
EAE recently joined the international 'Airbus MRO Alliance'
Aircraft
Mideast Instability Doesn’t Shake Boeing’s Confidence
Airlines adjust to evolving political environment as traffic starts to rebound
Airlines
OEMs Banking On Strong Middle East Traffic Growth
Region's carriers adding 8 percent more seats per year through 2022.
Engines
New Testing Philosophy Will Aid GE9X Entry into Service
GE Aviation has developed an entirely new process for GE9X certification testing.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Airliner Cabins Designed for High Life and Hard Work
World’s leading VVIP aircraft outfitters showcase their work in Dubai.
Aircraft
Chinese Firm Orders $37B in Boeing Airliners
The order announcement from the airliner leasing company was part of the U.S. trade mission to China.
SpiceJet Explores Buying 100 Amphibious Kodiaks
Hoping for government supoort, the Indian airline sees light aircraft as a way to expand the country's aviaiton
Aircraft
Iran’s Progress with Major Orders Slows
Just a handful of Airbus and ATR aircraft have been delivered so far.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
UTAS Finding Buyers for Expanded Attendant Seat Line
Customers include both airlines and VVIP customers
Airlines
Qatar Airways Holds Out against Boycott
Airline aims to restore pre-blockade traffic volumes by end of year
