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.
Training and Workforce
SNCA and CAE Plan Pilot Training Center in Saudi Arabia.
The project aims to fill a shortage of pilots in the Middle East.
Airlines
CEFA Aviation Software Lets Pilots Review Their Flights
Automation is leading pilots to get less and less manual flying time, but this new tool allows them to self-review post-flight in confidence.
Aircraft
Airbus Forges Ahead with A330neo
With certification targeted for mid-2018, two flight test aircraft will complete the task.
Training and Workforce
Kuwait Airways Purchases Training Devices from CAE
CAE announced it sold one 500XR flight training device and one Airbus A320neo 7000XR full-flight simulator to Kuwait Airways.
Aircraft
Air Baltic Plans To Buy More Bombardier C Series 300s
CEO Gauss said airline will "negotiate for at least another 14 aircraft"
Aircraft
Boeing Bags Breakthrough 787-10 Commitment from Emirates
First order of the 2017 Dubai Airshow worth $15.1 billion.
Aircraft
Lufthansa Technik Wins First 787 Completion
German MRO is also introducing four cabin concepts for the Airbus A330 MRTT tanker-transport, ranging from head of state to troop transport.
Aircraft
Bombardier Sees Big Potential for C Series in Middle East
Although positive reaction to Airbus’s involvement bodes well for the new narrowbody, airplane stands on its own merits, says Bombardier
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'
