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Charter & Fractional

Gama Aviation Touts Sharjah FBO

Executive charter operator predicts growth of EMS activity in the region
Aircraft

Boeing and Eurofighter Vie for Kuwait Fighter Order

Both Boeing and Eurofighter are hoping to get a new fighter order from Kuwait, which has hinted at its intentions to buy both Typhoon and Super Hornet.
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Avionics

Rockwell Collins Profits From Long Presence In Region

U.S. company hopes the road is paved with orders in the Middle East market
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Rotorcraft

Lockheed Martin Concludes $9 Billion Acquisition Of Sikorsky

Dan Schultz to lead new Lockheed Martin business unit formed by Sikorsky, which will remain headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut.
Aircraft

Iran could look more east than west

Sanctions relief should help Iran back into market for OEM orders; talks with OEMs started two years ago.
Safety

ACES 5 Ejection Seat Offers A Safe Escape

UTC Aerospace Systems has upgraded the widely-used ACES II with new structure, stabilization and restraints
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

General Atomics Plans Predator XP Deliveries to UAE

Unarmed UAV sale approved by U.S. congress.
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Aircraft

Boeing Talks Up Max Deal with India’s Jet Airways

Execs confirmed a previous deal for 75 of Boeing’s 737 MAX 8.
Maintenance and Modifications

“New Ameco” brings Chinese MRO offering to Middle East

After a corporate rebranding and merger, New Ameco feels well placed to serve Middle East customers in corporate and business aviation.
Regulations and Government

FAA Eyes Stricter Crashworthiness for Legacy Helos

Only 16 percent of the domestic civil helicopter fleet had complied with modern requirements for crash-resistant fuel systems at the end of last year.
Aircraft

KRET’s EW systems undergo “reality check” in Syria

KRET is taking a more central role as Russia is cut off from western suppliers, and Ukraine.
Aircraft

Ukraine and KSA To Cooperate On An-132 Production

The An-132 will be a modernized An-32 built in Saudi Arabia with Ukraine’s Antonov as “consultant”.
Maintenance and Modifications

GAL Launches Training Initiative for UAE Aerospace Engineers

Global Aerospace Logistics is a partnering with Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Safety

NTSB Cites Pilot’s 'Perceived' Anomaly in GIV Incident

Examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have compromised effectiveness of the flight controls, said the Safety Board.
Regulations and Government

San Marino, Saudi Arabia Authorities Sign Agreement

Saudi jets can now be registered in San Marino
Charter & Fractional

Alpha Star Touts EMS skills

Saudi operator is only to offer medevac in the country
Cabin Interior and Electronics

McMurdo Launches Long-distance Intercom For SAR Missions

Device designed to improve communications within emergency team
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Engines

Gulf Helicopters Named Premium PWC Service Provider

Pratt & Whitney Canada increases PT6T-9 clutch inspection interval
Aircraft

Dassault Showcases Falcon Business Jets

Falcon 8X program progresses on time but engine issues delay Falcon 5X development.
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Aircraft

28 East Has AC319 For Sale

VVIP Airbus features low-utilization, reconfigurable cabin
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Aircraft

Airbus’s Leahy Sees Far More A380s In Middle East’s Future

Airbus boss counters opinions that double-decker jet’s best days are done.
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Gifas Showcases French Know-how

Some 30 companies exhibit in the Gifas’ pavilion
FBOs

Bahrain’s MENA Aerospace Launches Technics Division

MENA Technics, which will focus on business aircraft maintenance out of Bahrain, has decided to exhibit at the Bahrain International Airshow.
Aircraft

Big Role In Mideast For Big Airbus Tanker

The A330MRTT is enjoying sales and operational success
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Maintenance and Modifications

Mubadala’s Aerospace and Engineering Portfolio to Feature at DAS 2015

At least seven companies from the Mubadala camp are participating here at the show.

Gifas Showcases French Know-how

Some 30 companies exhibit in the Gifas’ pavilion
Engines

CFM's Leap to Ramp Up While CFM56 Still Peaks

CFM Ebanga describes Middle East as “most demanding market”
Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Gets More Deals For New Super Medium Twin

Helicopter manufacturer to have its more training and customer service facilities in the region soon