Aircraft
News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.
Aircraft
Transport Canada Awards STC for Turboprop Beaver Upgrade
The Valdor Aviation Package offers a suite of upgrades and improvements for the aircraft
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Bombardier Ramping Up Deliveries, Sees Strong Global Pipeline
The Middle East remains a key market for Bombardier
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USAF F-15EX Ignites Renewed Interest in the Boeing Fighter
Boeing plans to deliver the third F-15EX to the USAF soon to accelerate Eagle II testing
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Middle East Dealer Orders 10 Lilium Jet eVTOLs
ArcosJet will market the four-passenger Pioneer Edition to private buyers
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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
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T-7A Red Hawk Begins Air Force Flight Testing
Aircraft APT-2 has arrived at the integrated test force at Edwards AFB.
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B-21 Raider Takes Flight
The production-representative test vehicle landed at the USAF’s primary test site at Edwards AFB.
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Bellwether’s Oryx eVTOL Aircraft Lands at Dubai Airshow
The company expands R&D to the Middle East
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Gulfstream Nears G700 Certification
Marking the Dubai Airshow debut of the G700, Gulfstream hopes to begin delivery this year
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Boeing 777X Arrives at Dubai
The twin-engine airliner is nearing type inspection authorization
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
UAE Tech Start-up Eanan Unveils Cargo Drones
The company operates in the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South.
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
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
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High Hopes and Conflict Concerns Mark Dubai Show Opening
Orders from Emirates and Turkish airlines could be on the cards at Dubai Airshow
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Spanish Start-up Crisalion Introduces Integrity eVTOL Aircraft
The company has launched a new funding round to support development work
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New Dubai Office Backs Embraer's Defense Ambitions In Middle East
The Brazilian manufacturer is exhibiting its C-390 multi-role tactical transport and the Super Tucano at the Dubai Airshow
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Local Interest as Chinese Trainers Fly into Dubai
CATIC reports that the UAE has ordered the Hongdu L-15 advanced trainer.
Training and Workforce
Emirates to Expand Pilot Training By 54 Percent in 2024
The PilotsGlobal platform has processed 22,000 pilot referrals across Middle East vacancies.
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UAE’s GlobalEye Fleet To Grow Next Year
The Emiratis could be operating five GlobalEyes by the end of 2024
Maintenance and Modifications
Refurbishment Programs Drive Need for Third-Party MRO Help
Aging airliner fleets are driving growth in maintenance, repair and overhaul services in the Middle East region
ATC
Vertiport Management System Will Support VTOL Aircraft
Anra Technologies has rolled out its web-based flight and ground infrastructure management software
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The Search for Stealth: Where Can Gulf States Buy Radar-evading Fighters?
Stealthy fighter jets remain on Arab nations’ wishlist
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Iranian Su-35 Fighter Deal Could Prompt Gulf Defense Rethink
Gulf states' adversary is reported to be shopping for 24 new generation Russian combat jets
Airlines
Middle East Airline Fleet Replenishment Slowed By Program Delays
Today, 795 Airbus aircraft fly in service in the Middle East region compared with 727 for Boeing.
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Pilatus Upgrades PC-24 Utility Jet To Increase Payload and Cabin Interior Options
Now carry even more cargo in this unique aircraft.
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Gulf States Grasp Advanced Air Mobility Opportunities
Archer Aviation and Lilium will both display eVTOL aircraft at the Dubai Airshow
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Canadian Air Ambulance Operator Inks PC-12 Order
Ornge will renew its fleet of PC-12s starting in 2026
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Bizav Charter/Management’s M&A Boom To Continue
Acquisitions need to be a good cultural fit for the buyer, though
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Dassault Rafale Is Gulf Region’s Best-selling Fighter Jet
‘Late bloomer’ now ubiquitous in Middle East
