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Aircraft

Delivery of First A350 Delayed

Airbus "working hard" with Qatar to reschedule
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Avionics

Navy Approves Production of F/A-18 Infrared Tracking Pod

The U.S. Navy will begin low-rate initial production of an infrared search and track capability for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
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Accidents

NTSB Releases Early Details on Phenom Crash

The aircraft’s flight data recorder produced good quality data, according to the NTSB.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IATA Adjusts Profit Forecast Upward

Industry group now expects world's airlines to make $19.9 billion this year.
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Aircraft

Airstrikes Slow Over Iraq and Syria

Difficult targeting decisions cited; long campaign foreseen
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airline Pilots Recommend Go-Slow Approach on Drones

The Air Line Pilots Association contends that pressure to introduce drones into the U.S. national airspace system should not override safety.
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ATC

Europe Appoints Group as Sesar 'Deployment Manager'

The European Commission designated a group of airlines, air navigation service providers and airports as Sesar 'Deployment Manager.'
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Maintenance and Modifications

Versatile Aux Fuel System Will Give 737s Longer Legs

The cost of a seven-tank configuration holding 2,700 gallons of fuel will be about $3 million. This will add about 2,400 nm of range to the airplane.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Iacobucci VIP Seats Make Mideast Debut at MEBA 2014

Italian company also displays its onboard espresso and coffee makers, and convection oven in Dubai.
Aircraft

Embraer To Deliver First Legacy 500 in Middle East

Embraer Executive Jets is currently focusing much of its efforts on bringing the Legacy 500 and the smaller 450 to market.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct To Offer Data Aggregation

Bonded and aggregated multiple Inmarsat SwiftBroadband streaming connections provides data flow rates of up to 1.6 Mbit per second.
Regulations and Government

MEBAA and GAMA Solidify Ties

Two organizations work together to benefit business aviation in the Middle East
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Modified Lufthansa Airbus Joins Ebola Fight

The principal isolation unit comprises an airtight tent with negative pressure. Airtight exterior tents to allow medical staff pass through safely.
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Charter & Fractional

Seawings Launches Luxury Tour Packages

Seawings Lifestyle will offer a range of luxury tours including seaplane flights over the UAE
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Scheme Designers Offers Custom Paint Job

Paint scheme specialist has a new masking process for intricate designs.
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Charter & Fractional

Marshall Aviation Makes Its MEBA Debut

Marshall’s engineering expertise helped it become a major MRO organization for the Cessna Citation and Bombardier Global Express.
Airports

Air BP Expands Fuel Outlets in Middle East

Air BP is growing the number of airports where it offers fuel services to general aviation while also providing consultancy and loyalty schemes.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Côte d’Azur to be Happy Design Showcase

Happy Design Studio is becoming well-known for its interesting aircraft paint schemes
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Comlux Signs Its First Widebody Completion Deal

The Airbus A330 is scheduled to begin its interior completion at Comlux America in September 2015.
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Avionics

Satcom1 Highlights New Developments at MEBA 2014

Satcom1 has updated its AvioPhone application to allow passengers to use their personal iPhone and Android phones without the need for a picocell system.
Aircraft

Dassault showcases Falcon 5X cabin mockup

First delivery of the twinjet in the region to take place in 2017
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ATC

More Middle East Commercial Traffic Could Hamper Bizav

The UAE is working on plans to enhance its air traffic management capacity.
Aircraft

Elit’Avia Adds Seven Jets To Charter Fleet

The new jets bring Elit’Avia’s charter fleet to more than 20 aircraft.
Aircraft

Airlines showcase luxury onboard accommodations at MEBA 2014

Emirates, Etihad and Qatar exhibit their upper-class offerings designed to appeal to the business aviation marketplace.
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Aircraft

Boutsen Offers Challenger for Sale

Boutsen’s portfolio currently comprises 15 jets and helicopters, including a G550, Falcon 7X EASy II, Global Express, AW109 SP and EC135P2+.
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Safety

ArincDirect Fully Integrated by Rockwell Collins

ArincDirect is highlighting fuel tankering, integrated weight-and-balance cacluations, FOS integration and connectivity solutions.
Airports

FIA sees increase in private flights over past two years

Runway expansion gets underway in 2015Q3
Aircraft

Avanti Evo Achieves Certification

The new Evo offers improved performance compared with the Avanti II twin turboprop.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets Bringing Its Aircraft Management Services to Middle East

As a high-volume purchaser, NetJets can offer managed-aircraft owners savings on crew training, insurance, fuel, handling, and other services.
Charter & Fractional

Gama Drives Charter Consolidation With Hangar8 Deal

Combined Gama/Hangar8 fleet will be one of the world’s largest.