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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Volocopter Certification Expected To Take Five Years

Dubai Crown Prince took part in demo flight September.
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation Lands Air Ambulance Order

Babcock Scandinavian Air Ambulance has ordered a new fleet of King Air and Latitude aircraft to fulfil contract with Norwegian government.
Aircraft

Ethiopian Airlines Annual Profits Dip to $232 Million

The airline operates 92 aircraft and has another 62 on order
Security

Satcom Direct Says Cyber Attack Risk Rising

U.S.-based company showcases cyber security solutions, including free Cyber Smart Kit for evaluating individual operators' vulnerabilities.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Opens New Mideast Service Center

UK engine manufacturer says it now has enhanced service reach around the globe.
Maintenance and Modifications

EAE venture with Airbus commences first A380 C-check

EAE recently joined the international 'Airbus MRO Alliance'
Fuel

ENOC Claims To Fuel 55 Percent of DXB Flights

Unit supports over 330 flights a day from DXB
Rotorcraft

Bell V-280 Tiltrotor Achieves Controlled Conversions

The company is continuing ground testing ahead of anticipated first flight this year.
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Avionics

Garmin Adds Features to GTN Navigators

The new GTN software brings visual approach procedures pioneered in the G1000 NXi.
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Aircraft

Mideast Instability Doesn’t Shake Boeing’s Confidence

Airlines adjust to evolving political environment as traffic starts to rebound
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Airlines

Too Early To Write Off Gulf Superconnectors

Profitability nosedives but low cost-base a plus
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Engines

New Testing Philosophy Will Aid GE9X Entry into Service

GE Aviation has developed an entirely new process for GE9X certification testing.
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Aircraft

Russia To Expand Export Sales

Russia does not believe the U.S. has much chance of breaking into markets such as India and Pakistan that it has dominated.
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Airlines

OEMs Banking On Strong Middle East Traffic Growth

Region's carriers adding 8 percent more seats per year through 2022.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airliner Cabins Designed for High Life and Hard Work

World’s leading VVIP aircraft outfitters showcase their work in Dubai.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

UTAS Finding Buyers for Expanded Attendant Seat Line

Customers include both airlines and VVIP customers
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Aircraft

Iran’s Progress with Major Orders Slows

Just a handful of Airbus and ATR aircraft have been delivered so far.
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Security

3D Printing Brings Security Risks, Report Finds

Research showed the ability to compromise the design of a product without detection.
Aircraft

Malaysia Grounds MiG-29s and Rethinks Future Fighter

The Royal Malaysian Air Force now seeks a light combat aircraft, and is also shopping for a new maritime patrol aircraft.
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet’s Middle East Customer Base Jumps 50%

Sixty-eight of the more than 1,600 airports that VistaJet’s all-Bombardier fleet has flown into globally are in the Middle East.
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Training and Workforce

Emirates Academy Welcomes First Embraer Phenom 100EV

The aircraft is the eighth 100EV manufactured by Embraer at its Phenom assembly facility in Melbourne, Florida.
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Fuel

Shell Named as Sole Fuel Provider at Oman’s Salalah Airport

This agreement makes Shell the fuel provider at Oman's two largest airports
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Aircraft

XTI Aircraft Racks Up 60+ Orders for TriFan 600

Using three ducted fans, the TriFan will be able to lift off vertically and then rotate its two wing fans forward for forward flight.
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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.
Aircraft

Dubai Exhibitors Anticipate Resumption of Brisk Sales Activity

Egyptair, Emirates among expected buyers
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Airlines

Qatar Airways Holds Out against Boycott

Airline aims to restore pre-blockade traffic volumes by end of year
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Aircraft

Russia Struggles To Break into Iran Market

Explores new supplier options to allow for export to Islamic Republic
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Maintenance and Modifications

LoPresti Aviation Launches Commercial HID Landing Lights

The lights, which are compatible with models such as Boeing’s commercial aircraft, replace the stock incandescent lights with triple HID lights.
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Aircraft

India Could Have Doubts About Russian Fifth-gen Fighter Buy

India's air force is reportedly sceptical about the benefits of committing to Sukhoi’s fifth-generation fighter.
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Aircraft

Boeing Forges Ahead with Flight-test Campaigns

Although little information is available on Boeing flight-test campaigns, AIN has summarized the latest state of affairs.
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