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Egyptian Lessor CIAF Signs Firm Order for Three Embraer E190s

At the Dubai Airshow, Cairo-based lessor CIAF ordered three E190s for its Embraer E-Jets fleet, with deliveries slated for Q4 2020.

Aircraft

November 17, 2019

CAE and EasyJet Ink Ab Initio Training Pact

In an exclusive partnership, CAE will recruit and train 1,000 aspiring pilots under a new EasyJet program and place them with the carrier.

Aircraft

November 17, 2019

Etihad Airways' 'Transformation Journey' Continues

'Core airline' loss reduced to $1.8 billion last year

Aircraft

November 16, 2019

Several Middle East LCCs Making a Name for Themselves

Despite stiff competition, LCC value proposition proving increasingly workable in the region

Aircraft

November 16, 2019

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Airbus A220 Creating a Buzz in the Middle East

An EgyptAir A220-300 is representing the type on the static display at the Dubai Airshow.

Aircraft

November 16, 2019

ZetAvia Il-76 Does Heavy Lifting in Mideast

The big Ilyushin cargo hauler on display at Dubai Airshow 2019 flies all kinds of freight to and from the UAE.

Aircraft

November 16, 2019

Collins Inks Avionics Support Deal with Etihad

A 10-year service contract between Collins and Etihad covers the airline’s Boeing 787 fleet.

Avionics

November 16, 2019

SNCA To Start Flight Training for Cadets This Month

Rabigh Wings takes delivery of second Tecnam P2006T

Aircraft

November 15, 2019

Bahrain International Airshow a Year Away

Ongoing capital investment plan involves major upgrades to Sakhir Airbase host site

Regulations and Government

November 15, 2019

Emirates A380 Business Model Remains in Question

The airline said it was retiring two of its A380s in September for spares.

Aircraft

November 15, 2019

Gulf Well Placed for Further Hub Growth, Says Boeing

Widebodies will continue to account for a high proportion of deliveries to Gulf carriers, according to Boeing’s latest market outlook.

Aircraft

November 15, 2019

GE9X Engines Nearly Ready for 777X Flight Tests

The first pair of GE9X turbofans with redesigned stator vein assemblies hangs from Boeing’s latest widebody model in Everett, Washington.

Engines

November 15, 2019

Mideast Airlines Poised for Introduction of Airbus A321XLR

The European manufacturer’s new 4,700-nm-range narrowbody will allow access to 85 percent of the world’s population from the Middle East’s major hubs.

Aircraft

November 15, 2019

Boeing 737 Production Threatened by Any Further Max Delay

The U.S. manufacturer continues to cite a fourth-quarter re-certification for the grounded 737 Max.

Accidents

November 15, 2019

Oxford Saudia Teams with Symbiotics to Pick Pilot Trainees

Saudi training academy Oxford Saudia is using Symbiotics’ Adapt assessments to screen prospects for its ab initio pilot training program.

Aircraft

November 15, 2019

Dubai's World Aviation Safety Summit Set for December

Organizers of the Dubai safety summit expect to hear advice on the impact of big data and digitalization on safety processes.

Safety

November 15, 2019

ICAO Helps Mideast Unlock Sustainable Development Goals

ICAO secretary general Fang Liu spoke at the meeting of directors general of civil aviation for the Middle East in Kuwait City on November 7.

Sustainability and Environment

November 15, 2019

Qatar Airways First To Use GE’s New Engine Wash Tech

Use of the GE foam wash system by Qatar Airways will help fuel efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.

Engines

November 15, 2019

Qantas Runs Second Project Sunrise Trial

While trial used a 787-9, Airbus and Boeing have pitched the A350ULR and 777X respectively to operate Project Sunrise commercial flights.

Aircraft

November 15, 2019

Romania’s Adina-Ioana Vălean Set To Become Next EU Transport Commissioner

The commissioner-designate for transport wavers on the introduction of an EU-wide kerosene tax, doubting its environmental benefits.

ATC

November 15, 2019