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Forecast for Middle East Sees Need for 3,240 New Aircraft Through 2038

Airbus says the number of mega-cities in the Middle East will increase from 5 to 11 over the next two decades, driving demand for new aircraft.

Aircraft

November 18, 2019

Aurigny Launch Customer for ClearVision EFVS in ATR 72-600

Guernsey-based airline Aurigny has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 equipped with Universal Avionics' ClearVision system.

Avionics

November 18, 2019

Airbus to Reorganize Dubai-based Commercial Services

Airbus is consolidating all of its regional customer service offerings under one roof.

Aircraft

November 18, 2019

GE and Sanad Ink Engine MRO Deal

Under a new contract, Sanad Aerotech will provide GE with maintenance and overhaul services for next generation GE and CFM engines.

Aircraft

November 18, 2019

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Etihad 'Slightly Ahead' in Plan to Return to Profitability

Airline launches Boeing 787 'Greenliner' to improve the bottom line, CEO said

Maintenance and Modifications

November 18, 2019

P&W Tapped to Power Russia’s VRT500 Light Copter

VR-Technologies announces P&W engine choice for the VRT500 on same day UAE investment company agrees to buy half the Russian company.

Rotorcraft

November 18, 2019

De Havilland Inks LOI with Palma for 20 Dash 8-400s

Dubai-based property leasing company Palma Holding has signed a letter of intent to purchase 20 De Havilland Dash 8-400s.

Aircraft

November 18, 2019

Honeywell, Saudia Expand Maintenance Partnership

Saudi Arabian Airlines has extended its partnership with Honeywell Aerospace to include maintenance services for auxiliary power units.

Airlines

November 18, 2019

Emirates Orders 50 Airbus A350s

The new Emirates widebody deal with Airbus replaces an MOU signed in February that called for 30 A350s and 40 A330neos.

Aircraft

November 18, 2019

Airbus Fello'fly Harvests Wake Energy to Save Fuel

Airbus Fello'fly demonstrator project, based on “biomimicry,” aims to adapts birds’ techniques to save energy with group flights.

Aircraft

November 18, 2019

Egyptair, GE Sign CFM Mx MOU

Egyptair has signaled its intention to contract with GE Aviation for consultancy services to help it develop CFM56-7B engine support.

Engines

November 18, 2019

Etihad Signs Dispatch Deal WIth Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace will assist Etihad Airways in maximizing the performance and availability of its fleet.

Airlines

November 18, 2019

Air Arabia Neo Deal Caps Dubai’s Order Activity

Airframers collect $32 billion worth of sales during Dubai Air Show’s second day.

Aircraft

November 18, 2019

Airbus Wins $14.4B Narrowbody Order from Air Arabia

Air Arabia placed a firm order for 120 Airbus narrowbodies worth an estimated $14.4 billion on Monday at the Dubai Airshow.

Aircraft

November 18, 2019

Collins Clinches FlyBig PaxLink Order

FlyBig is a start-up airline that will benefit from PaxLink enabling reservation management and numerous other functions.

Airlines

November 18, 2019

Boeing Gets Max Redemption from SunExpress

A conversion of options on ten 737 Max 8s marks one of the few bright spots for the beleaguered narrowbody this year.

Aircraft

November 18, 2019

Bollore Signs with CFM Aircraft Engine Support South Asia

Bollore Logistics signed a contract for engine transportation, including customs clearance documentation, with CFM Aircraft Engine Support.

November 18, 2019

Airbus’s A330neo Flies at the Dubai Airshow - AIN

Airbus’s A330neo Flies at the Dubai Airshow - AIN

Aircraft

November 18, 2019

Boeing’s 787-9 Dreamliner Flies at the Dubai Airshow - AIN

Boeing’s 787-9 Dreamliner Flies at the Dubai Airshow - AIN

Aircraft

November 18, 2019

Leap Production and Deliveries Fully on Schedule: CFM

The Leap production ramp-up hasn’t really been affected by Boeing’s reduced 737 Max assembly rate, says CFM CEO Gaël Méheust.

Engines

November 17, 2019