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News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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Rolls-Royce Underlines Middle East Importance

Rolls-Royce will use the Dubai Air Show to underline the importance of the region to its Trent engine family, and beyond.

Engines

November 17, 2019

Boeing Focused on Max’s Safe Return to Service

Looking ahead, Boeing sees opportunities for commercial and military aircraft sales and aftermarket services in the Middle East.

Aircraft

November 17, 2019

Strata Delivers Empennage Ribs for Boeing 777X

Boeing has appointed Strata Manufacturing to make composites parts on four work packages.

Aircraft

November 17, 2019

Mubadala Creates Sanad as Central Brand

Abu Dhabi has elected to bring together several companies under Sanad.

Maintenance and Modifications

November 17, 2019

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Boeing Sees Robust Mideast Demand but Flagging Financials

The U.S. airframer’s v-p of marketing says that airlines in the Middle East lose more money than then make.

Aircraft

November 17, 2019

Air Peace Shows More Love for Embraer E195-E2

Nigerian airline Air Peace signed a contract for three additional Embraer E195-E2s, converting options from an order inked in April.

Aircraft

November 17, 2019

Bell and Abu Dhabi’s Horizon Ink Order for 12 Bell 505s

Bell signs deal for twelve 505s.

Aircraft

November 17, 2019

Boeing Reveals 787-9 Order from Biman Bangladesh

A two-aircraft Dreamliner order from the Bangladeshi flag carrier carries a value of $585 million at list prices.

Aircraft

November 17, 2019

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

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