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Regional Sales Forecasts Reflect Importance of Middle East as Hub

Middle East is the center of the commercial aviation universe due to perfect location in world.

Aircraft

November 12, 2017

Honeywell to Maintain A380, B777 Components for Emirates

Fifteen-year agreement aims to reduce grounded aircraft time for Dubai-based airline.

Aircraft

November 12, 2017

Air BP Fuels First EFTA Training Aircraft

Air BP's first contract with Emirates Flight Training Academy is to fuel the first two of the facility's Currus SR22 G6 aircraft.

Fuel

November 12, 2017

Ameco Touts Airline MRO, Bizav Completions

China-based company expands customer base in Middle East, prepares to increase its executive airline completions, refurbishment capabilities.

Aircraft

November 12, 2017

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SNCA and CAE Plan Pilot Training Center in Saudi Arabia.

The project aims to fill a shortage of pilots in the Middle East.

Training and Workforce

November 12, 2017

Airbus Forges Ahead with A330neo

With certification targeted for mid-2018, two flight test aircraft will complete the task.

Aircraft

November 12, 2017

Kuwait Airways Purchases Training Devices from CAE

CAE announced it sold one 500XR flight training device and one Airbus A320neo 7000XR full-flight simulator to Kuwait Airways.

Training and Workforce

November 12, 2017

Air Baltic Plans To Buy More Bombardier C Series 300s

CEO Gauss said airline will "negotiate for at least another 14 aircraft"

Aircraft

November 12, 2017

Boeing Bags Breakthrough 787-10 Commitment from Emirates

First order of the 2017 Dubai Airshow worth $15.1 billion.

Aircraft

November 12, 2017

Lufthansa Technik Wins First 787 Completion

German MRO is also introducing four cabin concepts for the Airbus A330 MRTT tanker-transport, ranging from head of state to troop transport.

Aircraft

November 12, 2017

Iran Goes West for Airliners, But East for Fighters

Iran at last starts to receive Western airliners as sanctions are lifted but is looking East for military aircraft.

Aircraft

November 11, 2017

EFTA To Open during Dubai Airshow

EFTA to open during Dubai Airshow

Training and Workforce

November 11, 2017

Bombardier Sees Big Potential for C Series in Middle East

Although positive reaction to Airbus’s involvement bodes well for the new narrowbody, airplane stands on its own merits, says Bombardier

Aircraft

November 11, 2017

Regional Uncertainty Shifts Focus Back to DXB

Regional uncertainty shifts focus back to DXB

Airports

November 11, 2017

Crashes of UAE-registered Aircraft Mar Hard-won Safety Record

UAE keen to put bad year for flight safety in 2016 behind it

Accidents

November 11, 2017

Rolls-Royce Opens New Mideast Service Center

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

Engines

November 11, 2017

Esterline Lands Emirates Satcoms Deal

Esterline will provide its low-weight, low-drag top-mounted multi-channel Satcom antenna for the Emirates 777X fleet

Avionics

November 11, 2017

Airbus Presents Updated Airliners to Middle East Carriers

A range of updates to its product range should mean follow-on orders from Middle East airlines.

Aircraft

November 11, 2017

Airbus Analyzes Traffic, Sees Eastward Shift Continuing

European manufacturer is keen to understand where future orders will come from.

Aircraft

November 11, 2017

Emirates' Boeing 777-300ERs Get IFE Upgrade

A new version of Panasonic's "ice" in-flight entertainment system improves passenger experience while reducing weight and fuel burn.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

November 11, 2017