Air Transport

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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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

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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

Boeing Sees Business Heating Up in Desert

A busy Dubai Airshow is on tap for Boeing

Aircraft

November 11, 2017

Honeywell, Lufthansa Technik Ink A350 Support Deal

German MRO will service APUs and other Honeywell components for the wide-body Airbus's operators

Maintenance and Modifications

November 11, 2017

Embraer Programs On Track as E190-E2 Enters Home Stretch

First member of new narrowbody family poised to gain certification in time of second-quarter 2018 service entry

Aircraft

November 10, 2017

U.S Security Measures Smack of Protectionism in Middle East

Region’s airlines suffer from efforts by Trump administration to restrict travel

Airlines

November 10, 2017

Middle East a Key Area for Space-Based ADS-B Coverage

Middle East a Key Area for Space-Based ADS-B Coverage

Avionics

November 10, 2017

DAE Bounces Back After Acquisition of AWAS

Middle East lessors are starting to gain business beyond the region, with Alafco notably gaining its first U.S. airline customer.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 10, 2017