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ENOC Claims To Fuel 55 Percent of DXB Flights

Unit supports over 330 flights a day from DXB

Fuel

November 10, 2017

Mideast Instability Doesn’t Shake Boeing’s Confidence

Airlines adjust to evolving political environment as traffic starts to rebound

Aircraft

November 9, 2017

Too Early To Write Off Gulf Superconnectors

Profitability nosedives but low cost-base a plus

Airlines

November 9, 2017

New Testing Philosophy Will Aid GE9X Entry into Service

GE Aviation has developed an entirely new process for GE9X certification testing.

Engines

November 9, 2017

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OEMs Banking On Strong Middle East Traffic Growth

Region's carriers adding 8 percent more seats per year through 2022.

Airlines

November 9, 2017

Airliner Cabins Designed for High Life and Hard Work

World’s leading VVIP aircraft outfitters showcase their work in Dubai.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

November 9, 2017

UTAS Finding Buyers for Expanded Attendant Seat Line

Customers include both airlines and VVIP customers

Cabin Interior and Electronics

November 9, 2017

Iran’s Progress with Major Orders Slows

Just a handful of Airbus and ATR aircraft have been delivered so far.

Aircraft

November 9, 2017

SpiceJet Explores Buying 100 Amphibious Kodiaks

Hoping for government supoort, the Indian airline sees light aircraft as a way to expand the country's aviaiton

November 9, 2017

Chinese Firm Orders $37B in Boeing Airliners

The order announcement from the airliner leasing company was part of the U.S. trade mission to China.

Aircraft

November 9, 2017

Dubai Exhibitors Anticipate Resumption of Brisk Sales Activity

Egyptair, Emirates among expected buyers

Aircraft

November 8, 2017

Qatar Airways Holds Out against Boycott

Airline aims to restore pre-blockade traffic volumes by end of year

Airlines

November 8, 2017

Russia Struggles To Break into Iran Market

Explores new supplier options to allow for export to Islamic Republic

Aircraft

November 8, 2017

Boeing Forges Ahead with Flight-test Campaigns

Although little information is available on Boeing flight-test campaigns, AIN has summarized the latest state of affairs.

Aircraft

November 8, 2017

Episode 07: Fly-by-wire Failure, Part 1

On Oct. 7, 2008, Qantas Flight 72 faces an autopilot failure over the Indian Ocean.

Avionics

November 7, 2017

As China and Korea Mend Ties, Korean Air Sees Brighter Days

Delivery of airline's first Bombardier C Series expected by year-end

Airlines

November 6, 2017

Qatar Takes Near 10-percent Stake in Cathay Pacific

Second equity purchase for Persian Gulf airline since American Airlines rebuff

Airlines

November 6, 2017

Efficiency Gains, Steady Growth Highlight Avolon Fleet Forecast

Moderate success seen for Comac C919, Irkut MC-21

Aircraft

November 2, 2017

Bombardier Cuts C Series Delivery Projection for 2017

Pratt & Whitney to pay advance to compensate for excess aircraft inventory in Mirabel as C Series draws LOI for 31 airplanes

Aircraft

November 2, 2017

Etihad To End Dallas Service Once AA Code Share Expires

Gulf carrier calls move one of several adjustments planned for U.S. network next year

Airlines

November 2, 2017