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.
Aircraft
Embraer Sees Airbus’s C Series Play Stimulating E-Jets
E2 probably represents the only legitimate challenger to Canadian product.In Middle East Embraer will continue promoting right-sizing potential.
Aircraft
Boom Could Be Built in Gulf
CEO Scholl sees 500 "economically viable" routes for the jet, with the UAE as possibly the ideal place to build the aircraft
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Emirates Signs 777X Satcom Antenna Contract With Esterline
The CMA-2200SB satcom antenna is light weight and low drag.
Aircraft
Gulf Air Inks 787 Lease Deal with DAE
Airline's first airplane is scheduled to enter its fleet in 2018.
ATC
Saab Keeps Dubai ATC at Cutting Edge
With Dubai's heavy air traffic only set to increase, the need for sophisticated systems to ensure safe separation has grown.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Nextgen Civil Engine Nears Milestone
Advance3 demonstrator will test new core for Advance and UltraFan engines
Aircraft
Airbus Waits on Emirates as Airframers Work More Deals
Host airline demanding guarantees that A380 production will last at least a decade.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Airline Seat Monitor Senses All
FliteTrek’s ViatorAero wirelessly shows info on seats and their occupants; sister firm Flitetec debuts tablet holders.
Fuel
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.
Aircraft
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
Honeywell to Maintain A380, B777 Components for Emirates
Fifteen-year agreement aims to reduce grounded aircraft time for Dubai-based airline.
Aircraft
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.
Training and Workforce
SNCA and CAE Plan Pilot Training Center in Saudi Arabia.
The project aims to fill a shortage of pilots in the Middle East.
Airlines
CEFA Aviation Software Lets Pilots Review Their Flights
Automation is leading pilots to get less and less manual flying time, but this new tool allows them to self-review post-flight in confidence.
Aircraft
Airbus Forges Ahead with A330neo
With certification targeted for mid-2018, two flight test aircraft will complete the task.
Training and Workforce
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.
Aircraft
Air Baltic Plans To Buy More Bombardier C Series 300s
CEO Gauss said airline will "negotiate for at least another 14 aircraft"
Aircraft
Boeing Bags Breakthrough 787-10 Commitment from Emirates
First order of the 2017 Dubai Airshow worth $15.1 billion.
Aircraft
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
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
Accidents
Crashes of UAE-registered Aircraft Mar Hard-won Safety Record
UAE keen to put bad year for flight safety in 2016 behind it
Engines
Rolls-Royce Opens New Mideast Service Center
UK engine manufacturer says it now has enhanced service reach around the globe.
Aircraft
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.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
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.
Avionics
Esterline Lands Emirates Satcoms Deal
Esterline will provide its low-weight, low-drag top-mounted multi-channel Satcom antenna for the Emirates 777X fleet
Aircraft
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.
