Peter Shaw-Smith
Contributor - Middle East

Contributor - Middle East

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Charter & Fractional

UAS Registers Busy Six Months as Expo 2020 Looms

UAS has awarded a number of fuel, service, and handling providers around the world for outstanding customer care.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Etihad 'Slightly Ahead' in Plan to Return to Profitability

Airline launches Boeing 787 'Greenliner' to improve the bottom line, CEO said
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Regulations and Government

Nedaa Gives Airshow Emergency Wireless Comms a Boost

Nedaa network ensures that Dubai Police, Civil Defense, and Ambulance are in the loop.
Maintenance and Modifications

Global Aerospace Logistics Signs for Abu Dhabi Warehouse

The spares storage agreement follows the visit of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to China earlier this year.
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Aircraft

Forecast for Middle East Sees Need for 3,240 New Aircraft Through 2038

Airbus says the number of mega-cities in the Middle East will increase from 5 to 11 over the next two decades, driving demand for new aircraft.
Aircraft

Jet Aviation, University of South Wales Cooperate on MRO Training

Jet Aviation and the University of South Wales in Dubai announced a cooperation agreement to support development of aviation professionals.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rohde & Schwarz Brings Gamut of Tech Products to Dubai

Munich-based Rohde & Schwarz earned revenues of €2.14 billion in its last financial year.
Aircraft

Royal Jet Moves To Refurbish BBJ Fleet

Refurbishing BBJs will tide Royal Jet over until new aircraft, which it intends to order, arrive in around 2022.
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Environment

Falcon Plans Urban Mobility Terminal for Expo 2020

The special-purpose terminal designed by Falcon Aviation is suited to all rotorcraft types, but especially the AW609 Tiltrotor.
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Training and Workforce

Worden Eyes Resuscitation of U.S. Space Program

Al Worden, command module pilot for Apollo 15, says Congress needs to come together to provide necessary support for the U.S. space program.
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Aircraft

MENA Aerospace Announces Agreement with AeroGulf

MENA Aerospace's new deals with AeroGulf and CSDS Aircraft will open up opportunities for aircraft sales.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Alsalam Seeks New Business Opportunities

Adept in airline, military, and corporate and VIP sectors, Alsalam Aerospace is advancing Saudi aerospace efforts.
Regulations and Government

"Edge" Consolidates 25 UAE Defense Companies

New combined defense and security entity to be led by one of the UAE's leading technology entrepreneurs.
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Charter & Fractional

Business Aviation Movements up 2.1pc in Morocco in 2018

MEBAA's Alnaqbi issues call for new blood to enter the bizav industry
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Aircraft

Middle East Lessors Adding Aircraft to their Portfolios

With 40 orders outstanding, Alafco awaits Boeing Max recertification
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Charter & Fractional

Falcon Expects Bizjet MRO Boost With Launch of DWC Facility

All bizjet MRO is to relocate to DWC, with turboprop maintenance staying in Abu Dhabi.
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Aircraft

Abu Dhabi Aviation Intensifies International Work

Abu Dhabi Aviation's new Ghana and Cyprus joint ventures meet the requirement for local content.
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Aircraft

Honeywell sees Regional Growth Despite Muted Bizav Demand

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are key to the regional business aviation market for Honeywell.
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Aircraft

Several Middle East LCCs Making a Name for Themselves

Despite stiff competition, LCC value proposition proving increasingly workable in the region
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Aircraft

Mubadala's Aerospace Portfolio Makes Strong Showing

Widebody market 'extremely challenging'
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Airports

DWC Focus Remains on Business Aviation

Scheduled and cargo flights impacted by economic headwinds
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Aircraft

Etihad Airways' 'Transformation Journey' Continues

'Core airline' loss reduced to $1.8 billion last year
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Aircraft

Emirates A380 Business Model Remains in Question

The airline said it was retiring two of its A380s in September for spares.
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Regulations and Government

Bahrain International Airshow a Year Away

Ongoing capital investment plan involves major upgrades to Sakhir Airbase host site
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Aircraft

Euramec in Dornier 228 Simulator Deal with Kenya's Kasas

The company's range of Diamond DA-20/40/42 glass cockpit flight simulators will be on display at Dubai Airshow
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Aircraft

Dubai Business Aviation Players Plan Further Growth

Jetex Flight Support expects throughput growth of 10 percent at its DWC FBO this year. It is the officlal FBO for the Dubai Air Show 2019.
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Aircraft

SNCA To Start Flight Training for Cadets This Month

Rabigh Wings takes delivery of second Tecnam P2006T
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Aircraft

Moroccan Aerospace Cluster Strives for 'World-Class' Performance

Bombardier Morocco to increase plant size 150 percent in 2020
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Aircraft

SkyCargo Has Solid Year Despite Softening Global Economy

SkyCargo claims to be world's largest cargo carrier as measured by FTKMs, transporting 2.7 million tonnes of cargo in last financial year
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Aircraft

Bollore Plans New Aviation Logistics Base in Dubai

Regional MRO business expanding in region as Dubai becomes logistics clearing house