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Watchdog: FAA's NextGen at risk
The US Department of Transportation's office of inspector general has issued a report critical of the Federal Aviation Administration's performance in launching the next generation air transport system (NextGen).
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Air Arabia expands throughout region
After expanding to Egypt and Jordan, Sharjah's low-cost airline is intent on conquering the Middle East and North Africa
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MD steps up sales offering in eastern Europe
MD Helicopters has appointed Indes Aviation as an authorised sales representative for Romania and Bulgaria
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EMS accepting orders for Iridium-based in-flight email system
EMS Technologies division EMS Aviation has begun accepting orders for its Iridium satellite-based Forte AirMail solution, a US Federal Aviation Administration-certificated...
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Passenger market led to Guggenheim A330 switch: Airbus
Airbus believes Guggenheim Aviation Partners' decision to shelve its remaining A330-200 Freighter orders was driven by opportunities in placing passenger rather than cargo aircraft.
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Czech Airlines clears way to separating MRO division
Czech Airlines has cleared the way to establishing its technical division as a separate subsidiary, although it has not indicated whether it might be preparing...
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C-212 corporate charter crash kills all on board
An Australian mining company has lost six of its senior executives in a single corporate charter crash in Cameroon.
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Bahrain's Mena offers all-round services
WITH DIVISIONS offering business jet management and charter, airline support, consultancy and avionics repair, Bahrain-based aviation services specialist...
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Jordan becomes leading player in Middle East aerospace
Although its government's objective is to develop an aerospace sector to provide careers for its own citizens, Jordan should not be overlooked by expatriates looking for opportunities in the region.
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AJA's customer touch points set it apart
Flying business jets in the Middle East is not just about piloting skills - flightcrew need to learn about protocol and service too
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Teijin to supply carbonfibre materials for Airbus aircraft
Teijin, a Japanese synthetic textile maker, has signed a long-term deal with Airbus' parent EADS to supply carbonfibre and carbonfibre-based materials for...
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XOJet equipping entire fleet with Aircell internet system
US business aircraft operator XOJet is fitting its fleet of Bombardier Challenger 300 and Cessna Citation X jets with Aircell's high-speed internet solution. The...
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Profile: John Wheldon GAA
EXPATRIATE PROFILE A new challenge daily Briton John Wheldon, 57, manager simulators and equipment maintenance with Gulf Aviation Academy in...
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GAMA recruits for its new operation in Sharjah
One of the UK's foremost business aviation operators is recruiting as it expands in the Middle East with a new Sharjah base
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Profile: Paritta Sridamart, AJA purser
EXPATRIATE PROFILE Making no mistakes Paritta Sridamart is a purser with Abu Dhabi business aviation start-up Al Jaber Aviation. Originally from...
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Abu Dhabi builds aerospace careers for its citizens
Abu Dhabi dominates the UAE in terms of land area and wealth. Now it has ambitious plans to become a high-tech hub by 2030
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No stopping Emirates as it plans to add 700 pilots
The Middle East's biggest airline keeps on expanding as it emerges unscathed from Dubai's economic troubles, stronger than ever
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This Week Briefing
briefing SUPERJET'S SAM146 GETS EUROPEAN APPROVAL CERTIFICATION Franco-Russian joint venture PowerJet has been awarded European type certification...
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Comment: Eyjafjallajökull has changed the rules
Volcanic ash was not much of an issue for the airlines until Eyjafjallajökull blew its top. But when that happened, a lot of people started asking questions...
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Comment: Report card from hell
To ensure US air traffic control can cope with rising flight volume while cutting emissions, no project is more critical than NextGen. Unfortunately, the FAA is failing its mid-term exams