Middle East – Page 154
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NewsQatar Airways formally joins Oneworld
Qatar Airways has today formally joined Oneworld, becoming the first of the major Gulf carriers to join one of the global alliances.
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NewsPICTURE: Saudi Arabia receives more Typhoons
BAE Systems has delivered its latest pair of Eurofighter Typhoons to export customer Saudi Arabia, boosting the nation’s fleet of the type to 32 aircraft.
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Elta discloses maritime surveillance radar deal
Elta Systems has been contracted to supply additional ELM-2022 maritime surveillance radars to an existing foreign customer.
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NewsFirst Israeli Hercules completes Bedek upgrade
IAI's Bedek unit has completed work to replace the centre wingbox on a first C-130H for the Israeli air force.
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Israel to transform air force command structure
The Israeli air force is to make the most significant change to its command structure in four decades, in a move which it says will allow it to better prepare for future challenges.
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NewsIraqi government approves CS300 acquisition
Iraq's government has approved an agreement under which it will acquire five Bombardier CSeries jets rather than additional CRJ900s.
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Israel and Nigeria to sign first bilateral agreement
Nigeria and Israel are to sign their first ever air services agreement imminently.
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Air Arabia eyes first Chinese routes for launch in 2014
Air Arabia plans to launch its first flights to China in early 2014 and is seeking regulatory permission to operate into new markets in West Africa.
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NewsIsrael could maintain F-35s under US supervision
An agreement to perform depot-level maintenance on Israeli air force Lockheed Martin F-35s in Israel under US supervision could solve an ongoing dispute about the issue.
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NewsLockheed gets funds for Saudi KC-130J tankers
Lockheed Martin has been awarded $180 million to produce an initial two KC-130J tankers for Saudi Arabia.
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Emirates and Virgin America widen partnership
Virgin America and Emirates are expanding their partnership by allowing their frequent flyer members to earn and redeem points on each other's networks.
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NewsOman Air studies move to 50-strong fleet by 2017
Oman Air is evaluating plans to accelerate its near-term growth as part of efforts to move into profitability.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Why Etihad's James Hogan is empire building
The strategy by Etihad Airways chief executive James Hogan to assemble equity partnerships across the globe is delivering a fast track to growth and setting itself apart tactically from local rivals
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NewsGulf states request air-launched weapons worth $10.8 billion
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are seeking to acquire advanced air-launched weapons worth a combined $10.8 billion to equip their respective fleets of Boeing F-15 and Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters.
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ANALYSIS: ICAO deal signals chance for ATM breakthrough
Emissions trading may have stolen the headlines at ICAO's assembly in Montreal, but landmark agreements were also reached over air navigation services and safety management says Graham Lake, principal at Aviation Management
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ANALYSIS: Virgin Australia stakes raise equity questions
The latest moves by Etihad and Air New Zealand to raise their stakes in Virgin Australia pose questions about why they and Singapore Airlines are so keen to own part of the Australian carrier, and what their long-term intentions might be.
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NewsIsrael details F-15I upgrade progress
The Israeli air force has updated its modernisation programme with a major upgrade for its F-15I strike aircraft.
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Used serviceable material challenges MRO spares sales: analyst
Growth in the MRO industry has been challenged by lower than expected shop visits for much of this year, says Canaccord Genuity analyst Ken Herbert in a research note.
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NewsFirst two Israeli F-35s to be delivered to Luke AFB in 2016
The first two Lockheed Martin F-35A Joint Strike Fighters destined for Israel will be delivered to Luke AFB, Arizona, in 2016, the company says.
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Delta challenges Etihad-Jat codeshare on fair competition
Delta Air Lines has challenged Etihad Airways and Jat Airways’ application for codeshare authority, repeating its concerns about fair competition with state-supported carriers.