Middle East – Page 155
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NewsIsraeli air force investigates Hermes 450 crash
An Israeli air force Elbit Systems Hermes 450 unmanned air vehicle crashed into the sea off the coast of Ashkelon on 8 October.
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Aluminium demand continues strong growth: Alcoa
Alcoa is holding to its full-year forecast of 9-10% growth in global aerospace demand for aluminium, as third-quarter performance pulled the US metal producer back into the black despite falling prices.
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ROUTES: Etihad to launch Los Angeles flights
Etihad Airways is to launch flights from Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles International airport next summer, marking its fourth US destination.
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ICAO reaches deal on climate change, rejects EU ETS
ICAO's executive committee rejected the European Union's Emissions Trading System (ETS) late yesterday, tossing out a clause from a resolution that could have allowed the bloc to extend its controversial scheme to the global aviation sector.
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Saudia reportedly to acquire 35 more aircraft
Saudi Arabian Airlines is intending to acquire another 35 aircraft under a further fleet-expansion programme, its chief has reportedly said.
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NewsGE unveils newest fuel-saving material for aircraft engines
General Electric has revealed that the Passport 20 engine will be partly made using a new form of ceramic matrix composite material with a wide range of potential applications in the aviation industry.
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NewsJazeera to serve Dubai World Central airport
Kuwaiti budget carrier Jazeera Airways is to begin operating to Dubai's new airport, Al-Maktoum International, from the end of October.
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NewsTwo air forces eyeing Block 60 Kfirs, says IAI
Israel Aerospace Industries is in "very advanced negotiations" with at least two air forces that want to purchase the company's upgraded Kfir fighter in its Block 60 configuration.
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NewsIsrael to seek second F-35 squadron
The "new situation" between the USA and Iran may result in some immediate procurement decisions by Israel, including the purchase of additional Lockheed Martin F-35s.
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NewsBeechcraft develops more powerful King Air 350ER for military market
Beechcraft has quietly developed and certificated a more powerful version of the King Air 350ER for military and other special missions customers.
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Abu Dhabi passenger numbers up a fifth in August
Passenger numbers at Etihad's hub of Abu Dhabi International airport grew nearly a fifth in August over the same month last year to 1.54 million.
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Etihad opens European headquarters in Berlin
Etihad Airways has strengthened its links with Air Berlin by opening a new European headquarters in the German capital.
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NewsSome A380 slots for 2015 still open
Airbus still has A380 slots open towards the end of 2015 although these are only available to existing customers.
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ANALYSIS: Aerospace Top 100 has never had it so good
Anybody one talks to in the aerospace industry today seems to agree that the civil aviation boom that started in the mid-2000s has years to run. The financial crisis of 2008-2009 caused a wobble, for sure, but even a recession worse than any since the 1930s and high oil prices ...
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ANALYSIS: Airline profits stumble on route to higher returns
IATA expects the upturn of the business cycle and slightly lower oil prices to help fuel improved profits for airlines in 2014, even if its sees slower progress this year than it first envisaged.
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Emirates begins parting out its A340-500s
Emirates has retired two of its 10 Airbus A340-500s, and is breaking one for spares, as sustained high fuel prices take their toll on operations of the four-engined aircraft.
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NewsFlydubai close to finalising order for 737 Max or A320neo
Flydubai is closing on an order for re-engined single-aisles, which it hopes to conclude in time for an announcement at November’s Dubai air show.
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ANALYSIS: The laboured progress of liberalisation
Reality lags well behind the lip service paid to liberalised aviation. Occasional headlines herald breakthroughs, such as the new Canada-China accord,...
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NewsEBACE: Qatar executive broadens MRO support
Qatar Airways' corporate jet division Qatar Executive is at EBACE to highlight its expanded services at Doha International airport. The company has...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Middle Eastern engine MRO market scales up
Maintenance providers in the Middle East are rapidly building up engine overhaul capabilities. But in spite of the region's burgeoning airline expansion, there is fear the new facilities will be unable to attract sufficient custom to make business viable.