Middle East – Page 67
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NewsBoeing talks with Emirates over 777X delays
Boeing is “working through” discussions with 777X launch customer Emirates over development delays afflicting the widebody programme.
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NewsUAE GlobalEye makes Dubai debut
The Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft is making its air-show debut at this week’s Dubai air show.
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DUBAI: Lufthansa Technik puts A220 observation deck concept on view
Imagine reclining on a sofa on your business jet with a pilot’s-eye view through the cockpit window.
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DUBAI: ACSS touts safety benefits of ADS-B In retrofit
The crowded air routes around the Gulf’s three hub airports are among the most challenging in the world for pilots, and technology that increases situational awareness in the cockpit could be a major safety benefit.
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DUBAI: Jet Aviation strengthens Saudi presence in Riyadh
Jet Aviation has returned to the show with news that it is to invest in a new state-of-the-art facility at its base in King Khalid International airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The move is designed to “demonstrate its ongoing commitment to the region” and to “accommodate future traffic volume increases” ...
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NewsDUBAI: Boeing gears up to talk tankers
Boeing will use this week’s show to hold discussions with potential customers of the KC-46A tanker, citing strong interest in the 767 derivative.
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NewsA380 flies Dubai flypast with Al Fursan team
The United Arab Emirates air force Al Fursan display team is performing a formation flypast with an Emirates Airbus A380 at the Dubai Airshow this week. The seven-ship display team, which flies Aermacchi MB-339A trainers, is pictured during the formation validation flight with the earlier today, with an additional MB-339A ...
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DUBAI: Leonardo to integrate more powerful radar on DA62 MSA
The Leonardo Gabbiano TS-80 airborne radar will be integrated on the DA62 mission surveillance aircraft (MSA), expanding the scope of the twin-engined type's capabilities.
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DUBAI: Empire Aviation expands into Egypt
Business aviation services company Empire Aviation announced at show the launch of an aircraft management operation in Egypt, with a Bombardier Global 6000, the first aircraft to be inducted into the fleet.
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NewsDUBAI: KC-46A makes debut amid big USA presence
The US Air Force and Navy have made a significant show of force at Dubai this year, with 13 aircraft in the static park spread over 11 different types.
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Qatar seals Leap deal for A321neos after dropping P&W
Qatar Airways has dropped Pratt & Whitney from its order for Airbus A320neo-family jets, switching instead to the rival CFM International Leap-1A.
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AnalysisHow will Dubai air show orders play out in 2019?
Predicting the likely commercial air transport order activity every two years at the Dubai air show is nigh-on impossible at the best of times, let alone with the extra layers of uncertainty currently underpinning the airline industry.
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Airline BusinessArab carriers set for challenging conditions
Preparing for a period of slower growth was one of the key topics on the agenda as airline chiefs met in Kuwait for the recent Arab Air Carriers’ Organization annual general meeting.
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Air cargo records eleventh straight month of demand decline: IATA
Air freight demand remains weak, IATA reports in its September 2019 figures.
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Air Arabia eyes expansion with new order and Abu Dhabi unit
While many carriers in the Middle East are adjusting to slowing growth environment, the pace of activity is rising at low-cost carrier Air Arabia.
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Emirates' airline profits jump in first half on lower costs
Lower fuel costs and higher passenger loads helped profits at Emirates' airline operation jump back for the six months to 30 September 2019, though one-off items hitting Dnata's performance resulted in only a relatively small rise in group profits over the comparable period.
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Qatar poised for IndiGo partnership
Qatar Airways is set to unveil a codeshare partnership with Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo.
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Jazeera nearly doubles nine-month profits
Kuwait's Jazeera Airways has almost doubled its net profit at the nine-month mark to KD16.1 million ($52.2 million), after a stronger third-quarter performance.
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Mahan Air further restricted from European operations
Italian civil aviation regulators have limited the authorisation of Iranian carrier Mahan Air, cutting off its route permits just a month and a half into its winter schedule.