Middle East – Page 97
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: The potential power of an Emirates-Flydubai merger
News that Emirates and Flydubai are working on closer collaboration – with "nothing off the table" – raises the distinct possibility that the two businesses could merge to create an even more powerful mega-carrier in the Gulf region.
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News
Qatar Airways cancels four A350-900s
Qatar Airways has cancelled four Airbus A350-900s which the Middle Eastern carrier had on order.
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Former CIT executive launches risk advisory firm
A new advisory firm has been launched by Jennifer Villa Tennity, previously CIT Aerospace's chief risk officer.
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Qatar Airways latest to be freed from US electronics ban
Qatar Airways has been cleared to allow passenger carriage of electronic devices in the cabin of its US-bound flights.
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PICTURES: A350-1000 commences hot-weather testing
Hot-weather testing of the Airbus A350-1000 is underway in the United Arab Emirates after one of the three flight-test airframes arrived in Al Ain.
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Electronics ban lifted from Emirates flights
Emirates services to the USA are no longer affected by a ban on electronic devices, after the US-imposed restriction was eased.
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Saudia latest carrier to indicate easing of US electronics ban
Middle Eastern carrier Saudia is expecting the electronics ban on its US flights to be lifted in mid-July.
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Eviation plans 2018 first flight for Alice electric business aircraft
Israeli start-up Eviation Aircraft has begun manufacturing the first conforming prototype of its all-electric business and commuter aircraft, and plans to fly the nine-passenger type, dubbed Alice, in late 2018.
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Qatar Airways speeds Prague and Sohar launch
Qatar Airways has brought forward plans to start new routes to Oman and the Czech Republic to next month.
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Abu Dhabi removed from US electronics ban list
US authorities have removed Abu Dhabi from a list of airports subject to stringent security measures covering electronic devices on US-bound flights.
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NewsEASA proposes A380 free-fall gear check after Emirates incident
Europe's safety authority is proposing checks on the gravity-extension system on Airbus A380 landing-gear following an incident involving an Emirates flight to Dubai.
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Paid contentINSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: Who ordered what at the Paris air show
Commitments announced during this year's Paris air show covered 1,051 order deals and options/purchase rights on 175 more. That takes total order commitments announced during the show to 1,226.
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Opinion
OPINION: Surprising spate of Paris orders gives hope for the market
Despite worries about a quiet air show and ongoing challenges for the airframers, a spate of orders, including for the 737 Max 10, suggests that there is still plenty of life in the market
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Emirates optimistic as demand recovers after US travel bans
Disruption caused by the recent US travel restrictions had the most damaging impact on Emirates' business since 9/11, the airline's president Tim Clark has disclosed, but demand is slowly recovering now.
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PARIS: Emirates and Qatar chiefs hopeful of laptop ban progress
Chief executives from two of the major Gulf carriers are in dialogue with US security departments about the personal electronic device (PED) cabin ban and are cautiously optimistic that there will be some positive progress soon.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: What to make of Qatar's proposed American investment
Qatar Airways surprised many with the disclosure that it plans to make an unsolicited investment of up to 10% in American Airlines.
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NewsQatar makes unsolicited offer for stake in American
American Airlines has received a notice that Qatar Airways plans to acquire a 10% stake in the US legacy carrier, in what appears to be an unsought investment.
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PARIS: Unidentified customer signs for up to 175 Max jets
Boeing has disclosed an agreement with an unidentified airline for 125 737 Max 8s.
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PARIS: Iran Airtour tentatively signs for 45 A320neos
Iran Airtour has become the latest operator in the Middle Eastern state to commit to a fleet renewal with Airbus, with a preliminary agreement to take 45 A320neos.
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PARIS: Iranian operator Zagros signs for A330neos
Iranian carrier Zagros Airlines has tentatively signed for the Airbus A330neo, intending to take eight of the type as part of an agreement for 28 re-engined jets.