All Middle East articles – Page 143
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IAI joins effort to develop entry-level business jet
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is involved again in an effort to develop a small executive jet that will offer low cost travel to ranges of up to 2,400km (1,300nm).
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Narrowbody lease rates show continued improvement
The values review board at Flightglobal consultancy Ascend provides this update on narrowbody lease rates
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NewsUK RAF's new Reapers operational in Afghanistan
The Royal Air Force’s five new General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air vehicles have begun operations in Afghanistan, the UK Ministry of Defence has announced.
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Emirates to drop Kiev as unrest saps demand
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is to suspend its flights to the Ukrainian capital Kiev, just months after starting the route, owing to the political unrest in the state.
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NewsMH370 mars otherwise improved safety performance for first half of 2014
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 casts a shadow over an a set of excellent global airline safety figures for the first half of 2014 that would otherwise bust previous records by a big margin. The irony is that MH370 cannot yet be declared an "accident". The official line ...
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NewsArmed UAVs now operating in Iraq
The US Air Force has begun conducting armed unmanned air vehicle (UAV) operations over Baghdad, to protect advisers deployed to aid in the fight against insurgent militants in Iraq.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: What might Etihad investment mean for Alitalia?
Etihad Airways’ plan to acquire a 49% stake in Alitalia is a step closer to fruition after the two carriers agreed the principal terms and conditions under which the tie-up will take place.
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Challenger 350 wins FAA certification
The US Federal Aviation Administration has just awarded full certification to Bombardier's Challenger 350 business jet, the latest development in its 300 series aircraft. Transport Canada certification had already been granted on June 12, 2014.
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NewsEtihad to take 49% stake in Alitalia
Etihad Airways is to acquire a 49% shareholding in Italian flag carrier Alitalia after the two carriers agreed conditions.
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NewsPIA A310 shot at in Peshawar landing; one dead
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Airbus A310-300 was shot at while on descent to Peshawar airport, leaving at least one dead, say reports.
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Rafael unveils hovering Maoz for infantry use
Rafael has released details about a small, hovering tactical intelligence-gathering system that could be supplied to infantry soldiers.
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Duke takes aim at rotorcraft market with remote weapon station
Israeli company Duke Airborne Systems has developed a remote weapon station which it says will enable utility helicopter crews to complete missions without the need for an attack helicopter escort.
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European nation signs up for MicroB UAS
Israel's BlueBird Aero Systems has been awarded a contract to supply its MicroB small unmanned air system to an undisclosed NATO member in Western Europe.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: IATA's new environment chief looks to priorities
Michael Gill is hoping his 15 years of aviation law experience will stand him in good stead for the complex negotiations lying ahead as ICAO member states attempt to agree on a global market-based measure (MBM) to address emissions growth in the airline industry.
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NewsFAA urged to tighten standards for lithium batteries in aircraft
The UK Air Accident Investigation Branch has urged the US Federal Aviation Administration to improve the certification standards for lithium-metal batteries designed for use in aircraft.
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NewsAeronautics launches Orbiter 2B
Israel's Aeronautics Defense Systems has unveiled its Orbiter 2B unmanned air vehicle, which the company says can be controlled from a moving ground vehicle.
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NewsPICTURE: A350 wraps up hot-weather test in UAE
Airbus has completed hot-weather testing of its A350-900 following several days of flights at Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates.
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NewsJordan to expand gunship fleet with C295 conversion
Jordan is to modify one of its Airbus Defence & Space-produced C295 medium transports as a gunship, with the adapted platform to join two recently-delivered AC235s in air force service.
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EAD issued on Honeywell business jet engine
An engine fitted to a range of different business jets is the subject of an emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) both sides of the Atlantic because of the risk of low pressure turbine blade failure.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Real-time data monitoring embedded in latest FFS from CAE
Real-time data monitoring and analysis will be coming soon to full-flight simulators (FFS), and both the pilots being trained and the simulator operator will feel the benefits.