All articles by Murdo Morrison – Page 57
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Alenia Aeronautica plans to go it alone with MALE UAV project
Alenia Aeronautica is looking for a partner to develop a medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned air system to rival the Franco-British venture announced earlier this year by BAE Systems and Dassault Aviation.
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Alenia Aermacchi boss: T-X will be duel between M-346 and T-50
Alenia Aermacchi believes its M-346 twinjet will be in a two-horse race with the Korea Aerospace Industries/Lockheed Martin T-50 for the US Air Force's T-X trainer requirement, with the competition kicking off in earnest with an "industry day" around the Paris air show.
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Middle East Careers: Air Arabia leads the charge for Sharjah
The 75 minute or so drive that separates Emirates' hub of Dubai from Etihad's base in Abu Dhabi is often used to illustrate how the two UAE flag-carriers' ambitious expansion trajectories must ultimately collide. In the low-cost world, two other airlines are embarking on similar, but different, growth strategies at ...
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Middle East Careers: Youthful ambition fuels Etihad
Etihad is only eight years old but has rapidly built up a 60-strong fleet and established itself as a major intercontinental connector
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Middle East Careers: Al Baker's gameplan
Qatar being awarded the 2022 World Cup has added impetus to the expansion plans of Doha's five-star rated flag-carrier
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Middle East Careers: Onwards and upwards for Emirates
Dubai flag-carrier Emirates is entering a "massive couple of years" of fleet expansion and large-scale recruitment
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Middle East Careers: the UAE's more sedate cities
Away from the bustle of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the UAE has more sedate cities that are also attuned to the aerospace industry
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NewsMiddle East Careers: training the next generation
Demand for skilled expatriate employees will continue, but Gulf-based airlines are keen to train up and take on local recruits
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Middle East Careers: Rizon set to open second FBO, in Doha
Business aviation operator Rizon Jet has added an FBO in Doha, Qatar to its new facility in London Biggin Hill
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Middle East Careers: why be a business jet pilot?
job descriptions the pleasures and pitfalls of flying the rich and powerful Being a business jet pilot has its rewards. You get to fly state-of-the-art...
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Middle East Careers: Business aviation back in business
Dubai's 2009 financial crash was a blow for the business aviation sector, but operators are now bouncing back strongly
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Middle East Careers: Al Bateen puts team together
business aviation al bateen puts team in place to create farnborough of middle east Al Bateen Airport is putting the finishing touches to the...
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Middle East: living the dream
There are many attractions for expatriates working in the Gulf, but local laws and customs should always be respected There are many attractions for expatriates working in the Gulf, but local laws and customs must be respected
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Middle East Careers: from upswing to uprising
The global financial downturn and recent political unrest have hit parts of the Middle East, but the Gulf continues to prosper
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Middle East Careers: employment tips
Employment tips Do your research and check out the gossip For any job in the Middle East, you will need a contract from your employer - usually...
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Middle East Careers Guide: finding a school
Education Finding a school? first do your homework If you are moving to the Middle East with your family, choosing a school is one of the most...
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Middle East Careers: working as Emirates cabin crew
Emirates at your service: life as cabin crew Emirates recruits cabin crew from all over the world, and is working hard to meet its expanding...
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German charter operator FAI adds Global Express and maintenance hangar as it forecasts €50 million revenues in 2011
German charter operator FAI rent-a-jet expects revenues to pass €50 million ($71 million) for the first time this year thanks to a healthy domestic economy...
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Hangar 8 targets expansion in Nigeria
UK aircraft management and charter company Hangar 8 plans to set up a fixed-base operation in Lagos, Nigeria as "a stepping stone to a wider African presence". Oxford-based...
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Business aviation operators lobby to relax strict Olympic airspace restrictions for London 2012
Next year's Olympics should be a bonanza for business aviation as thousands of the world's rich and powerful descend on London. However, many fixed-wing...