US clears more potential bomb sales to Israel
The US government has cleared the possible sale of over $2 billion worth of bombs for Israel, including precision guidance kits.
Gulf Air to reinforce London links with Gatwick service
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is to reinforce its UK presence with services to London Gatwick ahead of the summer season.
EU eases sanctions against Syrian Arab Airlines after fall of Al-Assad government
European legislators have decided to ease certain sanctions against Syrian Arab Airlines, following the collapse of the Bashar Al-Assad government.
Flydubai turns in record full-year profit despite 737 delivery hassle
Middle Eastern carrier Flydubai did not receive any of the new aircraft scheduled for delivery to the airline last year but, despite the constraints, it turned in a record pre-tax profit.
RAF Typhoons make first refuelling behind Luftwaffe A400M
Deployed Eurofighter Typhoons from the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) have for the first time undergone air-to-air refuelling behind a German-operated Airbus Defence & Space A400M tactical transport in the Middle East.
Oman’s SalamAir seeks 10 A320-family jets to meet three-year fleet-expansion plan
Middle Eastern low-fare carrier SalamAir is seeking another 10 Airbus A320-family aircraft to support operational development.
Shareholders of lessor NAC approve $2bn takeover by Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
Shareholders in lessor Nordic Aviation Capital have approved the company’s proposed acquisition by Dubai Aerospace Enterprise.
Etihad cites operational efficiency gains as full-year net profit trebles
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways is claiming to have trebled its full-year net profit to Dhs1.7 billion ($476 million), a record for the Abu Dhabi-based airline.
UAE’s Sanad Group to join P&W’s geared turbofan maintenance network
Pratt & Whitney is bringing the Abu Dhabi-based Sanad Group into its geared turbofan maintenance network, the first provider in the Middle East region.
Embraer touts Middle East’s potential for expanding C-390 customer list
Embraer is confident of adding to its already 10-strong customer list for the C-390 Millennium tactical transport and KC-390 tanker this year, with the Middle East and Latin American markets each holding potential.