The order is the third the low-cost carrier has placed with Airbus over the last two years.

Vietjet Places $3.6B Order With Airbus for 30 New A321s 

CAE is providing new Boeing 787 and 777 simulators for Saudi Arabian Airlines

CAE Signs Training Agreements with Three Middle East Operators

Following a long evaluation process the UAE Air Force has selected a Saab Erieye-based system on a Bombardier Global 6000

Saab Lands UAE Surveillance Deal

Both Boeing and Eurofighter are hoping to get a new fighter order from Kuwait, which has hinted at its intentions to buy both Typhoon and Super Hornet.

Boeing and Eurofighter Vie for Kuwait Fighter Order

Dubai Airshow

News from the 2015 Dubai Airshow

2015 Dubai Airshow

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Bill Carey

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

“Sustainment” work for Saudi fighters could be worth $2.5 billion to successful bidder, which could be non-Saudi.

Saudi F-15 Maintenance Support Opened to Bidding

Charles Alcock

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Engine Alliance is tapping new technology from the GEnx, Leap and Geared Turbofan engines.

Upgrade Kit Set to Cut Fuel Burn For GP7200 Engine

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

Airlines increasingly want companies like CAE to handle all aspects of flight crew training

CAE Responds to Airline Demands for More Flight Training

Chris Pocock

From AREOS to TALIOS, Thales Claims Unique pod features

Thales Claims Unique Pod Features

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Satcom Direct is exhibiting a new gold-colored router.

Satcom Direct Sets the Gold Standard for Connectivity

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

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Parker logistics partnership with SDV will eventually help it to support Emirates around the world.

Parker Aerospace Opens Dubai Pooling Facility

Guillaume Lecompte-Boinet

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

The new ultra-long range version of the A350XWB will be able to fly non-stop for up to 19 hours.

Airbus Launches A350-900 ULR, Singapore Signs for Six

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Next month [December], flight support group Nexus is set to start fulfilling a major new contract to support an operator in Saudi Arabia.

Nexus to Expand Flight Support Network

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.