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New Site Beckons IN-Services & Al Rumaithy

Zodiac customer support specialist IN-Services & Al Rumaithy is about to move.

UAE Holding Regional Security Conferences ᒑ

Abu Dhabi will host the first-ever Arab Aviation Security Conference Feb.

Branson Eyes UAE for Space Flights

Virgin Group boss Sir Richard Branson is touting the UAE as one of the world’s first space tourism centers when his Virgin Galactic venture begins suborbit

Middle East bizav fleet is 350,says National Air Services

During the MEBA conference, new figures emerged on the region’s business aviation fleet and growth potential.
FBOs

Dubai gets two bizav support facilities

Dubai International Airport now has not one but two purpose-built support facilities for business aviation, both located in the duty free zone on the other
Aircraft

So what's new in the 747-8?

The General Electric GEnx turbofan is one of the two new engine families under development for the 787, but will be the sole option for the new 747, in a 6
Aircraft

CTT Systems to dry 787

Having been selected by Boeing to provide zonal-drying equipment for the new Model 787 airliner, Sweden’s CTT Systems (Stand W607) is keen also to supply h

Jazeera inks MRO pact with LHT

Kuwaiti private carrier Jazeera Airways has signed a 10-year MRO contract with Lufthansa Tecknik to support its fleet of Airbus A320s.
Aircraft

Cessna gives its Encore a plus

Cessna Aircraft  (Stand E705) has continued with recently introduced nomenclature for its newly upgraded models by turning the Citation Encore into th

People in Aviation: December 2006

The Nordam Group’s board of directors has voted to extend Ken Lackey’s term as chairman and CEO through 2008.

Total Airline Services Exhibits First Time

Dubai-based Airbus subsidiary Total Airline Services Co.

Austria Aerospace’s First Dubai Pavilion

Among the 13 national and industry pavilions here at Dubai 2005 is one representing a group of aviation specialists from Austria.

Hydraulics International Wins U.S. Contracts

Hydraulics International has been awarded two U.S.
Aircraft

Turkish Aerospace Modernizes Used F-16s

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has announced that it will modernize the 17 used F-16s that were previously provided to the Kingdom of Jordan by the U.S

Thrane & Thrane Shows New Compact Satcom

Satellite communications specialist Thrane & Thrane is here at the Dubai airshow with a new compact portable satellite terminal.

SKYLink Launched in Europe

Arinc Direct plans to deploy its Skylink broadband satellite service for business aircraft in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by the end of this

AeroMobile Airborne Record

The Boeing 777-200LR Worldliner which made a record flight between Hong Kong and London earlier this month was equipped with technology from AeroMobile, a

Qatar Airways To Fly Daily Nonstops to Hong Kong

Doha’s Qatar Airways is planning daily nonstop flights to Hong Kong beginning in March, using Airbus A330-200s that later will be replaced with A330-300s.

Private Chinese Airline to Use Swiss Techs

Swiss-based independent maintenance organization SR Technics and Okay Airways, China’s first privately owned airline, have agreed to form a maintenance joi
Aircraft

Afghan Airline Adds Six Boeing Jetliners

Kabul-based Ariana Afghan Airlines has agreed to lease two Boeing 757-200s from Boeing Capital and to buy four 737-700s.
Aircraft

Airbus flies heavier A340-600

Airbus has flown the first example of its heavier A340-600, launched by Emirates Airline two years ago.
Engines

IAE Launches Corporate Engine Maintenance

International Aero Engines has launched a comprehensive upgrade and aftermarket support service for the V2500 engines powering Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJs)
Aircraft

CC-130 pact goes to Herc Solutions

Canada has selected the Herc Solutions team to provide ongoing support services for its aging 31-strong Lockheed CC-130 Hercules fleet.

BAE tackles safety of flight

BAE Systems has recently announced three major programs aimed at improved flight safety and providing contingency plans in the event of emergencies.
Aircraft

Hawker lineage flies on with the new 850XP

Raytheon Aircraft this month announced the Hawker 850XP and–true to form–the airplane is an evolution of the Hawker 800XPi, which is itself a recently 

Boeing and Airbus in market forecast harmony

Hallelujah! Boeing and Airbus agree about something.

Korea’s Golden Eagle Driver

 Flying the Korean Aerospace International (KAI)/Lockheed Martin T-50 Golden Eagle supersonic jet trainer here at Dubai is Lt.
ATC

Preliminary Report: New DOT chief focuses on system modernization

While safety is at the top of her list of priorities, new Transportation Secretary Mary Peters told the third annual FAA International Aviation Safety Foru
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: December 2006

• Election Day results delivered a knockout blow to Republican hopes of retaining the majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Kuwait lessor takes Airbuses

Airbus took some of the sting out of its rival Boeing’s blockbuster sales announcement yesterday with a pair of significant orders of its own for A350s and