Peter Shaw-Smith
Contributor - Middle East

Contributor - Middle East

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Rotorcraft

Bell To Tout 525 with Mock-up at Dubai Airshow

Bell 412 is region's workhorse
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Aircraft

Qatar Airways Sees Revenue Growth of 14 Percent in 2018-19

Airline sees net loss of $639 million in financial year ended March 31
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Safety

Middle East Carriers Feel Pain of Max Hold-Up

Air Arabia could time order for 100 new aircraft soon after Max recertification
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Aircraft

Dubai World Expo 2020 Less Than a Year Away

Up to 25 million visitors, 70 percent of them international, expected at the event
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Aircraft

UAE Air Force Display Team to Return for Dubai Airshow 2019

Pilot Ahmad Al Menhali to fly in his first official airshow as team leader
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Airports

Planning Complete on Morocco’s Tit Mellil Expansion

Phase four is the search for investors.
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Hub Dubai Holds Its Own as Saudis Sit Back

MEBAA predicts overall growth of 8-9 percent in the Gulf Cooperation Council for 2019
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Aircraft

Dubai Airshow Remains World's Number Three Aviation Event

The Dubai Airshow expects to host 1,300 exhibitors and 87,000 visitors.
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Alnaqbi Tapped as IBAC Chairman-elect

Middle East business aviation advocate Ali Alnaqbi was elected chairman of the governing board of the International Business Aviation Council.
Airlines

Air Arabia Eyes More MENA-region Hubs

The Sharjah-based airline recently signed a partnership agreement with Etihad Airways to base a new LCC in Abu Dhabi.
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FBOs

Jetex Aims for Top Spot in Global FBO Market Outside Americas

The Dubai company is taking a global approach.
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FBOs

Traffic Increases at Malpensa SEA Prime with Linate Closure

SEA Prime sees 200-percent increase in Malpensa traffic.
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OEMs Cautious but Positive on Saudi Bizav Outlook

Reps from four OEMs see potential in the Middle East market.
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FBOs

Hadid Develops Americas Businesses

Hadid plans to leverage the experience it has gained in 40 years in the Middle East.
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Charter & Fractional

Alnaqbi Bullish on Middle East Handler Prospects

Jetex, Hadid and UAS continue to make a name for themselves in North America
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Aircraft

Royal Jordanian To Renew Narrowbody Fleet

In addition to Dreamliners, decision turns on whether to adopt single narrowbody type
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Aircraft

Qatar Exec Ups Gulfstream Orders with 18-aircraft Deal

The order, worth over $1 billion, is for 14 Gulfstream G650ERs and four Gulfstream G500s,
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Airlines

Flyadeal Confirms Cancellation of 737 Maxs

The Saudi airline has placed an order for 30 A320neos but declined to comment on the role—if any—the grounding of the Max played.
Airlines

Jazeera Airways Eyes Big Opportunities in Mideast and Beyond

With another three airplanes joining the fleet this year, Jazeera projects a 25 percent increase in passenger traffic in 2019.
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Airlines

Airlines Reroute Flights as Persian Gulf Tensions Escalate

Ticket prices could rise by an average of $300 due to costs associated with rerouting flights.
Aircraft

Qatar Executive Adds Two Gulfstreams

The latest additions, including a G650ER and a G500, bring the Middle Eastern company's fleet of business jets to 18.
Maintenance and Modifications

Repkon To Demo Manufacturing Capabilities at Paris

Decades of experience and development has left Repkon with a broad range of precision metal-working capabilities.

World Food Program Highlights Vital Aviation Role

UNHAS has proved invaluable to supporting the work of the WFP
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Improvements To Help Grow Fifth Bahrain Show

New infrastructure in Bahrain helps organizers Farnborough International grow the biennial BIAS event, taking place in November 2020.
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Dubai Airshow to Reflect Continued Defense Spending in Region

According to Deloitte, continued tension in the Middle East is driving defense spending growth as the November Dubai Airshow approaches.
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South African Aerospace Industry Pushes for Higher Profile

South Africa leads the African continent in aviation and aerospace but is aiming to strengthen ties with OEMS and suppliers elsewhere.
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Airlines

Qatar Airways Turns Boycott Into Growth Opportunities

It hasn't been an easy ride but Qatar Airways has fared remarkably well during regional tensions, helped by an ever-confident CEO.
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Bombardier Gives Assurances on Future of Moroccan Facility

Canadian OEM has put Northern Ireland and Morocco facilities up for sale.
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Riyadh To Move to Larger Facility

Jet Aviation is relocating to a new and larger facility at Riyadh Airport’s private aviation terminal, which is expected to be operational by year-end.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Falcon Aviation Sees Steady Growth in 2019

Falcon Aviation's steady growth should continue as it expands locations and services offered.
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