Peter Shaw-Smith
Contributor - Middle East

Contributor - Middle East

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ATC

ANSPs Mull Unified ATC Approach

Eurocontrol and GCAA recently signed an agreement on flight data
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ATC

GAL ANS Makes Strong Start In ATC Market

Global Aerospace Logistics is working with eight UAE airports as part of new ANS division.
Aircraft

Middle East Airlines Are Thriving, Growing Locally

There is a large regional presence beyond Gulf ‘Big Three,’ and it’s increasing all the time.
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Boeing Sees 50-50 Defense-Commercial Split at Dubai 2015

2013 Emirates commercial order spree was ‘once in a lifetime’ says Boeing.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Sanad Crosses $1 Billion Assets Mark

New GEnx and GP7200 Engines Add to Offering
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Charter & Fractional

Empire Says Private Charter Is Increasing

Company obtains San Marino AOC for better European access
Safety

Emirates Growth Continues Apace

Emirates will take delivery of three A380s in one month in December, while its flight cadre to quadruple to 16,000 pilots over the next two decades.
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Aircraft

Boeing takes fresh view at Middle East market

Market outlook forecasts 3,180 new Middle East aircraft worth $750 billion over next 20 years; widebodies will remain dominant.
Maintenance and Modifications

Etihad Airways Turns ADAT in Major Global MRO Player

EAE completed C-check on 3rd LATAM Group B787 in October ###sub###
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Aircraft

New dawn for Iran brings opportunities for airlines, OEMs

Iran aircraft orders are likely to be held back by a stagnant economy despite lifting of sanctions.
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Aircraft

Emirates-Australia story offers no pointers to fate of Gulf-U.S. spat

Emirates and Qantas fly 98 flights a week between Australia and Dubai
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Aircraft

Could Emirates order an A380neo this time around?

Emirates has $128 billion worth of aircraft still on order
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Triton Aviation Plans for Rebound in Nigerian Business

Nigeria’s bizjet fleet sized at around 100 aircraft.
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Aircraft

Rebuilt Flybe Flies Higher With Improved Load Factors

UK airline is still looking to offload seven Embraer 195 jets.
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Saudi Arabia’s Arabasco Seeks Growth From MRO Expansion

The Jeddah-based group operates multiple FBOs and is now trying again to boost its aircraft management business.
Charter & Fractional

Toucan Carves Niche in Nigerian Offshore Oil and Gas Market

Six ERJ145s on order from France for conversion.
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Airlines

Saudi Arabia’s Flynas Eyes Trade Growth, Religious Tourism

Fleet to increase to around 27 aircraft next year
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Airlines

South African Airways Charts Road to Recovery

Decision pending on privatization versus recapitalization
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Dubai Airshow Expects Strong 2015 Order Book

The show will be held for the second time at Dubai World Central and is likely to expand even more compared to 2013.
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FBOs

Hadid Opens New Office in Central African Republic

Flight planning group Hadid has a new office in Bangui and is launching a new concierge service

African Bizav Advocacy Faces Uphill Climb

Region's bizjet fleet stood at 507 at end of 2014.
Safety

Gulf Summit Shines Spotlight on World Aviation Safety

Delegates in Dubai stress shared responsibility
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Airports

Ukraine and Ebola Hit Global Bizjet Market, Says Jetex

Flight support group sees business growing in the Middle East and beyond especially in the long term.
Airports

Dubai World Central Breaks Ground on Common-user FBO Terminal

The DWC aviation district is a 6.7-sq-km zone situated adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport. DWC itself covers 145 sq km.
Charter & Fractional

Mixed Year for Bizav Across Middle East and North Africa

Research has found that the Middle East and North Africa region enjoyed a mixed year for bizav in 2014
Airports

FIA sees increase in private flights over past two years

Runway expansion gets underway in 2015Q3
ATC

More Middle East Commercial Traffic Could Hamper Bizav

The UAE is working on plans to enhance its air traffic management capacity.
Charter & Fractional

Seawings Launches Luxury Tour Packages

Seawings Lifestyle will offer a range of luxury tours including seaplane flights over the UAE
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Regulations and Government

Iraq-Syria Overflight Restrictions Hamper Middle East Growth

Trip support company UAS believes that conflict has hit aviation in the region, though Dubai resilient.
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