Aerospace & Air Transport

Egyptian Lessor CIAF Signs Firm Order for Three Embraer E190s

At the Dubai Airshow, Cairo-based lessor CIAF ordered three E190s for its Embraer E-Jets fleet, with deliveries slated for Q4 2020.

November 17, 2019

Sheikh Mohammed Opens 30-year Anniversary Dubai Airshow

An impressive collection of aerial hardware overshadows a smattering of orders at Dubai Airshow 2019.

November 17, 2019

CAE and EasyJet Ink Ab Initio Training Pact

In an exclusive partnership, CAE will recruit and train 1,000 aspiring pilots under a new EasyJet program and place them with the carrier.

November 17, 2019

Etihad Airways' 'Transformation Journey' Continues

'Core airline' loss reduced to $1.8 billion last year

November 16, 2019

Mubadala's Aerospace Portfolio Makes Strong Showing

Widebody market 'extremely challenging'

November 16, 2019

Several Middle East LCCs Making a Name for Themselves

Despite stiff competition, LCC value proposition proving increasingly workable in the region

November 16, 2019

Honeywell sees Regional Growth Despite Muted Bizav Demand

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are key to the regional business aviation market for Honeywell.

November 16, 2019

Airbus A220 Creating a Buzz in the Middle East

An EgyptAir A220-300 is representing the type on the static display at the Dubai Airshow.

November 16, 2019

Searidge Digital Tower Chosen for Sydney Airport Trial

Airservices Australia is believed to be considering the Searidge remote tower solution for several of the country's airports.

November 16, 2019

ZetAvia Il-76 Does Heavy Lifting in Mideast

The big Ilyushin cargo hauler on display at Dubai Airshow 2019 flies all kinds of freight to and from the UAE.

November 16, 2019

Collins Inks Avionics Support Deal with Etihad

A 10-year service contract between Collins and Etihad covers the airline’s Boeing 787 fleet.

November 16, 2019

Simulation on Verge of New Tech Revolution

Flight simulation is about to take advantage of new technologies such as AI and AR.

Training and Workforce

November 15, 2019

SNCA To Start Flight Training for Cadets This Month

Rabigh Wings takes delivery of second Tecnam P2006T

November 15, 2019

Bahrain International Airshow a Year Away

Ongoing capital investment plan involves major upgrades to Sakhir Airbase host site

Regulations and Government

November 15, 2019

Emirates A380 Business Model Remains in Question

The airline said it was retiring two of its A380s in September for spares.

November 15, 2019

Gulf Well Placed for Further Hub Growth, Says Boeing

Widebodies will continue to account for a high proportion of deliveries to Gulf carriers, according to Boeing’s latest market outlook.

November 15, 2019

GE9X Engines Nearly Ready for 777X Flight Tests

The first pair of GE9X turbofans with redesigned stator vein assemblies hangs from Boeing’s latest widebody model in Everett, Washington.

November 15, 2019

Mideast Airlines Poised for Introduction of Airbus A321XLR

The European manufacturer’s new 4,700-nm-range narrowbody will allow access to 85 percent of the world’s population from the Middle East’s major hubs.

November 15, 2019

Boeing 737 Production Threatened by Any Further Max Delay

The U.S. manufacturer continues to cite a fourth-quarter re-certification for the grounded 737 Max.

November 15, 2019

Oxford Saudia Teams with Symbiotics to Pick Pilot Trainees

Saudi training academy Oxford Saudia is using Symbiotics’ Adapt assessments to screen prospects for its ab initio pilot training program.

November 15, 2019