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Wizz Air Tweaks Fleet Growth Plans on A321neo Delivery Delays
The LCC nearly halved its expected deliveries of new high-density Airbus A321neo planes next two years to 15 from 29. November 14, 2019, 11:20 AMContinuing production issues of Airbus’s re-engined...
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Urban Air Mobility Advances Fast: Will Dubai Be Part of Its Future?
Up to 200 new aircraft programs are being advanced in the gold rush towards urban air mobility. November 15, 2019, 1:00 AMThe drive toward a widespread expansion of so-called urban air mobility (UAM)...
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SNCA To Start Flight Training for Cadets This Month
Rabigh Wings takes delivery of second Tecnam P2006TNovember 15, 2019, 3:00 AMSaudi National Company of Aviation (SNCA) has established CAE-authorized training center OxfordSaudia at its aviation center...
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Qantas Runs Second Project Sunrise Trial
While trial used a 787-9, Airbus and Boeing have pitched the A350ULR and 777X respectively to operate Project Sunrise commercial flights.November 15, 2019, 3:35 AMQantas service QF7879, a Boeing 787-9...
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Qatar Executive First In Line for Gulfstream's New G700 Flagship
With a five-living-area cabin and 7,500-nm range, it’s no surprise that the launch customer for Gulfstream's new G700 flagship is based in the Middle East.November 15, 2019, 4:00 AMWith a...
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Euramec in Dornier 228 Simulator Deal with Kenya's Kasas
The company's range of Diamond DA-20/40/42 glass cockpit flight simulators will be on display at Dubai AirshowNovember 15, 2019, 5:00 AMEuropean flight simulation provider Euramec (Stand 1844) is to...
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Dubai Business Aviation Players Plan Further Growth
Jetex Flight Support expects throughput growth of 10 percent at its DWC FBO this year. It is the officlal FBO for the Dubai Air Show 2019.November 15, 2019, 6:00 AMBusiness aviation companies in Dubai...
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Emirates A380 Business Model Remains in Question
The airline said it was retiring two of its A380s in September for spares.November 15, 2019, 6:40 AMWith the fleet having fallen by two units to 268 aircraft as of September 18, from 270 aircraft at...
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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, 8:26 AMAlmost half the new jetliners needed in...
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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, 10:19 AMWhile much of the...
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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, 10:41 AMAlthough as of late last month Boeing continued to cite a fourth-quarter...
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GAMA: Bizjets, Pistons Up; Turboprops, Rotorcraft Down in Q3
In its third quarter report of 2019, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association saw business jet deliveries rise while turboprops declined.November 15, 2019, 11:35 AMPrivate aircraft deliveries...
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GlobalEye Goes Public with Dubai Debut
The UAE’s new Saab GlobalEye multi-role surveillance platform is due to enter service some time next year.November 16, 2019, 1:07 AMMaking its worldwide public debut at the Dubai Airshow is Saab’s...
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Several Middle East LCCs Making a Name for Themselves
Despite stiff competition, LCC value proposition proving increasingly workable in the regionNovember 16, 2019, 2:00 AMWhile Flydubai’s problems with delays to recertification of the Boeing 737 Max have...
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Etihad Airways''Transformation Journey' Continues
'Core airline' loss reduced to $1.8 billion last yearNovember 16, 2019, 3:00 AMEtihad Airways' core operating performance rose 15 percent in the 2018 fiscal year, ended December 31, on revenues of...
View ArticleZetAvia 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, 3:19 AMAirports World Company’s Ukrainian charter partner, ZetAvia,...
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Mubadala's Aerospace Portfolio Makes Strong Showing
Widebody market 'extremely challenging'November 16, 2019, 6:00 AMGlobal investment company Mubadala’s aerospace division has had a successful 2019. The owner of all or part of Al Ain's Nibras Al Ain...
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A330 MRTT Automatic Refueling To Go Live in 2021
Some 41 of 60 Airbus A330 MRTTs ordered by 13 nations are now in service. Automatic refueling tests were carried out using an Australian MRTT. November 16, 2019, 6:11 AMAirbus Defence and Space’s...
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Dassault Aviation Brings Contingent to Dubai
Dassault, a partner of the UAE Air Force for more than 40 years, has a contingent of military aircraft and Falcon bizjets at the Dubai Airshow.November 16, 2019, 7:11 AMDassault Aviation (Stand 840), a...
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Airbus Offers Missile Defense for VIP Airliners
Airbus Corporate Jets teams with Sabena Technics to provide laser protective systems for its customers.November 16, 2019, 7:56 AMMoving aggressively to provide customers enhanced security protection,...
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