Middle East

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    Saudia and Air France-KLM to explore 787 engine MRO venture under co-operation pact

    2024-12-04T10:11:00Z

    Middle Eastern carrier Saudia is entering a maintenance partnership with Air France-KLM which will focus on engine work. The two sides will explore a joint venture for GE Aerospace GEnx engines which power Boeing 787s. Under the pact Saudia envisions awarding at least 50% of GE Aerospace GE90 work to ...

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    Pentagon confirms A-10 strikes in Syria, claiming defence of US forces

    2024-12-03T18:19:00Z

    Although the Pentagon has denied taking any part in the rebel offensive against Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, Washington says it conducted what are described as “self-defence strikes” in Syria against unspecfied threats to US forces and their partners.

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    Flyadeal chief aims for widebody decision by year-end

    2024-12-03T09:14:00Z

    Flyadeal chief executive Stephen Greenway expects to make a decision on its plan to bring in widebodies by the end of the year, as the Saudi budget carrier continues to ponder a choice between operating new and used aircraft.

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    Absence of El Al competition spurs hi-tech firms to plan 777 charter to Newark

    2024-11-28T07:59:00Z

    Absence of competition on Israeli-US routes has spurred a group of hi-tech corporate interests to set up an alternative air transport operation for the first quarter of 2025. The operation, which has been branded TechAir, involves leasing or chartering a widebody aircraft – the current proposal is a wet-leased Boeing ...

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    Emirates takes delivery of first A350-900

    2024-11-25T16:43:00Z

    Middle Eastern carrier Emirates has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, one of 65 which will be introduced by the operator. The twinjet (A6-EXA) departed Toulouse for Dubai at around 17:00 on 25 November. It headed north, passing briefly through southern UK airspace before turning east to fly over ...

  • Etihad Airways' new A350-1000 aircraft (3)
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    Etihad includes Atlanta, Hong Kong and Taipei in 10-route network expansion

    2024-11-25T11:16:00Z

    Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways has included the US gateway of Atlanta, and the Asian cities of Hong Kong and Taipei, in a newly-unveiled network expansion. Etihad has listed 10 new destinations to be served by the Abu Dhabi-based carrier beginning next year. Its expansion will include several other Asian ...

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    How the global military fleet shapes up in our 2025 World Air Forces review

    2024-11-21T14:00:00Z

    Our annual World Air Forces directory – published in association with Embraer – details the military aircraft fleets of 161 nations, and analyses the main events of the last 12 months.

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    El Al purchases 777 airframe to secure spare engines for operational fleet

    2024-11-20T14:54:00Z

    Israel’s El Al has purchased a Boeing 777 fuselage in order to have spare engines available for its fleet of the twinjet type. The airline disclosed the acquisition as it released third-quarter financial results. El Al says it was purchased from a “foreign company” for a consideration of $7.3 million, ...

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    Royal Jordanian to open new US gateway route next year

    2024-11-20T14:36:00Z

    Royal Jordanian Airlines is to open a new transatlantic service to Washington DC ahead of the summer season next year. The Oneworld alliance carrier states that it will fly the nonstop route from Amman twice-weekly. Royal Jordanian will deploy Boeing 787s for the service. It will bring to four the ...

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    El Al benefits in third quarter as regional jitters keep competitors away

    2024-11-20T13:59:00Z

    Israeli flag-carrier El Al’s third-quarter revenues topped $1 billion as the airline continued to benefit from the depleted competition out of Tel Aviv. Demand generated a $308 million surge in revenues for the three months including $36 million for the cargo sector. El Al’s pre-tax profit for the three-month period ...

  • Dubai T3-c-Arup
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    Long-haul routes copying ‘green’ shipping corridors could drive SAF economic case: researchers

    2024-11-19T07:59:00Z

    Concentrating sustainable aviation fuel use on a small number of dense long-haul routes would accelerate development of commercial supply chains, a new research paper has concluded. Such “green flightpaths” would demonstrate economic viability, the paper states, and drive the large-scale investment needed for broader take-up of sustainable fuels. The research ...

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    US F-35Cs complete first known combat mission

    2024-11-14T20:39:00Z

    Lockheed Martin F-35C fighters from the US Marine Corps took part in recent US strikes against targets in Yemen, marking the first known combat flight for the carrier-based variant of the stealth fighter.

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    Bahrain still considering Cobra fleet renewal deal with surplus Bell AH-1Ws

    2024-11-14T11:29:00Z

    Bahrain’s military fleet renewal could be set to advance further, with a potential acquisition of ex-US Marine Corps (USMC) Bell AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters still in the mix.

  • Bahrain F-16 Block 70
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    L3Harris prepares F-16’s Viper Shield EW system for flight-tests

    2024-11-14T11:16:00Z

    L3Harris is anticipating the launch of a flight-test campaign involving its Viper Shield electronic warfare (EW) system – technology that will play a key role in protecting new Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters operated by nations including Bahrain.

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    Etihad’s nine-month net profits up two-thirds after strong summer period

    2024-11-14T09:07:00Z

    Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways is crediting a strong summer season, following network expansion, for a substantial improvement in profitability at the nine-month mark. The Abu Dhabi-based operator – which has extended its network to 83 destinations – says it also achieved “significant growth” in its cargo activities, especially during ...

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    UAE air force welcomes its fourth A330 MRTT tanker

    2024-11-13T10:22:00Z

    Airbus Defence & Space has delivered its latest A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) to the United Arab Emirates, boosting the Gulf nation’s fleet of the type to four examples.

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    MEA stays profitable even as Lebanon faces ‘biggest crisis’

    2024-11-13T08:56:00Z

    Lebanese flag-carrier Middle East Airlines is claiming a full-year net profit of $88.8 million for 2023, despite the economic stresses on the country and the initial indications of regional conflict. MEA says the profit figure – up 85% from 2022 – follows a 20% increase in passenger revenues, to $725 ...

  • JF-17 Block III
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    Pakistan displays JF-17 Block III fighter at Bahrain show

    2024-11-13T06:11:00Z

    The Pakistan air force’s (PAF’s) JF-17 Thunder fighter is making a repeat appearance at the show, with three of the jets in attendance – including one in the Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex-developed type’s new Block III standard.

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    RBAF shows off new Bell 505 training helicopter

    2024-11-13T06:01:00Z

    One of the Royal Bahraini Air Force’s (RBAF’s) new Bell 505 training helicopters is making the type’s debut appearance at the show, within the static display.

  • F-16 Block 70 Bahrain
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    Bahrain’s strengthened air force stars at home show

    2024-11-13T05:52:00Z

    Manama’s strengthened military capability is proudly on display at the Bahrain air show, with its air force’s newest and most capable-ever combat aircraft to take a starring role.