Middle East – Page 165
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airbus and Boeing break output and order records
Airbus and Boeing between them look to have shattered delivery and sales records in 2013, securing an unprecedented level of orders and taking airliner output to a new high. Boeing’s 14-year old delivery record for a single manufacturer has also been swept away.
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Gulf banks close A320 financing for Air Arabia
A consortium of Gulf-based banks has closed the financing of the first of 10 new Airbus A320 aircraft for Air Arabia.
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NewsSteadicopter to expand rotary UAS portfolio
Israeli company Steadicopter is developing a kit that will enable it to convert a single-pilot light helicopter to be flown autonomously.
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NewsBlueBird unveils 10h-endurance WanderB
BlueBird Aero Systems has unveiled its WanderB – a fuel cell-powered, mini unmanned air vehicle capable of flying for more than 10h.
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Israel's Arrow 3 clears second test firing
Israel's Arrow 3 ballistic missile interceptor has completed a successful second test firing.
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Number of fatal airline accidents rises slightly in 2013
In 2013, the world's airlines maintained the gentle safety improvement trend that has been visible for the last 10 years, but did not match the best-ever annual figure for the lowest number of fatal accidents.
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ANALYSIS: European carriers continue hunt for investors
Should Etihad Airways follow up its widely reported interest in buying into Alitalia, it would cap a year in which the Gulf carrier has been the dominant figure in the ever-expanding world of European carriers seeking investment.
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ANALYSIS: Why size matters on re-engined narrowbodies
Qatar Airways’s decision to convert its order for six Airbus A319neo twinjets to the larger A320neo variant has further eroded the backlog for the smallest member of the re-engined narrowbody family.
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Survey highlights belief in improving safety standards
Almost two-thirds of industry personnel believe aviation safety is improving, according the results of an extensive survey.
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Israeli air force developing health management system for UAS
The Israeli air force's unit 108 is developing health management systems for unmanned air systems, in a bid to detect potential issues before they become critical in-flight.
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ANALYSIS: Freight drags improved airline profits outlook
IATA’s latest improved profits outlook released today struck a decidedly positive note, even if the climate is still pretty tough for many carriers.
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NewsIraqi air force orders 24 KAI T-50s
Iraq has signed a $1.1 billion contract for 24 Korea Aerospace Industries T-50 advanced jet trainers, giving the South Korean firm its second international customer for the type.
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ANALYSIS: Can Airbus and R-R kick-start A340 revival?
Airbus, Rolls-Royce and CFM International spent a day in London last week seeking to convince the market that the A340 represents a good investment, despite its operating economics being buffeted by high fuel prices.
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NewsIsraeli air force to inaugurate networked training centre
The Israeli air force will inaugurate a new mission training centre at its Hazor air base on 15 December.
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Gulf Air initiates services to Dubai’s Al Maktoum International
Gulf Air launched services between its Bahrain base and Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central (DWC) on 8 December.
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NewsKuwait Airways signs for A350 and A320neo
Kuwait Airways has moved a step closer to a fleet-renewal programme, having signed a tentative deal to acquire 10 Airbus A350-900s and 15 A320neos.
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NewsAirbus and Rolls unveil plan to restore A340-600 appeal
Airbus and Rolls-Royce aim to boost the market appeal of the A340-600 with reconfiguration and support initiatives that address operating costs.
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NewsIraqi Airways firms up CS300 order
Iraqi Airways has signed a firm order to acquire up to 16 Bombardier CS300s, following a letter of intent signed for the order at the Dubai air show in November.
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Qatar Airways to open Dallas route
Oneworld alliance carrier Qatar Airways is to open a new US connection with non-stop daily services to Dallas-Fort Worth from the beginning of July next year.
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ANALYSIS: How operational, budget pressures are affecting the World's air forces
The ability of air forces around the globe to react to the unexpected was highlighted afresh in 2013, with requirements having ranged from providing multinational support for France’s combat intervention in Mali, to flying humanitarian relief sorties to help in typhoon-devastated parts of the Philippines.