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NewsIsrair in talks to acquire A330s and seeks block-seat deal with tour operator
Israeli leisure carrier Israir is holding talks with a view to purchasing two Airbus A330s for long-haul operations. The airline states that it is “conducting advanced negotiations” with a third party for the acquisition, and estimates the cost at around $80 million. Israir says the talks relate to its previously-disclosed ...
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NewsUS clears support sales for Bahrain F-16s and Saudi helicopters
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has cleared potential foreign military sales worth $1.45 billion, including $1 billion for Saudi Arabian helicopter spares and training services, plus $445 million for Bahrain F-16 fighter sustainment.
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NewsBoeing lands $4.6bn Apache attack helicopter order for Poland, Kuwait and Egypt
Boeing has secured a $4.6 billion international order for AH-64E Apache attack helicopters that includes 96 aircraft for Poland and an unspecified number for Kuwait and Egypt.
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NewsBaykar Kizilelma conducts simulated F-16 shoot-down in Turkish trials
Baykar’s Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft has successfully conducted a simulated shoot-down of a Turkish air force F-16 fighter using a beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile during trials east of Istanbul.
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NewsAirbus, Mubadala sign industrial pact bolstering A400M pitch to the UAE
Airbus has bolstered its bid to sell A400M tactical transports to the United Arab Emirates by entering into an industrial pact with Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala.
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NewsJazeera Airways board recommends Boodai Reliance takeover offer to shareholders
Kuwaiti budget carrier Jazeera Airways’ board has recommended that shareholders accept a proposed takeover offer by Boodai Reliance Real Estate. Boodai Reliance already effectively holds a majority of around 56% in Jazeera, either directly or through indirect interests. It has proposed acquiring the remaining share capital, offering a price of ...
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NewsSaudia Group opts for GEnx engines to power expanded 787 fleet
Middle Eastern operator Saudia Group has selected the GE Aerospace GEnx engine to power 39 Boeing 787 twinjets. The company disclosed agreements for a mix of 39 787-9s and -10s in early 2023, and placed options on a further 10 aircraft. Saudia Group says the deal for GEnx-1B engine will ...
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NewsRoyal Jordanian extends Avolon lease commitment to cover A321neos
Royal Jordanian is to source a pair of Airbus A321neos from Irish-based lessor Avolon, under an agreement disclosed at the Dubai air show. The Jordanian flag-carrier is undertaking a broad fleet modernisation covering widebodies, narrowbodies and regional jets. As part of the renewal it has already signed to lease eight ...
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NewsEmirates to bring some Trent 900 engine maintenance work in-house
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is to construct a new maintenance facility to start performing its own servicing of Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines fitted to its Airbus A380s. Emirates says it wants to “secure” its own capability to maintain the powerplants. It has reached an agreement with Rolls-Royce under which it ...
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NewsEmirates and Air Canada build toward potential cargo joint venture as passenger ties deepen
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates and Air Canada are building on a three-year-old partnership by extending their codeshare and reciprocal loyalty agreements through 2032.
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NewsFlydubai follows huge A321neo order with tentative deal for up to 150 more 737 Max jets
Despite Middle Eastern carrier Flydubai’s turning to Airbus for its latest fleet expansion, the airline has disclosed a provisional agreement for up to 150 Boeing 737 Max jets. Flydubai had unveiled a 150-aircraft deal for the A321neo at the Dubai air show on 18 November, a decision which diversifies its ...
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NewsEmirates tops up A350-900 order but -1000 agreement remains elusive
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is still resisting the Airbus A350-1000, despite suggestions circulating ahead of the Dubai air show that it was lining up an agreement for the twinjet type. But it has opted for another eight A350-900s, bringing its commitment to the smaller model to 73 – of which ...
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NewsCAE's defence unit looks to bolster Middle East training business
CAE is setting its sights on continued success in the Middle East, with the training specialist looking to draw on its long experience in the region.
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NewsAirbus advances efforts to secure UAE as future A400M customer
Airbus Defence & Space hopes to secure the United Arab Emirates as a future operator of its A400M tactical transport, with the company set to sign new agreements with local industry in support of an offer.
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NewsEthiopian to lease two ATRs for Air Congo as it builds MRO capabilities
Ethiopian will lease two new ATR 72-600 turboprops for its nascent Air Congo operation under a deal announced at Dubai air show on 18 November.
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NewsEmirates and Safran to establish seat business in Dubai
Emirates is moving into the aerospace manufacturing business after signing a memorandum of understanding with Safran Seats to establish a new facility in Dubai.
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NewsEthiopian Airlines orders more A350-900s
Ethiopian Airlines placed a firm order for six more Airbus A350-900s at Dubai air show on 18 November.
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NewsCall for 777-10 study reflects Emirates’ desire for input on A380 replacement: Clark
The need for Emirates to eventually replace its Airbus A380 superjumbos was behind its call on 17 November for a feasibility study into a potential 777-10
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NewsRiyadh Air picks Leap-1A powerplants for A321neos
Start-up carrier Riyadh Air has announced an order for 120 CFM International Leap-1A engines to power the 60 Airbus A321neo jets it ordered last year.
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NewsGulf Air firms 787 order after increasing original commitment
Bahraini flag-carrier Gulf Air has firmed an agreement for 15 Boeing 787s – three more than had featured in the provisional deal unveiled in July.