All Middle East articles – Page 133

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    News

    Major powers: Our Top 10 of military aviation strength

    2015-12-04T12:02:51Z

    ​To coincide with the release of our world air forces directory for 2016, our Top 10 feature lists the world’s leading military fleets by operator nation. With more aircraft in its active inventory than the next six-ranked nations combined, the USA tops the chart, which draws on data originally derived ...

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    Analysis

    ANALYSIS: World air forces face another year of conflict

    2015-12-03T15:41:00Z

    With conflicts raging in several nations – notably Iraq, Syria and Yemen – and with terrorist activity having targeted Western civilians in Egypt, France and Tunisia, 2015 has been marked by crises and instability.

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    Qatar to axe Osaka route in 2016

    2015-12-02T15:49:45Z

    Middle Eastern carrier Qatar Airways has decided to stop its Doha-Osaka service in March next year for "commercial reasons".

  • Analysis

    ANALYSIS: What will passengers experience in the hubs of 2030?

    2015-11-26T11:00:00Z

    Long-haul travellers arriving at a hub airport in 2030 should expect to enter a building powered by the latest technology. It will sell itself on its distinctive experience, with transport connections into the heart of the city. If you are transferring to another flight, your options may include enjoying time ...

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    Opinion

    ​OPINION: Lessons from three decades covered by Airline Business

    2015-11-24T16:57:39Z

    Thirty years ago, Airline Business magazine was one of a handful of seemingly insignificant new arrivals in the civil aviation world. But what an incredible ride it has been since that first issue – spun out of the industry's oldest aviation weekly, Flight International – landed on doormats in November ...

  • News

    Iraqi airports closed over cruise missile warning

    2015-11-23T09:42:00Z

    Carriers operating over northern Iraq are being warned about the possibility of cruise missiles being used in the region.

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    Air Berlin's MRO plan for Munich unaffected by Etihad initiative

    2015-11-20T09:12:44Z

    Air Berlin insists it will continue base-maintenance operations in Munich despite shareholder Etihad Airways' plans to establish a specialist facility for such checks in a low-cost location in eastern Europe.

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    FL Technics develops engine service for legacy aircraft operators

    2015-11-18T10:41:01Z

    Lithuanian maintenance provider FL Technics is targeting operators of Boeing 737 Classics and Bombardier CRJ100/200 regional jets with a dedicated engine management service.

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    News

    El Al turns in healthy third-quarter profit

    2015-11-18T09:12:00Z

    ​Israeli flag-carrier El Al has substantially improved its third-quarter performance, generating a pre-tax profit of over $126 million.

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    NBAA: Honeywell forecasts market downs and ups

    2015-11-17T02:40:21Z

    ​Sluggish global economies combined with heightening political tensions will impact negatively on the business aviation market over the next two years, according to Honeywell Aerospace. But the introduction of new models and upgrades along with a strengthening US economy will help the sector to flourish in the long term.

  • Analysis

    ANALYSIS: GAMA figures show mixed fortunes for general aviation industry

    2015-11-16T00:00:00Z

    It was a tale of contrasting fortunes for the business and general aviation industry in the first nine months of 2015. The latest statistics from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association reveal that propeller-driven fixed-wing aircraft fared poorly between January and September, while their business-jet counterparts revealed a confident performance compared ...

  • News

    Aviation has 'no hope' of carbon-neutral growth: study

    2015-11-12T10:41:12Z

    Oil demand for aviation is set to grow faster than for any other sector through 2040, leaving no hope for the industry to achieve its goal of carbon-neutral growth after 2020 without offsets from other sectors, the International Energy Agency has warned.

  • Analysis

    ANALYSIS: Business aviation is bouncing back

    2015-11-12T09:23:00Z

    It’s show time again for the business aviation industry. The annual NBAA convention, the largest and longest-running event within this niche sector, is returning to the bright lights of Las Vegas – a fitting host for a market that is starting to emerge into the light following a miserable few ...

  • News

    DUBAI: Embraer details plan for E2 test fleet

    2015-11-10T11:20:00Z

    Embraer intends to build six test aircraft as part of the E2 E-Jet re-engining programme: four of the E190-E2 variant and two of the E195-E2.

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    DUBAI: Inzpire brings tablets to military cockpits

    2015-11-10T08:32:10Z

    UK firm Inzpire is promoting a tablet-based electronic flight bag for used by military air crews.

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    DUBAI: A400M ready to deliver disaster relief

    2015-11-10T00:00:00Z

    Lt. Col. Benoit Paillard of the French air force says his aircraft, the Airbus Defence & Space A400M tactical transport, is the aircraft of choice for humanitarian relief missions.

  • News

    DUBAI: Adcom looks for international growth

    2015-11-09T16:09:07Z

    Abu Dhabi unmanned aircraft maker Adcom Systems is focusing on international expansion as it continues to work on its unique S-shaped UAV designs.

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    News

    DUBAI: Beechcraft seeks AT-6 certification as Iraq mulls offer

    2015-11-09T13:56:47Z

    ​Beechcraft Defense's AT-6 Wolverine might soon have a launch customer, with a letter of offer and acceptance for six light-attack turboprops being prepared for the government of Iraq.

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    ​DUBAI: Lockheed upbeat on UAE, Saudi C-130J sales

    2015-11-09T11:22:06Z

    Lockheed Martin is staying upbeat about the potential for further C-130J sales in the region, and is pleased with progress on the type’s civilian variant, the LM-100J.

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    DUBAI: Lockheed excited about UAE involvement

    2015-11-09T08:45:53Z

    Lockheed Martin chief executive Marillyn Hewson had a big day at the Dubai show, officially opening the company’s new permanent chalet and visiting the stand of the company’s newly acquired Sikorsky helicopter unit.