All Middle East articles – Page 3

  • 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 ...

  • F-35Cs on catapult USS Nimitz c US Navy
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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.

  • RBAF Bell AH-1 Cobra BIAS 2022
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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.

  • Etihad A321neo-c-Etihad Airways
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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 ...

  • UAE A330 MRTT 4
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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.

  • MEA A321neo MSN10000-c-Airbus
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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.

  • RBAF Bell 505
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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
    Analysis

    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.

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    Why Bahrain’s airport still has room to grow

    2024-11-12T17:03:00Z

    It may not be a mega-hub like Dubai or Doha, but Bahrain airport is looking to the next stage of its expansion, less than four years after the opening of its new terminal. On the agenda are hotels, runway improvements, an enhanced customer offer, and an expanded cargo centre

  • Air Arabia-c-Air Arabia
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    Air Arabia shrugs off regional challenges with strong third-quarter performance

    2024-11-12T06:23:00Z

    Middle Eastern budget carrier Air Arabia brought its fleet up to 77 single-aisle Airbus jets by the end of the third quarter, as it posted an 8% rise in pre-tax profit to Dhs564 million ($153 million) for the three months. The airline has introduced six additional aircraft this year, and ...

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    Ukrainian government cancels bilateral air transport pact with Iran

    2024-11-11T08:51:00Z

    Ukraine’s government has cancelled a bilateral air transport agreement with Iran, which has been in place for over 30 years. Permanent representative of the cabinet of ministers Taras Melnychuk, in a summary of discussions on government activity on 8 November, stated that the air services agreement between the two countries ...

  • RIYADH AIR A321NEO ORDER
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    Riyadh Air likely to look at longer-range variant as part of A321neo deal

    2024-11-08T09:07:00Z

    Saudi Arabian start-up Riyadh Air is likely to take a longer-range variant of the Airbus A321neo as part of its deal for 60 of the narrowbody jets.

  • f-15i-c-israeli-air-force
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    Israel orders 25 of latest F-15 fighters from Boeing

    2024-11-07T17:06:00Z

    The $5.2 billion purchase, which will see aircraft deliveries starting in 2031, marks Boeing’s first firm overseas order for its latest F-15EX variant.

  • El Al 787-c-El Al
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    El Al stays with Trent 1000 for additional 787s: Rolls-Royce

    2024-11-07T11:19:00Z

    Israeli flag-carrier El Al appears to be sticking with Rolls-Royce engines for its latest Boeing 787s, as the manufacturer progresses with work on blade improvements. El Al already has 16 Trent 1000-equipped 787s, and is due to take delivery of another Trent-powered 787-9 originally intended for another customer. Rolls-Royce states, ...

  • Emirates A380-c-Emirates
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    Travel demand pushes Emirates to record half-year pre-tax profit

    2024-11-07T07:58:00Z

    Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is citing strong travel demand as it turns in a 2% rise in half-year pre-tax profit to a record Dhs9.7 billion ($2.6 billion). Emirates posted a net profit of Dhs8.7 billion, after it generated a 5% increase in revenues to Dhs62.2 billion for the six months ...

  • Trump Xi
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    Uncertain US defence partners congratulate Donald Trump on election win

    2024-11-06T23:27:00Z

    With global tensions ranging from simmering to raging, leaders of the USA’s many security partners are lining up to congratulate former American president Donald Trump on re-election to the top office, amid significant uncertainty about his intended security policies.

  • Riyadh Air at Paris
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    Riyadh Air plots new widebody aircraft order

    2024-11-06T18:29:00Z

    New Saudi Arabian national carrier Riyadh Air aims to make a decision in the first half of next year on a further widebody aircraft order, as it ponders a deal for either Airbus A350-1000s or Boeing 777X jets.

  • El Al 787-c-El Al
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    El Al withdraws offer to invest in finance firm Isracard

    2024-11-01T17:55:00Z

    Israeli flag-carrier El Al has withdrawn its preliminary offer to invest in credit-card and financial services firm Isracard, citing time constraints. The airline had disclosed a non-binding offer in mid-October to take a 45% shareholding in Isracard, through a private placement. But El Al states that Isracard set a “short ...