All Middle East articles – Page 80
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Airline BusinessClark on how Emirates has adapted to changing conditions
Tim Clark has spent literally half of his life steering – and subsequently leading – Emirates Airline on an incredible journey to become one of the world’s most successful, well-known and feared network carriers.
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Airline BusinessThe complex background to Emirates’ Dubai deals
It has been an extraordinary two years for Emirates since the aerospace world last gathered in its backyard for the biennial Dubai air show.
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AnalysisDubai air show Order Tracker
It means the show ends with 298 order commitment announcements - less than half the level of deals announced two years ago, even if the Emirates tentative deal for 40 787-10s is stripped out of the 2017 figures. The majority, 231 aircraft, are firm orders - though many represent the ...
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NewsEmirates to take 30 787-9s and trims 777X deal
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates has revised its previous tentative agreement for Boeing 787s, opting to take 30 of the 787-9 variant rather than the larger 787-10. Deliveries of the aircraft, worth $8.8 billion, will commence in May 2023 and continue for five years. The Dubai-based airline had originally indicated, two ...
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UAVs play outsized role in Iranian airpower: DIA
A US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) report has highlighted the importance of UAVs in Iran’s defence strategy, and the possibility of new fighter buys when United Nations sanctions end in 2020.
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NewsRostec soldiers on with fighter sales
Rostec is forging ahead with efforts to sell advanced combat aircraft on the international market, although US sanctions present a challenge.
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NewsEmirates meets with FAA over 777X certification
Emirates Airline president Tim Clark has met today with the head of the US FAA Steve Dickson at the Dubai air show to discuss the certification process of the Boeing 777X.
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NewsFlynas firms up order for 10 A321XLRs
Saudi Arabian budget carrier Flynas signed a firm order today at the Dubai air show for 10 Airbus A321XLRs, upgrading the MoU it signed at the Paris air show in June.
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Switzerland's Smartflyer seeks funding for hybrid-electric SFX1
Swiss start-up Smartflyer is making its air show debut in Dubai, where it is seeking to attract investment its SFX1 hybrid-electric aircraft programme.
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NewsClark leaves door open to Emirates A330neo deal
There could still be a slot for the Airbus A330neo in Emirates’ fleet plan but the focus in the near term is on the A350-900, the airline’s president Tim Clark tells FlightGlobal.
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NewsBoeing lands services deals with Saudia, Ethiopian
Boeing has inked two services agreements with Saudi Arabian Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines on the sidelines of the show.
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DUBAI: UMS Skeldar to announce new contract wins
UMS Skeldar expects to sign contracts with two countries before year-end for its Skeldar V-200 vertical take-off and landing unmanned air vehicle, as the programme moves into the industrialisation phase.
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DUBAI: UK firms promote counter drone tech and weapons
UK companies are promoting a range of high-tech defence products at this year’s show with a dedicated pavilion.
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NewsRaytheon offers advice on dealing with drones
Raytheon is displaying a range of counter drone systems at the show, amid strong regional interest in technology that can keep airspace clear of undesired small intruders.
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NewsAir Arabia signs for 120 A320neos
Low-cost carrier Air Arabia has signed a firm order for 120 Airbus aircraft including 20 A321XLRs.
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NewsShenzhen Sunwin makes its international debut with UAV duo
Chinese Technology company Shenzhen Sunwin is making its international debut at the show, where it hopes to raise awareness among exhibitors and visitors of its Eagle family of unmanned air vehicles. Sunwin is also hoping to attract potential partners and distributors who can help to promote its line-up, which includes ...
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DUBAI: Boeing’s new services boss talks up partnership
The newly installed chief executive of Boeing Global Services has underlined the importance of the UAE and the Middle East for the company’s services business.
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NewsLocal lessor Palma signs for 20 Dash 8-400s
Dubai-based lessor Palma has signed a letter of intent to purchase 20 De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400s.
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NewsA350 order confirms Emirates A380 cancellation
The order announced by Emirates today at the Dubai air show for 50 Airbus A350-900s signals the formal cancellation of the bulk of its A380s.
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NewsUAE inks $2 billion in defence contracts
The UAE government signed Dh7.6 billion ($2 billion) in contracts on day one of the air show, with a notable contract going to Dassault Aviation for the Mirage 2000 upgrade programme.