All Middle East articles – Page 86
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Saudi carrier Flyadeal switches to A320neo from 737 Max
Saudi Arabian budget carrier Flyadeal has opted to take up to 50 Airbus A320neo-family jets, having put its previous Boeing 737 Max agreement on hold.
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Actuator deterioration behind Onur A330 gear-up landing
Investigators have disclosed that an attempt to lower an Airbus A330-200's undercarriage by free-fall failed because the condition of key actuator components had deteriorated.
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El Al secures AFIC-backed JOLCO for one 787-9
El Al has secured Japanese operating lease with call option (JOLCO) funding, backed by the Aircraft Finance Insurance Consortium (AFIC), for one Boeing 787-9 that was delivered 18 June.
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AnalysisWho ordered what at the Paris air show
Lower levels of business from the big-two airframers meant the Paris air show was one of the quietest in recent years for commercial aircraft order commitments.
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DA62 breached separation before suspected wake crash
United Arab Emirates investigators have disclosed that the Diamond Aircraft DA62 which fatally crashed at Dubai last month had been following preceding traffic on a parallel runway closer than prescribed before a suspected wake-vortex upset.
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AnalysisAirbus wins order race – but Boeing steals the show
Boeing won a key battle, if not the war, at this year’s Paris air show. Airbus marked its 50th anniversary by disclosing more business than its Seattle rival, but the event will ultimately be remembered for a show-stopping order from IAG that is set to revive the grounded 737 Max programme.
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FAA prohibits US carriers from flying over Iranian airspace
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency order prohibiting US carriers from flying in the overwater area of Iranian-controlled airspace until further notice.
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Podcast
PODCAST: Airline Business at Paris air show 2019 – wrap-up
Join Airline Business managing editor Lewis Harper and executive editor Graham Dunn as they take you through all the key airline-related developments at this year’s Paris air show.
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PARIS: Flynas opts to take A321XLRs
Saudi Arabian budget carrier Flynas has disclosed that it is tentatively taking 10 Airbus A321XLRs, and is converting 10 A320neos to the larger A321neo variant.
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PARIS: Qatar expects A380 fleet retirement from 2024
Qatar Airways' Airbus A380s are set for an early retirement, as the airline expects to begin phasing out the fleet from 2024.
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PARIS: Boeing should rename 737 Max – Qatar chief
Qatar Airways group chief executive Akbar Al Baker expects that Boeing will need to rename the 737 Max after the damage done to its brand reputation in the wake of the grounding that followed two fatal accidents within five months.
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AnalysisParis air show 2019 order tracker - update
Keep up to date with all the firm orders, tentative commitments and options for commercial aircraft announced during the Paris air show. Updated 13:30, 20 June
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PARIS: ATR hopeful of STOL formal launch before year-end
ATR chief executive Stefano Bortoli is confident the manufacturer can officially launch the new short take-off and landing version of its ATR 42-600 after securing 17 commitments already.
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NewsPARIS: Boeing looks to F/A-18 E/F Block III for overseas boost
Boeing is optimistic on the international prospects for the Block III version of its F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.
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PARIS: JF-17 returns after 2017 absence
The Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 will make its second appearance at this year's show, appearing in the static park and in the flying display.
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Podcast
PODCAST: Airline Business at Paris air show 2019 – day 2
Join Airline Business managing editor Lewis Harper as he takes you through all the key airline-related developments at this year’s Paris air show.
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NewsPARIS: Boeing sticks with big number for future T-X sales
Boeing is promoting its T-X advanced jet trainer system with a full-size mock-up in a pavilion near the static park, highlighting its big ambitions for the single-engined type.
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PARIS: Saudia takes A321XLR as part of extra Airbus deal
Saudi Arabian flag-carrier Saudia is ordering a further 30 Airbus A320neo-family jets of which half will be the new long-range A321XLR variant.
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Podcast
PODCAST: Airline Business at Paris air show 2019 – day 1
Join Lewis Harper and Graham Dunn for all the latest from the first day of the Paris air show.
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PARIS: Four firm MEA A321neos will be new XLR version
Lebanese flag-carrier Middle East Airlines is to convert four Airbus A321neo orders into the newly-launched extra-long range A321XLR.



















