Peter Shaw-Smith
Contributor - Middle East

Contributor - Middle East

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Airlines

Jazeera Airways Eyes Big Opportunities in Mideast and Beyond

With another three airplanes joining the fleet this year, Jazeera projects a 25 percent increase in passenger traffic in 2019.
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Airlines

Airlines Reroute Flights as Persian Gulf Tensions Escalate

Ticket prices could rise by an average of $300 due to costs associated with rerouting flights.
Aircraft

Qatar Executive Adds Two Gulfstreams

The latest additions, including a G650ER and a G500, bring the Middle Eastern company's fleet of business jets to 18.
Maintenance and Modifications

Repkon To Demo Manufacturing Capabilities at Paris

Decades of experience and development has left Repkon with a broad range of precision metal-working capabilities.

World Food Program Highlights Vital Aviation Role

UNHAS has proved invaluable to supporting the work of the WFP
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Improvements To Help Grow Fifth Bahrain Show

New infrastructure in Bahrain helps organizers Farnborough International grow the biennial BIAS event, taking place in November 2020.
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Dubai Airshow to Reflect Continued Defense Spending in Region

According to Deloitte, continued tension in the Middle East is driving defense spending growth as the November Dubai Airshow approaches.
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South African Aerospace Industry Pushes for Higher Profile

South Africa leads the African continent in aviation and aerospace but is aiming to strengthen ties with OEMS and suppliers elsewhere.
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Airlines

Qatar Airways Turns Boycott Into Growth Opportunities

It hasn't been an easy ride but Qatar Airways has fared remarkably well during regional tensions, helped by an ever-confident CEO.
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Bombardier Gives Assurances on Future of Moroccan Facility

Canadian OEM has put Northern Ireland and Morocco facilities up for sale.
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Riyadh To Move to Larger Facility

Jet Aviation is relocating to a new and larger facility at Riyadh Airport’s private aviation terminal, which is expected to be operational by year-end.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Falcon Aviation Sees Steady Growth in 2019

Falcon Aviation's steady growth should continue as it expands locations and services offered.
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Charter & Fractional

Qatar Executive Expanding Worldwide

Qatar Executive expects to complete delivery by 2022 of the 30 aircraft ordered from Gulfstream in 2015.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

IFEC Propels Oman Air as Gulf’s Dark Horse

Oman Air's early bet on connectivity is paying off.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Sees Increase in Leveraged Financing

Interest in alternative financing for business jet purchases in the Middle East is growing, according to Global Jet Capital.
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Charter & Fractional

FlyingGroup Focusing on Management Services

FlyingGroup's management business is stronger than its charter activity, but that should change soon.
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FBOs

Hadid Continues Expanding European Presence

Brexit effects could lower business in the UK, but Hadid sees an upswing in other areas.
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FBOs

Jetex Ready To Build FBO Network in Morocco

The nation is host to wealthy individuals and companies that see a need for business aviation.
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Dubai Airshow Aims to End 2019 'Bigger and Better'

Dubai's biennial aerospace show is adding a space pavilion, an airport solutions zone, and air cargo to this year's event.
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Charter & Fractional

SPA Focuses on 'Sub-charter' Assets

Saudia Private Aviation is rationalizing its fleet and taking advantage of sub-chartering opportunities.
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FBOs

DCAF Mulls Entry into Saudi Market

The company is firming up plans to bring to the Kingdom the same service it provides in Dubai.
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FBOs

Jetex Calls for New Term To Replace Aging ‘FBO’ Moniker

FBOs are now much more than gas stations for aircraft.
Airlines

Emirates Results Reflect a Wider Malaise in Middle East

Airline traffic fell 0.8 percent in the Middle East region last year.

MEBAA's Alnaqbi Optimistic about Mideast Bizav Markets

As the markets in the Middle East develop, MEBAA turns its attention to boosting member participation in Europe.
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UAS Ready To Meet Challenges of Growing Traffic in Dubai

The trip-support specialist also sees business growing in the Middle East and Africa.
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Charter & Fractional

Qatar Executive To Add Six Gulfstreams by Year-end

The deliveries, to take place by year-end, will bring the operator to 21 aircraft.
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MEBAA Show Poised To Provide Bizav Boost in Morocco

The Moroccan government has identified business aviation as a key pillar of economic growth.
Airlines

Lebanon's MEA Rises Above Structural Disadvantages

Middle East Airlines sees room for growth despite incursions by Gulf behemoths.
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Airlines

Omani A320 Pioneer Makes Mark as Emerging LCC

SalamAir plans to double its Airbus fleet by the end of the year.
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Jetcraft Shines in Saudi Arabia

A stabilizing political situation spells good news for Jetcraft's Middle East business.