Peter Shaw-Smith
Contributor - Middle East

Contributor - Middle East

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FBOs

DC Aviation Sees Potential in Dubai

With the new facility at DWC operational, users can expect the kind of discretion they value.
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FBOs

Hadid Selects Partner for Another Italian FBO

Middle East trip-support providers are signaling increasing interest in the FBO segment.
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MEBAA Show Eyes Expo 2020 Volumes

Business aviation in the region is facing challenges and opportunities, both of which will be discussed at the upcoming show.

Aviation Opportunities Remain Rare for Women in Africa

In most cases, women have made few inroads into aviation in the region, but the climate is changing slowly.
Regulations and Government

San Marino Aircraft Registry Boon for Industry

The Italian principality offers an alternative for those not satisfied with other registries.
FBOs

Jetex Aims for 50 FBOs Globally by 2020

Tthe company’s footprint will be entirely global, with an additional 21 new FBOs, by 2020.
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Aircraft

Aerion Remains on Pace for AS2 First Flight by 2023

The aircraft could fly at about Mach 1.5 over water and nearly Mach 1.2 over land without a sonic boom reaching the ground.
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Charter & Fractional

Fly-in, Fly-out Model Proves a Boon for Alliance Airlines

Getting energy workers to out-of-the-way sites is one part of the company's business plan.
Airlines

'Kangaroo Route' Dynamics See New Market Entrants

Alliance between Qantas and Emirates still key feature of route.
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Airports

Slow but Steady Expansion Drives Changi Projects

The airport is planning for anticipated growth in Asia over the next 20 years.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Strata Studying Engine Parts Manufacturing

Also launches joint venture with Belgian composites company
Aircraft

P&WC Signs 20-year Deal with Abu Dhabi Aviation

Engines that power Abu Dhabi Aviation's fleet of AW139s will be covered under a fleet management program signed with Pratt & Whitney Canada.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Emirates Signs 777X Satcom Antenna Contract With Esterline

The CMA-2200SB satcom antenna is light weight and low drag.
Aircraft

Flydubai Puts First 737 Max 8 on Show

The aircraft will serve the most distant destinations in Flydubai's network.
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Charter & Fractional

Empire Aviation Group Launches Elan Air Charter

Company is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Dubai Air Show this year.

Empire Awarded Indian Operating Permit

The EAG managed fleet now numbers 22 aircraft.
FBOs

FBO Providers Gel DWC Plans, Open Facilities

Falcon to launch VIP heli-service from DWC as Jet Aviation opens FBO at Executive Terminal, and DC Aviation opens second hangar.
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Aircraft

Mena Aerospace Partners With Hala Bahrain

IJM Mena joint venture expanding aircraft under management
Maintenance and Modifications

DCAF Declares Second DWC Hangar Open

New hangar will more than double capacity for business aviation specialist DC Aviation Al Futtaim at Dubai South.
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Charter & Fractional

Falcon To Add Three More Leonardo AW169s to Fleet

Falcon Aviation is offering a three-month charter offer to entice new business.
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Training and Workforce

SNCA and CAE Plan Pilot Training Center in Saudi Arabia.

The project aims to fill a shortage of pilots in the Middle East.
Fuel

Air BP Fuels First EFTA Training Aircraft

Air BP's first contract with Emirates Flight Training Academy is to fuel the first two of the facility's Currus SR22 G6 aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Sanad Portfolio Grows to More Than $1.2 billion

Mubadala celebrates 10th anniversary in the aerospace industry
Accidents

Crashes of UAE-registered Aircraft Mar Hard-won Safety Record

UAE keen to put bad year for flight safety in 2016 behind it
Aircraft

Business Jet OEMs Upbeat on Middle East

Large cabin, long-range bizjet fleet in region totals almost 300 aircraft with far more potential sales, manufacturers believe.
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Airports

Regional Uncertainty Shifts Focus Back to DXB

Regional uncertainty shifts focus back to DXB
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Training and Workforce

EFTA To Open during Dubai Airshow

EFTA to open during Dubai Airshow
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Maintenance and Modifications

EAE venture with Airbus commences first A380 C-check

EAE recently joined the international 'Airbus MRO Alliance'
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

DAE Bounces Back After Acquisition of AWAS

Middle East lessors are starting to gain business beyond the region, with Alafco notably gaining its first U.S. airline customer.
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Airlines

U.S Security Measures Smack of Protectionism in Middle East

Region’s airlines suffer from efforts by Trump administration to restrict travel
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