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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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Boeing Sees Big Airline Fleet Growth From Middle East

The airframer says the region's bounceback from Covid is fueling demand

Airlines

November 12, 2023

Sanad Completes MRO Process on First Leap Engine for Flydubai

CFM holds a worldwide backlog of more than 10,000 Leap engines

Maintenance and Modifications

November 12, 2023

UAE Tech Start-up Eanan Unveils Cargo Drones

The company operates in the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

November 12, 2023

Qatar Airways Enters New Era as Al Meer Takes Helm

Akbar Al Baker's retirement after 27 years opens door for new generation of leadership

Airlines

November 12, 2023

Videos

Bell 525 Flight Test Program In Final Stages, Aircraft on Production Line - AIN

Bell 525 Flight Test Program In Final Stages, Aircraft on Production Line - AIN

Aircraft

February 19, 2020

Embraer's E2 Profit Hunter is the King of the Skies

Embraer's E2 Profit Hunter is the King of the Skies

Aircraft

February 10, 2020

Kaman Offers Its K-Max Unmanned Helicopter to the Commercial Market - AIN

Kaman Offers Its K-Max Unmanned Helicopter to the Commercial Market - AIN

Aircraft

January 31, 2020

Leonardo’s Falco Xplorer UAV Makes First Flight - AIN

Leonardo’s Falco Xplorer UAV Makes First Flight - AIN

Aircraft

January 23, 2020

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T-7A Red Hawk Begins Air Force Flight Testing

Aircraft APT-2 has arrived at the integrated test force at Edwards AFB.

Aircraft

November 12, 2023

High Hopes and Conflict Concerns Mark Dubai Show Opening

Orders from Emirates and Turkish airlines could be on the cards at Dubai Airshow

Aircraft

November 12, 2023

Local Interest as Chinese Trainers Fly into Dubai

CATIC reports that the UAE has ordered the Hongdu L-15 advanced trainer.

Aircraft

November 12, 2023

Gulfstream Nears G700 Certification

Marking the Dubai Airshow debut of the G700, Gulfstream hopes to begin delivery this year

Aircraft

November 12, 2023

Bellwether’s Oryx eVTOL Aircraft Lands at Dubai Airshow

The company expands R&D to the Middle East

Aircraft

November 12, 2023

New Dubai Office Backs Embraer's Defense Ambitions In Middle East

The Brazilian manufacturer is exhibiting its C-390 multi-role tactical transport and the Super Tucano at the Dubai Airshow

Aircraft

November 12, 2023

B-21 Raider Takes Flight

The production-representative test vehicle landed at the USAF’s primary test site at Edwards AFB.

Aircraft

November 12, 2023

Boeing 777X Arrives at Dubai

The twin-engine airliner is nearing type inspection authorization

Aircraft

November 12, 2023

Spanish Start-up Crisalion Introduces Integrity eVTOL Aircraft

The company has launched a new funding round to support development work

Aircraft

November 12, 2023

UAE’s GlobalEye Fleet To Grow Next Year

The Emiratis could be operating five GlobalEyes by the end of 2024

Aircraft

November 11, 2023

Emirates to Expand Pilot Training By 54 Percent in 2024

The PilotsGlobal platform has processed 22,000 pilot referrals across Middle East vacancies.

Training and Workforce

November 11, 2023

Refurbishment Programs Drive Need for Third-Party MRO Help

Aging airliner fleets are driving growth in maintenance, repair and overhaul services in the Middle East region

Maintenance and Modifications

November 10, 2023

Vertiport Management System Will Support VTOL Aircraft

Anra Technologies has rolled out its web-based flight and ground infrastructure management software

ATC

November 10, 2023

The Search for Stealth: Where Can Gulf States Buy Radar-evading Fighters?

Stealthy fighter jets remain on Arab nations’ wishlist

Aircraft

November 9, 2023

Iranian Su-35 Fighter Deal Could Prompt Gulf Defense Rethink

Gulf states' adversary is reported to be shopping for 24 new generation Russian combat jets

Aircraft

November 9, 2023

Middle East Airline Fleet Replenishment Slowed By Program Delays

Today, 795 Airbus aircraft fly in service in the Middle East region compared with 727 for Boeing.

Airlines

November 8, 2023