Peter Shaw-Smith
Contributor - Middle East

Contributor - Middle East

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Airlines

Flydubai Prepares To Shift Flights to Al Maktoum Airport

Runway refurbishment at Dubai International Airport next spring prompts temporary move
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Dubai Cements Position Among Top Finance Hubs for Aviation

Air transport finance leaders revel in industry’s favorable environment
Airlines

Gulf Air CEO Optimistic as Fleet To Double by 2023

Airline turning a profit this year as chief executive tightens belts
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Airlines

A Dozen Grounded Emirates Airliners Returned to Service

Two A380s out of 14 jets remain parked at Al Maktoum International Airport
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Airlines

Kuwait Suspends License of Wataniya Airways

Middle Eastern launch customer for E195-E2 and A320 operator given three months to rectify operational deficiencies
FBOs

Jeddah-based FBO/MRO Outfit Arabasco Shuts Down

Founded in 1984, Arabasco was one of the oldest and most respected names in the Saudi business aviation industry.
Charter & Fractional

Bestfly Antarctica Excursions To Continue This Season

The five-hour flight gives travelers the chance to go to the geographic South Pole.
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Morocco Touts Advantages for Aerospace Industry

Political stability, infrastructure, talent, and location are among the kingdom's selling points.
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Airlines

Despite Gulf Blockade, Qatar Sees Opportunities for Growth

The airline has added airports, routes and technology.
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Airlines

Turkish Contingent Showcases Defense Capabilities

More than 30 companies will be on hand at Farnborough.
Airlines

Etihad Aviation Training Signals Broader Ambitions

Etihad’s training arm presents itself as one-stop-shop for training, for individual aspiring pilots to airline customers.
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Airlines

Emirates Denies Being Hit By Pilot Shortage

Dubai-based airline says seasonal issues account for it parking many aircraft, rather than pilots being lured to luctative contracts in China.

Aerospace Events Aim To Build UAE Workforce

Events of the next two years bring attention to the aerospace sector in the Middle East.
Aircraft

Bahrain Show Poised To Benefit From New November Timing

Moving date is designed to make it alternate with the Dubai Airshow and help it to grow its importance on the international aerospace calendar.
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Regulations and Government

Regulatory Confusion in Saudi Arabia Fails to Stymie Optimism

How the regulations will affect business aviation in the kingdom is still a topic of discussion.

Perth’s Maxem Aviation Eyes Business Improvement

High-net-worth individuals and the resources industry are the company's diverse clients.

Al Naqbi Expects Record MEBAA Show Turnout in December

The MEBAA show is becoming as significant for the region as EBACE and NBAA are in their respective regions.
FBOs

UAS Makes Inroads in China on Deer Jet Alliance

The company sees a market in China and the 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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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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