Peter Shaw-Smith
Contributor - Middle East

Contributor - Middle East

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Aircraft

New Saudi Airline Plans Gain Momentum

The perception is that that existing flag carrier Saudia has been unsuccessful in matching the quality of service of the ‘Big Three’ Middle East airlines.
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Charter & Fractional

Vista's Bizjet Memberships Climb 43 Percent in 1H22

Dubai-based Vista Global Holding said member growth across all of its business jet services platforms hit 43 percent in the first half of this year.
Airports

Effort To Attract International Airlines to Afghanistan Underway

Despite the best intentions, operating airports in Afghanistan remains a challenge.
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Aircraft

ITA Airways On Course as Italy's New National Airline

ITA Airways' CEO said that the carrier turned profitable in June.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Two Airlines Sign for EmbraerX Beacon MRO Software Suite

JetBlue and Binter Canarias will adopt Embraer's Beacon maintenance coordination technology.
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Aircraft

Oriental Air Bridge Orders ATR 42-600

ORC's acquisition of an ATR 42-600 could serve to revitalize the remote islands around the Nagasaki Prefecture.
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Aircraft

Wencor Extends Purchase Agreement with Alp Aviation

Wencor signed a multi-year agreement to supply consumables and expendables to Turkey's Alp Aviation.
Aircraft

Collins Produces First Prototype Motor for Airlander 10

The Airlander 10 hybrid airship promises zero-emissions flight by 2030.
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Engines

EasyJet and Rolls-Royce Launch Hydrogen Engine Partnership

Full-scale hydrogen-fueled ground testing of the Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engine will follow initial trials on the AE 2100 powerplant.
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Aircraft

Aviation Capital Is Buyer for 12 Boeing 737-8s

Boeing says the "reboot" of the Max program is complete and that the company sees a return to a normal competitive landscape with Airbus.
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Training and Workforce

L3Harris Signs to Produce Flight Simulators in China

The goal of the deal is for L3Harris to produce flight simulators for the commercial aviation market in China.
Regulations and Government

Saudi Defense Sector Out in Force at Farnborough

GAMI aims to localize more than 50 percent of national expenditure on defense equipment by 2030.
Aircraft

Northrop Grumman To Buy Special Mission Boom Overtures

Boom said it has raised more than $600 million in capital for the Overture program.
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Environment

Airbus Partners with Airlines to Launch Carbon Removal Scheme

Experts say the technology is fundamental to delivering a 1.5 degree centigrade world.
Aircraft

Georgia Airlines Orders Three Boeing Freighters

Georgia Airlines Group is adding more freighter 737s to its Caucasus operations.
Aircraft

Raytheon Subsidiaries Update Market on Pending Innovation

Raytheon is preparing for what forecasters say will be an exponential increase in travel in the next five to 10 years.
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Safety

Universal Avionics Awarded $33M Contract on Boeing 737NG

The Universal Avionics ClearVision head-wearable display enables pilots to overcome degraded visibility during the day and night.
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Engines

Pratt & Whitney To Open India Engineering Center Next Year

The new P&W Indian Engineering Center will add to centers in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and Poland.
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Aircraft

Boom, Collins Sign Expanded Deal for Overture Systems

Boom's supersonic Overture is designed to carry 65 to 80 passengers and will fly at twice the speed of today's aircraft.
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Engines

ZeroAvia and PowerCell Sign Fuel Cell Stacks MoU

The agreement between ZeroAvia and PowerCell will see production of 5,000 aviation-optimized fuel cell stacks between 2024 and 2028.
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Security

Astronautics Supports All Native Group on USAF Contract

Astronautics will also bid its aerospace cybersecurity, integrated avionics, and secure connectivity solutions for an Air Force contract.
Engines

CF34 Engine Line Surpasses 200 Million Hours

GE's CF34 engine family has logged the third-highest number of flight hours of any turbine engine design.
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Engines

GKN Aerospace Teams with GE Aviation on CFM RISE

GKN and GE Aviation are developing the open-fan design for the RISE engine demonstrator program.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce in Final Build Phase for UltraFan Demonstrator

The UltraFan engine will perform its first run later this year, powered by 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Details Hydrogen Program Progress

Engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is developing hydrogen and hybrid-electric power solutions.
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Airports

Strategic Location and Experience Spur Sea-Air in Dubai

Tracking the growth of sea-air through Dubai may have become more difficult over time due to the problems with obtaining comprehensive data.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Israel's Blaze Unveils Spider VTOL UAV

The Blaze UAV's small size and adaptability allow individuals to deploy it for tactical, covert, or extended-range real-time intelligence.
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Aircraft

Solvay Wins a Boeing Supplier of the Year Award

Winners of Boeing's supplier awards were selected from 13,000 suppliers in 48 countries.
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Aircraft

Ametek To Support OEM Supply Chain Sector post-Covid

As the post-Covid environment takes shape, Ametek anticipates a rapid increase in production of commercial and military aircraft.
Aircraft

Morocco’s Aerospace Sector Gains Momentum

The economics of the manufacture of aircraft parts in Morocco remain compelling.
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