Two of the Middle East's leading aerospace figures have formed a new business in Dubai.

Briefs from the May 8, 2013 issue of ATW's MRO Digest

BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has received EASA approval to extend its Part 21 G and J work on any aircraft type in both design and manufacturing.

Aerostar, the Romanian military MRO that has diversified into commercial MRO, increased revenue by 25% and profit by 30% from 2011 to 2012.

ST Aerospace took in S$479 million ($390 million) in revenue in the first quarter, up 5% from the same quarter of 2012, but down 15% from the December quarter of last year.

dnata, part of the Emirates Group, has announced a senior management change at its in-flight catering business, Alpha Flight Group. Lionel Wilton, chief executive officer of Alpha has announced that he will hand over the reins with effect from 31 December 2013.

The Kuwait Air Force is to get a new simulator training facility for the KC130-J aircraft.

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