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Arabian Aerospace: Nov 2021-Jan 2022

VOL. 13 NO. 4 November 02, 2021
Arabian Aerospace: Vol.13, Issue 4

Sponsored by Dassault Aviation.

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With the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO) annual general assembly happening this month, it will be interesting to hear the discussions from airlines across the region.

We also review events; Expo2020, Dubai Airshow and DIACC - all playing their part in the aviation recovery.

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A breath of fresh airports

Feb 11, 2022
Sustainability and environmental considerations are coming to the fore in the world of airport design and operation.
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Africa-Europe routes can play key role for Air Algérie

Feb 22, 2022
Before the pandemic, there were plans for Air Algérie to spend $2 billion on new aircraft. Now, as Vincent Chappard reports, the carrier is struggling for its very survival.
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Block magic

Feb 08, 2022
Blockaviation wants to convince a sceptical air transport industry about the cost savings and efficiency gains of moving fleet data on to a blockchain. Chief executive, John Roberts, explains the grand vision.
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CAAI scoops security training award

Feb 09, 2022
CAA International (CAAi) has been named as the training organisation of the year at a major aviation security event in Dubai.
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Converted freighters broaden Horizons outlook

Mar 16, 2022
Saudi Arabian group, Aviation Horizons, has broadened its interests by launching a new cargo airline.
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Emirati F-35 deal likely to go ahead despite US go-slow

Feb 16, 2022
The UAE is making steady progress in its plan to procure the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, despite some continuing US Congressional opposition.
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FlyWestaf eyes up Algerian LCC market

Mar 04, 2022
New airline, FlyWestaf, is hoping to bring much-needed competition to the domestic Algerian market.
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Hitting on missiles

Dec 20, 2021
Middle Eastern air forces are increasingly fielding a new class of very-long-range stand-off missile, despite the strictures of the multilateral Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and the fact that the US is determined to limit the range and payload of any such weapons systems supplied to its regional allies.
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Is it Checkmate… or just a smart chess move?

Jan 31, 2022
Speculation has begun that the UAE has, once again, revived its interest in acquiring a combat aircraft of Russian origin.
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It’s now... or never

Jan 26, 2022
An Airbus-organised summit in Toulouse has called for every sector of the industry, together with governments, to band together to facilitate the biggest revolution the airline industry has ever faced – cutting harmful emissions while keeping the industry growing.
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Kiwi training ‘first’ for Saudi women

Dec 23, 2021
The latest group of future Saudi Arabian air traffic controllers to train with New Zealand’s Airways International was the first to include Saudi women learning ATC skills abroad. Alan Dron reports.
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Luxe good for growth

Nov 11, 2021
Headquartered in Dubai, Jet Luxe has offices in Hong Kong and Mexico, with active plans to open in London and New York shortly.
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Luxe good for growth

Jan 20, 2022
Jet Luxe, a new aircraft management, charter, luxury travel, and concierge service company, has launched in the Middle East, Asia and North America. Jill Stockbridge reports.
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Middle East money targets pioneering jet trainer

Feb 14, 2022
An as-yet unnamed “Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund” is backing the creation of a new advance jet trainer, which could be set to revolutionise the market.
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Partnerships remain key for MRO’s big players

Mar 14, 2022
Consolidation and increased collaboration in the wake of the pandemic is less a result of the current disruption and more an acceleration of a pre-existing trend. Chuck Grieve reviews the MRO picture.
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Pod cast

Mar 07, 2022
Thales claims to be the 'European leader in airborne optronics'. Jon Lake travelled to France to check out some of the company's products.
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Qatar’s new FIR set to fly

Feb 21, 2022
The first major change in decades to air traffic control arrangements in the Gulf is imminent as the creation of a new Qatar flight information region (FIR) nears its final stages.
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Safety is Indra’s priority mission

Mar 02, 2022
Spanish company, Indra, is continuing to dominate the north Africa region with its air traffic management systems.
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Saudia's grand master

Dec 15, 2021
A year into his post of director general of Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, His Excellency, Eng Ibrahim Al-Omar, speaks exclusively to Mark Pilling about how his group will play a strong role in helping to transform the kingdom’s fortunes.
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Sirius business as new UAE lessor enters the market

Mar 15, 2022
New UAE-based lessor, Sirius Aviation Capital Holdings, aims to have 100 aircraft in its portfolio three years from now.
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Surprise, surprise..!

Jan 24, 2022
Unexpected partnerships sealed and agreements signed in recent months point to a shifting approach to the MRO industry in the post-Covid world.
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Tail of the unexpected

Feb 02, 2022
A question-mark hangs over the future of Saudia after Saudi Arabia’s crown prince announced that the country plans to establish a new flag-carrier.
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Techs appeal

Feb 28, 2022
Training enough technicians to meet demand is a growing challenge throughout the MRO industry. Chuck Grieve talks to companies who have done something about it.
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Thoroughly modern milli...

Feb 25, 2022
Turkish Aerospace Industries formally exhibited the country’s new National Combat Aircraft or Milli Muharip Uçak (MMU) at the 15th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) in Istanbul.
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Viking still hot in the firing line

Dec 30, 2021
The Viking CL-415 has played a vital role in combatting recent north African wildfires. We look at why it continues to perform so well and at a new, possible, successor aircraft.
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World Central joins Royal family

Dec 10, 2021
As Dubai’s postponed EXPO opened its doors to the world, UAE firms prepared to see a revival in tourism – and for the top end of aviation it was no different.