Bahrain's Gulf Air has selected TRAX Maintenance software to manage its MRO operations.

The future success of aviation maintenance in the Middle East lies in the region's high availability of skilled engineers and technicians, according to remarks at the close of the MRO Middle East conference and exhibition at Dubai's Airport Expo.

Libyan carrier Buraq Air has selected A J Walter Aviation, to provide power-by-the-hour support for an additional two B737-400 aircraft in its fleet. This five year deal is a further vote of confidence in AJW who already supports the airline's two B737-800 aircraft with more on order.

Fokker Aircraft Services is making its debut at the shows, targeting the Middle East market as a stepping stone to developing a global footprint for the Dutch company, the firm's president Edwin Schelling said yesterday.

Jordan Airmotive (JAL Co.) has teamed up with Chromalloy for inspections and service on gas turbine engine components.

Parker Aerospace – a business unit of Parker Hannifin Corporation announced today that it has signed a five-year customer support agreement with Emirates.

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is at the MRO Middle East show with its latest product – an enhanced Landing Gear Control and Indication Unit (LGCIU).

Fujairah International Airport is counting down to the opening of a new $25 million MRO facility and comes to the Aerospace Week shows keen to promote its potential to both MRO and aircraft interiors manufacturers and service providers.