Aerospace

In this week's Arabian Aerospace radio we look at features from this week's Apex Expo in Long Beach, California. Steve Nichols talks to Inmarsat, Rockwell Collins, IFE Services and Panasonic Avionics (Programme length: 24m 55s).

In line with its 2020 Vision, Airbus has laid out its plans for a more efficient and agile organisation to be implemented by January 2013.

BAE Systems and EADS have told the London Stock Exchange that they are in talks over a possible merger that would create the world's largest aerospace and defence company.

The Dubai-based airline Emirates took the opportunity offered by the presentation of an Airbus A380 at the ILA to reiterate its desire to introduce flights to Berlin as soon as possible.

Etihad Airways President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), James Hogan, today visited Boeing's Everett production facility, as the UAE flag carrier prepares to take delivery of more 777s and awaits the arrival of the 787 Dreamliner.

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has signed an air services memorandum of understanding with the Philippines, reports Gulfnews.com.

At the Airex Istanbul 2012 exhibition Kaan Air signed a preliminary sales contract with AgustaWestland for two AW169 intermediate twin-engine helicopters and a contract for one AW139 medium twin engine helicopter plus further options for both types.

Analyst Saj Ahmad looks at the deal between Emirates and Qantas, decides who are the winners and losers and gives his personal take on the old adage of he who laughs last, laughs longest.

The growing number of Turkish business jet owners and operators are getting the chance to see one of the region's success stories first hand this weekend.

Plans for the second Abu Dhabi Air Expo – flagged as the only general aviation exhibition in the Middle East – are well underway with Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) named today as the first official partner of the show.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reinforced its commitment to African aviation and called on industry and government leaders in Central West Africa to work together to make aviation an even more integral part of African economic development and integration.

Baymap Aviation in Ankara has been named as the new dealer for Piper Aircraft in Turkey .

Diamond Aircraft's DA42 Guardian equipped with a radio detection system is being launched at the ILA show in Berlin next week

IATA has announced today that it is to hold the second World Passenger Symposium at the Etihad Towers Hotel in Abu Dhabi, on 16-18 October this year

AMAC Aerospace, the Swiss-based provider of corporate aviation maintenance and completion services, is marking the launch of its new Istanbul-based office when it exhibits at Airex 2012, the international civil aviation and airports exhibition in Istanbul later this week.

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Royal Jet, the Abu Dhabi-based international private jet operator, has evacuated five seriously injured victims to Abu Dhabi for emergency treatment from the latest fatal road accident in Oman. The accident, which happened today, involved a total of nine casualties.

Russian Helicopters has announced that a Mi-38 set a new world altitude record on the final day of the 14th FAI World Helicopter Championships.

Gulf Air has announced that it has posted significant improvements in its 2012 half yearly performance against the same period last year.

World Class Middle Eastern airline is now looking for a Head of Purchasing to head all categories for their Duty Free sector. They will be responsible

Etihad Airways has increased its stake in Virgin Australia Holdings to 6.1% from 5% last month, Business Spectator has reported.

Qatar Holding – a subsidiary of the Qatar sovereign wealth fund – has taken a 20% stake in airport owner and operator BAA which owns London's Heathrow and Stansted airports as well as Glasgow and Aberdeen in Scotland and Southampton in the south of England.

Air Partner, a leading provider of private aviation services that evacuated 12,000 people during the 'Arab Spring', talks about its experiences in Libya and reflects on the situation in Syria as it reaches breaking point.

Etihad Airways has signed a new multi-million dollar agreement to extend to 2019 its naming and marketing rights for Melbourne's Etihad Stadium, the city's premier sports and entertainment venue.

This year's World Route Development Strategy Summit (WRDSS), taking place on Sunday 30 September to 1 October in Abu Dhabi, will bring together thought leaders and decision makers from across the aviation sector under one roof to participate in discussions and debates that will set the commercial and political agenda for the industry.