Aerospace

Captain Abdulkhalek Al-Kadi, Chairman and CEO of Yemenia said at the Bahrain Airshow today that assessors from the UK are in Yemen already preparing their report on the airline's security systems.
Airports & Networks

A|D|S, the UK's aerospace, defence and security trade organisation is to set up a regional office in Bahrain in order to support the growing market in the Middle East, its chairman said today.
Maintenance & Training

Sakhir Air Base – the venue for the inaugural Bahrain International Air Show – could become a new centre for business aviation during the Formula One Grand Prix.
Aerospace

It's loud. It's impressive. Photographer Ian Billinghurst captures the moment that the US Navy F-18 booms into the show on a low but high speed pass along the flightline. He captures the F-18F Super Hornet right at the speed of sound. The adiabatic expansion cools the air just enough to condense the water in the air.
Aerospace

Gulf Air, Bahrian's national carrier is set to add a bit of special colour to the country's inaugural air show when it opens at Sakhir Airbase tomorrow morning.
Aerospace

Dubai along with other Air Partner offices worldwide have come to the aid of earthquake-stricken Haiti, arranging a number of humanitarian aid relief flights carrying vital cargo, medical personnel and support workers
Aerospace

The organizers of the The Airport Show in Dubai have announced that they expect to see the number of project buyers attending the event double over the previous year. The announcement comes as the organizers have increased the focus on further improving the return on investment that exhibitors and visitors can generate from their participation.
Aerospace

Despite the challenges of the global economy, turboprop manufacturer ATR announced record sales figures today.
Aerospace

AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, has announced it will conduct a flying display of its Aerosonde Mark 4.7 small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) at the Bahrain International Airshow (at the Sakhir Air Base, January 21-23 ), to highlight the system's endurance and launch/recovery flexibility.
Aerospace

Marshall Aviation Services of Cambridge, UK, has formed a partnership with Aerospace Resources of Surrey, UK, to provide a range of consultancy and management solutions to airport owners and operators, and air traffic management organisations.
Airports & Networks

Dubai International is on course to become the world's fastest-growing major airport for international passenger traffic in 2009 with Dubai Airports today announcing 9.2% growth for the full year and a record 40.9 million passengers.
Airports & Networks

Embraer says it delivered a total of 244 aircraft in 2009, surpassing its estimate of 242 deliveries.
Aerospace

Fujairah International has stepped in as one of the main sponsors of the first annual Emerging Market Airports Awards to be held on April 26th 2010 in Dubai.
Aerospace

Under the Patronage of the UAE Ministry of Defense, the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis (INEGMA) held the Middle East Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (MEISR) conference at the Armed Forces Officers Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE today.
Defense

The four-aircraft Viper display team from the UK, flying BAC 167 Strikemaster aircraft, is booked to appear at the Bahrain and Al Ain Airshows in January.
Aerospace

Boeing recorded 481 commercial airplane deliveries in 2009, matching the company guidance of 480-485 airplanes. The US company says its commercial airplanes backlog remains strong at 3,375 airplanes. It registered 263 gross and 142 net commercial orders for the year as air travel and freight declined and carriers worldwide experienced severe economic challenges.
Aerospace

The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) has taken delivery of an Airbus A318 as part of the expansion of its air support capabilities. At present, the expansion targets about 35 aircraft in total, including fixed-wing airplanes and helicopters.
Aerospace

Batelco, Bahrain's leading integrated communications provider, has become a key sponsor for the Bahrain International Airshow which takes place at the Sakhir Airbase from January 21st to 23rd.
Aerospace

Dubai Duty Free has announced its financial performance figures for 2009. In a year that posed many challenges for the global airport retail sector, the company has bucked the trend by announcing record annual sales of Dhs4.1 billion (US$1.140 billion) representing a 3.76% increase over the previous year.
Airports & Networks

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE launched its air safety incident-reporting programme as part of its new mandate to centralise aviation safety incident reporting across the UAE which took effect from January 1.
Aerospace

Kuwait International Aircraft Leasing (KIAL) has taken delivery of a S-76D helicopter from Sikorsky.
Aerospace

Details are emerging of the programme for the fifth edition of the highly acclaimed Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC), which kickstarts the Special Operations Forces Exhibition 2010 (SOFEX-2010) being held in Amman, Jordan, May 10-13.
Maintenance & Training

Al Jaber Aviation - part of the Abu Dhabi based Al Jaber Group – made aviation finance history this week as it successfully closed a finance deal under a framework of Export Credit Agency (ECA) backed financing for the first of its Airbus planes.
Aerospace

Budget carrier Jazeera Airways is cutting routes and restructuring following a disappointing third quarter and a need to "ensure ongoing profitability in a tough trading environment" according to a statement from the company.
Airports & Networks

Oman Air's European Export Credit Agency Financing deal for two A330-300 aircraft has been recognised as the “Best Aircraft Debt Deal of the Year 2009 - Middle East” by Jane's Transport Finance.
Aerospace