Smart Aviation, the executive and air-ambulance operator in Cairo, is to launch a new airline to capitalise on the potential growth of domestic and regional routes in Egypt. The company – which currently operates five Cessna Sovereigns – is considering bids from both ATR for its 72-500 and Bombardier for is Dash 8-400s.
The Egyptian Air Force (EAF) or Al Quwwat Al Jawwiya Il Misriya, is one of the largest air arms in the region and is also one of the longest established. Formed in 1930 as the Egyptian Army Air Force, it became fully independent in 1937.
Fifteen managers from Abu Dhabi charter company Royal Jet have successfully completed and passed a comprehensive programme of certified management and leadership development, accredited by the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM).
Libya's investment in aerospace has taken another step forward with the unveiling of a new helicopter final assembly facility under the banner of the Libyan Italian Advanced Technology Company (LIATEC).
Egypt doesn't need much introduction. Known as the world's first nation-state, its ancient civilisation is a subject in classrooms around the world. A huge investment in tourism and infrastructure is paving the way for airlines in the region and beyond to look closer at what the country has to offer.
Wataniya Airways continues its climb as the recessionary headwinds ease. But Middle East air transport is still hampered by regulatory weight and drag, chief executive George Cooper tells Brendan Gallagher.
The financial crisis surrounding Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE ) became more apparent this week as the UAE-based company was removed from the Boeing list of B777 and B787 aircraft.
A fast-growing parent airline means that EgyptAir Maintenance and Engineering has plenty to do, writes Brendan Gallagher. But the company is relying on a combination of third-party business and joint ventures to catapult it into the MRO big league.
An increasing number of charter operators in the Middle East are offering air ambulance and medevac services, keeping local citizens in the peak of good health. Liz Moscrop reports.
Marwan Khalek has built the hugely successful Gama business, which has bases in the UK, the US, Russia and now Sharjah. He attributes his achievement to his upbringing, which permeates the company at every level. Liz Moscrop reports.
A Royal Moroccan Air Force Alpha Jet has been withdrawn from its training role and is being used to pioneer a new task for the Franco-German trainer – cloud-seeding.
When Air Arabia was formed in 2003, Sharjah was not the most obvious place to start a new airline. Its airport catered largely to smaller, less well-known carriers and it was perhaps best known as a freight facility. Additionally, Dubai's booming airport was only an hour down the road.
Etihad Airways - the Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the UAE - will introduce its first 'all economy' class aircraft into its fleet in October 2010. The two Airbus A320s will be configured to carry 162 economy class passengers, an increase of 42 from the current economy capacity.
ARINC has appointed Andy Hubbard as Managing Director, for its Europe Middle East and Africa region ( EMEA). He will head the company's EMEA Division based in London.
Jet Aviation Basel has signed agreements with undisclosed clients for the completions of two Airbus 319 CJ and a BBJ3. At least one of these aircraft is for a Middle Eastern client.
