Bahrain Defence force is today celebrating the formal delivery of the first of nine UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from Sikorsky - . marking the beginning of the first squadron of Black Hawks operated by an international military organisation.
Turkish Airlines has signed a firm order for the purchase of two A330-200F freighter aircraft, becoming a new customer for this aircraft type. The aircraft will be powered by Rolls Royce engines and will join Turkish Airlines' existing all Airbus freighter fleet of four Airbus A310s from Autumn 2010.
Talks are believed to be underway between leading statesmen of Dubai and Abu Dhabi about stabilising Dubai's economy which has been rocked by disclosure of the emirate's total debt.
Qatar's air force has received the first of its 18 AW139 multi-mission helicopters, becoming just the third military service to receive AgustaWestland's medium-twin design. Other users include the UAE and Ireland.
Austrian IT Solutions and flight services company Caeroscene has extended aircraft management solutions and operational support to charter aviation with the addition today of a fuelling partner.
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), has selected airport systems innovator Cavotec to supply and integrate a range of environmentally friendly ground service equipment for remote aircraft aprons at Bahrain International Airport, The contract is believed to be worth in excess of $40million.
Two new routes linking the Gulf with the US and Asia came about as a direct result of airlines meeting airports at the recent Routes World conference in Beijing.
Saudi Arabia's plans to establish a first class pilot training academy in the country's capital took a major step forward this week when SAFA - the Saudi Aviation Flight Academy confirmed the purchase of 20 Diamond DA42 and DA40 aircraft and 5 flight simulators
Budget airlines have come only recently to the Arabian Gulf but the marketplace is rapidly filling up. Air Arabia , Jazeera Airways, flydubai and Sama are among those fighting it out for market share in the region.
The Middle Eastern nations have spent billions on building some the most modern and well-equipped airport terminals in the world. But the operators face some uniquely challenging conditions out on the airfield, writes BRENDAN GALLAGHER
Like it or not, emissions trading schemes will soon be a fact of air transport life. The Middle East's airlines are as well placed as any to take the pain out of compliance, writes BRENDAN GALLAGHER
The future of air navigation services in the Middle East will depend on organisations looking closely at efficiency and cost-effectiveness and taking a holistic approach to solving those challenges.
The information systems at Cairo International's new Terminal 3 don't just set a new standard for North Africa - they're as good as any in the world, writes BRENDAN GALLAGHER
The use of biometric information such as fingerprints and facial images to identify travellers promises to increase security and efficiency at airports. Middle Eastern states are among the first to put the theory to the test, writes BRENDAN GALLAGHER
Goodrich, which recently announced the addition of electronic engine controls (EEC) repair capability to the range of services at its Dubai MRO centre, says it eventually plans to expand provision from early variants of the Rolls-Royce Trent to cover the entire engine series.
IAN GOOLD considers industry experience with the Airbus A380 as Singapore Airlines conducts the first two-year maintenance check, Emirates follows and Qantas marks 12 months of service with the quad-aisle quad-jet.
The impact of the 9/11 terror attacks in New York was felt around the world, but not every outcome was bad news. The creation of the Horizon International Flight Academy in the UAE in the aftermath of the attacks began as an act of necessity and has grown to become the premier training facility in the region.
General Electric and Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Development Company have lost no time in moving to implement the initial steps of the comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul agreement signed at the Paris Air Show.
UK aircraft interior refurbishment and manufacturing company MAC Interiors was selected by Egypt Air to refurbish three of the airline's Falcon 20 VIP jets. Marcelle Nethersole met up with MAC MD Stephen Whittaker to find out why the company is proving to be so successful in the Middle Eastern markets.
When the late King Hussein discovered his passion for aviation he had the foresight and the commitment to recognise that this could be shared by many of his countrymen.
Patrick Mauboussin is known the world over for his fine jewellery designs but is now working on a different kind of gem – his signature aircraft design for Masterjet Business Aviation. Marcelle Nethersole talks to Mauboussin and Masterjet's Edward Queffelec, about their collaboration and the interest it is sure to generate in the Middle East.
