http://www.arabianaerospace.aero ARABIAN AEROSPACE is an exciting new magazine for the fastest growing aerospace market in the world. ARABIAN AEROSPACE Online is a dedicated web news service for professionals needing daily regional news. en-gb http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=airports&article=abu-dhabi-airport-predicts-summer-growth Airlines from around the globe will be increasing their weekly number of flights to Abu Dhabi International Airport during the coming summer months the airport's operator ADAC said today. Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=business-aviation&article=ebace-greek-operator-seen-gains-from-mid-east-opportunies Greek charter operator Gainjet sees the Middle East as a potentially lucrative market for its services following the acquisition of a second Bombardier Challenger 604. Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=business-aviation&article=ebace-legacy-500-makes-first-appearance-outside-of-brazil Embraer's newest business jet – the Legacy 500 – made its first appearance outside of Brazil when it landed at Geneva airport to participate in EBACE, Europe's major business aviation event. Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=maintenance&article=fix-on-emirates-a380-wings-now-underway Work is finally underway to permanently fix the cracked wing ribs on the 31 Emirates A380 aircraft. Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=strike-action-affects-egyptair-flights Strike action by ground handling staff at Cairo International airport terminal 3, has led to severe delays for national carrier EgyptAir. Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=saudia-takes-its-first-three-cabin-b777-300er Saudia – the Saudi Arabian national carrier – has received its first three-cabin Boeing 777-300ER in a special ceremony at the US manufacturer's base at Everett near Seattle. Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=business-aviation&article=ebace-328-and-turkish-technic-complete-first-joint-conversion-project 328 have announced that it has successfully completed in partnership with Turkish Technic an extensive Gulfstream GIV interior refurbishment for the Turkish Government. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=route-planning-and-tourism&article=emirates-airbus-a380-to-be-launched-to-brisbane-and-auckland Brisbane is set to become Emirates' third Australian destination to welcome the airline's flagship Airbus A380, with the announcement that Emirates will operate the A380 on the Dubai to Brisbane and Auckland route from 1 October 2013. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=maintenance&article=avtrade-selects-db-schenker-to-provide-logistical-support-in-the-gulf Component support expert Avtrade has contracted DB Schenker to store, manage and provide local logistics services to support their Dubai and Singapore operations. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=qatar-airways-reintroduces-dreamliner-on-doha-london-heathrow-route Qatar Airways has today resumed Boeing 787 Dreamliner services between Doha and London Heathrow after a worldwide grounding of the aircraft in January. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=maintenance&article=air-arabia-egypt-selects-ajw-for-pbh-support AJW Aviation has been chosen by Air Arabia Egypt - Egypt's only low-cost carrier - to provide power-by-the-hour (PBH) support and leased inventory for two of its A320 aircraft. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=business-aviation&article=chapman-freeborn-launches-global-broker-initiative-for-bizjet-market-2 Chapman Freeborn is launching a new Global Broker initiative designed to help business jet flight arrangers globally tap into local knowledge and expertise, 24/7/365 days a year. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=route-planning-and-tourism&article=etihad-airways-makes-its-maiden-voyage-to-amsterdam The inaugural flight of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has taken off for the Netherlands' capital, Amsterdam. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=gulf-air-renews-commitment-to-safety In its ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest level of international aviation safety standards, Gulf Air today announced the successful completion of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=kuwait-airways-chooses-airbus-for-new-aircraft Kuwait's state-owned Kuwait Airways has picked Airbus to provide new jets because its proposal was the best value for money, reports Reuters. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=new-zealand-gives-approval-to-emirates-qantas-tie-up The New Zealand government has given approval for the Qantas-Emirates partnership to share services between Australia and New Zealand. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=route-planning-and-tourism&article=qatar-airways-secures-codeshare-agreement-with-bangkok-airways Qatar Airways today announced a new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways to destinations across Thailand and the capital cities of neighbouring Cambodia and Myanmar. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=airports&article=tav-wins-riyadh-airport-new-terminal-deal Turkey's TAV Construction has been awarded the design and construction contract for the King Khaled Airport Terminal 5 in Riyadh, with the deal believed to be worth $400 million Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=air-arabia-first-quarter-profit-increases-20-to-aed-59-million Air Arabia has announced its financial results for the three months ending March 31, 2013, demonstrating the airline's strong financial position and outstanding performance. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=maintenance&article=amac-aerospace-s-turkish-facility-achieves-easa-part-145-approval AMAC Aerospace has announced that AMAC Aerospace Turkey has been awarded its EASA Part 145 certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=boeing-and-turkish-airlines-finalise-order-for-50-737-maxs-20-next-generation-737s Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalised a firm order for 40 737 MAX 8s, 10 737 MAX 9s and 20 Next-Generation 737-800 jets, valued at $6.9 billion at list prices. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=defence&article=egypt-to-order-ten-anka-uavs-from-turkey Egypt is likely to become the first export customer for Turkey's Anka UAV - with more orders from the Middle East to follow, manufacturer TAI said. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=events&article=lufthansa-systems-invites-customers-to-lido-flight-user-group-conference Optimal route planning will be the focus of discussion at the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel in Dubai on May 14 and 15. Lufthansa Systems is holding this year's Lido/Flight User Group Conference in the United Arab Emirates. Representatives of more than 50 airlines will attend the event to find out about the latest Lido/Flight developments and general trends in route planning. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=business-aviation&article=mebaa-takes-business-aviation-conference-to-saudi-arabia-2 The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) is hosting the inaugural Middle East Business Aviation Conference (MEBAC) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The conference will be held under the patronage of H.H. Prince Fahd bin Abdulla bin Muhammad, President of General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=people-recruitment&article=rolls-royce-appoints-john-gay-as-regional-director-middle-east Rolls-Royce has announced the appointment of John Gay as regional director, Middle East. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=business-aviation&article=royal-jet-celebrates-10th-anniversary-with-a-new-corporate-identity Royal Jet – the international award-winning luxury flight services provider – celebrated its 10th year milestone by unveiling a bold new corporate identity and plans to go 'above and beyond' in providing bespoke service to its customers over the next few years. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=technology&article=shell-reports-back-on-qatar-based-gas-to-liquid-jet-fuel-programme The Qatar Shell Research and Technology Centre (QSRTC) has hosted a gas-to-liquid (GTL) Jet Fuel Forum to share the outcome and data of its research programme conducted by its GTL Jet Fuel Consortium. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=flight-services-support&article=air-charter-international-partners-with-special-security-defence-services Air Charter International (ACI), the Dubai-based aircraft charter and leasing company, has signed a partnership agreement with the UAE headquartered risk assessment company Special Security Defence Services (SDSS). Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=events&article=arabian-travel-market-oman-air-hails-successful-participation-at-travel-show Oman Air has hailed the success of its participation at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2013, the key travel and tourism event held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 6 – 9 May. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=people-recruitment&article=f-e-announce-middle-east-management-changes A number of new appointments has been announced by the company responsible for organising the Dubai Air Show. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=maintenance&article=first-a350-xwb-painting-completed-in-toulouse Painting of the first A350 XWB “MSN001” was today fully completed as it emerged in its Airbus livery out from the paintshop in Toulouse. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=events&article=gulf-air-wins-at-network-world-middle-east-awards-2013 Gulf Air has been named winner in the 'Virtualisation' category at the Network World Middle East Awards 2013, honouring the airline's on-going and noteworthy technology innovations during a gala ceremony held in Dubai. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=training&article=oman-air-and-boeing-celebrate-the-graduation-of-maharat-programme A special event has been held to mark the graduation ceremony of the Maharat programme at the Higher Technical College in Muscat, Oman. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=maintenance&article=turkish-technic-signs-agreement-with-mng-airlines Turkish Technic has signed a five-year component pool services agreement with MNG Airlines for the Airbus A330-200F cargo aircraft which MNG Airlines has recently added to its fleet and is expected to receive deliveries of in the coming years. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=airports&article=dubai-runway-refurbishments-lead-to-shift-to-dwc All cargo, general aviation and charter traffic will move from Dubai International Airport in May through July next year as a way to avoid congestion as the airport's two runways are refurbished. Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=business-aviation&article=ebace-bombardier-to-debut-the-latest-learjet Bombardier has confirmed that the Learjet 75 will make its official world debut at the EBACE show in Geneva next week. Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=emirates-group-announces-25th-consecutive-year-of-profit The Emirates Group has today announced its 25th consecutive year of profit and company-wide growth ending the year in a strong position despite continuing high fuel prices and a weak global economic environment. The financial year also ended with some very positive newly reached capacity milestones throughout the business. Thu, 9 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=maintenance&article=afi-klm-e-m-to-maintain-afriqiyah-airways-cf680e1 AFI KLM E&M and Afriqiyah Airways have signed an agreement covering support for the CF680E1 engines equipping the Libyan flag carrier's two A330-200s. Wed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=defence&article=alenia-aermacchi-and-tai-sign-agreement-to-jointly-explore-new-markets- Alenia Aermacchi and TAI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising the interest of both companies in expanding industrial and commercial cooperation on products of mutual interest and identifying potential programmes in third country markets. Wed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=training&article=anadolu-university-order-two-new-entrol-simulators Anadolu University in Turkey, has ordered two new Entrol Simulators: A FNPT II simulator based on the Socata TB20 and a FNPT II MCC simulator based on the King Air C90GTi. Wed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=space&article=arabsat-signs-contract-to-build-new-headquarters Arabsat has signed a contract to build its new headquarters in the diplomatic quarter in Riyadh. The new building will be constructed on land provided by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and covers an area of nearly 14,000 square meters. Wed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=emirates-celebrates-international-award-wins Emirates is celebrating after winning an array of awards from two awards ceremonies. Wed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=defence&article=flyht-receives-order-for-seven-afirs-228-systems-for-middle-east-c-130 FLYHT Aerospace Solutions has received a purchase order from a major avionics integrator for seven AFIRS 228 (Automated Flight Information Reporting System) for Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules aircraft owned and operated by a Middle-Eastern country's air force. Wed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=space&article=gssf2013-sstl-boeing-and-spacex-show-that-small-can-be-beautiful In a session on small satellites, SSTL, Boeing and SpaceX showed how new technologies are driving down the size and cost of effective spacecraft. Wed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=space&article=gssf2013-uae-satellite-companies-showcase-their-wares Yahsat and Thuraya, both UAE-based satellite companies, are leading their fields, but in different market areas, the GSSF heard today. Wed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=space&article=gssf2013-vivisat-aims-to-extend-life-of-geostationary-satellites The Global Space and Satellite Forum in Abu Dhabi has heard how US-based ViviSat plans to extend the life of geosynchronous satellites that are running out of fuel with its Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV). Wed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=route-planning-and-tourism&article=lufthansa-operates-strongest-middle-east-schedule-ever This summer Lufthansa offers more flights than ever from the Middle East to Europe, the Americas and rest of the world via its hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. Wed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=defence&article=marshall-land-systems-and-utc-aerospace-systems-to-provide-istar-solutions-to-the-middle-east New ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) imagery ground control stations are to enter service with two Middle East armed forces in the next 12 months following the award of contacts worth over £2.5 million to a team from Marshall Land Systems, part of Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, and UTC Aerospace Systems. Wed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=training&article=oman-air-and-boeing-boost-job-prospects-for-technical-college-graduates Oman Air has joined with Boeing to run a training and recruitment skills programme for graduates of the High Technical College in Muscat. Wed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=route-planning-and-tourism&article=pegasus-now-connects-to-doha-and-athens Pegasus Airlines has just added Doha and Athens to its roster of destinations, open for booking now, meaning that it now flies to 71 destinations in 29 countries, bringing the number of its international routes to 42. Wed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT