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=air-transport&article=airbus-boosts-single-aisle-aircraft-production-reflecting-strong-market-recovery Airbus will increase the monthly production rate of its A320 Family aircraft to 38 per month in August 2011 and to 40 per month in first quarter 2012. Currently Airbus turns out 34 A320 Family aircraft per month rising to 36 from December 2010. For the time being the A330/A340 Family production remains at rate 8.5. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=events&article=air-power-middle-east-to-take-place-in-doha-with-air-force-support- The Qatar Emiri Air Force has offered its full support to Shephard's Air Power Middle East Conference, which takes place on 1-2 November 2010 in Doha. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=people-recruitment&article=arinc-creates-new-international-division Arinc has created a new International Division to lead the company's operations in Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=business-aviation&article=citation-x-to-get-upgraded-avionics-and-cabin-systems-for-2011 New Citation X business jets will have upgraded avionics and cabin management systems on aircraft delivered from 2011. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=events&article=date-fixed-for-doha-aviation-summit-2010- The highly successful Doha Aviation Summit will again take place this year. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=business-aviation&article=entry-level-jet-to-get-medevac-makeover Cessna has teamed with Spectrum Aeromed to develop a medical transport version of the Citation Mustang. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=maintenance&article=etihad-passes-third-consecutive-iata-operational-safety-audit Etihad Airways has again passed a rigorous aviation industry safety audit, for the third consecutive audit. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=kuwait-lessors-upgrade-a350-orders-for-faster-introduction-to-service ALAFCO, the Kuwait-based international Aviation Lease and Finance Company, has converted its existing firm order for 12 Airbus A350-800's placed in 2007, into the higher capacity A350 -900 model. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=business-aviation&article=new-name-in-the-completions-world- A new name has entered into the world of head of state and VIP aircraft completions and is looking to the MENA region. The company is TALCO Aviation and offers VIP and head of state aircraft completions and programme management worldwide. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=route-planning-and-tourism&article=oman-air-increases-capacity-on-salalah-routes To meet increased public demand and ease planning for travellers, Oman Air has increased capacity on its Muscat to Salalah route. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=airports&article=lebanon-to-expand-beirut-capacity-and-open-new-airport-for-lcc-and-cargo-flights Beirut Airport is to more than double previous expansion plans with work due to begin early next year in order to meet growing demands. A second international airport is also to be opened in the north of Lebanon. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=middle-east-and-africa-see-strong-increase-in-passenger-demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled traffic statistics for June which showed continued strong demand growth as the industry recovers from the impact of the global financial crisis, led by Middle East and African carriers. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=maintenance&article=transworld-signs-partnership-deal-with-api-to-improve-mro-services-to-mid-east Transworld has created a partnership with US-based parts distributor and supply chain specialist API to develop a world-class spare parts distribution centre at Transworld's headquarters in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, in Dubai. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=airports&article=uk-nats-wins-airspace-planning-contract-from-oman The UK's air traffic management specialist NATS Services has signed a contract with the Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Transport to deliver a far-reaching project that will fundamentally redesign its airspace in order to increase capacity, efficiency and safety in the region. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=defence&article=us-and-saudi-in-talks-to-help-lebanese-defence-spending Saudi Arabia and the United States are discussing finance and military cooperation with Lebanon in a bit to stave off politial unrest. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=etihad-s-us-bound-customers-switch-to-t3-at-abu-dhabi-airport Etihad Airways customers flying to Chicago and New York can now check-in and board from Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi airport. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=training&article=gcas-to-train-50-adac-executives-in-aci-icao-programme The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), has announced it will offer the global ACI-ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP) in its newly launched facilities at Al Bateen Executive Airport. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=lufthansa-cargo-aircraft-crash-lands-in-riyadh Two crew were injured after a Lufthansa McDonnell Douglas MD-11 crashed on the approach to King Hhalid Airport in Riyadh early this morning. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=maintenance&article=api-and-transworld-aviation-form-a-strategic-alliance-in-dubai Suppliers of distribution and supply chain services, Aerospace Products International (API), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Aviation Services Inc, has announced an alliance with Transworld Aviation FZE. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=maintenance&article=mubadala-confirms-honeywell-agreement Honeywell is to grant special rights and licenses to Mubadala Aerospace subsidiaries Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) and SR Technics as authorized service providers for Honeywell mechanical components and avionics on various in-service aircraft, and the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 when the platforms come into service. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=jobs&article=cessna-citation-c525-cj1-captain---saudi-arabia Exciting opportunity to work for a VIP corporate aircraft owner from the construction industry Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=airports&article=abu-dhabi-international-airport-sees-11-7-increase-in-passenger-traffic-in-first-half-of-2010 Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has released Abu Dhabi International Airport's traffic figures for the first six months of 2010, which showed a strong increase of 11.7% in passenger traffic, when compared to the same period last year. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=maintenance&article=afriqiyah-airways-signs-10-year-onpoint-solution-agreement-for-cfm56-fleet Afriqiyah Airways has signed 10-year OnPointSM solution agreement for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of its CFM56-5B engine fleet. The agreement is valued at more than $50 million (USD) over the life of the contract. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=air-arabia-sticks-with-cfm-for-its-new-a320s Air Arabia, has announced the selection of the CFM56-5B engine to power its 44 Airbus A320 family aircraft order announced in 2007. This new engine selection, which will more than double the airlines' CFM56-5B powered A320 fleet, is valued at more than $620 million U.S. at list price. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=boeing-and-royal-jordanian-sign-order-for-three-additional-787-dreamliners Boeing and Royal Jordanian today signed an order for three 787-8s at the Farnborough International Airshow. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=business-aviation&article=emirates-opens-up-route-network-to-welsh-travellers South Wales travellers now have the opportunity to connect with Emirates Airline from Wales' national airport via a number of the carrier's UK and European gateways. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=business-aviation&article=empire-aviation-group-expands-aircraft-management-operations Empire Aviation Group, the Dubai-based general aviation company, has added three aircraft to its managed fleet of executive jets, bringing the total fleet size to 23, one of the largest mixed fleets of executive jets in the region. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=technology&article=etihad-airways-finalises-genx-1b-engine-selection-and-onpoint-solutions-agreement-2 Etihad Airways has finalised the purchase of 78 GEnx-1B engines to power its 35 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft order announced during the Paris Airshow in 2009. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=route-planning-and-tourism&article=etihad-to-commence-south-korean-operations-in-december Etihad Airways has announced it will commence operations to the South Korean capital, Seoul, on December 12, Seoul will become the 65th destination on Etihad's network. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=etihad-welcomes-first-airbus-a330-200-freighter-aircraft Etihad Airways and Airbus participated in a handover ceremony at the Farnborough International Air Show today, celebrating the first A330-200 freighter aircraft to be produced. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=events&article=oman-air-ceo-to-speak-at-the-future-of-air-transport-2010 Peter Hill, the Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air, has been confirmed as a major speaker at Marketforce and the IEA's The Future of Air Transport 2010 conference, to be held at Le Méridien Piccadilly, London on 29th and 30th November. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=qatar-airways-expands-boeing-777-fleet-with-additional-aircraft-orders Qatar Airways today announced at the Farnborough Airshow orders for two additional Boeing 777-200 Long Range aircraft as part of its continued growth plans. The order is valued at US$501 million. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=technology&article=rockwell-collins-and-bombardier-aerospace-unveil-enhanced-cabin-electronics-system-for-global-5000- Rockwell Collins and Bombardier Aerospace has announced the release of “V7” Cabin Electronics System (CES) software for operators of Bombardier's Global 5000* and Global Express* XRS* business aircraft. The new software includes dozens of improvements to enhance the look and feel of the system. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=royal-jordanian-purchases-genx-engines-for-additional-boeing-787-aircraft Royal Jordanian has agreed to purchase six GEnx-1B engines to power its three additional Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. This new order is in addition to the four purchased and four leased GEnx-1B-powered Boeing 787 aircraft that Royal Jordanian announced in 2007. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=defence&article=sikorsky-aircraft-announce-launch-customer-for-its-new-s-70itm Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation announced today the Farnborough Airshow that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior (MOI) has become the launch customer for the new S-70iTM helicopter. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=maintenance&article=sr-technics-win-new-contracts-with-qatar-airways-and-thomson-airways SR Technics has won new contracts from Qatar Airways and the UK's Thomson Airways, paving its way to be the maintenance, repair and overhaul industry's third-largest player, within three to five years. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=business-aviation&article=vistajet-confirm-277-million-order-for-six-bombardier-aircraft VistaJet is to substantially increase the size of its fleet with a firm order for an additional six new Bombardier aircraft with a list value of US$277 million. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=airports&article=abu-dhabi-international-airport-passenger-traffic-increases-11-7- Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today released Abu Dhabi International Airport's traffic figures for the first six months of 2010, which showed a strong increase of 11.7% in passenger traffic, when compared to the same period last year. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=aircraft-interiors&article=emirates-to-bring-onair-connectivity-to-a380-fleet Emirates and OnAir today announced an agreement to install full Mobile OnAir and Internet OnAir in-flight passenger communications services on their Airbus A380 aircraft fleet. All 90 of the flagship, double-decker aircraft operating on long-haul intercontinental routes will be equipped with the system. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=general-aviation&article=etihad-airways-finalises-genx-1b-engine-selection-and-onpoint-solutions-agreement At the Farnborough Airshow today, Etihad Airways finalised its purchase of 78 GEnx-1B engines to power its order of 35 Boeing 787 Dreamliners announced during the 2009 Paris Airshow. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=general-aviation&article=etihad-welcomes-first-airbus-a330-200-freighter-aircraft-at-farnborough Etihad Airways and Airbus have participated in a handover ceremony at Farnborough International Air Show today, celebrating the first A330-200 freighter aircraft to be produced. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=maintenance&article=farnborough-airshow-flyfubai-seals-pact-with-adat Dubai's budget carrier FlyDubai has sealed a long-term agreement with maintenance firm Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) covering support for the airline's Boeing 737s. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=maintenance&article=farnborough-airshow-iae-captures-another-key-customer-in-the-region Yemenia has selected International Aero Engines V2500 powerplants for the 10 Airbus A320s it ordered earlier this year. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=business-aviation&article=farnborough-airshow-king-air-200-and-300-gets-evs Hawker Beechcraft has made its Max-Viz EVS-1500 Infrared Enhanced Vision Systems available for its King Air 200 and 300 series aircraft. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=gulf-air-s-latest-delivery-puts-it-on-renewal-target Gulf Air said today it is on target with its fleet renewal programme following the delivery of the eighth A320-200. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=people-recruitment&article=hbc-strengthens-its-team-for-regional-effort Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) has announced a number of new personnel assignments taking place within its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. The personnel cover a variety of positions within the company's Sales, Marketing and Global Customer Support divisions. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=defence&article=iraq-and-morocco-deploy-t-6-trainers Hawker Beechcraft said at Farnborough Air Show today that it has delivered the first eight Beechcraft T-6A military trainers ordered by the Iraqi air force, with seven more due by year end, and has rolled out the first of 24 T-6C trainers ordered by the Moroccan air force. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=maintenance&article=mubadala-signs-deal-to-form-landing-gear-mro-specialist Mubadala Aerospace and Goodrich has signed a heads of agreement (HOA) to establish a joint venture company in the UAE to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) work on landing gear. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=defence&article=royal-jordan-air-force-signs-support-deal-with-sikorsky Sikorsky has signed a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF). Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=flight-services-support&article=chapman-freeborn-organises-aid-supplies-into-uzbekistan Global aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has arranged 30 flights from numerous locations carrying relief and emergency supplies into Uzbekistan. Using their global network in 22 countries, they were able to arrange and coordinate the first relief flight in less than 24 hours of first contact with the aid agencies. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT