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in General Aviation Equine champions fly home on Emirates SkyCargo
Posted 15 September 2021
An Emirates Boeing 777 freighter last week transported 40 horses from Haneda Airport to Liege Airport.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo launches CargoWise platform
Posted 14 September 2021
Emirates SkyCargo is launching a new technical solution for its customers that will enhance user experience and the efficiency of the booking process for cargo shipments.
in General Aviation Falcon Aviation moves into Angola's helicopter market
Posted 13 September 2021
Angola’s Turaco Aviation and the UAE’s Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) have announced a strategic partnership to provide helicopter services to Angola, offering the latest models of aircraft as well as in-country maintenance
in General Aviation Inmarsat launches advanced new Velaris connectivity solution
Posted 8 September 2021
Inmarsat has launched its advanced new Velaris connectivity solution, which is uniquely positioned to serve as a catalyst for the safe and rapid growth of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) industry.
in General Aviation Saudi Aramco inaugurates IKK Mateenbar
Posted 6 September 2021
Saudi Aramco’s senior vice president of Technical Services, Ahmad Al-Sa’adi, recently inaugurated the first fiberglass rebar facility in Saudi Arabia, IKK Mateenbar.
in General Aviation Thales has begun the flight test campaign for the FlytX avionics suite
Posted 6 September 2021
The latest generation FlytX avionics suite made its first test flight on board a Cabri helicopter this summer. The test campaign will continue until 2022 to test and optimise the suite's functionality.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo becomes a member of cool chain association
Posted 28 July 2021
Qatar Airways Cargo has extended its cool chain industry partnerships by joining Cool Chain Association (CCA), a non-profit organisation, effective 28 July 2021.
in General Aviation Gulf Air collaborates with International Pet and Animal Transportation Association
Posted 13 July 2021
Gulf Air has recently signed up as a member of the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA) to expand its specialised cargo services in the field of transporting pets and
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo joins Pharma.Aero
Posted 5 July 2021
Qatar Airways Cargo has become a member of Pharma.Aero, a worldwide platform catered to excellence in pharma transportation, effective 5 July 2021.
in General Aviation ADA places two AW-139s with Angola's Bestfly
Posted 29 June 2021
Abu Dhabi Aviation has leased two new AW-139 helicopters to Angola operator Bestfly with the first helicopter being handed over to the Luanda headquartered company by Leonardo today.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo adds new range of temperature-controlled containers
Posted 23 June 2021
Qatar Airways Cargo has approved Envirotainer’s latest innovation – The Releye RLP container.
in General Aviation SITA set to become a certified carbon neutral organisation by 2022
Posted 21 June 2021
SITA has released its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, which reveals that, despite the pandemic, the company remains set to become a certified carbon neutral organisation by or before 2022.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo expands pharma cool chain infrastructure in Dubai
Posted 9 June 2021
Emirates SkyCargo is further strengthening its temperature sensitive pharma and vaccine handling capabilities in Dubai with the extension of its fully automated cool room with 94 airline pallet positions at its EU
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo selects Jettainer’s new cool&fly service
Posted 27 May 2021
Jettainer, a unit load device (ULD) management services provider, has extended its long-standing management partnership with Etihad Cargo to manage the carrier’s cool containers from May 1, 2021.
in General Aviation Saudia Cargo commences Passenger as freighter flights to Copenhagen
Posted 25 May 2021
Saudia Cargo has kicked off its twice a week Passenger as freighter flights to Denmark’s capital Copenhagen, widening its route network in Scandinavia for pharmaceuticals and perishables.
in General Aviation Oman Air activates humanitarian Cargo-lift flights to India
Posted 20 May 2021
Oman Air has activated an emergency cargolift initiative to help ferry critical medical aid to India.
in General Aviation Gulf Air supports air transport of medical supplies to India
Posted 10 May 2021
Gulf Air is to support a cargo airlift of urgent medical supplies and relief items to the Republic of India to assist in their fight to control the COVID-19 situation in the country.
in General Aviation Emirates launches India humanitarian airbridge
Posted 10 May 2021
Emirates has set up a humanitarian airbridge between Dubai and India to transport urgent medical and relief items, to support India in its fight to control the serious COVID-19 situation in the country.
in General Aviation SkyCargo completes one year of transporting cargo on passenger seats
Posted 6 May 2021
Emirates SkyCargo is marking the first anniversary of loading urgently required PPE, related supplies and other vital cargo on the seats and inside the overhead bins of its Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern carriers see a 9.2% rise in cargo volumes in March
Posted 5 May 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released March 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand continued to outperform pre-COVID levels (March 2019) with demand up 4.4%.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo supports NGO Warriors of Wildlife
Posted 5 May 2021
On Thursday, April 29, the Kouga and Swinburne nature reserves in South Africa welcomed three lions, one lioness and three cubs. This involved a three-day trip with the help of Qatar Airways Cargo from Kiev to Doha and Johannesburg so
in General Aviation Gulf Air delivers 400,000 vaccines from China and Russia
Posted 4 May 2021
Gulf Air has operated two cargo-only flights, delivering 300,000 doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine from China and 100,000 doses of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine from the Russian Federation.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways ships essential medical supplies to India
Posted 4 May 2021
Three Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777 freighters departed on Sunday to India carrying approximately 300 tonnes of medical supplies from around the world to support COVID-19 relief efforts.
in General Aviation Boeing launches emergency assistance package to support India
Posted 4 May 2021
Boeing has announced a $10 million emergency assistance package for India to support the country's response to the current surge in COVID-19 cases.
in General Aviation Rolls-Royce and DHL Express sign Totalcare agreement for A330 engines
Posted 28 April 2021
Rolls-Royce and DHL Express have signed a TotalCare agreement for the Trent 700 engines that currently power the eight Airbus A330 freighter aircraft of the worldwide operating logistics company.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo transports around 59 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines
Posted 28 April 2021
One out of every 20 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered around the world has transited through Dubai and has flown on an Emirates aircraft.
in General Aviation IATA and Eurofins partner to boost travel with testing
Posted 19 April 2021
IATA has entered an agreement with Eurofins to incorporate its worldwide COVID-19 testing network into IATA Travel Pass.
in General Aviation Strata boosts PPE supply chain between UAE and Japan
Posted 19 April 2021
Strata Manufacturing (Strata) has strengthened global distribution of its ‘Made with Pride in the UAE’ line of personal protective equipment (PPE) products after agreeing a landmark MoU with the Japanese administrative
in General Aviation Saudia Cargo enters into digital partnership with cargo.one
Posted 16 April 2021
Saudia Cargo and e-booking platform cargo.one have entered into a distribution agreement to provide customers across the board with first class digital booking experience.
in General Aviation Saudia Cargo Joins UNICEF Humanitarian Initiative
Posted 6 April 2021
Saudia Cargo is one of the first Airfreight companies to join the Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative launched by UNICEF to support the prioritization of COVID-19 vaccines delivery alongside essential medicines, medical devices and
in General Aviation Major efficiency improvement for the Air Cargo Programme
Posted 6 April 2021
The Cargo Agency Conference (CAC) is to give freight forwarders a stronger voice in the development of CAC resolutions.
in General Aviation Gulfstream delivers special missions aircraft to Israeli Air Force
Posted 5 April 2021
Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered a special missions Gulfstream G550 to the Israeli Air Force to support and enhance their mission-critical surveillance operations.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo delivers 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines
Posted 1 April 2021
Emirates SkyCargo has become the first airline cargo carrier in the world to have transported more than 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines on its flights.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways renews partnership with Orbis UK
Posted 30 March 2021
Qatar Airways has renewed its sponsorship as Official Airline Partner to Orbis UK for a further three years. The airline has been a proud supporter of Orbis and its blindness prevention programmes since 2012.
in General Aviation IATA launches EPIC to enhance digital collaboration across air cargo
Posted 24 March 2021
IATA has launched the Enhanced Partner Identification and Connectivity (EPIC) platform to support the digitisation of the global air cargo supply chain.
in General Aviation / Technology / Features Building an Eco-friendly Environment for MENA’s Mobility Sector
Posted 23 March 2021
As society becomes more conscious of the effects of climate change, cities all over the world are looking at alternative methods to power their urban areas, reports aerospace technology company Bell.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways supports medical relief around the world
Posted 16 March 2021
Qatar Airways has become the Official Airline Sponsor of the Global Surgical and Medical Support Group (GSMSG) to support its efforts in providing medical relief to vulnerable communities around the world.
in General Aviation Oman Air obtains IATA CEIV Pharma Certification
Posted 16 March 2021
Oman Air has been certified IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators for Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma), confirming the airline’s capabilities for safeguarding the integrity of time- and temperature-sensitive
in General Aviation Gulf Air continues to support COVID-19 vaccine delivery
Posted 12 March 2021
Gulf Air has operated a cargo-only flight, delivering 300,000 Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines from the People's Republic of China in support of the National Vaccination Campaign.
in General Aviation MoU marks new era of cooperation between UAE and Israel
Posted 12 March 2021
EDGE, the UAE’s advanced technology group for defence and beyond, has agreed upon an MoU with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to develop an advanced C-UAS (Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System) Solution tailored to the UAE
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo and EFL deliver vaccines to Egypt
Posted 11 March 2021
Etihad Cargo and EFL (Expolanka Freight), the global supply chain company, have carried a vital consignment of vaccines from India to Egypt.
in General Aviation Most eVTOL aircraft will struggle to secure affordable insurance
Posted 10 March 2021
Most eVTOL aircraft seeking to become commercially operational will fail to secure insurance at an affordable price as they will be unable to meet the requirements of insurers, which includes providing them enough data
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo sees milestone vaccine transportation
Posted 9 March 2021
Qatar Airways Cargo recently surpassed a milestone with 10 million COVID-19 vaccines transported, including COVID-19 vaccines for UNICEF as part of the five-year MoU to support UNICEF’s Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative.
in General Aviation Air Express Algeria secures three aircraft on lease from ACIA Aero
Posted 8 March 2021
Air Express Algeria, which serves the oil and gas industry from its hub in Hassi Messaoud, has secured three aircraft on lease from ACIA Aero.
in General Aviation Flexjet orders 20 Aerion supersonic jets
Posted 4 March 2021
Aerion, the supersonic jet, maker has announced that the flight-service provider Flexjet has placed an order for 20 examples of the Aerion AS2 supersonic jet, reports Robb Report.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern carriers posted 6.0% rise cargo volumes in January
Posted 4 March 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released January 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand returned to pre-COVID levels (January 2019) for the first time since the
in General Aviation Saudia Cargo and Cainiao Network agreement
Posted 1 March 2021
Saudia Cargo has announced the signing of cargo agreement with one of the leading IT and logistics operator, Cainiao Network– the logistic arm of Alibaba Group – to support e-commerce operations between China and Europe by operating five weekly
in General Aviation Abu Dhabi supports international COVID-19 testing efforts
Posted 1 March 2021
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of Abu Dhabi’s healthcare sector, has announced that the emirate is supporting international testing efforts by offering laboratory testing for COVID-19 samples from
in General Aviation Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches automated refund process
Posted 1 March 2021
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has launched an automated refund process that handles cash conversion refund requests within just one week, offering travellers an easy way to manage their bookings.
in General Aviation Rolls-Royce completes taxiing of its ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft
Posted 1 March 2021
Rolls-Royce has completed the taxiing of its ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft, the latest milestone on its journey to becoming the world’s fastest all-electric plane.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo joins Validaide as a Premium Member
Posted 24 February 2021
Qatar Airways Cargo has joined Validaide Capabilities Platform as a premium member.
in General Aviation Leonardo and Falcon Aviation start building rotorcraft terminal for Expo 2020 Dubai
Posted 23 February 2021
Italian-headquartered company Leonardo and Falcon Aviation Services have started building the new rotorcraft terminal that will facilitate the mobility to and from the Expo 2020 site in Dubai.
in General Aviation Oman Air achieves IATA ‘CEIV Fresh’
Posted 17 February 2021
Oman Air has achieved IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for ‘Fresh’ Logistics (CEIV Fresh), the airline industry’s leading certification for safeguarding the integrity of perishable goods across the supply chain.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo to work with UNICEF for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Posted 16 February 2021
Emirates SkyCargo has signed an agreement with UNICEF to prioritise the transport of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo joins UNICEF Humanitarian Airfreight initiative
Posted 16 February 2021
Etihad Cargo has signed a five-year MoU with the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to support its Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo appoints new general sales agents
Posted 11 February 2021
Qatar Airways Cargo will recommence cargo sales and bookings in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt with the appointment of General Sales Agents in these countries.
in General Aviation 2020 worst year for air cargo demand
Posted 4 February 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand for air cargo decreased by 10.6% in 2020, compared to 2019. This was the largest drop in year-on-year demand since IATA started to
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo announces Chapter 2 of its sustainability programme
Posted 1 February 2021
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced Chapter 2 of its sustainability programme WeQare: Rewild the Planet.
in General Aviation Flydubai Cargo obtains regulatory approval to transport dangerous goods
Posted 1 February 2021
Flydubai Cargo has obtained the regulatory approvals to transport dangerous goods from February 1, 2021.
in General Aviation ACC Aviation consolidates expertise in one brand
Posted 28 January 2021
ACC Aviation has unveiled a new logo and branding for 2021 that solidifies 36 months of significant transformation for the global aviation service provider under the leadership of CEO Phil Mathews.
in General Aviation Airbus Helicopters resilient in 2020
Posted 26 January 2021
In 2020, Airbus Helicopters logged 289 gross orders in a challenging market heavily impacted by the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
in General Aviation Bell 412 surpasses 40 years of flight
Posted 25 January 2021
The Bell 412 has been flying for 40 years with 1,100 Bell 412s being delivered across the globe, logging over 6.5 million flight hours.
in General Aviation Airbus Helicopters starts in-flight tests on board its Flightlab
Posted 25 January 2021
Airbus Helicopters has started in-flight tests on board its Flightlab, a platform-agnostic flying laboratory exclusively dedicated to maturing new technologies.
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo reports 50% rise in pharma shipments
Posted 20 January 2021
Etihad Cargo has reported a 50 per cent year-on-year rise in pharma shipments under its specialised PharmaLife product.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo partners with WebCargo
Posted 20 January 2021
Qatar Airways Cargo will provide forwarders with real-time pricing, capacity, and eBookings via WebCargo, marking a major milestone in air cargo digitalisation.
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo beats 2020 on-time performance targets
Posted 12 January 2021
Etihad Cargo has achieved 87 per cent on-time-performance (OTP) during 2020 – ahead of its 85 per cent target and despite a significant increase in flight utilisation.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo highlights pivotal moments in its history
Posted 11 January 2021
Emirates SkyCargo said 2020 was a year unlike any other for the aviation and the air cargo industry with the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern carriers saw decline of 2.2% in November cargo volumes
Posted 7 January 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in November showing that freight volumes improved compared to October, but remain depressed compared to 2019.
in General Aviation Boeing delivers trio of 777 freighters to Qatar Airways Cargo
Posted 4 January 2021
Qatar Airways Cargo has taken delivery of three Boeing 777 Freighters. The milestone also marks the 200th 777 Freighter to be delivered.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo transports COVID-19 vaccines for Dubai Health Authority
Posted 23 December 2020
Emirates SkyCargo has notched yet another milestone by flying in COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech to the UAE for the first time for the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
in General Aviation UAE based Hope Consortium expands its offering
Posted 17 December 2020
The newly-launched Hope Consortium, a UAE-based public-private partnership, has bolstered its distribution reach following a strategic agreement with leading international freight forwarders.
in General Aviation / Features Saudi start-up goes for the power of 10
Posted 16 December 2020
Saudi start-up The Helicopter Company, which launched in 2018, is expanding its fleet with an order for 10 Airbus H125 light single engine helicopters.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern cargo see a decline of 1.9% in October
Posted 7 December 2020
IATA has released October data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand continued to improve but at a slower pace than the previous month and remains below previous year levels.
in Air Transport / Defence / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Events Saudi Airshow 2021 postponed
Posted 3 December 2020
The Saudi Airshow- due to take place in February - has been postponed.
in General Aviation Thales and StandardAero achieve first 4-Axis Autopilot Flight Test
Posted 30 November 2020
Thales and StandardAero have successfully achieved the first flight test of a revolutionary compact autopilot system that they say will bring Airbus AS350 and H125 helicopters into a new era of performance and
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo helps transport Covid-19 vaccines across the world
Posted 26 November 2020
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, Etihad Cargo, Abu Dhabi Ports Group, Rafed and SkyCell have collaborated to handle more than six billion vaccine doses to be distributed across the world.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo appoints Wexco
Posted 25 November 2020
Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Wexco, a part of ECS Group, as its general sales agent (GSA) in Australia. Jay Menon reports.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo helps seafood family business in India
Posted 24 November 2020
In 2015, Catch of Norway Seafood, a family business based out of Bengaluru and Oslo, saw the potential for bringing fresh seafood from the cold waters of Norway to fine-dining restaurants and homes of customers in India with
in General Aviation Turkish Cargo carries COVID-19 vaccines
Posted 23 November 2020
Turkish Cargo has started to carry COVID-19 vaccines via its special cargo service.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo introduces A380 ‘mini-freighter’ operations
Posted 11 November 2020
Emirates SkyCargo has started utilising its Airbus A380 aircraft on select cargo charter operations to transport urgently required cargo across its network. The first dedicated Emirates A380 'mini-freighter'
in General Aviation ADA achieves Stage 3 IS-BAO safety accreditation
Posted 9 November 2020
Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has achieved IS-BAO stage 3 Accreditation awarded by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC).
in General Aviation IATA: Middle Eastern freighters see a decline of 2.5% in September
Posted 6 November 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released September data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand, while strengthening, remains depressed compared to 2019 levels. The
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo launches freighter flights to Guadalajara
Posted 29 September 2020
Emirates SkyCargo will be commencing twice weekly scheduled cargo flights to Guadalajara, Mexico, from the first week of October 2020.
in General Aviation Emirates continues Beirut relief efforts
Posted 28 September 2020
More than a month after the Beirut blasts left behind devastated communities, Emirates continues offer its support recovery efforts on the ground and help those affected rebuild their lives.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo and International Humanitarian City sign MoU
Posted 23 September 2020
Emirates SkyCargo and International Humanitarian City (IHC), the world’s largest hub for humanitarian aid, have signed an MoU to cooperate on humanitarian logistics and crisis relief solutions.
in General Aviation Dassault Aviation supports the Lebanese NGO Nawraj
Posted 23 September 2020
To help Lebanon after the tragic explosion of August 4th, 2020 in the port of Beirut, and in response to the call for mobilisation launched by the President of the French Republic, Dassault Aviation has decided to sign an agreement to
in General Aviation Saudia Cargo adds a Boeing 747-400F freighter to its fleet
Posted 22 September 2020
Saudia Cargo has added a Boeing 747-400F freighter, bringing the total number to seven aircraft.
in General Aviation First ever purpose-built regional freighter takes flight
Posted 21 September 2020
ATR has announced the successful first flight of its new purpose-built regional freighter aircraft.
in General Aviation Airbus Foundation and partners deliver humanitarian aid to Beirut
Posted 14 September 2020
Airbus Foundation, together with its partners Association Les Amis Du Liban-Toulouse, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, the Municipal Council of Toulouse, the German Red Cross/Bayer AG and Aviation
in General Aviation Etihad Airways and Emirates Red Crescent help Lebanon
Posted 1 September 2020
Etihad Airways and Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), a humanitarian organisation that supports official authorities, have launched initiatives to support Lebanon after the Beirut explosion.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern cargo carriers report a decline in July
Posted 1 September 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in July showing air cargo demand is stable but at lower levels than 2019.
in General Aviation Texel Air welcomes first Boeing 737-700 Flexcombi to Bahrain
Posted 25 August 2020
Texel Air, a private airline and MRO based in Bahrain, has announced the arrival of the latest addition to its fleet, the Boeing 737-700 FlexCombi, a first of a kind aircraft conversion developed to provide the most versatile
in General Aviation Bell Textron celebrates 85th anniversary
Posted 25 August 2020
Bell Textron has celebrated its 85th anniversary.
in General Aviation DAE in sale-leaseback agreement with AirBridgeCargo
Posted 18 August 2020
A Boeing 777 Freighter has joined the Volga-Dnepr Group fleet of 24 Boeing freighters today, departing Paine Field in Everett, Washington.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo and Swissport sign agreement
Posted 18 August 2020
Qatar Airways Cargo and Swissport have renewed a contract covering airport ground services and air cargo handling at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport and signed new five-year contracts for cargo handling at the airports in Manchester and
in General Aviation Saudia Cargo adds Shanghai to its network
Posted 17 August 2020
Saudia Cargo has expanded its cargo network with the addition of Shanghai station to its flight schedules which commenced last Saturday, August 15.
in General Aviation Emirates launches an airbridge between Dubai and Lebanon
Posted 13 August 2020
Emirates is to provide critical emergency relief and aid to the hundreds of thousands of people affected by the recent blasts in Lebanon.
in General Aviation Etihad Airways supports the UAE’s aid mission to Beirut
Posted 7 August 2020
Etihad Airways in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has transported 16 tonnes of aid from the government of the United Arab Emirates to Lebanon.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern cargo sees decline of 19.1% year-on-year
Posted 28 July 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets in June showing improvement, but at a slower pace than some of the traditional leading indicators would suggest, with Middle
