Peter Shaw-Smith
Contributor - Middle East

Contributor - Middle East

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Airlines

Passenger Aircraft Recovery Spurs Belly Cargo Uptick

As the passenger side of the airline business recovers from the Covid pandemic, more belly capacity has boosted available cargo tonne-kilometers.
Emirates Boeing 777
Aircraft

IAI to Launch Boeing 777 Conversions in Abu Dhabi in July

This year's projection of about 200 conversions industrywide appears likely to mark a record.
IAI cargo-converted B777
Fuel

MRO Outlook Sanguine Despite Manpower and Parts Shortages

The aviation aftermarket grew 18 percent in 2022 and forecasters expect it to expand a further 22 percent this year, to $94 billion.
 Lufthansa Technik technician working on Leap 1A engine
Aircraft

Frenzied Global Demand and Looming Shortage Drive Market for Pilots

In the U.S., the aviation market has exploded, with airlines expected to hire a record 12,000 pilots this year.
Flight training providers have seen unprecedented growth in demand for flight instruction. (Photo: L3Harris)
Fuel

Saudi Arabia’s AviLease to Bundle SAF with Leases

The Kingdom is targeting 330 million passenger arrivals the same year.
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Training and Workforce

NGPA Holding Key Annual Convention This Week in Florida

Other annual NGPA events take place on the U.S.'s east and west coasts.
AIN Logo

Aysha Alhameli Highlights Innovation in Air Accident Prevention in the UAE

Aysha Alhameli, assistant director general of the UAE Air Accident Investigation Sector, outlines numerous projects underway to help global safety.
Aysha Alhameli UAE
Aircraft

Charter Broker Vertis Says Africa Is Now 'On the Map'

Vertis sees recent visits by VVIPs as evidence of Africa's increasingly important status.
Jeffrey Emmenis, Vertis Aviation CEO
Aircraft

Angola’s Bestfly Executes New European Move

Bestfly's fleet now numbers 27 aircraft.
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Environment

Jetex’s ‘Milestone Year’ Sees Revenues Soar 50%

Jetex has established SAF provisions in Finland and is working to set up supplies in Dubai in time for COP 28 later this year.
Adel Mardini, founder and CEO, Jetex (left) and Eng. Jamal Al Dhaheri, managing director and CEO, Abu Dhabi Airports, sign the FBO agreement for Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi (Credit Jetex)
Airports

ExecuJet MRO Services Launches Dubai World Central Facility

ExecuJet MRO's hangars adjoin the new ExecuJet FBO site in a combined facility at Dubai’s second airport.
ExecuJet MRO Services' facility at Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport
Charter & Fractional

Flight-support Industry Ups Game To Face Down Array of Tests

Conflict, civil unrest, a state funeral, and fuel shortages have been cited as complexities the industry must confront.
Akram Abbas, head of Hadid International Trip Support’s Dubai operations control center
Aircraft

GJC Sees Softening Bizjet Demand after Post-Covid Highs

According to market analysis by aircraft financier Global Jet Capital, business jet demand in the EMEA region is facing more headwinds.
Robert Gates, head of international sales, Global Jet Capital
FBOs

ExecuJet Eyes Rest of Gulf Cooperation Council from Twin-FBO Dubai Base

ExecuJet anticipates that at least eight airports in Saudi Arabia could be realistic targets for FBO.
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Fuel

UAS Underlines Business Aviation’s Sustainability Push

No matter how long it takes to ramp up SAF production volumes, Middle East bizav will continue to advocate green policies, said UAS CEO Omar Hosari.
Omar Hosari
Aircraft

BFK Aviation Expands in Africa, Plans International Growth

Both companies are on the look-out for new emerging market opportunities.
Nuno Pereira, managing director, Bestfly, left, and Morry Davis of Ethiopian's Krimson, center, put the seal on the launch of joint venture BFK Aviation, along with Ronaldo Alphonso, managing director of Guyana's Xen Aviation (Photo: BFK).
Airports

UAS Boosts Ground Support in Balkan Countries

UAS has expanded into the Balkans through a partnership with Flystar, which provides ground handling for scheduled and non-scheduled flights.
Ana Marojević, Flystar’s founder, and Omar Hosari, co-owner, founder and CEO, UAS hold partnership agreements
Aircraft

Qatar Sends Two Head-of-state Aircraft to Coronation

An Airbus A340-300 and a Boeing BBJ 747-8 ferried Qatari delegation to the UK for the coronation of King Charles III, taking place on Saturday.
An Airbus A340-500 of the Qatar Amiri Flight on takeoff (Credit Qatar Airways)
Aircraft

Red Sea Projects Set To Revolutionize Tourism in Saudi Arabia

NasJet’s 12-strong fleet today includes only one owned aircraft.
Yosef Hafiz, NasJet Private Aviation
FBOs

Abu Dhabi’s Serenity Aviation To Scope Global Opportunities

The firm is now engaged in acquiring six companies and forming joint ventures with four more.
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Charter & Fractional

ExecuJet To Open Dubai OMDW FBO This Year

The site will replace a temporary facility that ExecuJet has been running at Dubai’s second airport since 2016.
Dumani Ndebele, regional FBO director, ExecuJet, Dubai
Airports

Jetex Wins Concession To Operate Al Bateen FBO

With the concession to operate the FBO at Al Bateen Executive, Jetex now has the chance to operate at three key facilities in the UAE’s two main cities.
Jetex and Abu Dhabi Airports representatives at table during signing ceremony for concessionary agreement
Aircraft

UAE’s Falcon Aviation Adds San Marino AOC

Falcon Aviation Services will add four aircraft under a second air operator certificate from San Marino's Civil Aviation Authority.
Lineage 1000 managed by Falcon Aviation at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi
Aircraft

Saudi Arabia Launches New Flag Carrier, Riyadh Air

Principals expect Riyadh Air to fly to 100 destinations by 2030, create 200,000 jobs, and add $20 billion to Saudi Arabia's GDP.
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Charter & Fractional

Bestfly and Krimson Agree On International Tie-up

Bestfly and Krimson form joint venture in Africa to further business aviation development on the continent.
Nuno Pereira, Morry Davislaunch, and Ronaldo Alphonso at signing table with documents for joint venture BFK Aviation launch
Rotorcraft

UAE's Horizon Engaged in Transition from Bell 206 to Bell 505

The academy continues to develop programs to serve its civilian and military clientele in the region.
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Charter & Fractional

Abu Dhabi Aviation Coming to Americas

An oil and gas champion, Abu Dhabi Aviation is also finding viable uses for the aging elements of its fleet.
Abu Dhabi Aviation fleet
Maintenance and Modifications

AeroBrigham Adds Hangar Space in Texas

The completions specialist will also feature a recently delivered Bell 407 at Heli-Expo.
AeroBrigham hangar
Rotorcraft

Vision Systems Brings Dimmable-window Solutions to Heli-Expo

France-based Vision Systems was acquired by Israel’s Gauzy in 2022
Vision Systems window
Charter & Fractional

Saudi Arabia’s THC to See Fleet Jump to 46 Helicopters in 2023

‘Substantial’ amounts are being spent on the development of a sector long neglected in the Kingdom.
THC Airbus H125