Leonardo to install DIRCM on Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft
This article was published on: July26,2021 8:10 AM
Leonardo is under contract to provide its Miysis Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) for a Middle Eastern government customer’s new VVIP transport aircraft, a Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft. Miysis will be installed on a Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft, the first of its type to be selected by a government customer. The Miysis DIRCM will provide completeRead More
Rolls-Royce clarifies its open & competitive approach to MRO services in a joint statement with IATA
This article was published on: July26,2021 8:09 AM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Rolls-Royce plc have signed a joint statement that clarifies the engine manufacturer’s ongoing commitment to an open and competitive approach to its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. The document was finalized after several months of productive and collaborative dialogue on industry best practice for engine MRO services.Read More
WIA in Dubai awards scholarships to rising stars
This article was published on: July26,2021 8:08 AM
The fifth edition of the Women in Aviation (WIA) Middle East Chapter’s General Assembly, held as a co-located event of the 20th edition of the Airport Show at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), has awarded scholarships worth over US$50,000 and honored women who are helping the aviation industry gain gender diversity. For the first time,Read More
LTME & Joramco sign agreement for technical expertise and other MRO solutions
This article was published on: July23,2021 3:04 PM
Lufthansa Technik Middle East (LTME) and Joramco, the Amman based MRO and the engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), have signed an MoU to provide technical expertise and several MRO solutions to Joramco. The agreement will allow Joramco to enhance their in-house capabilities with the help of LTME, and allow LTME to relocate aRead More
Air Cairo receives first of two A320-200 neos from GECAS
This article was published on: July23,2021 2:54 PM
Air Cairo has taken delivery of the first of two A320-200neos from GECAS, with the second expected in early August. These aircraft will expand on the Egypt-based low-cost carrier’s current fleet of seven A320s. “Adding these aircraft to our all-A320 fleet will provide Air Cairo with much-needed capacity to meet the needs of our passengers,”Read More
Oman Air contributes to Vision 2040 with next-gen Omani cadets training
This article was published on: July23,2021 2:53 PM
Oman Air is training the next generation of Omani cadets with the aim to increase the number of national pilots at the airline and contribute to Oman’s Vision 2040 Omanization objectives. With 102 Omani cadets currently enrolled in the ATPL program, the airline is reshaping the pilot profession for Omani nationals in anticipation of aRead More
AerinX and VD Gulf to deploy high-tech digital MRO solutions following successful pilot
This article was published on: July23,2021 2:50 PM
AerinX in cooperation with VD Gulf, an independent MRO company in the Middle East region, will apply mixed reality-based system following a successful pilot. The total size of the market of high-tech digital MRO solutions is projected to grow from USD 606 million in 2020 to USD 1,809 million by 2030 meaning an average annualRead More
EGS, GMR Aviation Academy partner to provide expertise and experiences in aviation security
This article was published on: July23,2021 2:49 PM
Emirates Group Security (EGS) and GMR Aviation Academy (GMRAA), two aviation training providers based in Dubai and India respectively, have signed a MoU to promote cooperation for the development and exchange of information, technical expertise, and experiences in aviation security. Through this MoU, GMRAA and EGS will jointly offer more than 75 aviation and securityRead More
