Boeing defence chief: F-15EX payload is key enabler
Boeing’s defence chief sees a pivotal long-term role for the new F-15EX to carry heavy weapons loadouts, with the type seeing strong international interest.
‘Glimmer of light’ on 777X as Boeing improves: Emirates’ Clark
Emirates president Tim Clark is “cautiously optimistic” around bringing the Boeing 777X into service after years of delays, amid “a high degree of determination” at the airframer.
Trump plan for gifted Qatari 747 confounds aviation observers and ethics experts
Aerospace analysts say converting a questionably sourced aircraft for presidential transport does not make financial sense and poses a myriad of security concerns, while ethics lawyers say the move violates rules against American officials receiving gifts from abroad.
China continues search for fighter export success
China has emerged as a manufacturing superpower in several industries but has failed to gain traction as an exporter of combat aircraft. Could this be about to change?
Gulf Air to update fleet with Airbus leases from BOC Aviation
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is to lease nine Airbus A320neo-family jets through an agreement with Singapore-based lessor BOC Aviation.
Royal Jordanian begins Airbus renewal with first A320neo delivery
Royal Jordanian has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo, which is being supplied through Irish-based lessor Avolon.
US lessor Azorra to pick up nearly 50 E-Jets as DAE divests around 75 aircraft
US lessor Azorra is to acquire a batch of 49 Embraer E-Jet aircraft from the portfolio of Middle Eastern leasing company Dubai Aerospace Enterprise.
US government licence loosens sanctions on Syrian Arab Airlines
US authorities have eased sanctions against flag-carrier Syrian Arab Airlines, following the changes in the Syrian government in the aftermath of Bashar Al-Assad’s fall from power.
Flydubai opens ab initio pilot-training programme as fleet expands
Middle Eastern carrier Flydubai is establishing an ab initio pilot-training scheme intended to ensure it can meet cockpit crew demand for its expanding fleet.
El Al to reconfigure final 777 and return it to operation
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has opted to reconfigure another Boeing 777-200ER, a decision which will restore its fleet to six of the twinjet type.