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Wednesday, 25 November 2009
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Tuesday, 17 November 2009

Eurofighter sees Gulf demand for Typhoon jet

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Consortium says region is set to represent a big chunk of orders over next 20 years.

Nearly 400 Dubai Metro passengers fined so far

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Rail Agency chief says 391 people have fallen foul of rules in first 50 days of operation.

Air Arabia sees tough conditions continuing

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Company official says aviation industry likely to remain depressed until Q2 of 2010.

Monday, 16 November 2009

Mideast airlines 'will need 1,418 new planes by 2028'

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Airbus long term forecast also says regional passenger growth seen at 5.9%.

Etihad expects $3bn revenues in 2009 - CEO

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UPDATE 1: Abu Dhabi carrier also announces new investments worth $750m.

Boeing, Mubadala ink aerospace deal

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UPDATE 1: US plane maker and UAE investment firm sign strategic pact after talks.

Emirates in talks with Boeing, Airbus for more planes

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UPDATE 1: Airline's chairman says new orders could number in the 'tens of planes'.

flydubai signs $160m financing deal for aircraft

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Dubai's budget carrier says it has inked two agreements for Boeing 737 planes.

Dubai ready to lead aviation recovery - Sheikh Ahmed

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Dubai Airports chairman sees recovery after two years of 'unprecedented turbulence'.

Sunday, 15 November 2009

Dubai cargo carrier launches $500m fund

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Midex Airlines says it plans to use the fund to invest in UAE aviation industry over five years.

Mideast jet fuel 'discount' dismissed as rumour - Airbus

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Claims that region's airlines pay less for fuel not true - plane maker's COO.

Boeing sees flat ME sales, but eyes long term growth

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UPDATE 1: Top exec at US aircraft maker says having 'great dialogue' with Emirates on orders.

Mideast tensions seen driving demand at Dubai Air Show

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Industry experts say military hardware, not civilian jets, will be main focus for buyers.

Construction work completed on Red Line stations

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Dubai's transport chief says remaining 19 stations on track for phased opening in Feb.

Friday, 13 November 2009

British Airways, Iberia agree to $7bn merger

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UK and Spanish carriers hope to close deal & create new holding firm by end of 2010.

Thursday, 12 November 2009

Jazeera Airways Q3 profit down 53% on revamp

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Kuwaiti low-cost carrier says performance improving after restructuring.

Dubai eyes plan to centralise GCC air traffic control

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Committee set up to investigate options in effort to ease air traffic problems in region.

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