Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines make a lot of their money at the front of the plane.
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In pictures: Emirates Flight Training Academy displays training aircraft at Dubai Airshow 2019
EFTA showcases its cadet training programme and two of the 27 aircraft in its fleet of Cirrus SR22 and Very Light Jet (VLJ) Embraer Phenom 100EV aircraft on display for visitors.
air travel
Video: How automation is changing flying
There are only a handful of jobs done in the sky and only one that involves flying hundreds of people around at 37,000 feet.
Aerospace
Will electric-powered airplanes ever take-off?
Airlines and aircraft makers are acutely aware that they face tougher emissions regulations and potential backlash from climate-conscious customers
Air India
Enraged bees swarm cockpit window, delay Air India flight
The angry insects attacked ground staff who tried shoo them away
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UAE’s Sanad Aerotech wins new Eastern European customers
Abu Dhabi-based maintenance, repair and overhaul service provider picks up new business in Russia, Bulgaria
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Passengers wary of 737 Max’s return to the skies
Surveys show that many passengers would avoid the Boeing 737 Max as much as possible
Airbus
Bahrain’s Gulf Air signs deal for six A320neo aircraft
Bahrain’s national carrier inks agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital for purchase and leaseback of Airbus planes
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise sees revenue more than triple in H1
Dubai-based aircraft leasing firm DAE says revenue surges to $711m from $228m in the first half of 2018
Aerospace
Airbus expects MidEast airlines to order 3,000 aircraft by 2037
Europe’s largest aerospace company says airlines around the world will need 37,400 aircraft owing to growing demand for travel in emerging economies
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Some Boeing Dreamliners warned to stay within an hour of airports due to engine concerns
Approximately 25% of 787 Dreamliners are powered by the Trent 1000 Rolls-Royce engines
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Boeing’s 787-10 Dreamliner cleared for commercial service
Both Etihad and Emirates have significant orders already placed for the aircraft