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UAE Based Airline, flydubai, Places Orders for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Its First Widebody Airplanes

Boeing and flydubai announced an agreement to purchase 30 787-9 Dreamliners as the airline diversifies its fleet with the introduction of widebody jets. In a signing ceremony at the Dubai Airshow, the Dubai-based carrier said it plans to use the efficient 787 to open new routes and grow capacity on existing routes.

“In 2008 when we placed our first-ever order for 50 Boeing 737 aircraft, we were confident of the vital role flydubai would play in supporting Dubai‘s aviation hub,” said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai. “I am proud today to see flydubai evolve further, surpassing labels and challenging the traditional conventions around travel. Today’s order reaffirms flydubai’s commitment to enabling more people to travel across its expanding network. The highly fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner will allow flydubai to expand its horizon and cater to the growing demand on existing routes.”

“Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at flydubai. We are committed to offering the right product at the right time to cater to the changing market and customer needs,” said Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai. “The Boeing 787 Dreamliner offers a perfect combination of operational excellence, fuel efficiency as well as passenger appeal.”

The 787-9 can fly 296 passengers 14,010 km (7,565 nautical miles) in addition to more cargo. Since revenue service began in 2011, the 787 family has launched more than 380 new nonstop routes around the world. Half of all 787 Dreamliner flights are operated in short- and medium-haul markets below 5,000 km (2,700 nautical miles), demonstrating its versatility and efficiency across all network segments.

“The 787-9 is perfectly suited for the needs of flydubai as it looks to open up longer-range routes and add capacity across its network,” said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “flydubai passengers will enjoy the Dreamliner effect, an experience like no other in the air, flying with more comfort and arriving at their destinations feeling more refreshed.”

flydubai currently operates an all-737 fleet of 79 airplanes. The airline has an order backlog of 137 737s.

According to Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook, the Middle East airplane fleet is projected to more than double over the next 20 years. Nearly half of these deliveries will be widebody airplanes, driven by the region’s growing position as an international air transit hub.

About Boeing

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity. 

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Spain-based Flight School, Quality Fly, Expands Fleet by 37% in 2023 Announces Addition of Training Aircraft

Quality Fly, the Madrid, Spain based flight school announces the addition of a second Tecnam P2006MEP, following the two P2008 SEP aircraft already added earlier in 2023. Quality fly already boasts the most complete and innovative EASA ATPL Integrated course featuring all the latest innovations in airline pilot training, and their 2023 growth has seen them rapidly expand their fleet by a massive 37% in order to maintain the highest quality of airline pilot training.

After the arrival of their 4th and 5th P2008 single engine aircraft earlier in 2023, this month sees them welcome their second multi engine Tecnam P2006. And the expansion doesn’t stop there, with more aircraft arrivals planned in 2024 in order to respond to the growing number of inscriptions in the school.

Tecnam aircraft constitute an impressive 10 out of Quality Fly’s 11-strong fleet, including 3 P2002JF, 5 P2008JC, and 2 Tecnam P2006T models. The remaining aircraft, a Cessna 172S, primarily serves for UPRT training purposes.

But what sets Tecnam apart in Quality Fly’s eyes? Firstly, Tecnam has established itself as the gold standard for flight schools, and is renowned for its exceptional efficiency. This translates to lower operational costs and better sustainability, enabling Quality Fly to maintain its proud status as a carbon-neutral flight school.

The inclusion of glass cockpits ensures unmatched visibility for cadet pilots, enabling them to seamlessly transition between high-wing and low-wing aircraft.

Quality Fly’s fleet are nearly all Tecnam aircraft, meaning fleet standardisation. Why is this important? It means greater ease in learning for students, which in turn keeps costs down, a saving that can be passed onto the client.

Quality Fly’s new Tecnam P2006 comes with factory–installed Traffic Advisory System, with ongoing installation across the rest of the fleet. Additionally, it is equipped with a Garmin terrain detector and accelerometer.

With the eagerly anticipated arrival more aircraft to their fleet in 2024, this is an exhilarating moment to be part of Quality Fly and its groundbreaking ATPL Integrated Pilot Training program.

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AeroGuard Flight Training Center Signs Deal with Piper Aircraft to Expand Fleet and Training Capacity with 90 New Planes

Phoenix, Arizona global flight training organisation AeroGuard Flight Training Center is excited to announce a recent aircraft expansion deal with Piper Aircraft where it will receive 90 new Piper Archers.

With this deal, AeroGuard will almost double its fleet in size, bringing it to over 200 aircraft. This order signifies AeroGuard’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for pilot training across the globe and in key markets within the U.S., Middle East, India, and East Asia. As a
result, AeroGuard expects the capacity to consistently train over 2,000 student pilots across its three U.S. campuses and Saudi Arabia campus, preparing student pilots for professional careers at the world’s leading airlines.

AeroGuard’s capacity across these four campus locations is a critical asset for its global airline customers at a time for high pilot training demand. With existing airlines expanding their fleets and new airlines establishing a presence in the industry, thousands of new pilots will be
needed in the Middle East, India, and elsewhere in Asia over the next five years. AeroGuard’s global presence allows it to be a leading flight training provider for the Region and produce highly skilled pilots for airlines all over the world.

Joel Davidson, CEO of AeroGuard Flight Training Center, shared “We are thrilled to sign this agreement with Piper Aircraft to bring 90 new Piper Archers to AeroGuard’s fleet. This investment represents our commitment to providing our airline partners’ student pilots with every resource they need to succeed while experiencing the highest quality flight training in the world. With these additional aircraft, AeroGuard has the capacity to welcome hundreds of new airline cadets to our pilot training programs.”

In addition to this order of 90 aircraft, AeroGuard will have added 25 additional planes to its rapidly expanding fleet by the end of 2023. AeroGuard also recently expanded its Phoenix, USA campus location, growing capacity by 30% with the addition of a new building. AeroGuard’s over 600 U.S. student pilots form the pipeline capable of training hundreds of students from all over the world. These U.S. student pilots are offered Flight Instructor positions with AeroGuard to build their flight experience upon graduation. Combined with this new aircraft order with Piper, AeroGuard is well positioned to become the leading flight training academy in the world.

AeroGuard Flight Training Center has established successful and strategic partnerships with leading airlines and institutions, including Cathay Pacific, SkyWest Airlines and Korea Aerospace University, and several other airline and university partnerships across the Middle
East, India, and the rest of Asia.

“At Piper Aircraft, we pride ourselves in making high-quality, reliable training aircraft to support each flight school’s individual needs,” said John Calcagno, President and CEO. “We are honored to continue our partnership with Piper Flight School Alliance member, AeroGuard, and provide them with 90 new trainers over the next 5 years.”

AeroGuard is a leading international flight training provider with growing training capacity and facilities, four global locations that offer ideal flight training environments with up to 350 flying days a year, and a high-quality curriculum to develop future industry leaders
worldwide. The new Piper Archers will be delivered to AeroGuard in 2024 and the coming years and further contribute to the efficiency of AeroGuard’s accelerated programs, while continuing to focus on safety and quality training.

About AeroGuard Flight Training Center
AeroGuard Flight Training Center is one of the U.S.’s most successful flight schools, offering accelerated commercial pilot training to candidates from all over the world. With a commitment to safety and student success, AeroGuard has a proven history of training airline ready pilots, with over one million flight hours of training experience and graduating over 7,000 cadets.

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FMS Training Solution Provider, Heading365, Announces Partnership with Canary Islands-based Airline

Heading365, the specialist in custom Flight Management System (FMS) training solutions, announced its partnership with Binter Canarias. The Canary Islands-based airline has chosen Heading365 as their trusted partner in enhancing their pilot training programs through the latter’s E190 FMS Trainer PRO.

The contract was signed at the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) 2023 in Cascais, Portugal held on November 8-9, 2023.

Source: Heading365
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Middle East Airline Fleet to More Than Double by 2042, Says Boeing

Boeing forecasts widebody airplanes will comprise 45% of deliveries to Middle East airlines over the next 20 years ─ the highest percentage of the 10 global regions featured in Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) forecast. The region’s fleet of dedicated freighters is projected to more than double to 180 jets by 2042, according to the CMO, Boeing’s annual long-term forecast of demand for commercial airplanes and services.

“Airlines in the Middle East have increasingly expanded their influence and reach, transforming the region into an international air transit hub,” said Darren Hulst, Boeing vice president, Commercial Marketing. “Air travel and cargo demand continue to gain momentum, driven by significant economic growth and national development plans. As airlines in the region will require efficient and versatile fleet solutions, Boeing products will be ready to meet market demands.”

The CMO projects delivery of 3,025 new commercial airplanes in the Middle East by 2042, including 1,350 widebodies. Many airlines in the region provide service between major population centers in Asia, Africa and Europe via growing hubs that offer efficient connectivity. As a result, a higher proportion of widebody aircraft are needed to carry larger passenger volumes.

The Middle East single-aisle fleet is also expected to more than double as low-cost carriers (LCC) and short-haul networks continue to develop and expand. By 2042, nearly half of the region’s aircraft will be single-aisle jets.

Additional 2023 CMO highlights for the Middle East through 2042 include:

  • Two-thirds of new deliveries will support air traffic and cargo growth while one-third of deliveries will replace older airplanes with more fuel-efficient models
  • The total fleet will increase 2.4 times to 3,360 airplanes — 1,610 (48%) will be single aisles, while 1,520 (45%) will be widebodies
  • The commercial fleet will generate demand for $335 billion in aviation services including maintenance, repair, training and spare parts

Recent orders and deliveries in the region:

  • Iraqi Airways Celebrates Delivery of its First Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Jun. 22, 2023)
  • SAUDIA to Grow Long-Haul Fleet with up to 49 Boeing 787 Dreamliners (March 14, 2023)
  • New Saudi Arabian Carrier Riyadh Air to Launch with All-Boeing Fleet of up to 72 787-9 Dreamliners (March 14, 2023)

Boeing has published the CMO annually since 1961. As the longest-running jet forecast, the CMO is regarded as the most comprehensive analysis of the commercial aviation industry. Learn more about the Commercial Market Outlook on Boeing.com or search “Boeing CMO” in your smartphone app store.

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity.

Source: Boeing
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