Spotlight

Air transport

TATV Spotlight: Embraer's strong focus on the African market

13 September 2024

Stephan Hannemann, Vice-President & Head of Region Middle East & African for Embraer Commercial Aviation, talks to Times Aerospace.

Maintenance

TATV Spotlight: FL Technics taking MRO to new level at Abu Dhabi

04 March 2024

Global MRO provider FL Technics is growing its aviation services with its presence at the new Terminal A at the Zayed International Airport in Abu…

Defence

TATV Spotlight: World Defense Show 2024 takes a stride into the future

10 January 2024

After a hugely successful launch in 2022, the World Defense show is counting down to its second edition.

Air transport

TATV Spotlight: Why SES is powering to new heights

05 January 2024

Shannon Engine Support (SES) is billed as the leading supplier of CFM engines for lease to airlines globally.

Events

TATV Spotlight: Why WDS Hub heads defence showcase

18 December 2023

February's World Defense Show in Riyadh is truly showcasing the future of the industry with its special Future of Defence hub.

Maintenance

TATV Spotlight: Why L3Harris makes aftermarket play

14 December 2023

In this TATV Spotlight programme, Adrian Paull, Vice President Customer Services at L3Harris explains why the US-based company is making a stronger…

Events

TATV Spotlight - Space takes centre stage for new exciting WDS 2024

12 December 2023

The second edition of the World Defense Show will open in Riyadh on February 4th 2024.

Defence

TATV Spotlight: Lockheed Martin & historic relationship with Saudi Arabia

10 November 2023

Former US Army Brigadier-General Joseph Rank is an experienced Middle East hand, having been defense attache in the the UAE, Jordan, Lebanon and…

Space

TATV Spotlight - Satcom Direct

02 November 2023

Dave Falberg, Vice President of Satcom Direct, explains how the new generation of its Plane Simple antenna system is rolling out to the business jet…

Defence

TATV Spotlight: MD Helicopters sets focus on Africa

18 September 2023

MD Helicopters has more than 70 years in the helicopter business where it's been known as Hughes helicopters; McDonnell Douglas helicopters and Boeing…

General aviation

TATV Spotlight: Bose unveils latest aviation headset with added features

28 March 2023

Senior product manager from Bose, Matt Ruwe, talks to TATV about a new headset which is a successor to the popular A20.

Technology

TATV Spotlight: ARC’s mid and last mile cargo flights set to soar

24 March 2023

Cargo carrying VTOL platforms will lead the way with certification and implementation into the mainstream.

Defence

TATV Spotlight: Paramount shares brand and vision to take it to global OEM

27 February 2023

Paramount Group was showcasing its new brand and a strategic vision to become a global OEM at IDEX 2023.

General aviation

TATV Spotlight: ACIA Aero Leasing making a regional hit

27 February 2023

ACIA Aero Leasing is making an impact in areas that other lessors fear to tread.

Defence

TATV Spotlight: Frequentis focusing on deployable air traffic solutions

27 February 2023

Josef Kutschi, managing director of Frequentis Middle East, explains to TATV's Mark Pilling how its customers are focused on deployable solutions,…

Defence

TATV Spotlight: MARSS explains how to beat the rogue UAV threat

27 February 2023

One of the biggest challenges in the defence and security world is identifying and overcoming the rising threat of uncrewed aerial vehicles.

Defence

TATV Spotlight: How CAE sees growing defence role in synthetic training

24 February 2023

Thibaut Trancart of CAE Defence & Security explains to TATV's Mark Pilling why this leading provider of synthetic training and mission operations…

Defence

TATV Spotlight: Rafael's Iron Beam takes centre stage at IDEX 23

23 February 2023

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Iron Beam made its first appearance outside of Israel at IDEX 2023.

Defence

TATV Spotlight: Cummins adds power for flexible defence engine

22 February 2023

UK manufacturer Cummins is at IDEX to unveil a new 540 horsepower engine geared up for defence applications.

Defence

TATV Spotlight: Global Clearance Solutions game changing detection system

22 February 2023

At the IDEX show in Abu Dhabi, TATV''s Mark Pilling talks to Philipp von Michaelis, the chief executive of Global Clearance Solutions (GCS).

Maintenance

TATV Spotlight: FL Technics eyes growth across Middle East

21 February 2023

Headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania FL Technics is growing its aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services across the globe.

Defence

TATV SPOTLIGHT: Raytheon's advance sight of threats

13 January 2023

Hear how the changing geopolitical uncertainty has led to a greater focus on understanding the threats across the MEASA region.

Flight services and support

TATV Spotlight: MixJet rebrands on a global stage for aviation services

05 January 2023

Sharjah, UAE-based, MixJet Flight Support has been growing its international flight support services business over the past decade.

Flight services and support

TATV Spotlight: Skyplan academy – The future for flight dispatch

19 December 2022

Skyplan Services was at the MEBAA Show in Dubai, to unveil its new flight dispatchers’ training school.

Maintenance

TATV Spotlight: SAEI broadens its MRO offer

19 December 2022

Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI) is broadening its role as the centre of expertise for maintenance and engineering in Saudi Arabia and…

Defence

TATV Spotlight: Stage is set for World Defense Show 2024

25 November 2022

The inaugural World Defense Show 2023 was a huge success. Now show organisers are tasked with WDS2024 to the next stage.

Business aviation

TATV Spotlight: Dynamic's reality training at MEBAA Show

23 November 2022

MEBAA exhibitor, Dynamic Advanced Training, will be inviting visitors to the 2022 show to see for themselves just how advanced training can be.

Business aviation

TATV Spotlight: DC Aviation bringing service to MENA business aviation

23 November 2022

With the MEBAA Show rapidly approaching, DC Aviation shows how the joint venture company has changed the face of its FBO services at DWC.

Events

TATV Spotlight: BIAS 2022 setting out to impress

17 October 2022

The Bahrain airshow kicks off the show season for the MENA region with its mix of civil and defence aircraft on display.

Maintenance

TATV Spotlight: Caverton Group developing MRO and Training in West Africa

30 September 2022

Nigerian-based Caverton Offshore Support Group was at the Aviation Africa show in Kigali showcasing its MRO services and a new training initiative for…

Air transport

TATV Spotlight: Embraer CEO on African opportunity

23 September 2022

Embraer Commercial Aircraft president and chief executive, Arjan Meijer, talks to Mark Pilling about the Brazilian manufacturer's growing role in…

Events

Aviation Africa 2022 - show highlights

20 September 2022

Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition 2022 is the largest event of its kind in Africa.

General aviation

TATV Spotlight: L3Harris customer centric approach bringing results

04 September 2022

L3Harris Commercial Aviation's Robin Glover-Faure and Kinda Sarrage tell TATV about how the leading airline training business has seen exciting new…

Defence

TATV Spotlight: Lockheed Martin's multi domain integration

18 April 2022

With more than 50 years in the Gulf region, Lockheed Martin has worked on numerous partnerships and projects within the defence sector.

Defence

TATV Spotlight: BAE Systems on 50 years in Saudi Arabia

21 March 2022

BAE Systems has been operating in Saudi Arabia for more than half a century and worked side-by-side with the Kingdom's government introducing many of…

Defence

TATV Spotlight: ARX and changing industry skill sets

08 March 2022

With Saudi Arabia developing its Vision 2030 for aerospace and defence, there is increased requirement for training.

Defence

TATV Spotlight: with Raytheon at WDS 2022

08 March 2022

Raytheon’s High Energy Laser has made its Saudi Arabia debut in the courtyard at the World Defense Show.

Maintenance

TATV Spotlight: MRO and urban air mobility

05 March 2022

Oliver Wyman is one of the top consulting firms in the world and partner Robbie Bourke talks to Alan Peaford about two burning issues.

Defence

TATV Spotlight: Collins Aerospace - C130 modernisation

28 February 2022

One major talking point at the World Defense Show (Riyadh March 6-9) will be the modernisation programme for the Royal Saudi Air Force’s fleet of…

Maintenance

TATV Spotlight: Joramco riding the growth wave

22 February 2022

Joramco's chief executive Fraser Currie talks to Alan Peaford about the Jordanian company's tremendous growth over the past 18 months and how the MRO…

Air transport

TATV Spotlight: Texel Air and Bahrain's cargo boost

31 January 2022

In Bahrain, the forward-thinking of operators and the government to build on the long-time focus on freight at the Kingdom’s airport has seen…

General aviation

TATV Spotlight: Afrijet connecting Africa with Paris

28 January 2022

Gabon’s Afrijet has hit the African headlines with its fleet expansion and new routes. Now the airline has teamed up with France’s Air Compagnie.

Events

TATV Spotlight: CTT helping passengers

17 November 2021

There can be few passengers who have felt the uncomfortable effects of air trouble with sore dry eyes etc. Paradoxically, you are more likely to feel…

Events

TATV Spotlight: Saudia Cargo recovery and future growth

17 November 2021

Saudia Cargo showed its resilience as Covid struck and air cargo came into its own as the enabler for e-commerce.

Events

TATV Spotlight: Why Collins is well connected

17 November 2021

With defence forces focusing on the concept of network centric defence, at the heart of the drive is connectivity between systems and people.

Events

TATV Spotlight: Why Diamond is shining

17 November 2021

Diamond Aircraft is at the centre of the world training market with its DA40 single engine trainer and its DA42 multi engine aircraft, and is now…

Defence

TATV Spotlight: How Embraer's defence sees double action

17 November 2021

Embraer has been in action for more than 50 years producing commercial airliners, executive jets and a range of defence equipment for land, sea, space…

Events

TATV Spotlight: Manta's eVTOL ripe for investment

16 November 2021

Italian start-up Manta Aircraft is at the show seeking financial and industrial partners for its ANN2 and ANN4 range of hybrid electric VTOL…