Rapid Fire Jan. 16, 2013: Middle East/Africa Aircraft

• Egypt is doubling the number of C295 transport aircraft it will own, to a total of 12, after an initial order in October 2010.

• Rolls-Royce won a 4-year contract to support the RB199 engines of Saudi Arabia’s fleet of Tornado aircraft. The firm’s press release mentions a “schedule of fixed price maintenance.” Meanwhile ST Aerospace will maintain and modernize [PDF] 3 C130s operated by Oman’s air force.