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NewsDUBAI: Storm Shadow release strengthens Typhoon
MBDA’s Storm Shadow cruise missile has for the first time been released from a Eurofighter Typhoon, as part of an extensive capability update.
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DUBAI: Lockheed excited about UAE involvement
Lockheed Martin chief executive Marillyn Hewson had a big day at the Dubai show, officially opening the company’s new permanent chalet and visiting the stand of the company’s newly acquired Sikorsky helicopter unit.
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DUBAI: Boeing, Tata JV to perform AH-64 work
Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems have announced a joint venture to produce aerostructures for the AH-6A Apache attack helicopter.
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DUBAI: AgustaWestland restates commitment to AW609 tiltrotor
With AgustaWestland presenting its full family of medium-class helicopters at Dubai, the one notable, although not unexpected, absence from its static display is the AW609 civil tiltrotor.
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NewsTim Peake displays the 'Right Stuff' for astronauts in 2015
When Tim Peake blasts off for the International Space Station on 15 December, the first British astronaut since Helen Sharman in 1991 will be flying more flags than just the Union Jack. Aviators of all nations will see, roaring to orbit, affirmation of their very own version of the "Right ...
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NewsDUBAI: India's Jet emerges as customer for 75 Max 8s
India's Jet Airways has been identified as the customer behind a previously unattributed order for Boeing 737 Max 8s.
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DUBAI: AIA chief touts US pavilion while calling for DOD new starts
Aerospace Industries Association chief operating officer Bob Durbin is thrilled with the turnout of American aerospace firms at this year’s Dubai show, with the number of exhibitors in the US pavilion almost doubling to 140 compared with the previous edition.
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ATSB to raise crashed Pel-Air Westwind jet from ocean
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) will raise an Israel Aerospace Industries 1124A Westwind that crashed near Norfolk Island in 2009 as part of a re-opened and controversial accident investigation.
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DUBAI: Textron-Thales mini-bomb wrapping up flight test campaign
Textron Weapon and Sensor Systems and Thales expect to complete end-to-end testing of their Fury miniature munition in the first quarter of 2016, with hopes for a launch customer in the US or UK.
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DUBAI: SuperJet confirms March delivery and winglets for CityJet
Irish regional airline CityJet plans to take delivery of the first 98-seat Sukhoi Superjet in March 2016, and a retrofitable winglet upgrade will be available by the end of 2017 as part of the sales agreement.
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DUBAI: Irkut upbeat on Su-30SM prospects
Moscow-based aircraft manufacturer Irkut is showcasing the multirole Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter at the Dubai air show, among a host of military products on display from the Russian industry delegation.
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DUBAI: New support deals will keep Saudi F-15s on target
Lockheed Martin will be keeping Saudi Arabia’s fleet of Boeing F-15 strike aircraft on target for years to come, thanks to a new support contract announced during the Dubai air show.
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DUBAI: Tekever to open new office in UAE
Tekever is to broaden its activities in the Middle East region, with a new office due to be opened in Dubai within the next few months.
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DUBAI: Bell validates speed prediction for 525 Relentless
Bell Helicopter is making continued progress with its developmental 525 Relentless rotorcraft, having now reached its predicted not-to-exceed speed (Vne) of 165kt (305km/h).
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CALC delivers first A320 to China Eastern
China Aircraft Leasing (CALC) has delivered an Airbus A320 to China Eastern Airlines, the first of a six aircraft deal signed in July.
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NewsDUBAI: UK defence review to boost international focus
While its likely equipment contents remain a tightly-guarded secret, strengthening the UK’s relationship with international allies will be a central theme of the UK’s soon-to-be-published Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), one of the nation’s defence ministers has revealed.
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DUBAI: NorthStar to work on armed Bell 429
Abu Dhabi-based NorthStar Aviation is to work with airframe manufacturer Bell Helicopter to develop an armed variant of the latter’s 429 medium twin.
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NewsDUBAI: Strong demand for King Air and Caravan despite UAV influx
Textron Aviation doesn’t see unmanned aircraft threatening sales of special-mission Beechcraft King Airs and Cessna Grand Caravans, but rather, nations are buying both manned and unmanned airborne intelligence-gathering assets in tandem.
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NewsDUBAI: Bombardier bullish on special mission market
Bombardier is optimistic that it can tap into the burgeoning market for special mission aircraft as budget-conscious governments seek to perform multiple roles with a single platform.
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DUBAI: Enhanced safety discussion a goal for IFALPA
The International Federation of Airline Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) is keen to strike up a conversation about safety with Middle East airlines.