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DUBAI: Airbus Helicopters speeds progress on H160
Airbus Helicopters has taken its in-development H160 twin-engined helicopter to a speed of 176kt (202km/h) during flight tests, and believes a never-exceed speed (Vne) of 180kt should be achievable.
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Argentina to sign for AESA-equipped Kfir fighters
Argentina is expected to sign a contract on 10 November covering the purchase of 14 Kfir Block 60 fighters. The nation's air force opted to acquire upgraded examples of the Israel Aerospace Industries-produced combat aircraft, which have been non-operational for two decades.
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NewsDUBAI: UAE’s Predator XP procurement paves way for future sales
The United Arab Emirates’ procurement of the unarmed Predator XP is helping General Atomics Aeronautical Systems stand up a new business model for exporting unmanned air vehicles to nations outside of NATO.
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DUBAI: Case for A380 is 'inevitable' – Leahy
Airbus has underlined its faith in the A380, despite slower-than-desired activity and an absence of sales for the type so far this year.
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DUBAI: General Electric launches new Middle Eastern support centre
General Electric has launched its Middle East Aviation Technology Center, which will serve as a regional customer and product support hub.
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DUBAI: A400M ready to deliver disaster relief
Lt. Col. Benoit Paillard of the French air force says his aircraft, the Airbus Defence & Space A400M tactical transport, is the aircraft of choice for humanitarian relief missions.
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NewsUSAF QF-4s set for 2017 out of service date
The US Air Force expects to cease carrying out test support using its 22-strong fleet of BAE Systems QF-4 Phantom aerial targets in January 2017, followed by a complete out of service date in the middle of that year.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Caribbean carriers expand south as local traffic slumps
Some leading Caribbean-based airlines continue to cut capacity on inter-island routes, deploying seats instead into what some executives see as high-growth markets in South America and elsewhere.
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DUBAI: Eurofighter tests six appeal with Marte ER missile fit
Eurofighter has responded to demand from potential customers to add an anti-ship missile capability to the multi-role Typhoon, by conducting a fit test of a configuration with six of the weapons.
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DUBAI: Royal Jet considers keeping BBJ fleet at eight
The world’s biggest Boeing Business Jet operator is about to become bigger. Abu Dhabi-based Royal Jet will next year put into service its seventh and eighth BBJs once they have their interiors installed by Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg.
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DUBAI: Gulfstream sets a new record with G650
Gulfstream is celebrating twice over at the show. It is marking the imminent delivery of Qatar Airways’ G650ER, the first of a record 10-aircraft order placed at the EBACE business aviation show in May. The deal, which included 20 options, was for six G650ERs, 19 G500s and five G600s.
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DUBAI: Adcom looks for international growth
Abu Dhabi unmanned aircraft maker Adcom Systems is focusing on international expansion as it continues to work on its unique S-shaped UAV designs.
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NewsDUBAI: An-178 makes Middle East debut
Antonov’s debut Dubai showing of the in-development An-178 transport attracted a crowd on 9 November, as company president Mykhaylo Gvozdov got onboard the Ukrainian company’s newest product.
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ANALYSIS: Gulfstream G500 technical description and cutaway
For nearly half a century, Gulfstream has been synonymous with Savannah, and in recent years the business-jet brand has grown to dominate the economy of this compact, riverside city of tree-lined squares and colonial charms. The company’s prospects matter for many thousands of families, so you might imagine important new ...
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DUBAI: Approvals wait threatens Kuwait Super Hornet deal
Boeing officials say there is some anxiety and frustration over how long it is taking the US government to approve a potential fighter deal with Kuwait.
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NewsDUBAI: Beechcraft seeks AT-6 certification as Iraq mulls offer
Beechcraft Defense's AT-6 Wolverine might soon have a launch customer, with a letter of offer and acceptance for six light-attack turboprops being prepared for the government of Iraq.
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NewsDUBAI: UAE signs $1.2bn surveillance deal with Saab
While all the talk in the run-up to the Dubai air show was about the prospects for large commercial orders being announced, it was the United Arab Emirates air force that opened sales, with a surprise, $1.27 billion contract with Saab for advanced surveillance aircraft.
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DUBAI: Lockheed upbeat on UAE, Saudi C-130J sales
Lockheed Martin is staying upbeat about the potential for further C-130J sales in the region, and is pleased with progress on the type’s civilian variant, the LM-100J.
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NewsFLIGHT TEST: Diamond's DA62 glitters
Diamond Aircraft is set to make its debut at the National Business Aviation Association convention in Las Vegas, where it will be promoting its all-new DA62 diesel piston twin.
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DUBAI: Qatar Airways chief hails 787 despite early issues
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker declared the Boeing 787 to be a "game changer" as the carrier took delivery of its 25th example in a ceremony held today at the Dubai air show, where the aircraft is on static display.