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The UK has 44 exhibitors - its largest turnout at the show.
Holland's secretary of state for defence, Jan Christoffel Meijing, leads a five-strong military team. German secretary of state for defence Bernd Wilz, along with the air force commander and aerospace industry co-ordinator, are part of Germany's first official mission to Dubai. Ireland and the Czech Republic are also ...
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VIP visitor line-up underlines importance of the market
Aircraft orders could be hit by Asia-Pacific countries grappling with the currency turmoil in the region, GIFAS chairman Jean-Paul Bechat said at the show yesterday. But he believes that in the long-term the region will remain the growth engine for world aviation. "We monitor the position ...
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UAE in line for GE engine debut
If the UAE orders Lockheed Martin's F-16U Fighting Falcons for its air force, the likely powerplant would be GE Aircraft Engines' latest variation on a theme, the F110-GE-129EFE (Enhanced Fighter Engine). Speaking at Dubai '97 yesterday, Graham McCracken, GE's director, Middle East and Africa, said the UAE would ...
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Flying chiefs promise safe and exciting daily display
Safety first, entertainment second: That is the message to the display pilots at Dubai '97 from the Flying Control Committee. "If that means that we have to say 'no' to certain manoeuvres which pilots suggest they would like to perform, then so be it," says committee chairman Lt ...
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Officials hit back at Eurofighter jibes
Striking back at 'irritating' press speculation of cutbacks in the Eurofighter programme, the company has claimed the United Kingdom's ongoing Strategic Defence Review may result in additional aircraft being bought. Eurofighter managing director Brian Phillipson said at the show yesterday that the UK's requirement for 232 aircraft was ...
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Middle East regional network plan
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) and industry may combine resources to help the Middle East on the path to developing a regional network of its own. In a thought-provoking presentation made here at the Dubai Air Show, ERA director general Mike Ambrose has highlighted reasons why he ...
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High hopes for 328JET sales in Mid-East market
Fairchild Dornier's sales team comes to Dubai with the new 328JET in its armoury - one which it hopes will have a stronger chance of cracking the region's market-place. The original turboprop version of the aircraft has yet to chalk up a sale in the area. ...
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Bell plans 427 flight by year-end
Bell Helicopter Textron says the first flight of its newest aircraft, the 427, is likely to take place before the end of the year. In the 18 months since Bell announced the development of the 427, the order book has swelled by more than 65 firm orders. The ...
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Omani air force to upgrade Jaguars
The Sultanate of Oman's 20 SEPECAT Jaguar strike aircraft are to be upgraded in a $68-million programme to match the latest UK Royal Air Force standards. Britain's Defence Evaluation and Research Agency will act as prime contractor for the upgrade, which will extend the life of the Omani ...
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Civil aviation giants on show in Dubai
Two of the world's latest large civil aircraft were due to fly into Dubai for the show last night - the Boeing 777-300 and the Airbus Industrie A330-200. The Boeing aircraft made its maiden flight exactly a month ago, the Airbus aircraft - for which Dubai-based Emirates was ...
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Face the facts with...John Weston
British Aerospace Defence's chairman and managing director John Weston talks to Tim Ripley about the importance of the Middle East defence market and future trends in the European defence industry. Q - How much was the Middle East defence market worth to BAe last year? A ...
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Systems maker surveys scene
Universal Avionics Systems Corporation is making a pioneering appearance in Dubai to "test the water" for its family of UNS-1 flight management systems, says Rolf Bickel, the Arizona-based company's international marketing director. Each of the systems includes an integral 12-channel GPS receiver and allows seamless operation throughout all ...
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Airbus builds on its regional domination
Airbus Industrie (AI) will have a new model operating in the region, with the signing of an order within the past fortnight by Tunisair for three A319s. The order also covers four A320s. It follows a powerful couple of years in the region for the European manufacturer, which ...
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Double force
British tennis player Tim Henman hit a record this weekend playing in two tennis matches in two different tournaments in two countries, winning both matches in straight sets, collecting $100,000. Source: Flight Daily News
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New demands make tilt-rotor more attractive
One of the static park occupants likely to draw most attention is the Bell Boeing 609 tilt-rotor mock-up, making its first appearance here. Company officials believe the Middle East will be one of the most important markets for the aircraft, partly because the relatively long distances between points ...
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Special delivery
Bombardier has delivered a second Canadair Special Edition to TAG Aeronautics, the aircraft's launch customer at the last Dubai Air show two years ago. The aircraft will be in the static display during the show. The Canadair SE is the corporate version of the Canadair Regional Jet. ...
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IATA pinpoints $10m savings on simulators
Reciprocal acceptance of simulator evaluations could save airlines up to $10 million each year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Association director-general Pierre Jeanniot has issued a statement calling for governments and regulatory authorities to take action on the issue. "In today's international training ...
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Gem of a fighter on display
Geoff Thomas Some consolation for those who had wanted to see Eurofighter pirouetting in the skies over Dubai is a solid sterling-silver model of the aircraft which wings its way through a magical audio-visual programme on the stand of British jewellers Garrard in Hall B. The ...
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Dedicated show site for dubai
Mike Martin The 1999 Dubai air show will be staged at a new purpose-built show site on the north side of the airport. The announcement was made by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation, on the eve ...
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Dubai rolls out the red carpet
Paul Derby Long before the first visitors stride through the gates at Dubai '97 and before the deafening roar of engines fills the air for the first full flying display, the showground has been alive with sounds of a different kind. Final preparations have been underway ...